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The College of Health and Human Services provides quality education for professional practice in a variety of areas associated with health and human services. The college aspires to the highest standard of educational excellence blending a professional perspective with a liberal arts and science foundation.

The College is committed to the development of students who are knowledgeable, caring, responsive and self-directed. The college aspires to produce graduates who are self-directed individuals able to meet the health and human caring needs of a diverse and complex society through change, advocacy and leadership within their communities.

The College鈥檚 School of Nursing offers graduate programs at the Master鈥檚 and Doctoral levels. Graduate programs within the School of Nursing include a Master鈥檚 of Nursing (MSN) in one of two tracks: Healthcare Informatics and Nursing Leadership and Family Nurse Practitioner. For the nurse who already holds a MSN degree, post master鈥檚 certificates options are offered in Family Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare Informatics and Nursing Leadership, and Nursing Education. The School of Nursing also offers post baccalaureate and post master entry options into the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Post baccalaureate DNP students may enter the Family Nurse Practitioner or Healthcare Informatics and Nursing Leadership track. 

The College of Health and Human Service also offers Master of Science in Kinesiology, Master of Social Work, and Master of Science in Athletic Training 

* Please refer to http://admissions.troy.edu/ for specific program availability by location

^ All courses are offered online in 16-week semesters.

^^Offered as a blended program

Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)

Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.

The Master of Science in Nursing Program is designed to provide graduates of baccalaureate programs in nursing the opportunity to develop the advanced knowledge and clinical skills required for leadership positions in nursing. The program prepares Nursing Informatics Specialists, Nurse Executives and Family Nurse Practitioners. Students are accepted for admission to the MSN tracks every semester. Fall admission is recommended for students who wish to pursue full-time study. Post MSN certificate options are offered in Family Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare Informatics and Nursing Leadership, and Nursing Education. The MSN program is offered online with faculty based on the 无码巨乳, Montgomery, Dothan, and Phenix City campuses in Alabama.

The Master of Science in Nursing Family Practitioner (FNP) track is designed to prepare students to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage the healthcare needs of individuals across the life span who are culturally diverse and live in rural and urban areas. The program is offered online; however, there are a limited number of mandatory on campus requirements. Students complete clinical requirements in their locale.

The Master of Science in Nursing Healthcare Informatics and Nursing Leadership (HINL) track is designed to prepare students to meet the growing needs of a diverse and complex healthcare system. Students will select one area of focus: Nursing Informatics or Nursing Leadership. Students are prepared with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as nurse informatics specialists or nurse administrators. Courses are offered fully online and there are no on campus requirements for students in the Healthcare Informatics and Nursing Leadership track.

MSN Student Learning Outcomes

Addendum: MSN Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the MSN degree the graduate will be able to achieve the following end-of-program student learning outcomes:

1. Incorporate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines to continually improve nursing care across diverse settings;
2. Integrate leadership, management and education principles into advanced nursing care that utilizes ethical and critical decision-making;
3. Apply the evolving standards and principles of quality improvement and safety for advanced nursing within a defined setting;
4. Evaluate research outcomes and current evidence in conjunction with culturally-appropriate, patient-centered care for the purpose of selectively integrating research findings into the practice setting;
5. Manage informatics and communication technologies to enhance, integrate, and coordinate appropriate patient care;
6. Develop interdisciplinary advocacy strategies to impact healthcare policy at the system level;
7. Communicate, collaborate and consult as a leader and member of intraprofessional and interprofessional teams for improvement of health care outcomes;
8. Integrate clinical prevention interventions for the provision of culturally responsive advanced nursing care to individuals and populations in a global society;
9. Demonstrate role competencies in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice at the master鈥檚 level.

Accreditation

The master鈥檚/post-master鈥檚 certificate nursing program at 无码巨乳 at the Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City, and 无码巨乳 Campuses located in Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City, and 无码巨乳, AL, is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA, 30326. (404) 975-5000.

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the master鈥檚/post-master鈥檚 certificate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at

Prerequisite Requirements

Candidates for admission must hold the baccalaureate degree in nursing.

Admission Requirements

Note: Meeting minimal admission requirements does not assure admission.

Application Deadlines:
July 1 for Fall Semester
November 1 for Spring Semester
May 1 for Summer Semester

Unconditional Admission

1. Hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited university and a nationally accredited nursing program (ACEN, NLNAC, CCNE, CNEA). Students with a baccalaureate degree from an unaccredited or otherwise accredited institution should see Unaccredited or Otherwise Accredited Student Admission;
2. Overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the nursing major;
3. Current unencumbered RN licensure;
4. Undergraduate health assessment course or the equivalent.
5. Minimum of one year experience as a registered nurse is required for the Family Nurse Practitioner track.

