Accredited Athletic Training Programs in Pennsylvania
Messiah College
| Department Info | Program Director |
|---|---|
| Health and Human Performance Department Grantham, PA 17027 (717) 766-2511 |
Edwin A. “Sandy” Bush. M.S.,
ATC |
Year of NATA Approval: 1991
Year of CAAHEP Accreditation: 1996
Year of CAATE Accreditation: 2006
Degree Granted: Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training
Program Length:
- (A) Overall Program (4 years);
- (B) Formal Major (5 semesters once accepted into program)
Credits: 126: 47 Athletic Training, 35 Related Course work, 42 General Education
Number of Applications: 12-15
Number Accepted into Program Per Year: 12-15
Pre-requisites/Admissions: 25-40 Directed Observation hours, 36-45 College Credits, 6 Specific Athletic Training courses; Core Science course(s)
Direct admission into Program: No
Year accepted into program: Sophomore year, 2nd semester.
Transfers: Transfers are encouraged, accepted on a case by case basis.
Tuition: $13,340/semester
Financial Aid: Financial Aid Office (717) 766-2511
Scholarships:
College offers a variety of scholarships (see college catalog)
Work
Study: Available to all students. Athletic Training Work Study
available for sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Admissions Information: Admissions Office 1-(800) 233-4220
Program Highlights:
- Christian atmosphere and user friendly.
- Sports participation permitted (any sport)
- High first-time pass rate on the national BOC Exam.
- High placement for graduates in entry-level jobs and graduate programs
- Clinical education experience includes: College setting (variety of sports), High School and College setting (football), and in Clinic settings (physically active).
- Cadaver Dissection
- Surgery Observations
- Physician Observations
- Low Clinical Instructor Ratio
Additional Information:
- Feel free to contact the Program Director for more information or
- Check out the college athletic training page
