Master of Science: Athletic Training
California University of Pennsylvania has a long history of providing entry level and advanced athletic training education. Our post-professional graduate athletic training education program, accredited by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), is an advanced degree (post-certification) program in athletic training. All students in the program must hold the ATC credential from the Board of Certification or be BOC exam eligible. NATA accreditation continues through the 2011-2012 academic year.
Our courses and practical experiences will allow you to develop skills beyond entry level, making you more marketable and better prepared to excel in the profession of athletic training. All post-professional athletic training programs have points of distinctiveness that make them unique in their academic focus. Specifically the program provides students with knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Performance Enhancement in Physical Activity
- Conducting and Applying Athletic Training Research to Clinical Practice
- Leadership and Professional Development
- Advanced Coursework in Gross Anatomy via Cadaver Dissection
As a student entering this program, you will receive a Master of Science degree in athletic training and can complete the requirements in one calendar year. Graduates of the program are eligible to receive national certification as a Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
You will learn how to use the same Optimum Performance Training Model used by the NASM for training Olympic and professional athletes. In addition, research and clinical experiences are an integral component of the program that will enhance your professional preparation.
Since this program is a post-professional graduate athletic training education program, you must have passed the Board of Certification (BOC) examination or have completed the requirements to take the certification examination.
Application instructions can be found on the menu to the left. Students must apply to both the graduate school and the program to be considered.
Learn More
Get Adobe Reader
Adobe Reader is required to view and print PDF files. Click on the image below for free download.
