Prepare to be an athletic trainer in high school, college, professional and healthcare settings.
Athletic trainers provide a wide array of services, including injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation.
Our M.A.T. program will prepare you to provide patient-centered care in collaboration with other health professionals. You will also develop the communication, social, decision-making and analytical-thinking skills necessary for professional practice. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam.
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The Department of Health Science Professions has accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) for its Master of Athletic Training (M.A.T.) degree program.
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What Can You Do With an Athletic Training Degree?
Start your career as soon as you graduate. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that career opportunities for athletic trainers are expected to increase significantly through 2031, adding thousands of new job openings in educational and healthcare settings, as well as amateur and professional sports.
Our graduates enjoy careers as athletic trainers at school districts, colleges and universities throughout Texas and the U.S., as well as in numerous hospitals and clinics, and in professional sports.
Why Earn My Athletic Training Degree at Angelo State?
Hands-On Training
Our program features four 8-week immersive clinical courses that provide you with practical experience in first aid, emergency management, patient assessment, research methods, diagnosis and management of injuries, therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation. You’ll gain essential clinical skills while practicing in collegiate, clinical, high school and general medical settings.
Dynamic Facilities
Many of your classes will be in our new Health and Human Services Building that features state-of-the-art labs, advanced software applications and smart classrooms - and in our Ben Kelly Center for Human Performance with its exercise, training and therapy areas. They are also where you will conduct important faculty-mentored research projects that you can then present at ASU’s annual Graduate Research Showcase.
Joint Degree Plan Available
How long does it take to get a master’s degree in athletic training? If you already have a bachelor’s degree, our M.A.T. degree can be completed in two years by full-time students. We also offer a joint degree plan that allows you to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Science Professions degree and your M.A.T. in as little as five years.
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Whether you’re pursuing a master’s degree, doctoral degree or certificate/certification, you have access to all the services in our College of Graduate Studies and Research. You’ll find information and resources for everything from registering for classes and writing a thesis – to available graduate/teaching assistantships and graduate research opportunities.
