Athletic Training MS
- Master's
- MS
- In-Person
- Greeley
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Athletic Training is an entry-level professional program that prepares you for a career as a Certified Athletic Trainer. Athletic Trainers are medical experts in preventing, recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity.
UNC has the longest-standing accredited Athletic Training Program in the state of Colorado, with a large alumni base of successful professionals in all levels and areas of sports medicine.
Complete the following prerequisite course at the post-secondary level, with a grade of C or higher, or be in progress at the time of application to the program:
General Biology course with lab
- General Chemistry course with lab
- General Physics course with lab
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab
- Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab
- Principles of Psychology
- Principles of Nutrition
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
Applicants must apply to the Athletic Training Centralized Application System (ATCAS) before the program area reviews the applicant’s request for admission.
Submit your application through the Athletic Training Centralized Application System (ATCAS). Include:
- Completed ATCAS application
- Official transcripts (minimum 3.0 GPA required)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Athletic training observation documentation
- Statement of goals
54 total credits required for graduation:
Required Major Courses: 36 credits
Foundations, clinical techniques, physical examination, diagnosis, therapeutic interventions, research, and professional practice.
Supervised Clinical Practicum: 18 credits
Hands-on clinical immersion and practicum experiences.
Note:
- AT 591: Complete 4 credits
- AT 592: Complete 15 credits
The Athletic Training Program at UNC is currently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 2001 K Street NW, Third Floor North, Washington, DC 20006 USA. The most recent comprehensive accreditation review was in 2016-17 and the program was awarded a 10-year accreditation period (the maximum possible). The next comprehensive review is slated for 2026-27.
Hands-On Clinical Experience Powered by a Strong Alumni Network
From your first year in the program, you’ll gain real-world experience through clinical rotations with UNC’s Division I athletic teams or partner high schools across the region. As you advance into your second year, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your training through placements in performing arts, industrial and occupational settings, healthcare facilities, professional sports, and more—with clinical sites available across the country.
Our deep alumni network is a major strength of the program.
As a long-standing program—first at the undergraduate level and now at the master’s—we have a large community of alumni in the area, says Shannon Courtney, ’89, M.A. ’90, clinical education coordinator. Because of those relationships, local high schools are very receptive to hosting our students for high-quality clinical experience.
Courtney, an alumna with more than 30 years of service at UNC, is one of many graduates who now hold influential roles throughout Colorado and beyond.
UNC Athletic Training alumni are working across K–12 schools, colleges and universities, professional sports organizations, and the healthcare industry. Our Alumni Employment Dashboard shows a clear trend: UNC provides a direct degree-to-profession pathway, with graduates securing competitive placements across the state and nationwide.
Why UNC Athletic Training Makes a Difference
Reflecting the new industry standard
UNC’s Athletic Training master’s program is adaptive, evolving to workforce needs while providing hands-on experiential learning. The program is dedicated to placing students in settings that will prepare them well for their careers while gaining skills both on-campus and throughout the community.
UNC is a top producer of athletic trainers in the state
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