Degree Title: Master of Science in Athletic Training

Program Name and Number: Athletic Training - MS8130

Department/Unit: School of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness

Delivery Mode: Athens Campus [MS8130], Lecture, Laboratory, elective online courses

Program Mission: The mission of the Graduate Athletic Training Program is to promote and advance the athletic training profession through academics, scholarship, and practice. The program strives to provide advanced systematic study, innovative research opportunities, leadership development, teaching experiences, and professional service. An emphasis is placed on personal and professional development.

Program Learning Objectives:

• Participate in and understand the principles of scholarly inquiry that result in improved patient outcomes.
• Develop a standard of care and professional practice that is beyond the entry-level.
• Realize professional and personal growth.

Program Overview:  Since 1972, the Post Professional Program has been educating graduate students to become contributing members and leaders within the athletic training profession. Through academics, research, clinical experience, and service, the Master of Science in Athletic Training program prepares credentialed athletic trainers for advanced clinical practice. The program integrates the core competencies of evidence-based practice, interprofessional education and collaborative practice, quality improvement, healthcare informatics, professionalism, and patient-centered care.

The post professional program is designed for students who have earned a bachelors degree from an accredited Professional athletic training program, or for individuals who have been in professional practice. Graduate students have the opportunity to tailor their educational experience based on a one or two-year academic track by completing a thesis or research project, and through clinical experience options. Building on the expertise of our faculty and staff, research emphasizes evidence-based practice, epidemiology of underserved populations, and athletic training education.

The graduate program challenges students to become researchers, teachers, and advanced clinicians. Students may choose to serve as teaching assistants and are given the opportunity to act as preceptors in the clinical setting for the professional athletic training program.

Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/chsp/ahsw/athletic-training/graduate/index.cfm

Link to Program Handbook: Further information can be obtained by emailing Chad Starkey, PhD, AT at starkeyc@ohio.edu.

Graduation Requirements:

1. Minimum semester hours required: 37
2. Thesis requirement: Optional
3. Qualifying exam: Yes (BOC examination)
4. Comprehensive exam (Yes/No)
5. Expected time to degree if studying fulltime.

Admission Requirements: To be considered for admission, applicants must be graduates of a CAATE-accredited professional AT program.