START YOUR CAREER IN HEALTH CARE RIGHT HERE AT AC!
ONE School. TWO Degrees (Bachelor's & Master's) THREE Credentials (MS, ATC, EMT, CSCS). FOUR Years!
The graduate Athletic Training program at Adrian College is the oldest accredited professional master's degree program in Michigan and the FIRST in the country to offer a four-year accelerated degree program.
Undergraduate students can choose to complete both a Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Exercise Science AND a Master of Science (M.S) in just four or five years.
Athletic Training Students are also eligible to become Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) during their short time at Adrian College. Talk about return on investment!!
Already have your Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field? No problem! We ALSO offer a stand-along two-year post baccalaureate M.S. in Athletic Training.
NOTE: We are in the process of updating our website and academic catalog. If you are interested in learning more, please contact the Program Director, Dr. Tina Claiborne, at tclaiborne@adrian.edu for information.
In order for students to be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam and become a certified athletic trainer (ATC), they must graduate from a Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education (CAATE)-accredited program. When a program is accredited, it means they meet the minimum standards necessary to prepare entry-level professionals. The Athletic Training program at Adrian College has been accredited since 2010. Please access the CAATE Program Information and Outcomes Page to learn more about the program.
Please contact Dr. Claiborne at tclaiborne@adrian.edu with any additional questions regarding accreditation status (Updated 2021).
Mission Statement
To deliver exceptional educational programming for the future success of Athletic Training graduates and the profession.
Program Goals
The program will provide a secure but intellectually stimulating academic environment that supports independent and cooperative learning across diverse student backgrounds.
Using evidence-based practice, students will collaborate with interprofessional teams of health professionals to provide patient-centered care.
Via scientific inquiry, students will consume, apply, and perform clinically relevant research.
Students will exhibit and promote all aspects of professional and ethical conduct and uphold the standards of practice.
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