Note
All majors must make a minimum of a “C-” in all required major courses, including technical requirements. Majors who fail to make a “C-” in any required course must repeat that course until the satisfactory grade has been completed.
Honors
Students majoring in Community Health, Exercise Science, and Sports Management and judged qualified by faculty may, upon invitation, elect to pursue honors work in HESS. To graduate “With Honors in HESS”, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and a minimum major GPA of 3.5. The student must complete HES 385 , HES 390 , and HES 499 , with a minimum grade of B in each course. In addition, the student must present a thesis either before the faculty or at an appropriate professional conference.
The Master of Science in Athletic Training is designed as an entry-level degree for persons entering the field of athletic training. The degree is designed to prepare individuals for positions as athletic trainers in a variety of employment settings. The program uses an integrative curriculum for the development of strong clinical skills and decision-making.
Admission Guidelines for Athletic Training
There are several curricular programs for students interested in athletic training at Lenoir-Rhyne:
Primary Track-Five Year Option
The primary track is a freshman entry track with 3 years of study in the pre-professional phase and 2 years in the professional phase of the program. After the fourth year students will earn an undergraduate degree, and after the fifth year students will earn a Master of Science in Athletic Training. Students in the track must meet the Graduate School Admission criteria prior to enrolling in the professional phase of the program. Undergraduate options for the primary track include:
- Sports Management (BA) - Pre AT Track
- Community Health (BS) - Pre AT Track
- Exercise Science (BS) - Pre AT Track
Professional Track (traditional Graduate Track)
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