Bachelor in Athletic Training/Trainer (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Undergraduate tuition and fees are $38,500 per year for full-time students..

Students complete hands-on clinical experiences in the college's fully equipped Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Facility starting in their first year. They engage in classroom, laboratory, online/hybrid, and field-based learning throughout the program. The curriculum emphasizes injury prevention, clinical reasoning, patient care, and evidence-based treatment techniques. The program integrates the Humanics philosophy, focusing on the unity of spirit, mind, and body in health care.

The program spans five years and includes 120 credits for the bachelor's degree and 36 credits for the master's degree. Students complete undergraduate coursework in years one to three, graduate-level courses in years four and five, and accumulate clinical experience across both phases.

Graduates pursue careers as certified athletic trainers in high schools, colleges, professional sports teams, hospitals, and outpatient clinics.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Required documents include transcripts, a personal statement, and letters of recommendation. Applicants must also complete a minimum of 40 hours of shadowing in an athletic training setting.

The programme totals about 156 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, five-year duration. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 70% of applicants.

Springfield College has carried a Humanics philosophy for 135 years, connecting education with leadership and service to others. That outlook shapes a college community where learning extends beyond course requirements. Students may combine traditional coursework with internships, service-learning programs, research, or fieldwork, often beginning in their first year. The college’s academic offer spans undergraduate and graduate study, with experiential learning as a central part of the student experience. Students work alongside community members, experts, and scholars, building practical skills and expanding their knowledge while applying ideas from class. Springfield’s School of Health Sciences is part of the college’s academic structure, alongside programs and experiences in sport management, physical education, athletic leadership, elementary education, psychology, and sport psychology.

For international students, the early and often approach means that field experience can begin during the first semester, with placements and internships connected to a student’s area of study. Options include academic enrichment, work in labs and classrooms, field experiences, and global experiences. Some internships develop into full-time positions upon graduation. Springfield, Massachusetts, provides the setting for community-based placements, while the campus community also hosts events and traditions connected with leadership, sports, and service. The college’s history includes alumni whose work has extended into coaching, sport psychology, education, and professional sports. Students choosing Springfield College should expect a program that asks them to connect theory with practice and take an active role in their learning through research, service, fieldwork, or leadership opportunities.