Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Frostburg State University Proposal	Bachelor of Science (B.S.) /Master of Science (M.S.)	Exercise and Sport Science/Athletic Training	1/20/2019	Approved	3/11/2019
Exercise and Sport Science/Athletic Training Program Description
The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) mandates all athletic training education preparation programs transition to a master’s degree by 2022. In response to this national accreditation mandate, FSU is proposing the Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science/Master of Science (M.S.) in Athletic Training (BS-EXSS/MSAT) combined program as a direct entry MSAT program. Student will enter the program beginning  fall 2019, and bachelor’s prepared students entering the direct entry master’s program will be matriculated for 2021. <br> <br>This graduated approach will allow FSU to continue to serve undergraduate students who are seeking AT programs during this national transition to new degree level as well as meet the need for elevation of the degree set forth by the CAATE. Separately, the B.S. degree in EXSS requires 120 credits, and the MSAT will require 65 credits. The combined program will share nine credits, therefore requiring a total of 176 credits, 9 credits less should a student decide to pursue the B.S. and M.S. outside of the proposed program.  The BS-EXSS/MSAT program will be administered in the department of Kinesiology and Recreation, within the College of Education. <br>