Degree type(s): Master's
Degree field(s): Healthcare
Location(s): Bismarck, ND
Program offerings by location and modality are subject to change.
Athletic Training Master’s Degree Program
The athletic training program at the University of Mary prepares students to become certified athletic trainers who assist people of all ages and abilities to participate in professional, recreational, and competitive activities. The program is designed to develop leaders in athletic training or allied health professions who possess excellent communication and critical-thinking skills and bring value-based ethics to their careers.
By earning your master’s degree in athletic training at the University of Mary, you’ll gain the skills needed to help others remain physically fit or regain fitness after an injury or illness. Some example career paths include rehabilitation specialist, injury prevention specialist, and corporate director of employee wellbeing.
Begin a career that cares for others.
ATHLETIC TRAINING DEGREE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Combining formal classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience, the athletic training degree prepares students to be on the leading edge of their profession:
- Work closely with the medical community gaining practical experience in clinical settings in your region of the United States. Students can also travel to Peru for international training experience.
- Successfully meet the Board of Certification (BOC) standards to become a certified athletic trainer (ATC), through completion of the accredited University of Mary curriculum program and all BOC requirements.
- Develop specific skills in the following areas: evidence-based practices, prevention and health promotion, clinical examination and diagnosis, acute care of injury and illness, therapeutic interventions, psychosocial strategies and referral, and health care administration.
- Learn to apply Christian, Catholic and Benedictine values as an athletic trainer.
CAREER OUTLOOK FOR ATHLETIC TRAINING MAJORS
Athletic trainers work in a wide range of professional settings--everything from the Mayo Clinic and NASA to Cirque du Soleil, Disney World and NBC's "The Biggest Loser."
Professions that employ athletic trainers include:
- Health care teams in secondary schools
- Colleges and universities
- Sports medicine clinics
- Professional sports programs
- Physician offices
- Hospitals
- Entertainment and the performing arts
- Industrial settings
Because of their important role in preventing injuries and reducing health care costs, athletic trainers are in growing demand. As a result, employment of athletic trainers is projected to grow 19% from 2018 to 2028*.
Start Your Journey At Mary
Your first step is to apply for candidacy by submitting the application for admission. Candidacy means you are on your way to completing the admissions process! You will need to be accepted into your program before you can enroll in classes. The application deadline for the fall semester is March 1, 2020.
Upon receiving candidacy you will need to submit the following to be considered for admissions into a graduate program:
- Official transcripts showing a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Graduated from the University of Mary? Then we’ll get your transcript for you!
- At most other schools, you can request transcripts by going to the National Student Clearinghouse or by contacting the registrar’s office.
- Have your transcripts sent to:
Office of Admissions
University of Mary
7500 University Drive
Bismarck, ND 58504 - Or request to send electronic transcripts to [email protected]
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Resume
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Statement of Goals - brief essay describing your professional goals, what interests you about our program, and the skills, characteristics, and experiences that make you a good candidate for our program.
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Two references from an athletic trainer, professor, or health care professional (contact information is included as part of the application)
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Technical Standards of Admission Form (found in the application portal)
- Application Fee
At or before orientation, students need to provide:
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Immunizations (specifically HPV series, Hepatitis B series, and MMR series)
- Background check
- Documentation of 20 hours of observation with a certified athletic trainer
- Documentation of health insurance
- Documentation of physical exam within the last 6 months
- Flu shot required annually, TB test may also be required annually
Potential applicants should contact an admissions representative for information on pre-requisites.
View the student handbook for more information.
View the BOC Pass Rates, Course Fees, and Student Graduation and Employment Placement Rates for more information.
