For over five decades, the college’s athletic training (AT) program has upheld continuous accreditation, showcasing a rich and successful legacy of preparing athletic trainers.
Faculty and clinical preceptors emphasize the physical and mental health of athletes and patients. This holistic approach prepares students to become athletic trainers who view their patients comprehensively, enhancing the quality of the health care they provide.
“We think of our students as future peers and part of the OSU athletic training family forever. We push them to be the best they can be while supporting them to reach their goals. Athletic training is a challenging profession, and we want them to be prepared for that, and we also want them to know that we are there for them even after they graduate.”
“The program has consistently evolved. We continually ask how we are doing and what we can do better. Faculty regularly solicit feedback from students, preceptors and recent alumni. We look at trends in the profession and try to adapt the curriculum and student experiences to meet the needs of our students as future professionals in the field.”
Sam Johnson, PhD, ATC, CSCS
Director of Athletic Training Program
1st Oregon public institution to offer an accredited master’s degree in athletic training and among the nation’s pioneers in shifting to a master’s degree model. The transition to a graduate program occurred in summer 2016.
7 full-time faculty
20+ clinical preceptors
~80 MATrn graduates
90% 3-year average Board of Certification exam pass rate, granting the credential to work as an AT
85% 3-year aggregate student employment as an AT
Top 5 employment settings
- Universities
- High schools
- Professional sports
- Sports medicine clinics
- Industry
Employers
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Colorado Rockies affiliate
- Houston Astros affiliate
- Japanese Professional Baseball
- Portland Trailblazers
- Seattle Seahawks
- Dartmouth College
- Gonzaga University
- Louisiana State University
- University of Colorado
- University of Washington
- Oregon State University
- … and more
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