Master in Athletic Training Shorelight Group - Dakota Wesleyan University, USA

An exciting career in sports healthcare and rehabilitation, using hands-on learning experiences, is waiting for you in our Master’s in Athletic Training program.

DWU has some of the best athletic training facilities in the region. Our outstanding Board of Certification pass rate will allow you to begin working side-by-side with certified athletic trainers, physicians, and physical therapists in just a few short years. Your career as an athletic trainer will take you off the bench and put you into the action! 

What's the Difference at DWU?

• Enroll in one of only three 5-year Master’s in Athletic Training programs in S.D. 
• Observe athletic trainers up close as early as your first semester.
• Complete at least 800 hours of field experience by the time you graduate.
• Work or continue your studies: 100% of DWU graduates are employed in the field or accepted into graduate programs.

Accreditation

The DWU Department of Athletic Training is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) located at 2001 K Street NW, 3rd Floor North in Washington, DC 20006, phone number 512-733-9700 and toll free 844-GO-CAATE (844-462-2283).

Become Athletic Training Certified

The Master of Athletic Training degree is based on a 3+2 plan. You will come to DWU as a pre-athletic training student and spend three years taking prerequisite courses. At the end of three years, you may apply for the two-year master's program.

If you are a student-athlete, you may compete in intercollegiate sports for four years and still complete the MAT in five years. If you wish to compete for 5 years, it is encouraged you complete a bachelor’s degree (Biology or Exercise Science are recommend) and apply to the master's program following the bachelor’s degree completion.

After you earn your master's degree, take the national certification exam, receive your ATC and have a resumé that stays at the top of the pile.

The American Medical Association recognizes ATCs as allied healthcare professionals. You will prevent, assess, treat and rehabilitate injuries of active individuals.