Appalachian State University
Athletic Training: Master of Science (MS)
Application Deadlines
Summer Session 1 Admission
April 1
Fall Admission
July 1
Applicants are encouraged to submit their Athletic Training Centralized Application System (ATCAS) applications by Feb. 1.
Application Requirements
Entrance exam: GRE (exam waiver available)
Application requirements vary by program. Learn more
Location
Primarily on campus; curriculum includes two online courses.
Note: First- and second-year students will be assigned to practicums at clinical sites on or off campus.
Completion Time
2 years (full time)
Prepare for a dynamic career in sports medicine.
Athletic trainers (ATs) are health care professionals who provide preventive services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. As part of a sports medicine team, ATs work with physicians and other medical professionals to enhance health, improve quality of life and help individuals maintain or resume physical activity.
App State's Master of Science in Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and will challenge you with an innovative curriculum focused on problem-based learning to prepare you for employment in high school, collegiate and professional sports settings, hospitals, physician offices, industry, rehabilitation centers and more.
At the end of this two-year program, you will be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification examination to obtain your credential as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).
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Careers and Mountaineers
Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!
Careers
Certified and licensed athletic trainer
Employers
- Colleges and universities
- Secondary schools
- Professional sports teams
- Olympic sports
- Clinics and hospitals
- Military branches
- Occupational health (corporations, commercial settings, etc.)
- Youth leagues
- Performing arts
- Public safety
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Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Learn more
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App State programs that lead to a professional licensure or certificate are intended to prepare students for licensure or certification in North Carolina. Check the Professional Licensure webpage for information on licensure requirements in other states.
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Program Contact
Dr. Jennifer Howard
Program Director
[email protected]
828-262-7985
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