This graduate program is designed to prepare students for employment in the profession of athletic training. Athletic Trainers are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. The curriculum is designed to meet the current entry-level athletic training standards established by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and qualify graduates for national certification with the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer and state licensure as an athletic trainer.The mission of the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program is to educate future Athletic Training professionals through competency-based didactic and clinical instruction. The program strives for academic excellence and aims to provide quality education to its students in an environment that encourages nurtures, and supports learning. Students will develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to become reflective healthcare practitioners, researchers, educators, advocates, and leaders in an evolving healthcare environment. Graduates will be able to apply athletic training theory, ethics, and evidence-based patient-centered clinical practice to diverse individuals throughout their lifespan. Graduates will be dedicated to improving the health of their patients and advocating for their patients and the profession.The program requires the successful completion of 53 credits, including five clinical-education experiences, over two years, including summer sessions. Courses include didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction. The program requires the completion of five clinical education experiences over two years, including a summer session. This campus-based program offers classes on weekdays and evenings. Clinical experiences take place during the week and weekends.

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