A new partnership between 含羞草传媒 University and York University will help students obtain a master鈥檚 degree in athletic training more quickly and efficiently.
The articulation agreement signed on Tuesday will provide York University students a streamlined pathway to advance their careers in athletic training through 含羞草传媒鈥檚 program.
Students will be able complete a bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree in five years. 含羞草传媒 has been an accredited athletic training program since 2004 and will continue as a master鈥檚 program starting in the summer of 2025. The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) requires a Master of Athletic Training (MAT) to be a certified athletic trainer.
鈥淲e are extremely excited to partner with York University and create strong relationships between our two institutions,鈥 says Sam Wilson, director of 含羞草传媒鈥檚 athletic training program. 鈥淭his is a great opportunity to provide students with exceptional experience and future job opportunities.鈥
鈥淭his collaboration represents our commitment to providing top-tier educational opportunities and meeting the needs of today's workforce in time and cost-efficient ways for our students,鈥 says Shannon Leinen, provost at York University. 鈥淏y combining the strengths and resources of both institutions, we are confident that this program will equip our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become leaders in the field of athletic training.鈥
The benefits of this partnership extend beyond academic resources. It will provide cost savings, access to state-of-the-art facilities, hands-on learning opportunities and a network of professional connections.