The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletic Training Program (UNL ATP) is divided into two phases and typically completed in four years: One year as a preprofessional student and three years as a professional student, also known as an Athletic Training Student (ATS). In some cases, it may take a student more than four years to complete the UNL ATP.
The first phase of the UNL ATP is considered the preprofessional phase:
A student will be considered a preprofessional student after officially declaring a major in Athletic Training with the College of Education and Human Sciences Academic Advising and Career Center.
During this phase, the student will work toward completing the requirements for applying to the UNL ATP.
The second phase of the UNL ATP is considered the professional phase:
Students who have successfully met the requirements and have been formally offered acceptance in the UNL ATP will be considered professional students (ATS).
ATS are divided into 3 individual cohorts distinguished by their academic level (Sophomore, Junior, Senior) in the UNL ATP not by the number of earned credit hours.
During the professional phase of the UNL ATP, the ATS will be required to successfully complete both didactic (traditional classroom) and clinical education activities each semester.
After enrolling in the final semester of classes before graduation, the ATS will become eligible to take the Board of Certification (BOC) examination.