Master of Science in Athletic Training 3+2
Major (BS) and Graduate Degree (MS)
Athletic Training at North Park
Our Master of Science in Athletic Training 3+2 program lets you earn both a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Master of Science in Athletic Training in an accelerated format.
The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training requires athletic trainers to complete a master’s program to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam. Our fully accredited 3+2 program meets these standards, offering hands-on training, clinical experience, and expert faculty to ensure you’re ready to succeed.
In just five years, you’ll:
- Earn two degrees
- Gain practical, real-world clinical experience
- Train with seasoned faculty in a supportive, engaging environment
- Be fully prepared to take the BOC exam and start your career as a certified athletic trainer
Program outcomes
Already have a bachelor’s degree?
If you already have your bachelor’s but want to enter the athletic training field, you can apply directly to our Master of Science in Athletic Training program. Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions to learn how to fast-track your degree.
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Featured course
EXS 5320 – Assessment of General Medical Conditions
A systems approach to the comprehensive assessment of non-musculoskeletal conditions including neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and dermatological pathology. These conditions will be discussed from the following viewpoints: 1)prevention, 2)etiology and mechanism, 3)pathology, 4)recognition and evaluation techniques, and 5) immediate and long-term intervention.
Accreditation
Not only did North Park help me realize that athletic training is what I wanted to do, but they were key to getting my internship at my dream work destination, the Chicago Bulls.
—Jeff Jean-Pierre MS ’23
Hands-on learning
The MSAT program includes five clinical education placements—each with at least 150 hours— to allow students to gain practical experience with clinical skills in real-world environments. Due to our location in Chicago, we have a wide variety of affiliated sites, including professional sports teams, NCAA Division I and III institutions, junior colleges, physician practices, rehabilitation centers, and secondary schools.
We’ve also designed our on-campus facilities to provide athletic training students with hands-on experiences.
- A combined classroom and laboratory space allows for seamless integration of clinical skills practice into class sessions.
- The research room offers space for mentorship from faculty, staff, and more advanced students.
- Facilities include state-of-the-art equipment for our athletic training students and student-athletes.
Contact
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Carlson Tower, fifth floor
5141 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 244-5736
admissions@northpark.edu