Program Overview
Endicott’s M.S. in Athletic Training program will allow students to gain practical hands-on experience and develop a strong foundation in the discipline through a well-rounded educational curriculum, based on the competencies and proficiencies established by the CAATE 2020 Professional Standards and beyond.
Students enrolled in the program will gain clinical experience with diverse populations across various settings, including collegiate, pediatric, primary care, and specialized fields, offering exposure to different aspects of clinical practice. Students will be challenged to apply their didactic knowledge with experienced preceptors who will support their evolving skill development. Students will complete over 53 weeks of clinical experience, totaling over 1,200 contact hours, including three immersive experiences. Each immersive experience focuses on enhanced skill acquisition, interprofessional socialization, and transition to practice.
Unique features of the program:
- Engage in clinical experiences and with knowledgeable preceptors that will support your knowledge and skill development.
- Immediately apply your knowledge and skills with high level athletes under the guidance and supervision of team physicians and athletic trainers.
- Participate in numerous networking opportunities with a variety of allied health professionals during clinical experiences, conferences, lectures, club activities, alumni and industry events.
- Learn innovative techniques while practicing in our state of the art facilities with our experienced and knowledgeable faculty.
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MSAT Clinical Overview
The Master of Science in Athletic Training program contains 53 weeks of diverse clinical experiences with varied patient populations. During the program, students will complete over 1,200 progressively intensive clinical contact hours. All clinical rotations and hours are supervised by an experienced preceptor who will foster critical thinking and facilitate skill development through guided and autonomous learning opportunities. Over the course of two years, students can engage in experiences within the private, public, or preparatory pediatric setting, Division I, II, or III collegiate setting, orthopedic medicine, general medicine, and other areas specific to each student’s career goals. Each clinical experience is specifically structured to provide students with immense opportunity to practically apply the foundational knowledge and theoretical underpinnings learned while in the classroom to concrete encounters for the purpose of creating new knowledge.
Clinical Education Requirements
To ensure the health and safety of each student and patient, once accepted or matriculated into the MSAT program, students are required to demonstrate that all immunizations have been completed and are current. Other clinical education requirements may include background checks, fingerprints, and possibly drug testing.
Throughout the program, students will experience athletic training in a variety of settings. All students must have or arrange transportation to any off campus clinical sites. Site locations and distances vary. Students are responsible for all associated travel costs and are encouraged to carpool when clinical schedules are alike.
Clinical Education Plan
Semester Credits Course Setting Opportunities< Minimum Hour/Week Requirement Fall I 3 cr. MSAT 533: Clinical Education I Pediatric or Collegiate Athletics setting 225 hours / 14 weeks Spring I 3 cr. MSAT 534: Clinical Education II Pediatric or Collegiate Athletics setting 225 hours / 14 weeks Summer II 2 cr. MSAT 532: Clinical Education III Non-Traditional Athletic Training setting (immersive) 200 hours / 6 weeks Fall II 4 cr. MSAT 640: Clinical Education Immersion Division I, II, III collegiate athletics (immersive) 400 hours / 8 weeks Spring II 2 cr. MSAT 670: Clinical Internship Area of special interest (immersive) 200 hours / 8 weeks Fall I
Clinical Education I (MSAT 533): This clinical education experience includes a combination of clinical contact hours (14 week, 225 hour minimum) and classroom lab experience. This course will focus on the development and integration of student emergency care, clinical assessment, decision making and rehabilitation with an emphasis on orthopedic evaluation, documentation, and communication skills. (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
MSAT 510: Regional Anatomy
MSAT 505: Medical Terminology
MSAT 540: Functional Anatomy
MSAT 504: Advanced Emergency ManagementConcurrent Coursework
MSAT 520: Assessment & Diagnosis I (4 cr.)
MSAT 525: Therapeutic Interventions I (4 cr.)
MSAT 514: Evidenced Based Practice I (3 cr.)
MSAT 533: Clinical Education I (3 cr.)
MSAT 522: Mechanical Agents (3 cr.)Spring I
Clinical Education II (MSAT 534): This clinical education experience includes a combination of clinical contact hours (14 week, 225 hour minimum) and classroom lab experience. This experience continues to foster the development and integration of each student in the areas of professional communication, injury prevention, clinical assessment, decision making, and rehabilitation. Students will also be introduced to various general medical conditions, diagnostic testing, and postural assessment. (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
MSAT 520: Assessment & Diagnosis I (4 cr.)
