{"id":552,"date":"2026-01-05T19:11:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T19:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/school-of-health-sciences-and-wellness\/?page_id=552"},"modified":"2026-05-24T02:02:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T02:02:23","slug":"apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-health-sciences-and-wellness\/athletic-training\/apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Top 5 Reasons to Apply<\/h2>

Take it from our students and alumni who live and breathe our program \u2013 here are the top 5 reasons to apply to the Master of Science in Athletic Training at UW-Stevens Point.<\/p>

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#5: Individualized Clinical Education Experience<\/h3>
Students are placed in clinical settings directly related to future career goals. The faculty work with the students to match with clinical preceptors who will help you reach your full potential.<\/div>
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#4: State-of-the-Art Facilities<\/h3>
Students have access to newly designed classroom and lab facilities for face-to-face instruction and distance education. Our labs have state-of-the-art equipment for patient assessment and rehabilitation.<\/div>
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#3: Community and Alumni Support<\/h3>
Our vast alumni network and the community support we have for education provides variety in clinical placements and unique hands-on training opportunities with area health care providers.<\/div>
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#2: Unique Research Opportunities<\/h3>
Students can pursue guided research projects with faculty, such as virtual reality training for concussions, or explore their own research interests. The goal is to pursue topics that are current and will guide best practice for all patients.<\/div>
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#1: Engaged Faculty and Small Class Sizes<\/h3>
Our faculty focus on a collaborative and cooperative approach to facilitate learning and develop student confidence in knowledge, skills and abilities.<\/div>
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