ABOUT THE 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 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.
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.
Five Year Option (Undergraduate/Graduate Track): The Five Year Option is a freshman-entry track with 3 years of study in the pre-professional phase and 2 years in the professional phase of the program. After the fourth year successful students will earn an undergraduate degree and after the fifth year qualified students will earn a Master of Science in Athletic Training. Students in this track must meet the Graduate School Admission Criteria prior to enrolling in the professional phase of the program. Undergraduate options for major for this track include:
- Sports Management (BA)
- Community Health (BS)
- Exercise Science (BS)
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
Athletic Training Accreditation
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Required Program Costs ALUMNI ADVANTAGE PROGRAM
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.
Program Retention Rate
| '15-'16 | '16-'17 | '17-'18 | 3 Year Aggregate | |
| Number of students beginning program (cohort number) | 17 | 17 | 8 | 42 |
| Number of students returning for subsequent year 2 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 32 |
| Program retention rate (%) | 59% | 82% | 100% | 76% |
| '15-'16 | '16-'17 | '17-'18 | 3 Year Aggregate | |
| Number of students graduating from program | 8 | 10 | 14 | 32 |
| Student Graduation Rate (%) | 73 | 59 | 82 | 71 |
Student Employment Rate
| '15-'16 | '16-'17 | '17-'18 | 3 Year Aggregate | |
| Number of students employed as AT | 8 | 9 | 13 | 30 |
| Student Employment Rate as AT (%) | 100 | 90 | 93 | 94 |
| Number of students employed as other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Student Employment Rate as other (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of students not employed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Student Not Employed Rate (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
