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Program Information Accreditation and Outcomes
The Athletic Training Profession
Athletic training is one of the nation’s emerging health care fields and is recognized by the American Medical
Darcy Downey, EdD, LAT, ATC MSAT Program Director
Association (AMA). An athletic trainer is educated and experienced in the prevention, treatment and management of the health care needs of physically active individuals. In cooperation with physicians and other health care professionals, the athletic trainer functions as an integral member of the health care team.
The Athletic Training Program
On July 11, 2018, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) notified UCA that our request to transition the program to the MS-AT degree was approved.
The Master of Science in Athletic Training is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
The athletic training curriculum is developed in a purposeful sequence. In addition to prescribed courses, students complete 2 continuous years of clinical education (fall, spring, summer II, fall, and spring). Student’s clinical education is completed under the careful direction and supervision of clinical preceptors and program faculty.