About the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) Degree
Why Study Athletic Training at Cedarville?
Cedarville University’s Master of Athletic Training program will equip you to pass the National Athletic Trainers Association - Board of Certification (NATA-BOC) national exam to become a Certified Athletic Trainer. Through exceptional classroom teaching and real-world, hands-on experiences, Cedarville’s MAT will train you as an effective athletic trainer who serves with Christlike compassion. And, Cedarville’s program is one of the few distinctly Christian MAT programs in the country.
Cedarville University also offers a BS in sport medicine/MAT accelerated completion option, allowing you to complete both degrees in just five years.
As an incoming freshman, you can choose to begin Cedarville’s BS in sport medicine program and move into the Master of Athletic Training portion of the degree after three years. We have strategically designed the BS in sport medicine curriculum so the senior year is taken as part of the first year of the MAT program. When you are admitted into the MAT program, you are able to complete a BS in sport medicine, a Bible minor, and a Master of Athletic Training degree in five years.
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What Sets Cedarville Apart?
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Biblical Worldview
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Real-World Experiences
You will complete immersion experiences where you will fulfill the role of a full-time athletic trainer. -
Collaborative
You will benefit from interprofessional interaction with students and faculty in other healthcare programs.
Program Overview
Program Format and Related Programs
Cedarville offers both graduate and undergraduate programs, with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you consider the degree or program that is a best fit for you.
Related Programs
Program Level and Format
- Graduate

Program Contacts

Mike Weller, EdD, AT
Interim Dean, Associate Professor of Athletic Training - School of Allied HealthContact
- CAL 223C
- 937-766-3205

Gayle Wilken
Director of Graduate Recruitment - Residential Healthcare ProgramsContact
- GTS 106
- 937-766-7712
Program News
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Unlocking Careers: M.A.T. Students Land Premium Athletic Placements
Students in Cedarville University’s Master of Athletic Training program (M.A.T.) program are not just getting internship opportunities — they are securing positions with some of Ohio's most recognizable athletic programs. -
Developing Mission-Focused Athletic Trainers
In our American culture where sports are so dominant, having qualified health leaders is essential for the safety of the athletes. Understanding this need, Cedarville University began its first cohort of the Master of Athletic Training program in 2022 to equip students to meet an increasing demand for athletic trainers nationwide.