AT Program Welcome
CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY Welcome to Cumberland University! Cumberland University is located in Lebanon, Tennessee, 30 miles east of Nashville. Founded in 1842, Cumberland University offers a variety of educational, athletic and social experiences to enhance the learning opportunities of the current student body. The university has an exceptional academic program steeped in the liberal arts. Athletic teams regularly compete for conference and national championships. What makes our Athletic Training Program unique? Our program offers a unique, medically-based, interprofessional and integrated curriculum that is designed to prepare students for the BOC certification examination, for competent clinical practice, and for entry into various and related professional and postgraduate programs of students in related healthcare fields. What do I do if I’m interested in Cumberland’s Athletic Training Program? For more information: Website: https://www.cumberland.edu/academics-2/masters-degrees/master-of-science-in-athletic-training/ Press Release: https://www.cumberland.edu/2020/04/16/cumberland-adds-graduate-level-athletic-training-program/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CUATprogram/status/1251222103656992773 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cu_athletic_training/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/15489908151/ Virtual Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41T1hgYfM38 Application Checklist: DUE BY APRIL 1: Submitted to Admissions Office: Date Completed Complete Cumberland University Graduate Application Immunization Records Graduation Application Fee - $50 Unofficial Transcript from all undergraduate institutions attended/will need final once completed. Have an overall minimum GPA of 2.75 GRE 3 Letters of Recommendation Required Course: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (B or Higher) – 3 credit hours Safety and First Aid (B or Higher) - 2 credit hours Nutrition – 3 credit hours Exercise Physiology – 3 credit hours Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 – 4 credit hours Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 – 4 credit hours General Chemistry- 4 credit hours College Physics 1- 4 credit hours General Psychology – 3 credit hours Kinesiology – 3 credit hours Recommended Courses: Research Methods – 3 credit hours Athletic Training Handbook 26 Statistics – 3 credit hours Submitted to the Athletic Training Program: (jsavage@cumberland.edu and/or wgraves@cumberland.edu) Date Completed Letter of Interest in AT (must include: Why did you choose Cumberland University, Why do you want to be an Athletic Trainer, How can you make a positive impact to Cumberland University)– addressed to Dr. Katie Arnold, AT Program Director Completion of 75 Observation Hours Release of Information (form) Signed Technical Standards (form) Signed AT Program Confidentiality Agreement (form) Criminal Background check – contact jsavage@cumberland.edu and/or wgraves@cumberland.edu) Drug Test - contact jsavage@cumberland.edu and/or wgraves@cumberland.edu) Proof of NATA membership (http://members.nata.org/eSeries/app/member/) - $80 Provide Proof of Personal Health Insurance (must show annually) AHA Healthcare Provider or ARC Professional Rescuer Certification (must maintain) Provide evidence of completion of the Hepatitis B, MMR, and TB skin immunizations (must show annually) Month of April. All above material must be received for the interview. Date Completed Program Interview (done by AT faculty/staff) After May 1: Date Completed Acceptance / Denial Letters (Sent by Admissions office) Accepted Students: Date Completed Physical (completed during orientation for program) Additional Information: ● Living on Campus? o Residence Life Application (http://www.cumberland.edu/student-life/residence-life/application). ● Need to complete FAFSA? o Free Application for Federal Student Aid (www.fafsa.gov). Be sure to add the Cumberland University school code on the application (CU school code = 003485) Important Contacts: Dr. Katie Arnold: Director of Athletic Training - karnold@cumberland.edu, 615-547-1334 Dr. Whitney Graves: AT Coordinator of Clinical Education – wgraves@cumberland.edu, 615-547-1328 Catie Straube: Housing – cstraube@cumberland.edu, 615-547-1285 Martha Reese: Business Office – mreese@cumberland.edu, 615-547-1250 Admissions – admissions@cumberland.edu, 615-547-1224 Bryce Holmes: Assistant Director of Admissions – bholmes@cumberland.edu, Financial Services – financialaid@cumberland.edu, 615-547-1355 James Vick: Assistant Director of Admissions – jvick@cumberland.edu, 615-547-1243