The Athletic Training Major is Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), and prepares students for careers in the Allied Health Care Profession of Athletic Training. The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is a highly educated and skilled professional specializing in health care for the physically active and athletic populations. In cooperation with physicians and other allied health professionals, the athletic trainer functions as an integral member of the athletic health care team in secondary schools, colleges and universities, sports medicine clinics, hospitals, professional sports programs, and corporate and industrial settings.
The broad based major does not require a minor for completion of degree requirements, however students are strongly encouraged to work toward an additional major/minor in a related field. In fact, beginning with the class of 2007 graduates will no longer receive a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, they will receive a Bachelor of Athletic Training in recognition of their dedication to our field of study and the profession of Athletic Training. In addition, course requirements include supervised clinical experiences at Minnesota State University and in approved clinical settings within the community, that are evenly distributed over a minimum two–year period.