Conditional Admission

1. Hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited university and a nationally accredited nursing program (ACEN, NLNAC, CCNE, CNEA). Students with a baccalaureate degree from an unaccredited or otherwise accredited institution should see Unaccredited or Otherwise Accredited Student Admission.
2. Overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in the nursing major.
3. Current unencumbered RN licensure.
4. Undergraduate health assessment course or the equivalent.
5. Minimum of one year experience as a registered nurse is required for the Family Nurse Practitioner track.

A student admitted conditionally to the graduate nursing program must clear conditional admission after nine semester hours. The student must attain an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students not satisfying conditional admission requirements will be dropped from the program for one calendar year, after which time the student may petition for readmission. Note: To facilitate success in the program, a student admitted under conditional status should pursue a part-time course of study.

Temporary Admission

Temporary admission is not applicable for Nursing Licensure Programs; this includes the MSN and DNP degrees.

Transfer Credit

In accordance with the University鈥檚 transfer policy a maximum of twelve semester hours taken at another regionally accredited institution of higher education with a 鈥淏鈥� grade or better may be applied toward the degree. These courses must be comparable to 无码巨乳 courses and must be reviewed by the graduate nursing faculty who will make a recommendation to the Dean of the College of Health and Human Services and the Graduate Dean. For students completing the Master of Science in Nursing, all transfer credits used to satisfy degree requirements may not exceed five years at the time of the degree completion.

Degree Requirements

A student completing the coursework with a 3.0 or better GPA, fulfilling candidacy requirements, and successfully completing the required comprehensive examination requirement will be awarded the degree.

NOTE: 1. Requirements for the MSN degree must be satisfied within five years of the initial enrollment for that degree.

NOTE 2. Grades below 鈥淐鈥� are not acceptable for meeting requirements for a subsequent course.

NOTE 3. Students must earn a grade of 鈥淏鈥� or better in NSG 6691: Research and Evidence for Advanced Nursing Practice.

NOTE 4. Successful completion of NSG 6697: Scholarly Inquiry II meets the comprehensive examination requirement.

Requirements for Students in Clinical Courses

All students must maintain RN licensure, current CPR certification, professional liability insurance, proof of annual physical examination, negative drug screen and a clear background check when enrolled in clinical nursing courses. Professional liability insurance is available through the School of Nursing. Students are responsible for their own medical care if needed in the clinical setting. Students are also responsible for personal transportation costs incurred during the program.

Students must meet Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.

Curriculum

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (FNP) TRACK

Minimum Total Hours: 47 sh, 705 clinical clock hours

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER TRACK DEGREE PLAN

HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS AND NURSING LEADERSHIP TRACK

Minimum Total Hours: 37, 480 clinical hours

HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS AND NURSING LEADERSHIP DEGREE PLAN

Post-Master's Certificate Options

Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.

The post-master鈥檚 certificate options provide lifelong learners with the opportunity to specialize in an area other than that obtained in their MSN program. A MSN degree is required. Those who complete the certificate option earn a certificate of completion, not another master鈥檚 degree, and are eligible to apply for the appropriate specialty certification exam.

Accreditation

The master鈥檚/post-master鈥檚 certificate nursing program at 无码巨乳 at the Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City, and 无码巨乳 Campuses located in Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City, and 无码巨乳, AL, is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA, 30326. (404) 975-5000.

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the master鈥檚/post-master鈥檚 certificate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at

Admission Requirements

1. Graduate of nationally accredited MSN Program (ACEN, NLNAC, CNEA, or CCNE).
2. Current unencumbered RN licensure in the state in which the student plans to have clinical experiences.
3. Minimum of one year experience as a registered nurse.

Curriculum

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE

Minimum Semesters: 5
Minimum Total Hours: 33 sh, 705 clinical clock hours

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE DEGREE PLAN

The post-master鈥檚 certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner Option consists of five semesters/11 courses offered by 无码巨乳鈥檚 School of Nursing and requires 33 semester hours and 705 clinical clock hours for completion. Students who begin in Fall semester can complete the FNP certificate option in five semesters. The program is open to graduate students who have completed a MSN program and meet the requirements. There are a limited number of mandatory on campus requirements. There is a certification exam available with completion of this certificate.

HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS AND NURSING LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE

Minimum Semesters: 4
Minimum Total Hours: 23 sh, 480 clinical clock hours

Healthcare Informatics and Nursing Leadership Certificate Degree Plan

The post-master鈥檚 certificate option provide lifelong learners with the opportunity to specialize in an area other than that obtained in their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. An MSN degree is required. Those who complete the certificate option earn a certificate of completion, not another master鈥檚 degree, and are eligible to apply for the appropriate specialty certification exam.

The post-master鈥檚 certificate in Healthcare Informatics and Nursing Leadership Option consists of four semesters/8 courses offered by 无码巨乳鈥檚 School of Nursing and requires 23 semester hours and 480 clinical clock hours for completion. Students will be accepted into the program only in fall semester and can complete the program in two years or four semesters attending fall and spring semesters. The program is offered completely online and is open to graduate students who have completed a MSN program and meet the requirements for admission.

