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Associate of Athletic Training
- Riverside, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
The CAATE-accredited Master of Athletic Training prepares students for BOC certification and clinical practice.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Athletic Training and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Athletic trainer in hospitals and healthcare systems
- Medical clinics
- High school and club sports
- Colleges and universities
- Industrial or occupational settings
- Performing arts
Curriculum
- Six semesters with clinical experience in five of them (nearly 1
- 000 hours)
- A quality-improvement project on a real clinical challenge
- Telemedicine and healthcare informatics content
- And an immersive final-semester placement. Prepares for the Board of Certification exam.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Or age over 18 (minors by special admission)
- Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 45
- IELTS 4.5
- Duolingo 75 or other accepted proof
- Exemptions listed)
- Passport and Proof of Funding Form for the I-20
- No GPA or SAT/ACT stated.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent, Or age over 18 (minors by special admission), Proof of funds for the I-20, Certified English translation of diploma if not in English, Transcripts of prior US college work if any.
Language tests
- IELTS 4.5
- TOEFL iBT 45
- TOEFL PBT 450
- PTE Academic 30
- Duolingo 75
- IELTS Academic 4.5
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Personal statement or essay where required
- Recommendations where required
- Financial support evidence for immigration documentation.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the international student entry requirements and term deadline. Complete the online college application and pay the application fee. Submit passport details
- Proof of funding
- English proficiency evidence
- required academic records. Wait for admission and receive the I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with the required financial evidence. Complete health insurance and enrollment requirements before study begins.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $12,336 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Riverside City College (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Health-Related Sciences |
| Department | Exercise, Sport and Wellness |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 29 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Riverside City College offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $12,336 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $13,829 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4.5, TOEFL iBT 45, TOEFL PBT 450, PTE Academic 30, Duolingo 75, IELTS Academic 4.5.

