About Us

 
 

Athletic trainers work hand-in-hand with doctors to change their patients’ lives for the better. At Pacific University, the entry-level Master of Science in Athletic Training degree program prepares you for a career as a certified athletic trainer. Our program combines an interdisciplinary learning environment with classes that teach ethics and advocacy alongside science and sports medicine.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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Rise up. At Pacific University, we have high expectations for all our students. Are you up to the challenge?

 
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Think Out of the Box

 A Vision of Values At Pacific University, the lessons you’ll learn extend beyond the classroom and into your future practice as an athletic trainer. We are committed to educating a generation of leaders who will uphold our vision of health equality and practice medicine with the highest degree of ethics.

Learn By Doing Clinical education is a crucial part of the Masters in Athletic Training program. Pairing students with seasoned clinicians provides first-hand experience and unique insights. Comprising 40% of a student’s time in the program, these clinical experiences set future athletic trainers up for success.

 

80

Total Curriculum Credits

2

YEARS / 6 SEMESTERS
(Program Length)

5

Semesters of Clinical Education Experience Students will Complete Throughout the Program

20

Students
(Maximum Class Size)

Unique Opportunities Athletic trainers work in a wide variety of environments. From positions in professional sports to college and youth athletics, from urban hospitals to rural clinics, and from military service to the performing arts, opportunities for athletic trainers to help their patients and give back to their communities are vast.

At Pacific University, your drive and passion matter as much as your GPA. Our students are smart... and so much more. We look for people who care deeply about helping others, are driven by curiosity, and have put work into preparing for their profession. Apply today, and show us the whole you.

 
Students studying in our new lab facility.

Students studying in our new lab facility.

 

Pacific students are passionate. They are empathetic. They are service-oriented. And they are fun. These innate interpersonal qualities are just as important to us as your academic profile. We want to learn about these qualities in addition to your academic preparation. So show us what you’ve got.

 

 

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