Overview

Athletic Trainers work with individuals of all ages and fitness abilities. They are often first on the scene when an injury occurs to offer diagnosis and first aid.

What Will I Learn?

Athletic Training students at the University of Southern Mississippi who want to become certified athletic trainers must earn a degree from a CAATE-accredited athletic training program.

Accredited programs include formal instruction in areas such as injury/illness prevention, first aid and emergency care, assessment of injury/illness, human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic modalities, and nutrition. Classroom learning is enhanced through clinical education experiences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity
Concepts of Wellness
Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries
Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries Laboratory
Training Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Hattiesburg, United States

Disciplines

Kinesiology View 824 other Bachelors in Kinesiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5 _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Freshman applicants should submit the following:

USM Application or Common Application
$40 application fee
Copies of high school transcripts and/or school leaving examination results
Proof of English proficiency (see English Proficiency section for acceptable tests and waiver options)
Optional: SAT or ACT (required for Freshman Merit Scholarship consideration)

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Tuition Fee

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International

11888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5944 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

11888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5944 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

9888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4944 USD per semester during 48 months.

Non-resident: $4,944.00 + $1,000 additional non residential tuition/term (12-19 semester hours)

Living costs for West Hattiesburg

800 - 1300 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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