This fully online program prepares you, post-professional athletics trainers, to become exemplary and scholarly athletic training practitioners by providing evidence-based educational opportunities to achieve academic, social, spiritual, professional, and personal development. The program provides intensive study in evidence-based practice, athletic training teaching methods, administration and organization, as well as advanced therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation. Clinical experience in the field is expected during the fall and spring semesters.

Highlights

Career opportunities

Graduates are prepared for athletic training positions at the high school, community college, college, university, professional and private−sector levels

Program director

Jim Ave, Ph.D., ATC

Associate Professor of Kinesiology

Admission requirements

• Application form and fee
• Phone interview with program director
• Three letters of recommendation (at least one from supervising ATC)
• Statement of intent
• Two writing samples indicating potential graduate level work
• Official transcripts verifying BA/BS degree in athletic training or related area
• Minimum GPA of 2.75
• Current resume including all related professional and extra−curricular experience
• Current BOC certification with good standing or eligibility for the BOC certification examination

Course listing

Required Courses (21 Units)

Master Of Arts Core (9 Units)