The Master of Science in Athletic Training offers an Advanced Clinical Practice Track
for individuals who are certified as athletic trainers by the Board of Certification
(BOC, or, individuals who are eligible for certification).
The "Advanced Clinical Practice" program is a 13-month (35 credit) program that utilizes
both traditional and distance education delivery techniques.
The learning objectives of this track under the Master of Science in Athletic Training
are consistent and compatible with the established framework set forth by the NATA
Education Council and have been designed in an effort to enhance the quality of health
care for the physically active.
This post-professional certification program will prepare advanced practice clinicians
for leadership in clinical service, research, education, and administration.
Program Overview
The vision of the Advanced Clinical Practice model is to enable Certified Athletic
Trainers to improve their clinical knowledge and skills through a specific program
of advanced clinical practice and scholarship.
A primary objective of this program is to prepare the student for employment requiring
advanced knowledge and skills, and to make the student a potential candidate for specialty
certifications through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and other allied
health- and fitness-related associations.
