Athletic Training, M.S.
Arnold School of Public Health
Earn your athletic training degree in a nationally distinguished program committed to providing students with a variety of learning experiences with different patient populations and health care settings.
Gain theoretical knowledge and understanding of the allied health profession of athletic training as well as current procedures and techniques in physical and mental health management. Join our family of alumni working around the world in settings ranging from the NFL, MLB and NBA to collegiate athletics, entertainment, hospitals and schools.
Program Highlights
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Renowned Program
Study in one of the top programs in the nation — one that has been CAATE-accredited for more than 25 years.
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Immersive Experiences
Complete two clinical immersion experiences and become eligible to sit for the Board of Certification examination.
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Advanced Skills
Gain advanced clinical skills including phlebotomy, casting, IVs, suturing, diagnostic ultrasound and dry needling.
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Expansive Network
Join our large alumni network working in a variety of different settings in health care and sports all over the world.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Decision-making Expertise
Applying critical thinking and analytical skills to make informed and effective decisions
Interprofessional Collaboration
Working with professionals from different disciplines to provide coordinated care or services
Multicultural Awareness
Understanding cultural variation and adapting behaviors and communication styles accordingly
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Therapeutic Intervention
Using proven strategies to help individuals or groups achieve positive outcomes
Treat Injuries
Providing medical care to individuals who have been injured or harmed
Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Athletic Trainer
- Assistant Athletic Trainer
Average Alumni Salary
Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education $61,464
Workplace Settings
- Sports
- Medicine
- Entertainment
- Education
- Health and Wellness
- Industrial
Employers of Alumni
- Florida Bone & Joint Specialists
- NovaCare Rehabilitation
- Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Athletic training is an amazing career path due to its exciting nature, expanding fields and relationships you get to build on a daily basis. My advice for people wanting to pursue this career path is to do everything with intention and passion and never stop learning.