NURSING EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

Minimum Semesters: 3
Minimum Total Hours: 15sh, 180 clinical clock hours

Nursing Education Certificate Degree Plan

The post-master鈥檚 certificate provides the opportunity for master鈥檚 prepared nurses to complete specialty courses for role preparation as a nurse educator. Those who complete the certificate option earn a certificate of completion, not another master鈥檚 degree, and are eligible to apply for the appropriate specialty certification exam.

The post-master鈥檚 certificate in Nursing Education Option consists of 5 courses offered by 无码巨乳鈥檚 School of Nursing and requires 15 semester hours and 180 clinical clock hours for completion. The program is offered online and is open to graduate students who have completed a MSN program and meet the requirements for admission.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

POST MASTER'S PROGRAM DEGREE PLAN

POST BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER - NON-CLINICAL MSN DEGREE PLAN

POST BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER - NO MSN DEGREE PLAN

POST BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM - NURSE LEADER - NO MSN DEGREE PLAN

POST BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM - NURSE LEADER - NON-CLINICAL MSN DEGREE PLAN

Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a terminal degree and prepares the graduate to provide the most advanced level of nursing care for individuals, families and communities. The objectives for the program are consistent with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing鈥檚 (AACN) specifications for practice doctoral programs in nursing in accordance with The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice. Fall admission is recommended for students who wish to pursue full-time study.

Upon successful completion of the Doctor of Nursing Practice the graduate will be able to achieve the following end-of-program student learning outcomes:

Addendum: DNP Student Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines for advanced practice nursing at the highest level.
2. Design quality, cost effective and innovative nursing care models based on the knowledge of interrelationships among nursing, organizational, political, and economic sciences.
3. Incorporate systems engineering concepts to prevent and solve complex health care delivery problems.
4. Translate research to transform nursing practice and support evidence-based nursing practice for diverse patient populations and organizations.
5. Foster leadership for the advancement of inter-professional collaboration and integration of information and technology for quality improvements in patient care and healthcare systems.
6. Develop effective practice standards for managing ethical issues inherent in patient care, health care organizations and research.
7. Initiate changes in health care systems through the design and implementation of health policies that strengthen the health care delivery system.
8. Evaluate system responses to health and illness as a basis for clinical prevention and population health services in rural and urban settings within a global market.
9. Demonstrate role competencies in a specialized area of advanced practice nursing as a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

Accreditation

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at 无码巨乳 at the Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City, and 无码巨乳 Campuses located in Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City, and 无码巨乳, AL, is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA, 30326. (404) 975- 5000.

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at

Admission Requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice

Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will be admitted only under unconditional admission status. Conditional admission is not available for DNP applicants.

Admission to the program will be limited to the number of available spaces. To be considered for unconditional admission to the DNP program the applicant must:

1. Hold the required degree from a nationally-accredited program (ACEN, NLNAC, CCNE, CNEA). Applicants are admitted as:
   
   • Post BSN candidates
   • Post MSN candidates
2. Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) on all nursing coursework if post-baccalaureate applicant or on all graduate coursework if post-masters applicant.
3. Submit official transcripts for all post-secondary academic study.
4. Possess a current unencumbered license as a registered nurse in Alabama or in the state where clinical practice will occur.
5. Complete a successful interview by the Nursing Graduate Admissions Committee.
6. Submit a 800 to 1000 word essay describing professional goals and how completion of the DNP program will enhance future roles and practice.
7. Submit a Resume that includes education, work experience in nursing, research experiences, publications, presentations, community service, professional memberships and service.
8. Possess a valid certification in advanced practice nursing from a nationally recognized credentialing body or be eligible to take a nationally recognized certification exam. Note: This requirement applies only to post-MSN applicants.
9. Submit documentation of academic clinical hours. Note: This requirement applies only to post-MSN applicants.

Temporary admission is not applicable for Nursing Licensure Programs, this includes the MSN and DNP degrees.

Clinical Hour Requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice

DNP students must achieve a combined 1,000 clinical hours at the post-baccalaureate (MSN and DNP) level prior to graduating from the DNP program. If a student eligible for admission to the Post- Masters DNP program enters the program with fewer than 280 clinical hours, then the student is required to take the following course to achieve those hours:

Transfer Credit

For students completing the Doctor of Nursing Practice, all transfer credits used to satisfy degree requirements may not exceed five years at the time of degree completion. Courses exceeding five years may not be transferred unless approved by committee. A maximum of 12 credit hours of coursework may be accepted from only an existing Master of Science in Nursing towards DNP degree.

