Program Overview
The Master of Science in Athletic Training program combines theoretical knowledge with practical clinical experience. Graduates are eligible for national certification and state licensure. The program is taught by experienced faculty and utilizes various teaching methods. Graduates are employed in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, sports organizations, and fitness centers.
Program Outline
Outline:
Master of Science in Athletic Training Program
This two-year program provides students with the opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practical clinical experience. Upon completing the program, graduates are eligible for national certification and state licensure.
Fall Year 1
- Therapeutic Interventions (3 credit hours)
- Diagnosis & Care of Upper Extremity Pathologies (5 credit hours)
- Diagnosis & Care of Lower Extremity Pathologies (5 credit hours)
- Upper Extremity Gross Anatomy (1 credit hour)
- Lower Extremity Gross Anatomy (1 credit hour)
- Diagnosis & Care of Head & C-Spine (2 credit hours)
- Medical Conditions in Athletic Training (2 credit hours)
- Manual Therapy in Rehabilitation (3 credit hours)
- Practicum I (2 credit hours)
- Clinical Reasoning I (2 credit hours)
Spring Year 1
- Practicum II (2 credit hours)
- Clinical Reasoning II (2 credit hours)
Fall Year 2
- Clinical Immersion (4 credit hours)
- Spine & Posture (3 credit hours)
- Orthopedic Appliance (2 credit hours)
- Administration of AT (3 credit hours)
- Pharmacology in Athletic Training (3 credit hours)
Spring Year 2
- Clinical Immersion (4 credit hours)
- Clinical Reasoning II (2 credit hours)
- Clinical Reasoning III (2 credit hours)
- Practicum III (1 credit hour)
- Practicum IV (2 credit hours)
Teaching:
The program is taught by renowned faculty with 50 years of experience in preparing athletic trainers. The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, labs, and clinical experiences.
Careers:
Graduates of the program are employed in a variety of settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Schools
- Sports organizations
- Fitness centers
