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The mission of the Athletic Training Program is to provide students, within a liberal-arts framework, with the strong scientific foundation and extensive practical experience they need to become certified Athletic Trainers (ATC).

The Program mission is accomplished by teaching and providing students with the opportunity to develop competencies in the five domains of athletic training defined by the Board of Certification (BOC) Practice Analysis. The students master these competencies through didactic, laboratory, and clinical experiences while utilizing evidence-based practices. Upon completing all program requirements and graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, students are eligible for certification by the BOC and state licensure. 

Athletic Training Program Level Learning Objectives

Outcome 1

  • Students will demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in professional knowledge content area of Risk Reduction, Wellness and Health Literacy.

Outcome 2

  • Students will demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in professional knowledge content area of Assessment, Evaluation and Diagnosis.

Outcome 3

  • Students will demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in professional knowledge content area of Critical Incident Management.

Outcome 4

  • Students will demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in professional knowledge content area of Therapeutic Intervention.

Outcome 5

  • Students will demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in professional knowledge content area of Healthcare Administration and Professional Responsibility.
     

Program Outcomes

Athletic Training Program (ATP) Outcomes

Per CAATE Accreditation Standards, all athletic training programs are required to report official program outcomes, including rates for Program Retention, Graduation, national Board of Certification (BOC) 1st-time Pass, and Employment. A summary of this information is located in the tables below. Additional outcome statistics for the Marist College Athletic Training Program can be found at the CAATE Program Information and Outcomes Page

 

2024 Marist College ATP and National BOC examination pass rates

Marist College ATP Outcomes

Class of 2022

Class of 2023

Class of 2024

2022-2024 Total

Program Graduates

7

5

3

15

Graduates attempting the BOC exam

7 (100%)

5 (100%)

3 (100%)

15 (100%)

Candidates passing the BOC exam on the first attempt

7 (100%)

4 (80%)

3 (100%)

14 (93%)

Candidates passing the BOC exam

7 (100%)

5 (100%)

3 (100%)

15 (100%)

 

From 2014 to 2020, the Marist College Athletic Training program maintained a 100% first time pass rate on the BOC examination and was one of only 9 programs out of over 300 programs nationally to have that distinction. Over the past 10 years Marist College has maintained a 96% first time pass rate, well above the national average.

 

Board of Certification (National) Outcomes

2021 Reporting Year

2022 Reporting Year

2023 Reporting Year

2024 Reporting Year

2021-2023 Total

Total Candidates

4,120

3,744

2640

Not Available

10,504

12,815First Time Candidates

2,625

2,427

2285

Not Available

7,337

First Time Passing

2,027

1,799

1569

Not Available

5,395

First Time Passing Rate

77%

74%

69%

Not Available

73%

 

 

 

2024 Marist College ATP Retention and Graduation Rates

Student Status

Class of 2026

Class of 2025

Class of 2024

Class of 2023

Class of 2022

3 year

Aggregate*

# of students who applied to the ATP Professional Phase

11

11

7

11

10

29

# of students accepted into the ATP Professional Phase

11

(100%)

11

(100%)

7

(100%)

11

(100%)

10

(100%)

30

(100%)

# of accepted students who returned for the ATP Professional Phase

11

(100%)

9

(82%)

4

(57%)

10

(91%)

9

(90%)

25

(83%)

# of sophomore students who returned for the junior year of the ATP Professional Phase

7
(64%)

6

(67%)

4

(100%)

5

(50%)

8

(89%)

15

(65%)

# of junior year students who returned for the senior year of the ATP Professional Phase

 

5
(83%)

3

(75%)

5

(100%)

7

(88%)

15

(88%)

# of accepted students graduating from the ATP within 150% of “normal time”

 

 

3
(43%)

5

(45%)

7

(70%)

23

(62%)

# of accepted students graduating from Marist within 150% of “normal time”

 

 

5
(71%)   

10

(91%)

9

(90%)

32

(86%)

* 3 year Aggregate represents the three most recent years for that given measure.

 

 

 

2024 Marist College ATP Employment/Placement Rates

Graduate Placement

Class of 2022

Class of 2023

Class of 2024

2022-2024

Employed as an Athletic Trainer

7 (100%)

3 (60%)

3 (100%)

13 (87%)

Employed other than as an Athletic Trainer

0

0

0

0

Employed as an Athletic Trainer and in a degree program

0

2 (40%)

0

2 (13%)

Not Employed, due to military service

0

0

0

0

Not Employed, due to enrollment in another degree program

0

0

0

0

Not employed

0

0

0

0

Do Not Know

0

0

0

0

 

55% of students graduating from the Athletic Training Program at Marist College have completed or are currently enrolled in graduate degree programs. The majority have continued their studies in post professional athletic training programs including the University of Connecticut, University of Florida, University of Virginia and George Washington University. Others have continued their graduate studies in other healthcare related fields such as Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant.

Image of athletic training program graduate school destinations for students.

MSAT – Master’s degree in Athletic Training, DAT = Doctor of Athletic Training, DPT = Doctor of Physical Therapy, PA = Physician Assistant, DC = Doctor of Chiropractic, OT = Occupational Therapy. 
Degrees listed under “other” include Speech Pathology, Sport Management and Business (MBA).  


The majority of students graduating from the Athletic Training Program at Marist College who did not attend graduate school immediately following graduation were employed as athletic trainers in the high school setting. Other employment settings include colleges and universities, professional sports, clinics and health clubs.
 

Image of athletic training program initial employment outcomes pie chart.

 

Professional and State Credential Disclosure

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training at Marist College, graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC). Those passing this exam will be certified as Athletic Trainers by the BOC.

Currently, 49 states and the District of Columbia regulate the practice of athletic training. Individuals must be legally recognized by the appropriate state regulatory agency prior to practicing athletic training. The BOC exam is recognized by all Athletic Trainer state regulatory agencies to meet their exam requirement. Compliance with state regulatory requirements is mandatory and the only avenue to legal athletic training practice.

State credentialing in Athletic Training is dependent on many factors including, but not limited to educational requirements, examination requirements, and personal requirements. As a result, Marist College cannot determine whether completion of this program would be sufficient to meet all of the Athletic Training credential requirements outside of New York State. We advise you to contact the state regulatory board to determine whether the program meets requirements for the Athletic Training credential in the state in which you reside or intend to practice in. 

Information regarding state regulatory boards can be found at the hyperlink below:

https://bocatc.org/athletic-trainers/state-regulation