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Athletic Training

Prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation of activity-related injuries.

B.S.Health SciencesUndergraduate4 years120 credits

About this program

A pre-professional athletic training degree covering injury prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation, with required clinical hours embedded in Ironclad Athletics.

What you will be able to do

  • Evaluate and respond to an acute athletic injury
  • Design a rehabilitation plan under supervision
  • Recognize and respond to a medical emergency
  • Complete clinical practicum hours with Ironclad Athletics teams

Courses you will take

A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.

Required program core
CourseTitle
ATHT 2000Foundations of Athletic Training
ATHT 3000Lower-Extremity Evaluation
ATHT 3400Therapeutic Interventions I
ATHT 4900Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training
General education & support coursesTitle
ATHT 2200Clinical Anatomy
ATHT 2400Emergency Care and First Aid

Where graduates go

  • Athletic Training Aide (pre-licensure)
  • Fitness Specialist
  • Rehabilitation Aide
  • Graduate study toward AT licensure

Median starting salary for recent graduates: $39,800. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 80%.

DegreeB.S.
Credits120
Typical length4 years
CollegeHealth Sciences
Median starting salary$39,800
Placement80%

Take the next step.

Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.

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