Curriculum

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP)
POST BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM

Family Nurse Practitioner
Minimum Total Hours: 70

Total Hours: 70-74

Advising Notes: For potential students who hold a MSN without a clinical specialty the following is a possible course of study if approved by an academic adviser:

Total Hours: 65-69

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP)
POST BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM

Nursing Leadership
Minimum Total Hours: 62

Total Hours: 62-66

Advising Notes: For potential students who hold a MSN without a clinical specialty the following is a possible course of study if approved by an academic adviser:

Total Hours: 57-61

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP)
POST MASTERS PROGRAM

Minimum Total Hours: 35

Total Hours: 35-39

Requirements for Students in Clinical Courses

All students must maintain RN licensure, current CPR certification, professional liability insurance, proof of annual physical examination, negative drug screen and clear a background check when enrolled in clinical nursing courses. Professional liability insurance is available through the School of Nursing. Students are responsible for their own medical care if needed in the clinical setting. Students are also responsible for personal transportation costs incurred during the program.

Students must meet Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.

Progression 

DNP students must achieve a grade of 鈥淏鈥� or better in NSG 6691 Research Methodology (if BSN-DNP) and NSG 8812 Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice in order to meet Graduate School requirements.

Graduate students may earn no more than six semester hours of grades below 鈥淏.鈥� Students who earn more than six semester hours of 鈥淐鈥� grades or below are automatically academically suspended from the University for a period of one calendar year at which time the student may petition the Dean of the Graduate School for readmission.

Competency Evaluations

Prior to completing NSG 8820: Synthesis of Evidence Based Practice II: Project Development, the student must complete the Initial Competency Evaluation by successfully presenting the DNP Synthesis Project Proposal. Prior to completing NSG 8840: Synthesis of Evidence Based Practice IV: Project Evaluation, the student must complete the Final Competency Evaluation by successfully presenting the DNP Synthesis Project.

Degree Requirements

Graduation from the DNP program requires completion of a prescribed plan of study. Consistent with recommendations from the AACN, the DNP program requires three academic years for post-baccalaureate and two years for post-master鈥檚 options. Therefore, the number of credits required for graduation from the DNP program will depend upon prior degree. All credits used to satisfy the degree requirements for the DNP must not exceed eight years at the time of degree completion.

Graduation requirements include:

• Completion of all prescribed coursework with a 3.0 GPA or better
• Submission of an approved comprehensive e-Portfolio
• Completion of a minimum of 1000 hours of graduate level clinical practice as part of a supervised academic program
• Successful completion of the Synthesis Project

DNP Synthesis Project

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will identify, develop, implement, evaluate, and disseminate findings of a clinical project that has systems level impact for the improvement of healthcare outcomes for a population group within a specific nursing practice. Specific courses in the DNP curriculum guide the completion of this project.

Transfer Credit

A maximum of twelve semester hours taken at another regionally accredited institution of higher education with a 鈥淏鈥� grade or better may be applied toward the degree. These courses must be comparable to 无码巨乳 courses and must be reviewed by the graduate nursing faculty who will make a recommendation to the Dean of Health and Human Services. For students completing the Doctorate of Nursing Practice, all transfer credits used to satisfy degree requirements may not exceed eight years at the time of the degree completion.

Master of Science in Kinesiology

COACHING CONCENTRATION DEGREE PLAN

Exercise Science CONCENTRATION DEGREE PLAN

SPORT PSYCHOLOGY CONCENTRATION DEGREE PLAN

Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Kinesiology offers advance study in the science of human physical activity, particularly as movement, exercise, psychology, and sport applied to health promotion and disease prevention. The mission of the Kinesiology program is to advance the discovery, development, interpretation, dissemination, and application of knowledge that relates the study of human movement and physical activity to human well-being. As members of the American Kinesiology Association (AKA), American Psychology Association (APA), Society of Physical Educators (SHAPE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA). The Faculty at 无码巨乳 are committed to the process of learning in order to better prepare students entering the various fields of human movement.

This degree is ideal for:

• Students who wish to continue their education in a doctoral program.
• Students who wish to continue their education in a professional school such as medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.
• Certified physical/health education teachers who wish to further their education in human movement.
• Sport coaches who wish to continue their education to better prepare them for high school, collegiate or professional coaching.
• Clinical sports psychologists

Prerequisite Requirements

Candidates for admission must hold a baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology, Psychology, or related field.

Admission Requirements

Unconditional Admission

1. Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited four-year institution. Students with a baccalaureate degree from an unaccredited or otherwise accredited institution should see Unaccredited or Otherwise Accredited Student Admission.
2. Applicants must have an overall grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale with the last 30 hours being at least a 3.0 GPA.
3. All hours attempted in the term in which the 30 semester hours were reached will be used to calculate the grade point average.
4. Applicants must also submit a statement of purpose (Cover) letter.

