Athletic Training

The entry-level Master of Science in Athletic Training program at The College of St. Scholastica, School of Health Sciences will prepare students for the BOC, Inc. (Board of Certification) exam, a career in athletic training rooted within the broader spectrum of health care, and the ability to exert profound change in an ever-changing world by extending the Benedictine focused mission of the College. The academic and clinical facets of the program are designed to meet requirements established by CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) as well as provide study of additional content areas and a focused research component consistent with graduate education. The program has an extensive "hands-on" component that consists of students working with certified athletic trainers and other allied health and medical professionals to deliver care to The College of St. Scholastica student-athletes and patients at a variety of settings throughout the Duluth-Superior region.

The program will prepare students through didactic (classroom) and laboratory study as well as clinical experiences in the twelve domains of athletic training practice. The ten core elements of the program are as follows:

Preparation-students will obtain the necessary knowledge base, psychomotor skills, foundational behaviors, and attributes for professional success. Evidence based practice will be stressed.

• Purpose-students will prepare to serve for the betterment of others in the spirit of the Benedictine tradition.
• Passion-students will be mentored to approach their chosen discipline and apply the skills attained in their education with a focus on life long learning and self growth. Going the extra mile for patients will be an expectation.
• Person Centered-students will train to approach patient care from a client centered, holistic perspective.
• Problem Solving-students will employ critical thinking and creativity in solving problems of varying complexity.
• Professional Values-students will approach patient care and life with character, ethics, and values. Credentialing and continuing education will be a core focus of this approach.
• Professional Assimilation and Advocacy-students will become involved in their chosen profession and understand the importance of being an advocate.
• Practice Autonomy-students will be able to function as an autonomous practitioner prior to graduation.
• Personal Accountability-students will be responsible for their learning, clinical behavioral development, clinical decision making, and skill performance.
• Participatory Learning - students will be motivated to become partners in learning and active stewards of their educational preparation.