Athletic Training, M.S.

Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA), Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an allied health care profession.. The Xavier University Athletic Training Program (XU-ATP) functions to prepare students, in the Jesuit tradition, to serve others through competent and compassionate healthcare. The XU-ATP provides a positive learning environment that fosters ethical decision-making, and collaboration with emphasis on instilling the values of continuous improvement and life-long learning.  The XU-ATP merges rigorous course work with a variety of applied clinical experiences to build a strong foundation for a career in the field of athletic training.

The Xavier University Athletic Training Program fulfills the curricular guidelines established by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). Completing a degree in our Master of Science in Athletic Training program fulfills the eligibility requirements of the BOC certification exam. Graduates of Xavier University’s Athletic Training Program receive a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Athletic Training and are eligible to sit for the BOC exam.

Go to https://www.xavier.edu/master-of-science-in-athletic-training-program/index for current information pertaining to accreditation, program admission, technical standards, graduation requirements and the curriculum.

Students may enter the M.S. in Athletic Training degree through one of two options (see below).

Option 1:  2-year program for students with a bachelor’s degree

Students who have demonstrated excellent academic achievement in completion of a bachelor’s degree and have completed all prerequisites may complete the 2-year / 5-semester MS in AT degree.

Option 2:  5-year program for students without a bachelors degree (3+2 design)

In the first three years of this program students will complete courses to fulfill all XU core requirements, Exercise Science major requirements, and prerequisites for the MS in AT program.  Once accepted into the MS in AT degree program, students complete the 2-year / 5-semester MS in AT degree.  At 120 credits students will be eligible to earn an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science.  After the fifth year, students will earn a Master of Science in Athletic Training.

Note 1:  Xavier University has an articulation agreement with Ohio Northern University. Students attending Ohio Northern University with a concentration in Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences may apply to Xavier University during their 3^rd year in the program.  Qualified students who are admitted into the MSAT program, may be permitted to start the MSAT program prior to completion of their bachelors degree from Ohio Northern University.  This program is similar to option 2 above.  Please contact the program director for more information.

Note 2:  Xavier University has an articulation agreement with Mount Saint Joseph University. Students attending Mount Saint Joseph University may apply to Xavier University during their 3^rd year in the program.  Qualified students who are admitted into the MSAT program, may be permitted to start the MSAT program prior to completion of their bachelors degree from Mount Saint Joseph University.  This program is similar to option 2 above.  Please contact the program director for more information.