Apply Now for 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 Master of Athletic Training Program
MOBILE, Ala. 鈥� The 秋霞福利一区 is accepting applications for students interested in pursuing the Master of Athletic Training degree in the School of Health and Sports Science.
罢丑别听聽is completed through ATCAS and remains open until May 1. The ATCAS system allows students to submit transcripts, letters of recommendation, observation hours and more through the program鈥檚 verification process.
Dr. Melissa Thomas, program director and associate professor of kinesiology, said the 2-year, 62-credit-hour MAT program prepares students through both didactic and clinical experiences to sit for the Board of Certification Exam.
鈥淭he best athletic trainers possess empathy, perseverance, humor, a strong work ethic and a passion for the profession. These are the students the 秋霞福利一区 is seeking for our Master of Athletic Training program,鈥� Thomas said.
Clinical Opportunities
Students enrolled in the Master of Athletic Training program will have multiple clinical opportunities at local high schools, Senior Bowl, collegiate settings, sports medicine clinics, surgery centers, physical therapy clinics and emergent sites.
The program uses the university鈥檚 state-of-the-art Center for Excellence in Healthcare Practice which includes high-fidelity manikins. Students in their second semester have hands-on learning experiences in the university鈥檚 nationally accredited Human Gross Anatomy Laboratory.
Classes Begin June 2023
The MAT third cohort will begin in June 2023. 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 program received a positive site review by CAATE during its January visit and is awaiting the final decision for initial accreditation.
Learn more about the Master of Athletic Training program at 秋霞福利一区 and apply at聽umobile.edu/master-of-athletic-training. Or聽聽to go directly to the online application portal and start the application process.
MAT Program Mission
In keeping with the mission of the 秋霞福利一区 and the College of Health Professions, the mission of the Master of Athletic Training is to challenge each student to become their best self: intellectually, spiritually, and culturally. This path to personal growth and an understanding of God鈥檚 purpose is designed to lead the student towards becoming an informed member of society within the athletic training profession.
The ultimate goal for each student is to successfully pass the Board of Certification exam and seamlessly transition into the world of healthcare. It is the hope of the university, faculty, and staff that each student will be prepared to collaboratively work with all healthcare professionals to provide, administer and manage the healthcare 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.
School of Health and Sports Science
The School of Health and Sports Science also offers bachelor鈥檚 degrees in聽kinesiology,听sport administration听补苍诲听exercise science. Information about the more than 75 academic programs at the 秋霞福利一区 is available at umobile.edu or by calling Enrollment Services at 251.442.2222.
The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university with a vision of 鈥淗igher
Education for a Higher Purpose,鈥� founded to honor God by equipping students for their
future professions in an environment where they are known.
About the 秋霞福利一区
The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university聽offering on-campus and online associate鈥檚, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the 秋霞福利一区 is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.For information about the 秋霞福利一区, areas of study, admissions and more, visit聽, connect with 秋霞福利一区 on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222
Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the 秋霞福利一区 unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.
