BS and MS in Athletic Training

The Division of Athletic Training, Health and Exercise Science offers a dual B.S./M.S. degree in Athletic Training. This 158-credit degree program, offered by the Athletic Training Program (ATP), prepares students to take the Board of Certification (BOC) exam to enter the field as a certified athletic trainer (ATC) .One of only a few such programs offered in the United States, the ATP is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), and provides entry-level students with learning experiences in the classroom setting, that are supplemented by a broad array of professional field experiences.The comprehensive curriculum is divided into two phases: a two-year, Pre-Professional Phase and a three-year, Professional Phase. Students entering without a bachelor s or an associate s degree are required to complete the full five years of study. Those holding a previous degree are required to complete three years of study, providing there are adequate liberal arts and sciences for the bachelor s degree awarded in the program. The expanded, three-year, Professional Phase offers students the chance to take more advanced courses, the advantage of increased time to interact and train with mentors, and the opportunity to integrate a variety of clinical experiences.