Master of Science in Athletic Training

The Athletic Training Master of Science program at the University of Michigan means unparalleled access to the nation’s top researchers, medical practitioners, and clinical settings. At graduation, our students will be proficient in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. Our curriculum combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experiences and valuable mentorships. Through these experiences, the Athletic Training program will prepare students for a career as an athletic trainer in secondary schools, colleges, universities, sports medicine clinics, professional sports programs, industrial settings, and other healthcare environments. The University of Michigan Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Students who complete this program will receive an Athletic Training Master of Science degree and meet the requirements to sit for the Board of Certification Examination. Certification is required to practice athletic training in most states. The mission of the University of Michigan Athletic Training Program is to develop allied health professionals who will be contributing members to the field of athletic training. Our educational objectives are: Promote professional conduct in compliance with the code of ethics set forth by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). Effectively deliver the curricular content set forth by CAATE in the specific areas of: patientclient care; prevention, health promotion, and wellness; and health care administration. Ensure that each student has the opportunity to work in a variety of clinical settings in order to gain a greater familiarity with traditional and non-traditional venues in which athletic training services are administered. Offer athletic training students challenging situations to apply classroom theory to clinical practice in a supervised setting. Expose the athletic training student to a variety of medical and allied health care professionals.