Athletic Training – M.S.
The Master of Science degree in Athletic Training from Kent State University prepares graduates for the athletic training profession.
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
June
Tuition Fee
$ 17,982 per year
Location
Kent, United States
About the program
The Athletic Training program from Kent State University emphasizes both ethics and research across the curriculum to integrate theory to practice, and is designed to facilitate inter-professional practice as athletic trainers engage actively with professionals across the health care disciplines.
The Athletic Training major is a two-calendar year program with summer academic work. The curriculum focuses on building clinical and didactic knowledge and skills anchored in evidence-based practice, while developing strong research skills by developing not only critical analysis skills, but also investigative research skills. Students are exposed to and actively engage with state-of-the-art equipment in professional health care facilities and are mentored by highly recognized professionals.
The program fosters inter-professional collaboration to promote professional development for the students who will be practicing and researching in inter-disciplinary teams. Students have the ability to critically evaluate and complete scientific research at the end of their academic program, in addition to preparing for the Board of Certification national credentialing examination.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Successfully challenge the Board of Certification (BOC) national credentialing exam
- Demonstrate understanding of and competency in the domains of athletic training as defined by the BOC Practice Analysis and Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) 2020 Standards for Accreditation of Professional Athletic Training Programs, Master’s Degree Programs.
- Demonstrate competency in evaluating and completing scientific research and evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrate competency in engaging in a variety of clinical practice settings related to athletic training with engagement in an inter-professional environment.
- Apply the principles of the research process in athletic training.
Courses included:
- Ethical Leadership for Health Care
- Cadaver Anatomy and Applied Assessment
- Acute Injury Diagnosis, Treatment and Management
- Contemporary Issues in Athletic Training
- Advanced Clinical Procedures in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Clinical Inquiry in Athletic Training
- Research
- Clinical Practice: Prevention and Wellness
- Clinical Practice: Advanced Head, Neck and Orthopedic