Overview
Certification and licensure as an athletic trainer requires, at minimum, a degree in athletic training from an accredited college or university. According to the National Athletic Trainers Association, about 70 percent of working athletic trainers in the United States hold at least a master’s degree.
The Athletic Training program of Pacific University Oregon offers an entry-level master of science degree in athletic training.
As students in the Pacific University Hillsboro Campus, master of science in athletic training (MSAT) students also receive access to an interdisciplinary learning environment that will help them collaborate and excel within the healthcare field professionally.
Currently, the Athletic Training Program is unable to accept international students. The Program is investigating international admissions and we encourage you to check back for further information.
Student Outcomes | Athletic Training
The graduate of this curriculum will be able to:
- Advocate for the health needs of clients, patients, communities, and populations.
- Identify health care delivery strategies that account for health literacy and a variety of social determinants of health.
- Incorporate patient education and self-care programs to engage patients and their families and friends to participate in their care and recovery.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with clients/patients, family members, coaches, administrators, other health care professionals, consumers, payors, policy makers, and others.
- Use the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) as a framework for delivery of patient care and communication about patient care.
- Practice in collaboration with other health care and wellness professionals.
- Provide athletic training services in a manner that uses evidence to inform practice.
- Use systems of quality assurance and quality improvement to enhance client/patient care.
- Apply contemporary principles and practices of health informatics to the administration and delivery of patient care.
- Practice in a manner that is congruent with the ethical standards of the profession.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Orthopedic Evaluation
- Therapeutic Rehabilitation
- Human Anatomy Review
- Emergency Medical Response
- Athletic Training Concepts
- Prevention of Sports Injuries
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Human Medicine Physiotherapy Sports Sciences View 516 other Masters in Sports Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Apply through ATCAS
- Official College and University Transcripts
- Clinical Experience: it is recommended that you have 50 hours of work, volunteer or observation experience completed at the time you submit your application.
- Essays
- Two letters of reference
- GRE scores are not required for the Pacific University Master of Science in Athletic Training program.
- The TOEFL Exam
- On-Campus or Phone Interview
Work experience
- Clinical Experience: it is recommended that you have 50 hours of work, volunteer or observation experience completed at the time you submit your application.
Tuition Fee
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International
28242 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28242 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
28242 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28242 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Forest Grove
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.