M.S. in Athletic Training
Credit Hours
Real-World Training
Work directly with patients during clinical education
Transfer Credits
Transfer up to 50% of degree total to Liberty
Dedicated Faculty
Learn from our experienced & intentional professors
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Credit Hours
Real-World Training
Work directly with patients during clinical education
Transfer Credits
Transfer up to 50% of degree total to Liberty
Dedicated Faculty
Learn from our experienced & intentional professors
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Earn Your M.S. in Athletic Training at a Christian University
Residential Program
Gain the opportunity to develop the clinical expertise and compassionate care mindset you need in the Athletic Training Profession. The M.S. in Athletic Training is designed to teach you how to serve others through the prevention, examination, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
Why Choose Liberty’s M.S. in Athletic Training?
Faith-Based, Hands-On Education
Learn from faculty who are grounded in their Christian faith, as they share their real-world clinical experiences and passion for athletic training with you. Every course is taught by professors who hold doctoral degrees and bring firsthand knowledge from the field into the classroom. Our faculty will help prepare you to serve as a compassionate healthcare provider who impacts the world around you.
State-of-the-Art Academic and Clinical Facilities
Learn in our modern labs and simulation spaces designed to mirror professional athletic training settings. Liberty University Athletics and Club Sports Clinics will provide you with state-of-the-art facilities to apply your knowledge in a clinical setting. These facilities will aid in your preparation to become a certified/licensed athletic trainer.
Proven Success
As program graduates take the Board of Certification (BOC) Exam, their success reflects the strength of our curriculum, the dedication of our faculty, and the hands-on experience students gain throughout the program.
- Master the knowledge and skills needed to pass the BOC Exam with confidence
- Earn additional certifications while in the program
- Graston Technique
- Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Learn how diagnostic ultrasound imaging can be used to assist with evaluating musculoskeletal injuries
- Liberty student BOC exam pass rates rank above the national average. Get more details on the Licensure and Certification Exam Pass Rates page.
Our dual degree program is designed to be completed in 5 years. Explore the B.S. in Exercise Science – Therapeutic Science & Master of Science in Athletic Training program.
Accreditation for Liberty’s Athletic Training Degree
Liberty University’s M.S. in Athletic Training degree is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). This is in addition to Liberty University’s accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Academic Information
Credit Hours
The M.S. in Athletic Training degree consists of 62-65 credit hours. The curriculum is designed to challenge and prepare you for the Board of Certification Exam.
Program of Study
Admission Requirements
View Liberty’s M.S. in Athletic Training Admissions Requirements
Clinical Experience Opportunities
Clinical Experiences will give you the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills you learn. You will complete eight different clinical experience rotations over two years. The rotations will consist of two immersive and six non-immersive experiences. Liberty University’s Athletic Training Program has over 20 clinical education sites in the Lynchburg, Va. area.
- First-year experiences will be in the Lynchburg, Va. area.
- Second-year experiences will be local or across the United States or the world.
A licensed athletic trainer or another health-care professional (preceptor) will supervise/mentor you during the clinical experiences.
Student to preceptor ratio (1-3:1)
See What You Can Do As an Athletic Trainer
As health care professionals, athletic trainers (ATs) work with physicians to enhance patients’ abilities in athletics, the workplace, and everyday life. Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainers have completed their degree from a curriculum-approved, CAATE-accredited program like Liberty’s and passed the Board of Certification examination. Services provided by ATs include:
Wellness Promotion and Education
Emergent Care
Examination and Clinical Diagnosis
Therapeutic Intervention
Athletic Training Facilities
Athletic Training Lab
Receive extensive hands-on learning opportunities with our state-of-the-art Athletic Training Lab.
You’ll have access to our diagnostic, first aid, therapeutic equipment, and much more.
Standardized Patient Center
Practice your clinical skills and have them recorded for evaluation in our Standardized Patient Center.
Get beneficial feedback from faculty and your peers before you take your practical exams.
State Licensure/Certification Disclosure
The Master of Science in Athletic Training program, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), is designed to prepare students to sit for certification as an athletic trainer. Students are eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) Exam for Athletic Trainers during their final semester or after successfully completing the program. This exam is recognized by state regulatory agencies that regulate (license, certify, register, or title protection) Athletic Trainers, and it satisfactorily meets the educational requirements in all 50 states.
It is important to note that individual states can require additional information from students—such as a license application, state fees, and character and fitness standards—before awarding a state license, certification, registration, or title protection. These requirements are in addition to passing the BOC exam. Students are strongly encouraged to review their state’s specific non-educational requirements prior to enrollment. For the most up-to-date information on athletic trainer state regulations, please refer to the State Regulation – BOC Athletic Trainer State Regulations.
Prospective students should be aware that each state has different professional licensure and certification requirements governing various occupations. Liberty University works to confirm if its educational programs meet the educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification outside the Commonwealth of Virginia and updates this information each year. Students who plan to pursue licensure outside the Commonwealth of Virginia should be aware that state licensure requirements are subject to changes. Students are ultimately responsible for verifying their individual eligibility for state licensure and satisfying any requirements imposed thereby. While a program may originally meet the educational requirements for licensure, changes in requirements could impact the program’s ability to meet any new educational requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to check with their state licensure board to confirm licensure requirements and obtain additional guidance as needed from the respective licensure board.
State Licensure/Certification
View the licensure/certification requirements for your state.
Location Change
At any time you may notify us of a location change that could affect your licensure disclosure information. We require that you provide us official notification by completing the State Change Notification form. Any address changes done through your myLU portal will not be considered an official address change and will not generate an updated disclosure.