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Master of Science in Athletic Training

The Master of Science in Athletic Training is a professional graduate program that prepares students for a career as a certified athletic trainer. Athletic Training is a healthcare profession that collaborates with medical professionals to provide care to physically active patients. Combining classroom learning and clinical education experiences, the Master of Science in Athletic Training prepares students in areas of preventative medicine, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.

Students interested in earning a Master of Science in Athletic Training have two curricular track options. Upon completion of either track, graduates are eligible to take the national Board of Certification examination.

Mission

The mission of the Master of Science in Athletic Training program is to prepare individuals for a career in athletic training in a variety of occupational settings who contribute to the well-being of society and advance the athletic training profession.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. The program will recruit, retain, and graduate qualified athletic training students.
  2. The program will provide high quality didactic instruction through a variety of methods to prepare for clinical instruction.
  3. The program will provide high quality clinical experiences to foster the development of competent entry-level practitioners for a variety of settings.
  4. The program will prepare athletic training students' readiness to practice as a certified athletic trainer.

Program Admission Requirements

General requirements for the Master of Science in Athletic Training program are specified on the respective pages on the USM website. Application for the program occurs through the Athletic Training Centralized Application Service (ATCAS).

There are several admission requirements in addition to completing the prerequisite courses.

Acceptance is competitive and limited. Therefore, there are no guarantees for program admission even if all of the requirements are completed. For more information on the admission requirements and application process visit our webpage at https://www.stmary.edu/at