Bachelor in Athletic Training/Trainer (Bachelor's)

Tuition is The total cost of the 2023-2024 academic year for a resident student is $51,657, and for a commuting student is $38,138..

Graduates are qualified to work as licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants. The programme prepares students to support individuals with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses in daily activities through evidence-based interventions. It combines classroom instruction with clinical training across diverse settings such as hospitals, schools, and home health services. Students complete a four-year curriculum with a final semester dedicated to clinical work.

The programme requires 120 credits over four years, including seven semesters of academic coursework and one semester of clinical practicum. Total credits are for the full bachelor’s degree, not a concentration.

Graduates enter roles as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in settings such as hospitals, nursing care facilities, outpatient clinics, schools, and home health services.

Applicants must complete prerequisite courses with a minimum GPA, submit official transcripts, and apply through the university's admissions process. Additional requirements include a completed application, enrollment deposit, and meeting with an academic advisor to plan course progression.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 75% of applicants.

Campus life at Methodist University centers on finding a personal place in the community. Students can choose from more than 80 clubs and organizations, honor societies, and recreational sports. The university also supports student-athletes through 20 NCAA sports and has more than 80 national championships. Fayetteville, in southeastern North Carolina, combines the feel of an American hometown with cultural and entertainment options associated with larger cities. The area is also home to Fort Bragg.

Methodist offers associate and bachelor’s degrees through campus-based undergraduate programs, alongside graduate programs and online degrees and certificates. Its academic support includes the Writing & Tutoring Center, which provides peer and professional services across academic disciplines. Every student receives an Academic and Career Advisor who remains a point of contact throughout enrollment for course planning, degree progress, and career questions. Career staff also help students prepare for internships, employment, and long-term career strategies.

International students applying from outside the United States have a specific admissions route for on-campus programs. Methodist also provides services for active-duty military members, veterans, and their families, including academic and career advising. The university’s campus includes Davis Memorial Library, where One Stop provides centralized academic services and resources. New academic developments include the official opening of a School of Medicine, adding to a campus with undergraduate, graduate, online, and professional study options.