Athletic Training

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Program Overview: The mission of the Graduate Athletic Training Program, accredited by the CAATE as a post-professional program, is to promote and advance the athletic training profession through academics, scholarship, and clinical practice. The program provides advanced systematic study, innovative research opportunities, leadership development, teaching experiences, and professional service. An emphasis is placed on personal and professional development. Graduates receive a Master of Science in Athletic Training. Students may choose between a one-year and two-year program. The one-year option culminates with a capstone research project; two-year students may choose between a thesis option or a two year capstone research project.

Admissions Policy: Admissions occur at the master’s degree level. Candidates for admission must graduate from a CAATE-accredited professional (entry-level) athletic training program and be eligible for licensure as an athletic trainer in the state of Ohio or registration in West Virginia.

Change Policy: Same as first-year graduate admissions requirements.

Transfer Policy: Same as first-year graduate admissions requirements.

Opportunities: Graduates are prepared for advanced health care practice in athletic training. Some graduates may elect to pursue doctoral-level degrees.

Program Requirements

Requirements for each option vary depending on whether you select the thesis or nonthesis option. If you select the nonthesis option, you are required to complete a capstone outcome assessment, such as a final project, written, oral and/or practical comprehensive examinations, mentored writing experience, or professional portfolio. Programs of study are planned with your academic advisor, taking into consideration your undergraduate preparation and professional goals.

Athletic Training

The athletic training program requires a summer admission with three consecutive semester assignments to complete the degree. Clinical assignments begin during the second summer term; thus, if you are accepted, you must be eligible for licensure (OH) or registration (WV) by this date. Tuition scholarships and stipends are available to qualified students.

Course requirements are:

In addition, you must complete clinical practicum which are built into the program.