Master of Science in Athletic Training (CUW)
Department website: https://www.cuw.edu/academics/programs/athletic-training-masters/index.html
The CAATE accredited Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program will provide students with the professional preparation necessary to succeed as an entry-level athletic trainer. The program will provide students an educational experience encompassing communication, problem solving, clinical skills, and service. As a result, students graduating from the program will possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a successful clinician, will be prepared to pass the Board of Certification Examination, and will be eligible for appropriate state credentialing. The CUW MSAT program will accomplish its mission through a holistic approach to the development of the mind, body, and spirit.
Graduate Program: Students who already possess a bachelor’s degree can complete a Master of Science in Athletic Training degree at CUW. Concordia's MSAT program consists of 69 graduate-level credits, completed over the course of six (6) semesters. The program enhances this classroom education with extensive hands-on clinical experiences in a variety of settings, under the supervision of health care professionals. Students in the Graduate MSAT program complete five (5) semesters of clinical education rotations, including an immersion experience.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will communicate effectively with others in an oral or written professional format.
- Students will communicate professionally, to a variety of audiences, utilizing various media modes.
- Students will write clearly and professionally, using appropriate medical vernacular.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals in a team approach to practice.
- Students will demonstrate effective critical thinking and problem solving.
- Students will identify and analyze a research problem or clinical question.
- Students will apply an evidence-based model to make informed decisions about patient care.
- Students will demonstrate data fluency through effective analysis and application.
- Students will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of an entry-level athletic trainer.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of health promotion and injury prevention.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to perform a thorough clinical examination, formulate an appropriate diagnosis, and refer to another health care provider if necessary.
- Students will determine and apply appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Students will utilize appropriate psychosocial strategies and recognize the need to refer a patient to another health care provider if necessary.
- Students will abide by the moral, ethical, and legal obligations established by the Board of Certification and applicable State Regulatory Agencies.
- Students will understand the administrative and organizational duties required of an entry-level athletic trainer.
- Students will understand the role of a Christian health care provider.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Christian faith and other worldviews, as it relates to the profession of athletic training.
- Students will identify the importance of serving diverse populations in the Church and the World.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| AT 5500 | Patient Centered Care | 3 |
| AT 5510 | Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Training | 3 |
| AT 5520 | Athletic Training Foundations | 3 |
| AT 5530 | Athletic Training Clinical I | 1 |
| AT 5540 | Professional Development | 1 |
| AT 5550 | Recognition & Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries I | 4 |
| AT 5560 | Emergency Care in Athletic Training | 3 |
| AT 5570 | Athletic Training Clinical II | 2 |
| AT 5600 | Administration & Management in Athletic Training | 4 |
| AT 5610 | Rehabilitation Techniques of Orthopedic Injuries I | 3 |
| AT 5620 | Recognition & Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries II | 4 |
| AT 5630 | Athletic Training Clinical III | 3 |
| AT 5640 | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 |
| AT 6510 | Rehabilitation Techniques of Orthopedic Injuries II | 3 |
| AT 6520 | Recognition & Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries III | 4 |
| AT 6530 | Athletic Training Clinical IV | 3 |
| AT 6540 | General Medical Conditions | 4 |
| AT 6575 | Seminar in Athletic Training III | 3 |
| AT 6600 | Research Methods | 3 |
| AT 6610 | Case Studies in Athletic Training | 3 |
| AT 6630 | Athletic Training Clinical V | 3 |
| AT 7800 | Immersion Experience in Athletic Training | 6 |
| Total Hours | 69 | |
MSAT Graduate Program Admission Requirements
All students applying for admission to the CUW MSAT graduate program will be required to submit the following initial application materials:
- ATCAS application, with a personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
Following an admission interview and a positive initial application review, students will be required to submit the following:
- Proof of CPR certification
- Background check
- Handbook agreement signatures
- Extracurricular Activity Policy, if applicable
- Immunization records
Graduate MSAT Program Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3.00 GPA
- Anatomy & Physiology: C minimum
- Postsecondary coursework in:
- Anatomy
- Biology
- Biomechanics
- Chemistry
- Exercise Physiology
- Nutrition & Public Health
- Physics
- Physiology
- Psychology
PLEASE SEE THE CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAM SPECIFIC INFORMATION, OUTCOME DATA, REQUIREMENTS, AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
Students may be allowed to transfer up to 12 credits into this program with Director approval.
Plan
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AT 5500 | Patient Centered Care | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AT 5520 | Athletic Training Foundations | 3 |
| AT 5530 | Athletic Training Clinical I | 1 |
| AT 5540 | Professional Development | 1 |
| AT 5550 | Recognition & Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries I | 4 |
| AT 5560 | Emergency Care in Athletic Training | 3 |
| AT 5570 | Athletic Training Clinical II | 2 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| AT 5600 | Administration & Management in Athletic Training | 4 |
| AT 5610 | Rehabilitation Techniques of Orthopedic Injuries I | 3 |
| AT 5620 | Recognition & Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries II | 4 |
| AT 5630 | Athletic Training Clinical III | 3 |
| AT 5640 | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| AT 7800 | Immersion Experience in Athletic Training | 6 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| AT 6510 | Rehabilitation Techniques of Orthopedic Injuries II | 3 |
| AT 6520 | Recognition & Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries III | 4 |
| AT 6530 | Athletic Training Clinical IV | 3 |
| AT 6540 | General Medical Conditions | 4 |
| AT 6575 | Seminar in Athletic Training III | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| AT 5510 | Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Training | 3 |
| AT 6600 | Research Methods | 3 |
| AT 6610 | Case Studies in Athletic Training | 3 |
| AT 6630 | Athletic Training Clinical V | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 69 | |
Course options and schedule are subject to change.