Students who desire admission into the ATEP must submit a formal application to the Program Director. This application must be submitted by October 1, when all pre-professional course requirements will be met. The application form is available from the Athletic Training Clerical Assistant with the approval of the ATEP Director.
Each student applying for admission to the Professional ATEP will be approved by a Selection Committee consisting of the ATEP Director, Clinical Instructors, ATEP Students and other professionals. Formal notification of admission to the Professional ATEP will be made in writing and sent to the candidate prior to the pre-registration period for Spring Semester.
Candidates who are NOT admitted to the ATEP will receive written notification of this decision. Some students may be selected as alternates, should a vacancy become available prior to Spring Semester, these students will be informed. Not all qualified candidates may be admitted to the Professional ATEP due to limited number of clinical openings.
Because the ATEP application deadline is October 1st, some applicants are in the process of taking academic courses. These individuals are contingently selected into the ATEP until they receive a “C” grade or better in all prerequisite courses. If a student (applicant) fails to receive at least a “C”, their acceptance is forfeited unless they are able to retake or substitute a course prior to the Spring semester.
Prerequisite ATEP Courses (pre-professional)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| BIOL 106 | Elementary Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| SCN 201 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| SCN 202 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| CHEM 151 | General & Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 152 | Organic & Biological Chemistry | 3 |
| ENEX 101 | Composition | 3 |
| WRIT 222 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| HHP 181 | Foundations of Health & Human Performance | 1 |
| HHP 184 | Personal Health & Wellness | 3 |
| HHP 226 | Basic Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| HHP 240 | Prev. & Care of Athl. Inj. Lecture | 2 |
| HHP 241 | Prev. & Care of Athl. Inj. Lab | 1 |
| HHP 288 | First Aid, Emer Care & CPR Lect. | 2 |
| HHP 289 | First Aid, Emer Care & CPR Lab or Competency Completion | 1 |
| PHAR 110 | Use and Abuse of Drugs | 3 |
| PSYC 100 | Introduction of Psychology | 4 |
| COMM 111 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
Application Requirements
The following selection criteria must be met in order to submit an application for the University of Montana ATEP:
1. Be admitted to the University of Montana
2. Minimum overall GPA of 2.75. All Pre-professional ATEP course requirements must have no grade lower than "C".
3. Complete the University of Montana Writing Proficiency Assessment by the first Autumn semester of professional program.
4. A written "Statement of Purpose" attached to the application form. Applicants shall address the following:
- Reason for desiring this professional concentration.
- Perception of the profession.
- Future expectations upon completion of the Professional ATEP.
- Past experience in athletic training.
- Any other areas or comments which you deem appropriate.
5. Submit three professional letters of recommendation from individuals you know.
6. Complete 70 hours of clinical observation in athletic training and modules. See Pre-ATEP Policy & Procedure Manual for this information.
7. Blood-borne pathogen requirements (see the Pre-ATEP Policy & Procedure Manual).
8. Students will have completed or be completing the prerequisite courses prior to application to the Professional ATEP.
9. Students must meet established technical standards (see Pre-ATEP Policy & Procedure Manual)
NOTE: Transfer students will be required to complete all the Pre-professional requirements and also submit an application as required in the admissions policies.
