Important Notice about M.S. in Athletic Training
The Athletic Training Program is no longer accepting new applications after June 2019. The graduation of the last cohort of students is December 2021.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING
The Master of Science in Athletic Training is designed as a professional degree for persons entering the field of athletic training. The degree is designed to prepare individuals for positions as athletic trainers in a variety of employment settings. The graduate program integrates didactic and clinical experiences to promote critical thinking, psychomotor skill, professional decision making, and collaboration to prepare students to serve as professionals in the field of athletic training.
LR’s Athletic Training faculty are dedicated educators and professionals with all appropriate credentials. In addition to the faculty, a variety of certified athletic trainers and medical professionals serve as clinical instructors in a variety of employment settings, including collegiate athletics, public schools, orthopedic clinics, rehabilitation settings, general medical facilities, and other special programs.
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CURRICULAR OPTIONS
There are several curricular programs for students interested in Athletic Training at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Regardless of the option chosen, the MS in Athletic Training is a cohort program that begins in the fall semester and spans five semesters.
Professional Track (Traditional Graduate Track): A student who possesses a baccalaureate degree can apply directly into the professional phase of the program. They must meet the Graduate School Admission Criteria and have the appropriate prerequisite coursework.
Please note: Students may not begin the professional phase of the Master of Science in Athletic Training while participating in intercollegiate sports.
ATHLETIC TRAINING ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSAthletic Training Accreditation Required Program Costs REQUEST INFORMATION
ATHLETIC TRAINING RESOURCES
| Board of Certification | |
| Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education | National Athletic Trainers' Association |
| Centralized Application Service for Athletic Training programs (ATCAS) |
BOC Exam Outcomes
Programs must meet of exceed a three-year aggregate of 70 percent first-time pass rate on the BOC exam.
| '17-'18 | '18-'19 | '19-'20 | 3 Year Aggregate | |
| Number of students graduating from program | 14 | 8 | 0 | 22 |
| Number of students graduating from program who took examination |
14 | 8 | 0 | 22 |
| Number of students who passed the examination on the first attempt |
13 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| Percentage of students who passed the examination on the first attempt |
93 | 75 | 0 | 86 |
| Number of students who passed the examination regardless of the number of attempts |
14 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| Percentage of students who passed the examination regardless of the number of attempts |
100 | 88 | 0 | 95 |
Program Retention Rate
| '16-'17 | '17-'18 | '18-'19 | 3 Year Aggregate | |
| Number of students beginning program (cohort number) | 17 | 17 | 10 | 44 |
| Number of students returning for subsequent year 2 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 32 |
| Program retention rate (%) | 59% | 82% | 80% | 73% |
Student Graduation Rate
| '17-'18 | '18-'19 | '19-'20 | 3 Year Aggregate | |
| Number of students graduating from program | 14 | 8 | 0 | 22 |
| Student Graduation Rate (%) | 82 | 80 | 0 | 81 |
Student Employment Rate
| '17-'18 | '18-'19 | '19-'20 | 3 Year Aggregate | |
| Number of students employed as AT | 14 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| Student Employment Rate as AT (%) | 100 | 88 | 0 | 95 |
| Number of students employed as other | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Student Employment Rate as other (%) | 0 | 12 | 0 | 5 |
| Number of students not employed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Student Not Employed Rate (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Program Contact
Dr. Michael McGee
Dean of the College of Health Sciences, Professor of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science, Program Director of Athletic Training
Hickory Campus
School:
828.328.7127