Athletic Training Department
Tom Godar, MS, Program Director
Program Description
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 2013. 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 first time pass rate on the BOC examination was 86% in 2015, as compared to the 78% national average. Furthermore, the average first time pass rate for Lindenwood University over the past three years (2013-2015) was 88%, in comparison to the 79% national average.
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.
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 950 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.