Athletic Training (M.S.)

Certified athletic trainers are key members of health care teams, providing medical care to physically active populations in a variety of clinical settings. Towson University’s master’s program in athletic training meets national accreditation standards that require a graduate-level curriculum for athletic trainers.

In high schools, colleges and universities, professional sports programs, corporate and industrial sites, and sports medicine clinics, athletic trainers manage patient injuries and medical conditions. The athletic trainer specializes in injury prevention and evaluation, as well as the management of rehabilitation programs in physically active people.

The master’s in athletic training program is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Students examine the process and effect of human movement from an anatomical, physiological and biomechanical perspective – as well as a philosophical, psychological, sociological and historical perspective – so they can develop the skills necessary to become certified athletic trainers.

The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) Program is a 57 unit graduate degree designed for students who are interested in becoming an athletic trainer and do not currently possess a degree in this field of study. The program is a combination of 29 units of didactic and theory coursework, 10 units of on-campus laboratory coursework, and 18 units of clinical coursework that are completed over 2 years.

Students must maintain their emergency cardiac care certification, all health documentation, and proof of health insurance coverage in order to maintain good standing in the program and be eligible for fieldwork experiences. Students who do not maintain compliance with the full policy will not be in good standing with the program and will not be eligible to register for coursework including fieldwork experiences. The full policy is provided upon admission to the MSAT.  View degree requirements and course descriptions and learning outcomes.

Applying to the Program

New students will be accepted into the master’s program beginning in summer 2021. Admission requires students to have completed coursework in biology, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, physics, statistics, nutrition, biomechanics, public health and psychology. Read about admission requirements and deadlines.

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Certification and State Regulation 

Individuals who successfully complete the Master of Science in Athletic Training are eligible to challenge the national Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) exam during the final semester of coursework. The BOC establishes both the standards for practice of athletic training and the continuing education requirements for certified athletic trainers. Prior to employment as an athletic trainer, an individual would need to not only pass the BOC exam but also obtain the proper state credential. 

Why Choose Towson University?

National Accreditation

Towson University's graduate athletic training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 2001 K Street NW, Third Floor North Washington, DC 20006.CAATE seal

First-rate Faculty

Classes are taught by full-time faculty who have years of experience in the field.

Extensive Clinical Experience

The program includes a variety of clinical experiences, including on- and off-site intercollegiate clinical experiences, public and private secondary schools, and orthopedic and general health care offices. These experiences provide opportunities for students to apply their theoretical knowledge of athletic training as it relates to clinical practice.