Program Details

Curriculum 

The Post-professional Master of Science in Athletic Training at Alvernia University features a flexible, accessible and affordable online curriculum. The 30-credit program is grounded in contemporary evidence-based healthcare principles, the curriculum emphasizes clinical reasoning, critical appraisal of scientific literature, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the application of research to patient care. Students develop advanced competencies in musculoskeletal and medical evaluation, neurotrauma management, rehabilitation sciences, biomechanics, nutrition, and human performance while engaging in scholarly inquiry and professional development.

Admission Requirements

To apply for the program, complete a formal application accompanied by $50 non-refundable application fee.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Resume

Financing Your Education

There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our financial aid page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about the tuition payment plan and the tuition deferment program we offer. Alvernia’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Apply evidence-based practice principles to clinical decision-making, patient care, and professional practice.
• Critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature to inform healthcare interventions and outcomes.
• Design, implement, and disseminate scholarly research relevant to athletic training and sports medicine.
• Perform advanced differential diagnosis and clinical assessment of orthopedic, neurological, and general medical conditions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs using current evidence and best practices.
• Integrate biomechanical, ergonomic, nutritional, and performance-based principles into patient care and injury prevention strategies.
• Utilize patient-reported outcomes, health informatics, and diagnostic data to optimize clinical decision-making.
• Collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate leadership, ethical practice, and professional responsibility within diverse healthcare and performance environments.
• Contribute to the advancement of athletic training through scholarly activity, innovation, and lifelong learning.

Accreditation Statements and Program Information and Outcomes

• The university's athletic training program is fully accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Alvernia's Program Information and Outcomes page on the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) website can be found here.
• Alvernia is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.