Westminster offers a convenient 3+2 accelerated Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program in partnership with Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri.
The two colleges work strategically together to enhance opportunities for students who are interested in becoming certified athletic trainers ― a rapidly growing field with a recent master’s degree requirement for certification.
Westminster students earn a master’s degree one year earlier than students at many other institutions. In the process, they receive the unique opportunity to continue their education at a similar institution, with small class sizes, diverse internship experiences, and excellent, skills-based learning.
“Occupations in athletic training are growing at a higher rate than the average of other occupations. This partnership secures a high-quality education and provides students a competitive advantage into a thriving market at a quicker pace.” – Dr. Amanda Gowin, Chair of the Department of Health and Exercise Science
Through Westminster’s Dual-Degree Athletic Training Program:
• Students complete both an undergraduate degree and the master’s degree in Athletic Training in as few as five years.
• Students earn both their bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Westminster and their master’s degree in Athletic Training from Culver-Stockton.
• Three years of initial coursework are completed at Westminster.
• The last two years of the program are completed at Culver-Stockton College.
• Graduate study includes a variety of clinical experiences in both athletic and hospital/clinical settings. These skill-based opportunities take place within the medical communities of Canton, Missouri, Hannibal, Missouri, and Quincy, Illinois.
