Graduate Certificate in Behavioral Health in Athletic Training at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Enhance your patient care skills in the nation's first certificate program in behavioral health for athletic training. Learn advanced skills in recognizing and supporting individuals with behavioral or mental health issues. This online program focuses on the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) approved specialty areas of behavioral health.

Faculty: Arnold School of Public Health | Department: Exercise Science | Duration: 18 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Online courses such as Supporting Mental Wellness and Assessing and Treating Feeding and Eating Disorders, Exercise and Food Addictions are delivered using state-of-the-art technology. Immersive learning opportunities include partnerships with USC Athletics and the advanced Prisma Health Simulation Center.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Athletic Trainer, Behavioral Health Coordinator, Behavioral Health in Athletics, Clinical Athletic Trainer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Applicants for admission to the Certificate of Graduate Study in Behavioral Health in Athletic Training program must meet the following requirements prior to matriculation. Applicants are required to meet all University of South Carolina Graduate School general admission requirements. Candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency in English when applying. Candidates must have achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for all degrees earned. Candidates accepted for admission to the program will have earned a bachelor’s or higher degree in athletic training prior to enrollment from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants to the certificate program must demonstrate Board of Certification (BOC) certification as an athletic trainer prior to matriculating. Candidates are expected to be computer literate and experienced in word processing. All curricula require extensive...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 18 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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