Athletic Training

Make a Difference Through Athletic Training

Athletic trainers are health care professionals who prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries and medical conditions for physically active individuals. Their expertise is in demand across a growing range of health care settings, including collegiate and professional athletics, secondary schools, physician practices, hospitals, industrial workplaces, public safety, military, and the performing arts.

At Sacred Heart University, students are immersed in hands-on clinical experiences, are fostered by close faculty mentorship, and gain knowledge through evidence-based education—all designed to prepare them for rewarding careers in this dynamic profession.

Ready to take the next step? Explore the Master of Science in Athletic Training program.

Pathways to an MSAT Degree at SHU

• Master of Science in Athletic Training
• Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) Dual Degree Programs
  • Accelerated 3 + 2 Bachelor's-MSAT
  • 4 + 2 Bachelor's-MSAT

Why Sacred Heart?

• Connecticut's first CAATE-accredited professional Master of Science in athletic training program
• Five-semester, full-time graduate curriculum beginning each July
• Small cohorts that foster individualized mentorship and hands-on learning
• Diverse clinical experiences across traditional and emerging practice settings
• 100% graduate placement within six months of graduation

Explore the MSAT Program

Whether you're just beginning your college journey, planning your next step as a current undergraduate, or preparing to earn your graduate degree after completing a bachelor's degree program, Sacred Heart offers pathways to help you become an athletic trainer.

Discover curriculum, admission requirements, clinical education opportunities, student outcomes, and the pathways available to launch your career as an athletic trainer.