Programs
Athletic Training Programs
- Accelerated 3+2 BS and MS degree (Prospective First-Year Students): for individuals who do not have a bachelors and want to become an athletic trainer (Professional Graduate program). This degree path for traditional undergraduate students awards the B.S. in Sports Medicine Studies concentration and the M.S. in Athletic Training in 5 years of study.
- Master of Science degree in Athletic Training (Professional Graduate program: Post-Baccalaureate Students): for individuals whom already have a bachelor’s degree (not in athletic training) and are seeking initial certification as an athletic trainer.
- Master of Science degree in Athletic Training (Post-Professional Concentration): for individuals whom already have certification as an athletic trainer (Post-Professional Graduate program).
The Master of Science in Athletic Training professional program prepares students for the national Board of Certification (BOC) exam and a career as an Athletic Trainer. The Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (caATe) accepted our application for the degree change in December 2016. The newly accredited degree level for the WCU Athletic Training Program is the Master of Science in Athletic Training.