Master of Athletic Training Mission and Vision
Our Mission
The mission of the Youngstown State University Master of Athletic Training program is to provide and innovative, rigorous, and comprehensive educational experience to students. Upon completing the program students will become holistic healthcare providers who are competent and confident in their skills to deliver healthcare across the scope of athletic training practice. The program will utilize an educational approach that will build and foster patient centeredness, inter-professional collaboration, critical thinking, leadership, and best practices in athletic training healthcare.
Our Vision
The vision of the Youngstown State University (YSU) Master of Athletic Training Program (MAT) is to be known for its advancement and development of athletic trainers who enhance the health and wellness of their patients, and advance the quality of athletic training healthcare through an evidence based approach.
Resources for Students
Professional Associations:
- Professional Associations National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
- Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association (GLATA)
- Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association (OATA)
- Board of Certification (BOC)
- Journal of Athletic Training
- Athletic Training Education Journal
- Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
Tuition, Costs, and Scholarships:
Check out YSU's Tuition Estimator to estimate tuition, including room/board, for the academic term of their choice. Students can select to view a tuition estimate by semester or academic year.
The College of Graduate Studies offers other a number of scholarship opportunities to eligible students. Visit the scholarship page to review the scholarships currently available for the academic year.