MASTER OF ATHLETIC TRAINING
The University of Mobile has developed a dynamic approach for a student wishing to pursue the Master of Athletic Training.
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Dr. Melissa Thomas, Ed.D, ATC
Program Director, Master of Athletic Training, Associate Professor of Kinesiology
mthomas@umobile.edu
251.442.2324
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Dr. Megan Harper, DAT, ATC
Coordinator of Clinical Education MAT Program
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
Master of Athletic Training
Undergraduate Freshmen or Transfer
The Pre-Athletic Training Concentration in the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology program allows the student to complete prerequisites for graduate programs in athletic training while completing courses in Kinesiology.
Graduate Students
The Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program is a two-year, 62-credit-hour program that prepares students through both didactic and clinical experiences to sit for the Board of Certification Exam.
The Program
The Master of Athletic Training program prepares graduates to collaboratively work with all health care professionals to provide, administer and manage the health care of patients across a lifespan; to participate in research and other activities designed to advance the quality of athletic training services; and to be advocates in building a solid foundation for future professionals, clients and the public regarding the profession of athletic training.
The demand for athletic trainers is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations. Some characteristics of professionals in the field of athletic training include adaptability, communication skills, high ethical standards, confidence, empathy and attention to detail.
View Program Requirements
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- State-of-the-art Center for Excellence in Healthcare Practice located on campus with 10 high-fidelity manikins used for patient encounters
- Human Gross Anatomy class offered in the second semester
- Multiple clinical immersion opportunities at local high schools, sports medicine clinics, surgery centers, physical therapy clinics and emergent sites
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Collegiate
Occupational
Professional
Clinic/Hospital
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“The best athletic trainers possess empathy, kindness, perseverance, humor, a strong work ethic, emotional intelligence, cultural acceptance, dedication, intelligence, determination and a passion for the profession. Those are the students the University of Mobile is seeking to find for their next cohort of students.”
Melissa Thomas, EdD, ATC
Program Director, Master of Athletic Training
Associate Professor of Kinesiology