Gannon University's Master of Athletic Training program prepares students to deliver patient-centered health care through classroom and clinical education experiences. Students will study essential topics including injury prevention, clinical examination and diagnosis, acute care of injuries and illnesses, and more. Students will also be well prepared to sit for the national certification examination through the Board of Certification Inc. Athletic trainers work within a variety of health care settings including universities, hospitals and physician offices, industrial settings, performing arts, and more.<br><br>Accelerated 32: There are two accelerated 32 pathways via an undergraduate major/degree in Health Science or Applied Exercise Science. With these pathways students begin graduate work in their fourth year and will have earned a bachelor's and master's degree by the end of their fifth year. <br><br>Traditional 42: Gannon students who wish to complete a traditional 4-year undergraduate degree prior to beginning graduate coursework may still do so through the Health Science or Applied Exercise Science degree pathways. This is a common selection for student-athletes or those who do not wish to accelerate their degree path.