Conditional Admission

1. Students not satisfying the unconditional admission requirements may be conditionally admitted to the program pending satisfactory completion of the first 9 semester hours with a 3.0 grade point average. Once the student has completed 9 semester hours with at least a 3.0 grade point average they will be granted unconditional admissions Students with a baccalaureate degree from an unaccredited or otherwise accredited institution should see Unaccredited or Otherwise Accredited Student Admission.
2. Students not satisfying conditional admission requirements will be dropped from the program for one calendar year, after which time the student must petition for readmission.

Enrollment Start

Due to course prerequisites and program flow students will only be allowed to enroll at the program start. Students will only be admitted starting Term 1 for the coaching & sports psychology concentration (completely online) and fall semester for the exercise science concentration (blended program). Exceptions to the start will need prior permission from the KHP graduate program coordinator.

Transfer Credit

A maximum of 12 semester hours taken at another regionally accredited institution of higher learning, with a grade of 鈥淏鈥� or better, can be applied toward the degree. These courses must be comparable to 无码巨乳鈥檚 courses and must be approved by the KHP graduate faculty.

Degree Requirements

Successful completion of the courses listed below with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better and successful completion of the required comprehensive examination is necessary to fulfill requirements for the degree. If a student makes a 鈥淒鈥� or 鈥淔鈥� in a core or concentration course, the course must be retaken. If the student earns a 鈥淒鈥� or 鈥淔鈥� in an elective course, the course may be retaken, or another elective taken in its place. The student can satisfy the research component requirement by successfully completing KHP 6617 and KHP 6691 or PSY 6689 and PSY 6690 with a grade of 鈥淏鈥� or better.

Options

The M.S. Exercise Science concentration is offered with a choice between a thesis and a non-thesis option. The Coaching & Sports Psychology concentration is non-thesis only.

Thesis Option

The M.S. with a thesis is for those who wish to engage in research and are considering or planning on pursuing a Ph.D. (Many Ph.D. programs require completion of a master鈥檚 thesis.) The thesis track student will not take the graduate comprehensive examination.

Non-thesis Option

This option prepares people for professional jobs by equipping them with knowledge of and providing them with an appreciation for the research process, so they can be a consumer of research. Students are required to complete an internship in their field of interest. The non-thesis track student will also take the graduate comprehensive examination.

Students may choose one of the two areas of emphasis:

• Coaching
• Exercise Science
• Sports Psychology

Coaching Concentration

KHP Required Core Option 1  - 9 semester hours
Coaching Concentration          - 21 semester hours
Total                                            - 30 semester hours

Exercise Science Concentration

Non-thesis Option
KHP Required Core Option I         - 9 semester hours
Exercise Science Concentration - 24 semester hours
Total                                                  - 33 semester hours

OR

Thesis Option
KHP Required Core Option I         - 9 semester hours
Exercise Science Concentration - 18 semester hours
Thesis I                                              - 3 semester hours
Thesis II                                             - 3 semester hours
Total                                                  - 33 semester hours

Sports Psychology Concentration
KHP Required Core Option 2         - 6 semester hours
Sports Psychology Concentration - 24 semester hours
Total                                                   - 30 semester hours

Master of Science in Physical Education

The Master of Science degree in Physical Education offers advanced study in movement education for physical educators. The Master of Science in Physical Education Traditional Program is ideal for those physical Educators who already hold a teaching certification and a bachelors degree in physical education. The Master of Science in Physical Education Alternative Fifth Year Program (Alt-A) is ideal for those that currently hold a BS in another subject (other than physical education) but are seeking teacher certification. These programs are recognized and approved by the Alabama State Department of Education as teacher certification programs, thus carrying the masters level pay increase. The Master of Science in Physical Education Programs are jointly shared between the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion and the College of Education. Students will only be admitted in Term 1 for the MS PE traditional (which is offered completely online) & Term 1 or Fall semester for MS PE Alt A (which is offered as a blended program). For further information on the Master of Science in Physical Education, please refer to the College of Education鈥檚 section in the graduate catalog.

Master of Social Work

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK DEGREE PLAN

Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures

The 无码巨乳 Master of Social Work Program derives its mission from the University鈥檚 goal of preparing students to demonstrate competence in their chosen field and to encourage excellence in student learning. The purpose of the Master in Social Work Program is to prepare students for advanced social work practice. The program is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life beginning with, and progressing through, the individual system and increasingly complex levels of social organization. The basic aim is to prepare the graduate with advanced social work knowledge, values, and skills to practice within the context of a diverse, multicultural, global, and technologically oriented society. Teaching, learning, and service are exercised in an atmosphere that prizes and upholds the traditions, values, and ethics of the social work profession.

Accreditation Statement

The Master in Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and program graduates will be eligible to sit for the social work examination. Social work licensure is required in the state of Alabama for those in the practice of social work.

