YOUR PASSION: A CAREER IN ATHLETIC TRAINING
ATHLETIC TRAINERS (ATS) are certified and licensed healthcare professionals who specialize in injury and illness prevention and wellness promotion, examination assessment and diagnosis, emergency care and triage, therapeutic intervention strategies, and healthcare administration. ATs are an important member of the health care team and collaborate with many other healthcare professionals to provide quality care to physically active patients and athletic populations.
MORE THAN
70%
of employed athletic trainers have their master’s degree
At Franklin College, your time in the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) will put you in the classroom with a small group of peers, meaningfully connected with faculty as partners on your path and at clinical sites with immersive learning experiences ranging from the field, to the clinic, to the operating room. Since life and learning on campus are rooted in the liberal arts, your time at Franklin will be spent, not just becoming an advanced clinician, but developing into a distinctly relevant and valuable individual — equipped for any diverse opportunity in athletic training, and beyond.
AFTER
Fall 2022
The master’s degree route will be the only option available for students eligible to sit for the national Board of Certification (BOC) exam.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics supports a
16%
INCREASE IN JOB OPPORTUNITIES
for ATs through 2029, compared to just 4% increase in all occupations
“I chose the Franklin College MSAT program because the clinical experiences and preceptors this program provides are some of the best around. And, Franklin faculty truly let you grow as a student and future clinician under their supervision.”
BRAYDON AUGUSTINOVICZ, ’22, MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING INTERESTED
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ABOUT THE FRANKLIN COLLEGE
PROGRAM
• New cohorts begin every year in July . • The program is taught by dedicated faculty
members with valuable clinical expertise and a passion for teaching. All Franklin College faculty members have practiced in the clinical setting with a variety of patient populations and settings, including the Olympics!
• Rooted in liberal arts education – our students
apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills while focusing on evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.
• Students can explore individual interests with independent research.
• The program prioritizes real-world learning
experiences through an integrated approach of classroom learning and clinical application with preceptors and faculty members.
• Students enhance didactic learning and
critical thinking skills through 9 customizable clinical education experiences, including 2 fully immersive clinical experiences (full-time experiences).
• An advanced concepts in athletic training course provides students an opportunity to explore in-depth therapeutic intervention strategies, functional movement patterns and learn about new trends in sports medicine
• The program is housed in the Graduate
Health Sciences building specifically for master’s students only
“I chose the Franklin College MSAT Program to have small classes that built strong relationships with my peers and professors. I was a part of the 3+2 Bachelor in Exercise Science and Master in Athletic Training undergraduate program at Franklin College so I could get started doing what I love one year earlier than others in the field. Franklin has helped me grow as an individual both on a personal and professional level.”
K AITLYN KENDRICK, ’22, MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING
• Intern anywhere in the country! • Planned and ongoing interprofessional
education with the Master of Science in Physician Assistant program and other healthcare professions
• Emphasis on managing mental health conditions and crises management
• Earn additional certifications in
Functional Movement Screening (FMS™), QPR Gatekeeper Training (suicide recognition and referral program) and mental health first aid
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WHERE DO FRANKLIN COLLEGE “I attended Franklin College as an ungraduate , where I built relationships with the campus community, as well as with college alumni and people in the field. Since these relationships helped define my own career goals and aspirations, I knew that attending Franklin College for my master’s was going to be even more beneficial.”
KIA HRENO, ’23, MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING
ATHLETIC TRAINERS
FIND JOBS? • High schools and colleges
• Professional and semi-professional sports • Youth/amateur/recreational sports • Clinics (outpatient/wellness/rehabilitation/sports performance) • Hospitals (emergency, orthopedics) • Industrial/occupational settings • Corporate (medical/surgical equipment/pharmaceuticals/
entrepreneurships)
• Performing arts (dance, theater, entertainment) • Military/law enforcement
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HOW TO BECOME AN
ATHLETIC TRAINER FC OFFERS MULTIPLE POINTS OF ENTRY INTO THE MSAT PROGRAM: ACCELERATED 3+2 TRACK
High school students – do you know you want to be an athletic trainer? Consider our accelerated, “3+2” MSAT track in the form of a combined Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science or Psychology and Master of Science in Athletic Training, with the potential to complete both degrees in five years.
To be eligible to become an athletic trainer, you must graduate from an accredited, professional-level athletic training program. The program at Franklin College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
TRADITIONAL 4+2 OPTION
Obtain your undergraduate degree in four years and then your master’s degree in two additional years.
TWO YEAR PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and have completed all requirements for the MSAT program. This option is common for students who choose athletic training later in their undergraduate studies, or for those looking to change careers.
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“Franklin College MSAT professors are there to help guide you through thick and thin. They are all amazing mentors and will do everything they can to help you succeed. I feel lucky to have such a great support system within the program.”
Franklin College Athletic Training (FCAT) Club is our recognized student organization that supports students in developing events and activities outside of the classroom.
AMANDA MEEK, ’23, MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING
“I chose the Franklin College MSAT program because a mentor highly recommended it and I was looking for a program with smaller class sizes where professors were able to connect with their students on a professional and personnel level.”
K AT YMAE SWAN, ’22, MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING
FCAT also assists with funding expenses for MSAT students to attend state and regional professional athletic training conferences so students have minimal out-of-pocket expenses.
