Accredited Athletic Training Programs in Pennsylvania
Kings College
| Department Info | Program Director |
|---|---|
| Athletic Training Education Program Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 (570) 208-5900 x5636 |
Athletic Training Education Program Director: Jeremy
Simington, MS, ATC Program
website: http://departments.kings.edu/athletictraining/ |
Year of CAATE Accreditation: 2001
Degree Granted: Bachelor of Science with a Major in Athletic Training
Program Length: Varied. Two years upon acceptance into the Professional Phase of the Athletic Training Education Program
Credits: 45 CORE Courses, 19 Related Course work, 64 Athletic Training, Total = 127 credits
Number of Applications: Variable
Number Accepted into Program: Approximately 15
Pre-requisites/ Admissions: None
Direct Admission into Program: No
Year accepted into program: Junior year (application process takes place at the end of the Sophomore year), although clinical experience and Athletic Training-related coursework begin first semester of Freshman year
Transfers into Program: Yes, handled individually
Tuition: Variable based on residence status (on- or off-campus); for break-down of fees, see http://www.kings.edu (Admissions section)
Scholarships: Merit and need-based, offered through King’s College; see http://www.kings.edu (Admissions section)
Work study: Available based on financial need; see http://www.kings.edu (Admissions section)
Financial Aid: See http://www.kings.edu (Admissions section)
Admission Material: See http://www.kings.edu (Admissions section)
Program Highlights:
- 8 full-time faculty Certified Athletic Trainers
- CAATE Accreditation
- Small class size, substantial faculty/student interaction
- Outstanding preparation and for the national board exam for Athletic Training
- 100% placement for graduates in graduate programs and entry-level jobs
- Sports Medicine Society
- Clinical rotations in traditional Athletic Training settings with 19 varsity sports, as well as high school, orthopedic, general medical, and other rotations
- Modern and fully equipped Sports Medicine Clinic, used for both clinical and classroom education
- Omicron Chapter of Iota Tau Alpha National Athletic Training Education Honor Society (first school in Pennsylvania with a chapter)
Check out the College athletic training page
