Allied Health Sciences B.S. to Athletic Training M.A.T.
Bachelor of Science, Master of Athletic Training (B.S., M.A.T.)
Combined
Allendale • Grand Rapids • Traverse City • Face to face • 168-169 Credits
Grand Valley's combined degree programs offer current qualified undergraduate students the opportunity to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree, meeting unique personal, academic, and career goals. A combined degree can reduce the cost and total time required to complete both.
Overview
Grand Valley offers a combined degree program in Allied Health Sciences (B.S.) and Athletic Training (M.A.T.). This accelerated program allows students to complete both degrees efficiently, starting on the Valley Campus in Allendale and continuing on the Health Campus in Grand Rapids.
The curriculum includes courses in Allied Health Sciences and specific M.A.T. courses like Intervention and Referral, Foundational Concepts and Techniques in Athletic Training, and Athletic Training Clinical I. These courses provide a solid foundation in athletic training.
This combined program offers:
- Personal attention from faculty.
- High pass rates on the Board of Certification (BOC) exam.
- Full accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
- Accelerated career trajectories.
- Valuable internship opportunities in the West Michigan area.
Admission Information
Students may apply to the program as early as the start of junior year. Visit the online catalog for more information about admission requirements for the combined bachelor of science in allied health science and masters in athletic training.
College of Health Professions
Allied Health Sciences, School of Interdisciplinary Health
500 Lafayette NE, Suite 106
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)
331-5000
[email protected]
Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
301 Michigan St. NE, 200 CHS
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 331-5700
Program Director
Ranelle Brew, Ed.D.
(616) 331-5570
Career Opportunities
Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.
Top skills- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Judgment and Decision Making
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 43,132.64 | 10% |
| $ 48,267.60 | 25% |
| $ 57,971.66 | 50% |
| $ 66,262.67 | 75% |
| $ 84,878.26 | 90% |
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State-of-the-Art Facilities
The MAT Program is part of the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training. The MAT Faculty offices can be found on the second floor of Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences (CHS). All MAT program coursework is located at the Health Campus on the Medical Mile in Grand Rapids, MI. The health campus is comprised of CHS and Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health. Students pursuing the combined degree will have their undergraduate coursework on the Allendale Campus as they complete their Clinical Exercise Science Degree. Once a combined degree student starts their MAT coursework, they will be moved to downtown Grand Rapids Health Campus.
Accreditation
The Grand Valley State University Athletic Training Program is a CAATE accredited program that is Active in Good Standing.
Combined Degree Programs
If you are a future undergraduate student who is already interested
in graduate studies, our combined degree program will save you time
and money.
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