WHEREAS, Winthrop University provides a wide range of academic programs serving the people of South Carolina, and in particular the north central region of the state, and
WHEREAS, the State of South Carolina and the region are in need of fully qualified
and licensed athletic trainers to meet the needs of the state, and
WHEREAS, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education has mandated
all professional programs in athletic training be offered at the master’s degree level,
and
WHEREAS, Winthrop University has successfully offered the Bachelor of Science in Athletic
Training for over 15 years and have the faculty expertise to offer the program at
the master’s degree level , and
WHEREAS, the Winthrop University Richard W. Riley College of Education has developed
the Master of Science in Athletic Training to meet the licensure requirements outlined
by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training and Education and of the State
of South Carolina, and
WHEREAS, the proposed degree is consistent with Winthrop University's Mission Statement
wherein the University seeks to provide “personalized and challenging undergraduate,
graduate, and continuing professional education programs of national caliber within
a context dedicated to public service to the State of South Carolina,”
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WINTHROP UNIVERSITY that
the Master of Science in Athletic Training be established.
APPROVED, this 6th day of November, 2020