Objectives

The Master in Social Work derives the program鈥檚 objectives in accordance with the Council on Social Work Education Educational Policy Handbook. Students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
   Social workers understand the value base of the profession and its ethical standards, as well as relevant law, policies, and regulations that may affect practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
2. Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice. 
   Social workers understand that every person regardless of position in society has fundamental human rights and must advocate for these rights as will as engage in practices that promote social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.
3. Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice.
   Social workers understand how racism and oppression shape human experiences and how these two constructs influence practice at the individual, family, group, organizational, and community levels in policy and research.
4. Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice.
   Social workers use ethical, culturally informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive approaches in conducting research and building knowledge so that research findings can be applied to inform and improve practice, policy, and programs.
5. Engage in Policy Practice.
   Social workers identify social policy at the local, state, federal, and global levels that affect well-being, human rights and justice, service delivery, and access to social services in order to assess and analyze social welfare policy deliverables through a social justice, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive lens.
6. Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
   Social workers understand that engagement is an ongoing component of the dynamic and interactive process of social work practice with, and on behalf of, diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
7. Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
   Social workers understand that assessment is an ongoing component of the dynamic and interactive process of social work practice with, and on behalf of, diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
8. Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
   Social workers understand that intervention is an ongoing component of the dynamic and interactive process of social work practice with, and on behalf of, diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
9. Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
   Social workers understand that evaluation is an ongoing component of the dynamic and interactive process of social work practice with, and on behalf of, diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.

Program Eligibility

All students must be admitted to 无码巨乳 Graduate School. There is not a conditional admission based on grade point average. All students holding an earned baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional accrediting association are eligible for application to the Foundation Two Year (60) hour program. Students must have a 2.5 (4.0 scale) or a 3.0 grade point average on the last 30 semester hours taken.

Students holding a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE accredited program and have a 3.0 grade point average in the last 30 semester hours of Social Work course work are eligible to apply for the Advanced Standing program. Advanced Standing applicants may receive an MSW upon successful completion of 30 semester hours of Specialization Curriculum. The Director of the MSW Program is responsible for determining academic eligibility for Advanced Standing Placement. The Director is also responsible for answering questions related to academic credit applied to the degree program in adherence to accreditation and policy standards.

An additional requirement of being able to complete the MSW Program is the production of a current (within 30 days) criminal background check for Foundation and Specialization Practicum. Providing the background check does not guarantee acceptance into a Practicum setting or eligibility to sit for licensure. Students applying to this program should be aware of the potential ramifications of a positive criminal background check and the potential of not being able to complete this program. Ongoing participation requires the continual development and demonstration of the highest standards of ethical, interpersonal, and professional engagement.

Program Initiation

The Master of Social Work program is based on a cohort model where students matriculate through the program together with specific start and end dates based upon the specialization and program option selected.

Direct Practice Specialization

The Direct Practice Specialization prepares students to work on a micro level with individuals, families, and groups of people.

(1yr) Advanced Standing (30sh program)

• Face-to-face offerings (Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City, and 无码巨乳) begin every August with an application deadline of May 15th.
• Online offerings begin every January with an application deadline of October 15th.

(2yr) Foundation (60sh program)

• Face-to-face offerings (Montgomery only) begin every August with an application deadline of May 15th.
• Online offerings begin every August with an application deadline of May 15th.

Organizational Leadership & Management Specialization

The Organizational Leadership & Management Specialization prepares students to work on more of a macro level with a focus on policy change, program implementation, and management.

(1yr) Advanced Standing (30sh program)

• Online offerings begin every August with an application deadline of May 15th.

(2yr) Foundation (60sh program)

• Online offerings begin every August with an application deadline of May 15th.

Admission Requirements

Unconditional Admission

In addition to meeting University graduate school admissions requirements, the student must also submit the following admission requirements:

1. Two reference letters from the following list: applicant鈥檚 most recent academic adviser, department chair, dean, college instructor, most recent employer, and no more than one personal reference chosen by the applicant. These references must attest to the applicant鈥檚 potential in forming effective interpersonal relationships, aptitude for graduate study, appropriate vocational goals relevant to the program, and personal and professional self-development.
2. A r茅sum茅 that includes personal information including topics such as, but not limited to, educational and work history, personal and professional goals, professional affiliations, volunteer work, awards, articles/grant work, and references.
3. A writing sample written in APA format (500-750 words) addressing the motivation for seeking a Master of Social Work degree and future professional goals and aspirations post-graduation.

Conditional Admission

1. Students not satisfying the unconditional admission requirements may be conditionally admitted to the program pending satisfactory completion of the first 9 semester hours with a 3.0 grade point average. Students with a baccalaureate degree from an unaccredited or otherwise accredited institution should see Unaccredited or Otherwise Accredited Student Admission.
2. Students not satisfying conditional admission requirements will be dropped from the program for one calendar year, after which time the student must petition for readmission.

