Athletic Training Department
Lindenwood University offers a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, and the program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The program received its original accreditation in 2003, and it was recently re-accredited in 2019 with the maximum allowed ten year accreditation period. This program is designed to prepare athletic training students to succeed on the Board of Certification (BOC) examination and become Certified Athletic Trainers. Lindenwood University’s average first time pass rate over the past three years (2016-2018) is 85 percent.
Traditional students attending Lindenwood University will complete a list of prerequisites during their freshman year and apply for admittance into the athletic training program during their second semester. Upon acceptance, they will have a minimum of six semesters to complete. Transfer students will also have a minimum of six semesters in the program, pending an evaluation of their transcript, completion of the required prerequisites, and formal acceptance into the program. Admission into the program is based on the completion of a formal application; the completion of HFS 18500 (Medical Terminology), HFS 21500 (Introduction to Health and Fitness Sciences), and BSC 22700 (Anatomy and Physiology I) with a C or better; and 50 documented hours of observation with an athletic trainer.
Students accepted into the program must meet the following retention criteria to remain in good standing and progress within the program:
1. Minimum overall GPA of 2.75.
2. Minimum GPA of 3.00 for all curriculum courses.
3. C or better in all courses in the curriculum.
4. Successful completion of all Clinical Practicum courses.
Lindenwood University utilizes a highly integrated educational model with rigorous coursework combined with clinical observations and experiences to best prepare the athletic training student for professional success. In addition to the required coursework, athletic training students must complete a minimum of 900 contact hours with a preceptor, clinical instructor and/or a certified athletic trainer. Students are challenged on a daily basis in the classroom, and trained preceptors continually motivate and encourage students to apply their knowledge in simulated and authentic scenarios. With the vast number of athletic programs offered at Lindenwood University, the athletic training student is provided with more on-campus clinical diversity than nearly any other program in the country.