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MS in Athletic Training

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Marist's prestigious MS in Athletic Training program is one of only seven regional programs that boasts a first-time pass rate exceeding 90% and an overall pass rate of 100%. With our high success rates, rigorous curriculum, and state-of-the-art facilities, you will be well-prepared for a successful career in athletic training.
 


MS Athletic Training Program Information Sessions

We invite you to learn more about Marist's MS in Athletic Training program by attending an information session or Open House. These sessions are held throughout the year and offer valuable opportunities to gain insights into our program, engage with faculty members, ask questions, and much more. 

  • Saturday, Nov. 1 - Allied Health Sciences Graduate Program Open House - Allied Health Science Building - 11 a.m.

  • Tuesday, Nov. 18 - MS in Athletic Training Virtual Information Session - Zoom - 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

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CAATE Accredited

Marist is accredited by and fully meets all standards set forth by the CAATE and is registered with the New York State Education Department.

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Overall Pass Rate

Marist's MS in Athletic Training program boasts a three-year aggregate first-time pass rate of 92%, significantly higher than national and regional averages.

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Clinical Affiliations

Athletic training students are required to complete seven clinical rotations, including four consecutive five-week rotations at local high schools, colleges, and clinics.

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Extensive Clinical Experience Develops Students for Careers in Athletic Training

In the Athletic Training program at Marist, we believe that a strong clinical field experience is essential to career preparedness. That is why you’ll complete nine clinical rotations including four consecutive five-week fully immersive rotations that will maximize student exposure to clinical practice under the supervision of experienced, certified and licensed health care providers. With a variety of high schools, colleges, and sport and physical therapy centers, as well as our own Sports Medicine Facility with full-time certified athletic trainers, we’ll work with you to ensure that the experience you receive is best suited to your future goals in athletic training.

State-of-the-Art Athletic Training Facilities

 

Along with the extensive clinical experience you’ll receive in Marist’s program, you’ll also have access to some of the top technology in sports medicine. This includes top-of-the-line lab space like our gross anatomy lab and research labs, as well as our cutting-edge Movement Analysis Lab, which is one of only three in the tri-state area. With multiple facilities at your disposal, including the McCann Recreation Center, Marist Athletic Training Facility, and Science and Allied Health Building, the campus is bursting with opportunities for hands-on Athletic Training experience.  

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Immersive Athletic Training Clinical Education and Experiences

Athletic training students put classroom theory into practice by completing clinical experiences in the surrounding area. Athletic training students are required to complete seven clinical rotations, including four consecutive five-week rotations at local high schools, colleges, and clinics. These experiential learning opportunities are completed under the supervision of assigned clinical preceptors who are certified athletic trainers or other licensed health care professionals. Below are some of our clinical sites. Click here for a full list of clinical education experiences.

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Learn From Seasoned Athletic Training Faculty

The Marist Athletic Training faculty bring decades of clinical and classroom experience to help prepare students for a rewarding career in the field. Through the relationships students develop with our faculty, you'll cultivate the critical thinking skills, professionalism, and an empathic approach to patient care. See some of our expert faculty below, or view all Athletic Training faculty.

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Marist's Athletic Training program is accredited by and fully meets all of the accreditation standards set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and is registered with the New York State Education Department as a licensure-qualifying degree program.

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