Athletic Training (MS)/Exercise Science (BS) Dual Degree Program
Athletic Training/Exercise Science 3+2 Dual Degree Program
Athletic Training is an integrative profession that combines the knowledge of anatomy and physiology with the science of human movement and compassionate care for injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Aurora University offers an accelerated “3+2” program that allows you to earn both a BS in Exercise Science degree and an MS in Athletic Training degree in five years. The “3+2” dual degree program equips you with the essential skills and hands-on experience to fast-track your career and excel as an athletic trainer.
Why study Athletic Training/Exercise Science at AU?
By majoring in Exercise Science with an athletic training emphasis, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the human body, sport performance, and physical activity, preparing you to make a lasting impact on others' health and well-being. At AU, you can apply to be an advanced standing student in the MS in Athletic Training during your junior year.
If admitted, you will begin your master’s degree coursework during your fourth year while concurrently completing your BS in Exercise Science. After graduating with your bachelor’s degree, you will complete a summer practicum and the second year of master’s-level coursework to deepen your knowledge and develop the clinical skills and practical experience necessary to excel in the field and provide exceptional care to athletes and patients.
Upon graduation, you will hold two degrees that lay the groundwork for a fulfilling career as a certified athletic trainer. You can view an example of the five-year course sequence here.
Spartan Story: Luke Picek '21 Exercise Science, ’22 MS in Athletic Training, explains how AU's 3+2 program gives him the ideal combination of classroom work and hands-on experience.
Two athletic trainers find joy in helping Boeing workers with physically demanding jobs
Hayley Stout ’18 and Katherine Norris ’20 never expected that their penchant for working with athletes would lead them to careers at Boeing Co. alongside the men and women who build and repair airplanes.