Athletic Training
The pre-professional program in athletic training is designed to prepare the student to complete initial course requirements for entrance into an approved undergraduate athletic training curriculum program. Students may apply for admission into an approved program during the spring of their sophomore year, or they may complete a four-year degree at Northern State University and apply for admission into an approved graduate athletic training program leading to certification in athletic training.
Athletic Training (pre-)
AT 164, Introduction to Athletic Training (2 credits)
BIOL 151-151L, General Biology I (4 credits)
BIOL 153-153L, General Biology II (4 credits)
BIOL 221-221L, Human Anatomy (4 credits)
CHEM 112-112L, General Chemistry I (4 credits)
CHEM 114-114L, General Chemistry II (4 credits)
ENGL 101, Composition I (3 credits)
ENGL 201, Composition II (3 credits)
GEOG 210, World Geography
Choose one (3 credits)
HIST 121, History of Western Civilization I
HIST 122, History of Western Civilization II
Choose one (3 credits)
HIST 151, United States History I
HIST 152, United States History II
HLTH 250, First Aid and CPR
HLTH 320, Community Health (2 credits)
Choose one (3-4 credits)
MATH 102, College Algebra
MATH 115, Pre-Calculus
MATH 120, Trigonometry
MATH 123, Calculus I
MATH 125, Calculus II
MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)-minimum grade of C
MUS 100, Exploring Music (3 credits)
PE 354, Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (2 credits)
PE 453, Sport Psychology (3 credits)
PSYC 101/101A, General Psychology (3 credits)
SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech (3 credits)
THEA 100, Introduction to Theatre (3 credits)
WEL 100/100L, Principles of Fitness and Wellness (2 credits)
Total: 66 credits
Students whose career goal is to enter professional, baccalaureate degree programs that are not offered at NSU can customize the AA in General Studies degree with courses required in the first two years of the chose professional degree. Advisors will work closely with the students and the catalog from the professional school to determine core course selections and the electives in the AA degree. Please see the General Studies degree for complete degree requirements.