Athletic Training
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Get in the Game with a Master's in Athletic Training
If you love sports, health and science, a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) from 星空传媒 will prepare you for a truly exciting career. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job openings in athletic training are growing much faster than other careers. TROY's athletic training graduate program is accredited by the ) and is designed to prepare you for Board of Certification (BOC) certification right after graduation. You'll get real-world experience from the start, with opportunities to work with D1 teams, professional sports organizations and in a variety of clinical settings.
TROY's MSAT Degree Lets Students Learn in the Field 鈥� Literally
Learn and Study in Jones Hall, TROY's State-of-the-Art Health Sciences Hub
Our features world-class facilities where you'll get hands-on experience that mimics real-world scenarios. In Jones Hall, you'll have everything you need to receive a thorough athletic training education that helps you excel in the field.
Jones Hall is equipped with a 30-bed hospital lab, five simulation rooms, exercise labs and more! In the simulation rooms and hospital labs, you'll learn the procedures you'll need to use later in a safe, controlled setting. The building's exercise labs boast the latest exercise, physical evaluation and rehabilitation equipment so you can learn directly on the equipment you'll be using in your career.
M.S. in Athletic Training Curriculum
M.S. in Athletic Training Program Locations
Complete 51 hours on the Troy Campus through this full-time program and finish in two years. For more information about program availability and delivery options, call 1-800-414-5756.
TROY's Master's in Athletic Training Students Graduate Ready to Excel
All athletic trainers need to be certified by the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC), which sets athletic training practice standards. At TROY, we make sure you graduate ready for the BOC exam and that you're well prepared to land a job afterward through a combination of coursework, clinical rotations and .
If you want to become a qualified, practicing athletic trainer, you can learn from some of the best in the profession at TROY. Our faculty bring decades of experience to the classroom to make your education relevant and engaging. You will learn through interdisciplinary, patient-centered courses that cover everything you need to know to excel in athletic training, including ethical leadership, advocacy and evidence-based practice.
Careers with the TROY Master's in Athletic Training
Many graduates from TROY's MSAT program go on to work as athletic trainers in professional, collegiate, high school and youth sports. But our alumni aren't limited to just one industry! They can go on to work as an athletic trainer in a variety of industries after obtaining their CAATE certification, including healthcare and the military.
Faculty Profiles
Dr. Katie Delinsky
Dr. Troy Coppus
Athletic Training Scholarships
As a student in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program at TROY, you may qualify for the scholarship. This scholarship awards up to $1,000 to assist athletic training graduate
students who have a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
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FAQ About the Athletic Training Master's Program
Athletic trainers are required to hold master's degrees. In 2015, the Athletic Training Strategic Alliance transitioned the professional degree level from a bachelor's degree to a master's. So, while you may know current athletic trainers without an MSAT degree, all new athletic trainers need one to be certified and licensed. You must also graduate from a CAATE-accredited athletic training program and pass the BOC exam.
With an MSAT degree, you can work as an athletic trainer specializing in diagnosing, treating, and preventing bone and muscle injuries and illnesses. Your master's degree will prepare you to work in various settings, including hospitals, physician/surgeon offices, athletic facilities, schools, colleges/universities, law enforcement and the military. Increasingly, companies with workers in industrial and other physical occupations are hiring athletic trainers to help keep them healthy and avoid injuries. The BLS also points out that as more middle-aged and older adults become or remain active, the need for athletic trainers in medical settings will increase.
In 2024, the median salary for an athletic trainer was . Keep in mind that athletic trainer salaries vary according to location, experience and industry/employer.
The job outlook for an athletic trainer is bright. According to the (BLS), the employment of athletic trainers is projected to grow 13% through 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations. On average, about 2,400 openings for athletic trainers are projected each year.
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How To Become an Athletic Trainer
If you're wondering how to become an athletic trainer, one of the most important things you need to know is that the path has changed. While a bachelor's degree in athletic training used to be sufficient to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam and become a certified athletic trainer, by 2025, that will no longer be the case.