MSAT 525: Therapeutic Interventions I (4 cr.)
MSAT 514: Evidenced Based Practice I (3 cr.)
MSAT 533: Clinical Education I (3 cr.)
MSAT 522: Mechanical Agents (3 cr.)Concurrent Coursework
MSAT 521: Assessment & Diagnosis II (4 cr.)
MSAT 526: Therapeutic Interventions II (4 cr.)
MSAT 541: Behavioral Health (3 cr.)
MSAT 524: Gen Med Conditions (3 cr.)
MSAT 534: Clinical Education II (3 cr.)Summer II
Clinical Education III (MSAT 532): Students will complete a six week (200 hour) immersive clinical experience within a non-traditional athletic training setting. This rotation will build upon and emphasize student evaluative and assessment techniques and skills on orthopedic and non-orthopedic injuries and illnesses. Students will further develop communication skills while treating diverse patients throughout the lifespan who participate in sport and non-sport activities at varying levels and are of different sexes and socioeconomic status. (2 cr.)
Prerequisites
MSAT 521: Assessment & Diagnosis II (4 cr.)
MSAT 526: Therapeutic Interventions II (4 cr.)
MSAT 541: Behavioral Health (3 cr.)
MSAT 524: Gen Med Conditions (3 cr.)
MSAT 534: Clinical Education II (3 cr.)Concurrent Coursework
MSAT 615: Diagnostics (1 cr.)Fall II
Clinical Education Immersion (MSAT 640): Students will complete an 8 week (400 hour minimum) immersive clinical experience within athletic training. During this rotation students will utilize their knowledge and skills in each domain of athletic training, displaying competence as they progress towards mastery. Participating as part of the interprofessional healthcare team, students will refine and demonstrate with a high level of expertise the qualities, characteristics, and skills of an athletic trainer. (4 cr.)
Prerequisites
MSAT 533: Clinical Education I
MSAT 534: Clinical Education II
MSAT 532: Clinical Education IIIConcurrent Coursework
MSAT 513: Evidenced-Based Practice II (1 cr.)Spring II
Clinical Externship (MSAT 670): This eight week immersive experience is designed to provide students with the latitude to gain athletic training experience in their specific interest of clinical practice and where athletic trainers commonly practice. These settings include, but are not limited to: professional, collegiate, high school, hospital, physician offices, military, performing arts, industrial etc. This experience will challenge students to integrate each of the domains and principles of athletic training in real patient care settings. (2 cr.)
Prerequisites
MSAT 533: Clinical Education I (3 cr.)
MSAT 534: Clinical Education II (3 cr.)
MSAT 532: Clinical Education III (2 cr.)
MSAT 640: Clinical Education IV (4 cr.)Concurrent Coursework
MSAT 603: Prof. Preparation II (1 cr.)
Are you looking to start an Athletic Training program as an undergrad? Visit our Exercise Science/Pre-Professional Athletic Training 3+2 (B.S./M.S.) program.
Accreditation
The professional Athletic Training degree program at Endicott College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Upon graduation, students will be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination and pursue a career as an Athletic Trainer (ATC). The Program is fully accredited and meets the CAATE 2020 Curricular Standards.
Faculty
At Endicott, you’ll learn from experienced practitioners who bring real-world insight into the classroom. Our expert faculty and advisory board include leaders from MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA, secondary and higher education, the Olympics, recognized sports foundations, and more.
AATE
The School of Sport Science and Fitness Studies at Endicott College is proud to be a founding member of the Association for Athletic Training Education (AATE). AATE is the only independent organization dedicated to providing a community that serves as a collective voice for matters pertaining to athletic training education.
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Industry Insights
Get a glimpse of the types of careers you can pursue with this degree, along with estimated salaries and projected growth rates, sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
| Example Job Titles | Median Annual Salary | Projected Job Growth (2024-2034) |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Trainer | $60,250 | 11% |
| Professional Sports Athletic Trainer | $87,190 | 11% |
| Industrial/Occupational Athletic Trainer | $98,820 | 23% |
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