Wanted: Outstanding Future Athletic Trainers
We look for students who will best serve the needs of their patients and the profession of Athletic Training as a whole. What does that look like?
If you like moving at an accelerated pace, being innovative and collaborating with other healthcare professionals, this is the place for you.
Admissions
The College of Athletic Training at Pacific University is committed to educating the outstanding trainers of the future: those who practice compassion for patients and uphold the highest standards of personal and professional ethics. We evaluate our applicants based on their individual strengths in the areas of professional experience, academic achievement, communication skills, and extracurricular activities.
Clinical Experience Time spent working or volunteering in a clinical setting prepares applicants for success in our program. It is recommended that applicants to the Masters in Athletic Training program have 50 hours of work, volunteer, or observation experience completed at the time an application is submitted.
Interviews Interviews are a critical element of our review process and are conducted via web conferencing. During the interview, we evaluate candidates’ knowledge of the profession, commitment to a career as an athletic trainer, ability to think clearly and logically, self-confidence, and verbal expression of ideas.
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Average Graduation rate
91%
Average Ultimate Pass Rate on Certifying Exam
93%
graduates who find employment
84%
Average Number of Graduates Who Work as Athletic Trainers
Students practicing their taping skills.
Getting Ready The Athletic Training Admissions Committee evaluates each applicant’s unique background. Our objective is to create a diverse and dynamic learning experience that benefits all students, and ultimately, future patients of the profession. We evaluate:
● Strength and breadth of academic record
● Evidence of volunteering or observation under the supervision of an athletic trainer or related health care professional
● Strength of letters of evaluation
● Essay responses
Prerequisite Coursework Pre-professional coursework at the Bachelor’s degree level prepares students to succeed in the program. Courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and exercise science are crucial to success.
For more detail on specific prerequisites and additional recommended coursework, please visit our webpage.
How to Apply Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis from July through April. Our final application deadline is April 1, 2024, but it is recommended applicants apply earlier to secure their spot in the program. Applications are available through ATCAS and can be found here. Please contact Andrea Lybarger at PT.AT@pacificu.edu with any questions regarding the application process.
Prerequisite Coursework
Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Biology
Physics
Chemistry
Exercise Physiology
Nutrition
Psychology
Statistics
Biomechanics or Anatomical Kinesiology
You need to be ready for a challenge—and ultimately ready to make a difference in your patients’ lives.
