Pre-Athletic Training

The Athletic Training Strategic Alliance has agreed to a new set of standards that requires aspiring athletic trainers to get their master’s degree before they enter the profession.

Even though the change won’t take effect until the year 2022, we’re already ahead of the curve. Our MS in Five program will put you ahead of athletic training graduates entering the job market with a bachelor’s degree now or a master’s degree later.

Admission Options

Students may choose from two admission options:

• During the junior year, undergraduates can apply for the “MS in Five” program to obtain both a bachelor’s and master’s degree within five years, an attractive option for those who are certain they want to become athletic trainers.
• Apply for post-baccalaureate admission to the program while completing a bachelor’s degree or following completion of that degree.

For guidance on securing internships, contact the department chair. St. Scholastica students have interned at a variety of sites, including ESPN Wide World of Sports, Minnesota Twins minor league complex, J Robinson Intensive Wrestling Camps, Minnesota Golden Gophers football, Fairview Hospital, collegiate athletic programs and fitness centers.

The job outlook for Athletic Training graduates is very positive. Upon graduating, students have secured positions within healthcare facilities, university settings, and fitness and rehabilitation centers. Pairing Athletic Training with courses in the Stender School of Business and Technology can help prepare students aspiring to open their own practice.

Graduates of our Athletic Training MS in 5 Program have 100% job placement.

Boost your brainpower and give yourself a competitive edge in our global economy by pairing your major with a language. St. Scholastica offers programs and courses in American Sign Language, German, Ojibwe, Russian and Spanish.

Visit our admissions page for information about transcripts, online application, international admissions and financing.