This agreement guarantees admission of Rider students who successfully complete all requirements for admission to the MSAT 4+2 program (4 years Rider undergraduate + 2 years TJU graduate education). Students should consult regularly with their academic advisor at Rider University to maintain eligibility for this program.
Program Requirements
Prospective students are required to meet the following criteria:
- Be a rising senior/senior year student who will have earned a bachelor’s degree from the Partner School prior to enrollment in the Jefferson Program.
- Be a first time applicant to apply to the Admission Program
- Meet the following admissions criteria: o Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree;
- GPA Requirement: A minimum 3.0 overall GPA is required;
- Prerequisite Coursework Requirement: A minimum grade of a “C” is required, but a grade of a “B” or better is preferred, in the prerequisite courses, which are more fully described above; and
- Apply via the Athletic Training Centralized Application System (ATCAS) by April 15th of the year of intended entry.
Course Prerequisites and Recommendations
| TJU Prerequisite | Cr. | Rider Equivalent | Cr. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology I or Anatomy with lab | 4 | BIO-221/L A&P I & lab | 4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II or Physiology with lab | 4 | BIO-222/L A&P II & lab | 4 |
| Biology with lab | 4 | BIO 115/L (with lab) or BIO 116/L | 4 |
| Chemistry with lab | 4 | CHE 110+110L or CHE 120+CHE 121 | 4 |
| Physics with lab | 4 | PHY-100 Principles of Physics | 3 |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY-100 Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| TJU Recommended Courses | Rider Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Pre-Calculus | MTH-105 Algebra/Trig |
| Nutrition | HSC-100 Intro to Human Nutrition |
| Kinesiology | HSC-302/L Kinesiology & lab |
| Exercise Physiology | EXS 320 + 321 Exercise Physiology |
| Research Methods | PSY-105 Intro Research Methods |
| Biostatistics | PSY-201 Stats & Research Design |