Master of Athletic Training

Master’s

Earn a Master of Athletic Training (MATrn) at North Greenville University.

24-Month
Program
Complete 64 credit hours through a full-time, in-person graduate program.
Hands-on
Experience
Tailored to fit your schedule.
Located
in Greenville, South Carolina
Complete clinical experiences, advising, and testing at the University Center of Greenville. (pending The Commission on Colleges and Universities site approval)

A Strong Foundation

Take the next step toward a career in athletic training with a Master of Athletic Training from North Greenville University. This program is designed to give students a strong foundation in clinical care while developing the professional skills needed for a career in athletic training. Through graduate-level coursework online and clinical experiences at the University Center of Greenville (PENDING The Commission on Colleges and Universities site approval), students learn to evaluate and care for patients, work with other healthcare professionals, and make informed decisions.

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Anticipated launch is in summer 2027. Application will open soon. In the meantime, fill out our form below to be notified when the application opens.

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Why Get a Master of Athletic Training at NGU?

  • Learn Through Clinical Experience: Clinical education is an important part of the program. As you move through the curriculum, you will have opportunities to apply what you learn in the classroom to real patient care settings.
  • Build a Broad Clinical Foundation: Coursework covers the areas you will encounter as an athletic trainer, including injury prevention, emergency care, patient evaluation, therapeutic interventions, rehabilitation, medical conditions, nutrition, and pharmacology.
  • Develop as a Professional: Athletic training involves more than patient care. You will also study leadership, administration, professional advocacy, research, and evidence-based practice.
  • Finish With An Immersive Experience: The program concludes with a six-credit immersive clinical experience. This full-time experience gives you the opportunity to bring together the knowledge and skills you have developed throughout the program.

Program Overview

Purpose

The Master of Athletic Training program prepares students for entry-level professional practice in athletic training. The curriculum combines academic study, laboratory learning, and clinical education to develop the skills needed for patient care and professional practice.

Clinical Education

Students progress through supervised clinical experiences as they develop their skills and gain experience working with patients in different settings.

Areas of Study

The curriculum includes courses in anatomy, emergency management, injury prevention, therapeutic interventions, patient evaluation and diagnosis, medical conditions, nutrition, pharmacology, leadership, and athletic training administration.

Evidence-Based Practice

Students learn to use research and evidence to inform clinical decisions and improve patient care.

Leadership and Professional Development

Coursework addresses the responsibilities that come with working in the athletic training profession, including leadership, administration, professional advocacy, career planning, and lifelong learning.

Immersive Clinical Experience

The six-credit immersive experience provides an opportunity for students to spend sustained time in a professional athletic training setting while applying what they have learned throughout the program.

Year 1 Courses

Oct 07
Athletic Training Year 1 Summer

Year 1 Summer Courses

  • Foundations of Athletic Training I
  • Emergency Management in Athletic Training
  • Anatomy: Palpation and Function
  • Prevention/Strength and Conditioning with Lab
Oct 07
Athletic Training Year 1 Fall

Year 1 Fall Courses

  • Patient Care Documentation in Athletic Training
  • Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice in AT
  • Therapeutic Interventions I
  • Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Care–Lower Extremities with Lab
  • Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I
Oct 07
Athletic Training Year 1 Spring

Year 1 Spring Courses

  • Evaluation, Diagnosis, & Care–UE with Lab
  • Clinical Experience in Athletic Training II
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Therapeutic Interventions II

Year 2 Courses

Oct 07
Athletic Training Year 2 Summer

Year 2 Summer Courses

  • Advanced Clinical Evaluation (Imaging and Labs)
  • Evaluation, Diagnosis, & Care–Head/Neck/Spine
  • Evaluation, Diagnosis, & Care–Medical Conditions
  • Clinical Experience in Athletic Training III
Oct 07
Athletic Training Year 2 Fall

Year 2 Fall Courses

  • Organization and Administration in Athletic Training
  • Clinical Experience in Athletic Training IV
  • Leadership in Athletic Training
  • Pharmacology for Athletic Training
Oct 07
Athletic Training Year 2 Spring

Year 2 Spring Courses

  • Immersive Clinical Experience in Athletic Training

Have Questions? Contact Us!

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Jordan Hairr, EdD, PA-C

Dean, T. Walter and Christine M. Brashier College of Health Sciences
864.663.0765 jordan.hairr@ngu.edu
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