Culver-Stockton, William Woods develop partnership with master of athletic training program

CANTON, Mo. — The Division of Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences at Culver-Stockton College has developed a partnership in its master of athletic training program with William Woods University in Fulton, Mo. 

The field of athletic training requires a master’s degree for certification. The partnership between C-SC and William Woods, which begins in the fall, allows students to complete an undergraduate degree and a master’s degree in athletic training in as few as five years. 

Students will begin their degree with undergraduate coursework at William Woods University for the first three years before transitioning to C-SC, where they will complete two years of graduate study. Courses will include a variety of clinical experiences in both athletic and hospital/clinical settings. The opportunities provided to the students at C-SC will take place within the medical communities of Canton, Hannibal and Quincy, Ill. 

“It is evident that Steve Middleton and the exercise science program (at William Woods) provide an excellent academic program that will prepare students for professional programs in athletic training,” said Jay Hoffman, associate dean of graduate and professional studies and athletic training program director, said in a press release. “(The partnership) streamlines the application process and provides a financial benefit to the student.”

Required coursework for a bachelor’s degree in health science that transitions to the master of athletic training program is available for any student beginning their education at C-SC. Every master of athletic training graduate from C-SC during the last six years has passed the Board of Certification exam. All MAT students at C-SC attend professional conferences and participate in public relations and professional advocacy events at the state, district or national level.