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Spalding University

School of Athletic Training

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Many Paths, One Degree

Direct Application to Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)

The MSAT program offers a pathway into athletic training for those with a bachelor’s in any field. Train in a variety of health, educational, and community settings as you work through 4 clinical education rotations. Wherever you got your undergraduate degree, you can enhance it with a master’s from Spalding!

Preferred Application as a Bachelor of Science in Natural Science (BSNS) Student

Save time and money with a direct transition into the MSAT program. The BSNS program entails overall comprehensive knowledge in natural sciences, including biology, chemistry, physical sciences, and mathematics. You can earn your BSNS & MSAT in 5 total years by beginning your MSAT courses while still in undergraduate with preferred status for a seat in the program.

Preferred Application as a Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS) Student

Another option for a direct transition in the MSAT program, the BSHS program offers the opportunity for hands-on experiential learning in the healthcare field. You can earn your BSHS & MSAT in 5 total years by beginning MSAT courses while still in undergraduate with preferred status for a seat in the program.

Preferred Application With a Bachelor Degree from UofL's Health and Sports Science (HSS) Program

For students graduating from the HSS program at the University of Louisville, we offer a direct transition into our MSAT program. You are guaranteed an interview and a 10% tuition discount.

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Projected Industry Growth Between 2021 and 2031¹

Average US Salary With MSAT²

of Athletic Trainers Have at Least a Master’s Degree²

Holistic, Individualized, Hands-on Education

Holistic Rehabilitation

With a holistic approach to rehabilitation that focuses just as much on injury prevention as healing, your education will prepare you to enter the workforce in a variety of settings, from professional and collegiate sports, secondary and intermediate schools, sports medicine clinics, hospital emergency rooms, rehabilitation clinics, occupational and industrial settings, fitness centers, and physician offices.

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Individual Attention

Our individual attention and 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio gives you the opportunity to excel further in your athletic training career.

Network With the Louisville Community

Through hands-on practice opportunities, you will have the chance to network and gain a greater understanding of the world and your place in it. Our downtown location connects you with our community partners, including a large multi-system medical complex.

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More Fieldwork Experience

The Master of Science in Athletic Training program is now structured in a traditional semester format. This change provides you with more clinical fieldwork opportunities by aligning with local employers. The additional hands-on experience makes you better prepared to work in the field immediately after graduation.

Accreditation

The athletic training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). That means that you are getting a quality education that follows industry best practices. Our goal is to achieve the best outcomes for every student.

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Your Athletic Training Career Starts Here!

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The Word on Campus

“This program is attractive because it is open to prospective students at varying stages in their education and to professionals working in an array of fields. Spalding is the ideal place for this program because of our close proximity to many healthcare and athletic facilities, where students can gain the hands-on experience necessary to excel in the field.”

John Nyland
Inaugural Athletic Training Program Director

“The faculty at Spalding, especially in the Athletic Training program, definitely put my career first and helped me to get where I am today. They care about you. I really felt like I had a close relationship with all of them, almost a friendship with all of them. So that really helped, especially in my professional role because I know they wanted me to succeed and wanted me to do well in my career.”

Sam Klein
Assistant Athletic Trainer with Racing Louisville FC, former Spalding BSNS + MSAT student

“Our exceptional faculty continue Spalding’s rich tradition of academic excellence, providing students with a well-rounded, real-world education.”

Tori Murden McClure
Spalding President, MFA ’05

Sources:

  1. “Athletic Trainers : Occupational Outlook Handbook.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 18 Apr. 2022, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/athletic-trainers.htm#:~:text=Employment%20of%20athletic%20trainers%20is,on%20average%2C%20over%20the%20decade.
  2. Woods, Laura. “Advantages That Obtaining a Masters Degree Does for a Certified Athletic Trainer.” Work, 21 Nov. 2017, https://work.chron.com/advantages-obtaining-masters-degree-certified-athletic-trainer-27834.html