Concordia Nebraska partners with Nebraska Wesleyan to benefit Master of Athletic Training students
Concordia University, Nebraska today announced that the university has partnered with Nebraska Wesleyan University to guarantee Concordia Nebraska students who meet specified criteria admittance to the Nebraska Wesleyan University Master of Athletic Training program. Nebraska Wesleyan will guarantee two seats each year to Concordia Nebraska students.
“Athletic training is one of the top five career choices of Concordia University, Nebraska students pursuing a major in exercise science,” said Concordia Nebraska Health and Human Performance Chair and Associate Professor Dr. Nolan Harms. “From top clinical rotations to exceptional applied learning opportunities, this partnership will serve our students well in 2025 and beyond.”
The fact that Nebraska Wesleyan is willing to guarantee admission to two Concordia graduates annually in a competitive allied health professional school is a testament to the quality of our graduates in the science and health and human performance departments and speaks to the excellent training they receive from their faculty in these areas as well.
To qualify for guaranteed admission, students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and hold a bachelor’s degree from Concordia Nebraska. Students must also satisfactorily complete pre-requisite courses by the time of enrollment, submit a resume documenting volunteer work, internships and work experience, complete 50 hours of documented observation under a certified athletic trainer, complete the Athletic Training Certificate Application System application and include two letters of reference.
“Nebraska Wesleyan is holding two spots in each cohort of their Masters in Athletic Training for Concordia Nebraska graduates that meet the criteria,” added Concordia Nebraska Provost Dr. Tim Preuss. “The fact that Nebraska Wesleyan is willing to guarantee admission to two Concordia graduates annually in a competitive allied health professional school is a testament to the quality of our graduates in the science and health and human performance departments and speaks to the excellent training they receive from their faculty in these areas as well.”
The exercise science program at Concordia University, Nebraska offers students the opportunity to advance their knowledge, skills and abilities to create and execute exercise programs for a variety of individuals while staying current with innovative research by utilizing state-of-the-art human performance laboratory equipment. Students learn how to apply the gifts God has given them to enhance the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional and social well-being of others. Concordia Nebraska helps students prepare for a career in exercise and health settings as well as graduate programs in these fields.
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