Academic Program

Athletic Training Education Program - CAATE Accredited

Retention Criteria
In order to remain in good standing with the ATEP, students must adhere to the following guidelines.

enroll as a full-time student.
maintain an overall cumulative grade point average of 2.25 or higher.
maintain a program GPA of 2.5 or higher in department courses.
achieve satisfactory evaluations in each Clinical Practicum Phase before progressing.
successfully complete coursework in the sequence indicated by the program of study unless approved by Athletic Training Program Director.
abide by the University Code of Ethics and that of the National Athletic Trainers' Association.
abide by policies and procedures set forth by the Director of Sports Medicine and DePauw Sports Medicine
obtain Hepatitis B vaccination or sign a wavier prior to clinical experiences
complete annual TB screening
show proof of passing a medical physical examination from an approved physician.
maintain CPR professional rescuer or healthcare provider level
successfully complete a winter term athletic training internship.
successfully document and complete 800 clinical practicum hours under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer
- minimum of 160 hours completed prior to the beginning of the Junior academic year.
- minimum of 450 hours completed prior to the beginning of the Senior academic year.
- minimum of 100 hours per Clinical Practicum course (KINS 150, 160, 303, 304, 403, 404)