From the professional athlete to the weekend warrior to the workplace workhorse, FIU athletic trainers are well-rounded healthcare professionals integrating the latest research, technology and practice to help their patients keep performing at peak levels.
FIU’s accredited Master of Science in Athletic Training (MS-AT) degree at the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences provides the required educational preparation for a professional career as an athletic trainer. The curriculum for this 6-semester, full-time enrollment program is grounded in evidence-based practice, research and features hands-on learning.
Our students are educated in cognitive and psychomotor skills related to recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses involving the physically active as well as risk management, healthcare administration, pharmacology, diagnostic imaging, and medical ethics and legal issues. Students must also complete a minimum number of clinical education hours in a variety of settings to complement their didactic curriculum.
Additional information, policies, and procedures can be found in the MSAT Program Handbook.
Licensing Eligibility
As graduates of an institution accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), FIU MS-AT graduates are eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination to become a certified athletic trainer. Only graduates from a CAATE-accredited program are eligible to apply for certification.
Financial Assistance & Scholarships
Make your Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) education more affordable with a variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Curriculum & Core Competencies
The FIU Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program prepares students to provide comprehensive healthcare for physically active individuals across a variety of clinical and athletic settings. The curriculum is designed to develop the clinical expertise, critical thinking, and collaborative skills required for successful practice as a certified athletic trainer.
Students build expertise in:
- Injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion, and risk reduction
- Clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and evidence-based patient care
- Emergency care and acute injury management
- Therapeutic interventions, rehabilitation, and return-to-activity planning
- Interprofessional collaboration, healthcare administration, and professional practice
Clinical Excellence in Action
Throughout your Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) journey, you will apply classroom knowledge through immersive clinical experiences, working alongside healthcare professionals to evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate physically active patients. These hands-on opportunities build the clinical expertise, confidence, and decision-making skills needed to provide high-quality, evidence-based care and make a lasting impact on the health, performance, and well-being of the individuals and communities you serve.
Admission Requirements
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