Master of Science in Clinical Athletic Training (M.S.)

BU's clinical athletic training graduate program prepares students to function as health care providers in injury prevention, recognition and treatment. This two-year entry-level program follows a competency-based approach in preparing students to think conceptually and analytically.

The clinical athletic training program is open to all students who have completed a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a related field and who meet the admission criteria.

• Athletic Training Program Benefits
• Frequently Asked Questions
• National Athletic Trainers' Association
• Clinical Athletic Training Program Handbook

BU offers clinical athletic training accredited at the master's entry-level. The athletic training curriculum is designed for full-time students to attend three semesters in the first year and two semesters in the second and final year. A total of 48 credits is needed to earn a M.S. in Clinical Athletic Training.

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The Athletic Training Focus ...

Clinical athletic training is designed to inspire and develop future athletic trainers through highly-ranked education. This program prepares entry-level athletic trainers for specific competencies in:

• risk management and injury prevention
• pathology of injuries and illnesses
• assessment and evaluation of injuries
• acute care of injury and illness
• pharmacology
• therapeutic modalities
• general medical conditions and disabilities
• nutritional aspects of injury and illness
• psychosocial intervention and referral
• health care administration and professional development