Athletic Training, Master of Science
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Athletic Training prepares students to demonstrate an understanding of the foundations of human kinetics, and the prevention, assessment, and immediate care, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries/illnesses to the athletic and physically active.
Students are strongly encouraged to work with the athletic training program, Board of Certification (BOC) and the applicable athletic training licensure board in the state they intend to pursue licensing to ensure all BOC certification and state licensure requirements will be satisfactorily met.
The Masters in Athletic Training Program at Colorado State University Pueblo located in Pueblo, Colorado is accredited by the:
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
2001 K Street NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006
844 462-2283
Initial Accreditation awarded: 03-02-2022
For more details, see "Program Information & Outcomes" on the lefthand tab.
"Our program is dedicated to cultivating skilled, compassionate, and knowledgeable athletic trainers poised to excel in a dynamic and rewarding field. We prioritize student success by fostering a deep understanding of the science behind athletic performance and injury prevention, offering personalized mentorship, and maintaining a steadfast commitment to evidence-based practice. Our goal is to create an environment where students thrive and emerge as leaders in the field of athletic training."
- Mary Placzkowski, Program Director
Frequently Asked Questions
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How does the 3+2 Program work?
Students will enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Health Science with an emphasis in Pre-Athletic Training. By their third year of coursework, they are then eligible to apply to the 3+2 Program by submitting application material for the Master of Science in Athletic Training.
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What are the program prerequisites?
Applicants must have completed the following courses with a grade of C or better:
- Anatomy & Physiology I & Lab
- Anatomy & Physiology II & Lab
- Biology & Lab
- Chemistry & Lab
- Physics & Lab
- Psychology
- Exercise Physiology & Lab
- Injury Care (including taping & wrapping)
- Kinesiology or Biomechanics
- Statistics or Applied Statistics
For more information, please review program admissions.
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Where can I learn more about professional licensure?
This program is one that requires professional licensure. Professional licensure regulations and requirements vary from field to field, and from state to state. Each state and U.S. territory has an authority that is responsible for overseeing the licensure requirements of the various professions in that state. To learn more about licensure requirements for this program, please visit CSU Pueblo’s State Authorization webpage here.
