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Master of Science in Athletic Training: Curriculum

The Master of Science in Athletic Training program requires a minimum of 38 semester credit hours, including 25 credits in athletic training and related coursework. The remaining 13 credits are taken in related research oriented course work.

Get a description of each of Cal U's athletic training courses from our Course Catalog.

Below is the framework of courses to earn your degree. 

Summer 1 – First Five Weeks
Course NameCredits
ATE 705: Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training3
ATE 800: Methods of Research in the Allied Health Sciences3

Summer 2 – Second Five Weeks
Course NameCredits

ATE 700: Gross Anatomy of the Extremities w/Lab

4

Summer – 10 Weeks
Course NameCredits

EDP 600: Statistical Methods

3

Fall Semester
Course NameCredits

ATE 725: Pedagogical Studies in Athletic Training

3

ATE 810: Thesis Seminar

3

PRF 710: Performance Enhancement in Physical Activity

3

ATE 770: Athletic Training Practicum


3

Spring Semester
Course NameCredits

ATE 745: Contemporary Issues in Athletic Training

3

PRF 750: Performance Enhancement in Program Design

3

PRF 760: Leadership and Professional Development

3

RES 849: Master’s Thesis

4