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Did you know athletic training is considered by Business Insider Magazine as one of the top 20 college majors leading to the most satisfying careers?
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When you choose athletic training at Franklin College, your journey begins immediately with real-world experiences. You’ll spend two days a week in classes and have the opportunity to work with practicing health professionals in a variety of settings on the other 3-4 days. The 9-part, customizable, clinical rotation opportunities will encompass your entire MSAT career and provide you with the breadth of experience to make you employable in most settings.
Year 1
SUMMER AND FALL SEMESTERS
Spend 2-3 weeks during the summer at one clinical site and three one-month rotations in the fall to gain a breadth of experiences in a variety of settings.
Year 1
JANUARY
Participate in a surgical orthopedic rotation, observing live procedures right in the operating room alongside physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Year 1 SPRING SEMESTER AND Year 2 FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER Spend each of these three semesters at sites selected based on your career interests, working alongside practicing health professionals who serve as your mentors/preceptors and real-world instructors.
Year 2 In year 2, be involved in two fully immersive clinical experiences that allow students to participate in the day-to-day role of an athletic trainer. The first four-week experience is in August and the second is in April. INTERESTED
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FAQ’s
A. WHERE DO STUDENTS COMPLETE CLINICAL ROTATIONS? i. While every student completes at least one rotation at Franklin College with our athletic training staff, students also complete clinical rotations at local high schools, colleges, and universities, professional sports, rehabilitation clinics, outpatient physician offices, sports performance clinics, and other settings.
B. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLINICAL ROTATIONS AND INTERNSHIPS? i. Clinical rotations are required and part of the MSAT curriculum. Clinical rotations meet standards for accreditation purposes and occur throughout the program in every semester. Students cannot be paid for clinical rotation experiences. ii. Students have an opportunity to complete an internship over the summer between the first and second year in the program. Many athletic training students apply for summer internships. Some are paid and some are strictly voluntary. These are optional and additional experiences that allow the student to explore and gain skill to meet individual student goals.
C. WHAT IS THE JOB PLACEMENT LIKE AFTER GRADUATING FROM FRANKLIN COLLEGE’S MSAT? i. Getting a job after graduation has a lot to do with networking and having connections. Franklin College has had an athletic training program since 1993, therefore we have a strong alumni base in a wide variety of settings across the country. Our athletic training students typically have job offers before they graduate or soon after! ii. The Franklin College MSAT has a 96% retention rate, which ensures that our students are eligible to take the BOC exam and find a job as an athletic trainer immediately after graduating.
D. ARE THERE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE? i. While scholarships and grants are not available to graduate students, Franklin College offers a paid graduate internship opportunity for first year MSAT students who qualify for federal student aid. ii. Many students use federal aid to fund their graduate studies and/or apply for local, state, regional and national scholarships.
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E. WHAT IS THE TYPICAL SCHEDULE LIKE FOR MSAT STUDENTS? i. The incoming summer session is 6 weeks long and class is four days a week ii. Fall and spring semester classes are only 2 days a week iii. Students arrange clinical rotation hours with their assigned clinical rotation setting iv. Most students spend three to four days a week, or an average of 15-20 hours a week at their clinical sites v. Two fully immersive clinical experiences provide the MSAT student an opportunity to spend uninterrupted time with their clinical preceptor/athletic trainer. The student spends an average of 30-40 hours a week during their clinical immersive experiences, experiencing a totality of care for their patients without having to attend classes.
F. WHAT ARE YOUR BOARD OF CERTIFICATION (BOC) PASS RATES? i. Overall 96% BOC pass rate in recent years ii. In the last 3 years, 80% of our students pass on the first attempt, which is higher than the national average in recent years (73%)². MSAT Program Director: Tiffany Franklin, EdD, LAT, ATC TFranklin@franklincollege.edu | 317.738.8001
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our grads go to:
• Arizona Diamondbacks (Phoenix, AZ) • WellHealth Worx/Monarch Wellness, Monarch Beverage, (Indianapolis, IN) • Methodist Sports Medicine (Indianapolis, IN) • South Dakota State University (Brookings, SD) • University of Mississippi (Oxford, MS) • Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC) • Manchester University (Manchester, IN) • British School (Boston, MA) • Denison University (Granville, OH) • Saint Louis University (St. Louis, MO) • Boston Red Sox (Boston, MA) • Cornell College (Mount Vernon, IA) • Center Grove High School (Greenwood, IN) • Mercy Health Wisconsin and Illinois (Janesville, WI) • ATI Physical Therapy (Indianapolis, IN) • Butler University (Indianapolis, IN) • Reinhardt University (Waleska, GA) • University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)
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clinical sites include:
• Butler University • Franklin College • Franklin Community High School • Greenwood Community High School • Indy Eleven (soccer) • Indy Fuel (hockey) • Johnson Memorial Hospital Emergency Medicine • Johnson Memorial Orthopedics • Marian University • Methodist Sports Medicine • OrthoIndy • Pro X Athlete Development and Team Rehab • Roncalli High School • Select Physical Therapy • Shelbyville High School • Southern Indiana Orthopedics • Southport High School • St. Vincent Sports Performance • Whiteland Community High School
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Contact us For more information about the Franklin College Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT), please visit
www.FranklinCollege.edu/MSAT or call 317.738.8001.
CONTACT INFO www.FranklinCollege.edu/MSAT msatprogram@FranklinCollege.edu 317.738.8001
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