Temporary Admission

Temporary Admission may be granted to applicants who have not submitted the letter of recommendation, entrance exams or official undergraduate transcript. Temporary admission is only for one semester or term and must follow the requirements outlined under Conditional Admission.

Transfer Credit

In addition to University transfer requirements, the Masters in Social Work may accept master鈥檚 level courses from a CSWE accredited Social Work program as approved b the MSW program director. Any other transfer credits must be reviewed and approved by the Director of the MSW program. The potential number of eligible credit hours that can be transferred is found under the Transfer Credit section under General Regulations of the graduate catalog.

Practicum Requirements

Students are required to complete in-person supervised practicum course(s) in the sequence set by the program. The student must have a current (within 30 days) national criminal background check, auto insurance, government issued identification, and all required documentation (shots, drug screens, etc.) as required by the University and practicum site prior to participation. Providing the background check does not guarantee acceptance into a Practicum setting or eligibility to sit for licensure. Students applying to this program should be aware of the potential ramifications of a positive criminal background check and the potential of not being able to complete this program.

Degree Requirements

Foundation Curriculum

The foundation curriculum allows students to develop the foundation level competencies named above. This includes a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of required study. The foundation practicum (6 semester hours) requires a minimum of 400 contact hours in the field.

Specialization Curriculum (30 Semester Hours)

The specialization curriculum allows students to develop competencies associated with either Direct Practice (DP) or Organizational Leadership and Management (ORGM). This includes a minimum of thirty (30) credits of required study. The Specialization Practicum is 9 semester hours requiring a minimum of 510 clock hours in the field.

MSW Requirements

Two Year 60 Semester Hour Foundation Program
Foundation Courses 30 sh
Core Specialization  Courses 24 sh
Electives 6 sh
Total 60 sh

Advanced Standing 30 Semester Hour Program
Core Specialization  Courses 24 sh
Electives 6 sh
Total 30 sh

Two Year Program Foundation Courses (30 semester hours):

The following are required foundation courses for all students who do not hold a BSW degree from an accredited institution.

Master of Science in Athletic Training

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING DEGREE PLAN

Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credits and other critical policies and procedures.

The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) professional level program is designed to prepare graduates to advance the quality of healthcare provided to its patients through interdisciplinary patient-centered education. The MSAT Program is committed to providing students with enriching evidence-based didactic, clinical, and research experiences that foster supervisory, leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills to become effective team members, life-long learners, and advocates for patients, the public, and the healthcare profession. The goals and objectives of the program are guided by, but are not limited to, the criteria and guidelines set forth in the Standards for Accreditation of Professional Athletic Training Programs by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Mission Statement:

The MSAT Program mission is committed to provide students with evidence-based didactic, clinical, and research experiences that foster leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills. Our goal is to produce practitioners who are knowledgeable, caring, responsive and self-directed individuals, and who will enrich the profession and their communities through advocacy and leadership.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon graduation, students will:

1. Demonstrate a mastery of the foundations of human movement science in relation to athletic training.
2. Articulate a philosophy of practice that includes ethical leadership, goals for professional development, and a commitment to advocacy for the profession of athletic training.
3. Demonstrate the ability to prevent, evaluate, and treat the acute injuries and common medical conditions of physically active individuals and to provide appropriate medical referral.
4. Design, produce, and present peer-reviewed research as it relates to the practice of evidence-based athletic training.
5. Practice in collaboration with other health care and wellness professionals.

Pre-requisite Requirement

Candidates for admission are recommended to hold a baccalaureate degree in exercise science or related field. Additionally, completion of prerequisite coursework outlined below with a minimum of 鈥淐鈥� is required. Candidates with all prerequisites completed at the time of application may be given preference over those still completing courses. Courses older than eight years will not be accepted.

Online courses are not accepted for anatomy, physiology, chemistry or physics. Hybrid course will be accepted if the lab component is delivered in a face-to-face format. If any of the above courses are shown to be online, verification of a face-to-face lab will have to be provided and approved by program administration.

• Physics 鈥� A minimum of 4 credits (including lab*) for science majors
• Statistics 鈥� A minimum of 3 credit hours
• Chemistry 鈥� A minimum of 4 credits (including a lab*) for each course (8 credits total) for science majors
• Human Anatomy & Physiology 鈥� A minimum of 8 credits (including two labs*) for science majors - Anatomy and physiology courses for non-science majors and non-human anatomy and physiology course are not acceptable.
  • Option 1: One semester of Human Anatomy with lab and one semester of Human Physiology with lab
  • Option 2: Two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology combined courses with a lab each (A&P I and A&P II)
• General Psychology 鈥� A minimum of 3 credit hours 鈥� Any course taken within a psychology department/unit will be acceptable
• Exercise Physiology 鈥� A minimum of 3 credit hours
• Human Nutrition - A minimum of 3 credit hours
• Kinesiology - A minimum of 3 credit hours
• Sports Medicine* course or equivalent* 鈥� A minimum of 1 credit hours (recommended)

*Submission of transcripts from required courses and/or degree conferring institution may be required to verify acceptance by the program administration.

Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Athletic Training

Admission to the MSAT program is competitive. Meeting minimal admission requirements does not guarantee an applicant an interview or admission to the program.

Cohorts are admitted in the fall semester only. To apply to the MSAT program, applicants must first have a verified application on the Athletic Training Centralized Application System (ATCAS). Candidates who advance in the admission process will be required to complete an application to the 无码巨乳 Graduate School. 无码巨乳 Graduate School application fees will be waived, and materials submitted to ATCAS will be used to complete the 无码巨乳 Graduate School application to avoid redundancy and eliminate excess costs. For information on general 无码巨乳 graduate admissions requirements, please visit the Admissions section of the Graduate Catalog.

Application Deadlines:

For full consideration, applicants must have a verified application on ATCAS and all materials submitted to the 无码巨乳 Graduate School prior to March 31st. All candidates are required to complete a program interview, either on-campus or via video conferencing. Interviews may be held on a rolling basis prior to and then soon after the March 31 deadline. Students will be notified of their admission status soon after their program interview. Applications may be accepted on a rolling basis after March 31st dependent on seat availability. ATCAS closes the application window on June 15th annually.

Unconditional Admission

1. Applicants must have baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited four-year institution. Students with a baccalaureate degree from an unaccredited or otherwise accredited institution should see Unaccredited or Otherwise Accredited Student Admission. Applicants who have attended a college/university outside of the United States must also provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
2. Applicants must have an overall grade point average of minimum 3.0 on a four-point scale.
3. Verified application on ATCAS and completed 无码巨乳 Graduate School application, including a) completed documentation & essay; b) official transcript(s) from each college/ university attended; c) two (2) completed letters of recommendation with one coming from an athletic trainer or physician; d) proof of Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider CPR certification; e) documented completion of at least 100 observation hours with an athletic trainer received*; f) successful program interview.

*If observation hours are not completed prior to application, candidate may submit documentation demonstrating progress towards completion and a written plan discussing how they will obtain the remaining observation hours signed by the supervising athletic trainer(s).

International applications, American citizens or permanent residents who learned English as a second language must score at least a 575 (paper) or a 90 (internet) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFL) or a score of a 6.5 on IELTS.

Conditional Admission

Conditional Admission does not apply to this program.

Transfer Credit

A maximum of six semester hours taken at another regionally accredited institution of higher education with a 鈥淏鈥� grade or better may be applied toward the degree. These courses must be comparable to 无码巨乳 courses and must be reviewed by the graduate athletic training faculty adviser who will make a recommendation to the Department Chair then the Dean of the College of Health and Human Services and the Graduate Dean. For students completing the Master of Science in Athletic Training, all transfer credits used to satisfy degree requirements may not exceed five years at the time of the course completion.

Degree Requirements

A student completing the coursework with a 3.0 or better GPA, fulfilling candidacy requirements, and successfully completing the required capstone requirement will be awarded the degree.

• Note 1: Requirements for the MSAT degree must be satisfied within two years of the initial enrollment for that degree.
• Note 2: Grades below 鈥淐鈥� are not acceptable for meeting requirements for a subsequent course.
• Note 3: Students must earn a 鈥淏鈥� or better for their required Capstone project within AT 6666 Clinical Experience VI.
• Note 4: Students must pass a comprehensive exam with a grade of 80% or better for continued progress in the program.
  This exam will be given to every student at the end of the third semester (mid-point of the program). Students must take the exam at that time and will be allowed a maximum of three (3) attempts. Failure to pass the examination in 3 attempts will result in a review by the AT Program Administration and may result in dismissal from the program. Students may not enroll in fourth-semester coursework until they have successfully completed the comprehensive exam.

Additional Program Costs

Current expenses for tuition fees and other university fees are listed on the 无码巨乳 University website. Students are also expected to pay for the following: appropriate clinical attire, transportation costs, annual background checks, annual drug tests, and semester TB skin tests.

Independent Learning

All students in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program are required to engage in independent learning, a process in which individuals take the initiative, with or without the help of others, to attain knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors. Activities such as case studies, critical analysis of literature, research/capstone projects, and clinical practica provide important independent learning experiences that give students ample opportunity to demonstrate and develop independent learning skills.

Curriculum

The MSAT degree program is a two-year full-time professional master鈥檚 program requiring 58 credit hours beyond the bachelor鈥檚 degree. The courses are taken in a prescribed sequence over 6 semesters, including 19 credit hours of clinical practice. Clinical practice occurs under the direct supervision of a certified and licensed athletic trainer.