About The Program
CBU MSAT Class of 2018 and Class of 2019
Thank you for your interest in CBU's Master of Science Athletic Training. Our program is an entry level master's degree program designed to prepare students for entry into the athletic training profession according to the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Individuals who want to become certified athletic trainers must earn a degree from a CAATE-accredited program and pass a national certification exam administered by the Board of Certification (BOC). The CBU Athletic Training Program (ATP) received CAATE accreditation in August 2009. In June 2014, ATP received a ten-year CAATE accreditation.
Currently, entry-level athletic training programs can be found both at the undergraduate and the graduate levels; however, after 2022 undergraduate programs will no longer be available (CAATE Standard 2: Baccalaureate programs may not admit, enroll, or matriculate students into the athletic training program after the start of the fall term 2022). CBU's ATP was the first entry-level master's program in California and one of the few in the Western United States. In 2018, CBU graduated its 10th class of MSAT students.
The academic program is a two-year sequence of didactic and clinical experiences intended for college graduates who hold a bachelor's degree and meet the prerequisite requirements for admission. Educational courses are offered in a traditional format on the Riverside campus of California Baptist University. Clinical experiences involve hands-on application of skills within a variety of settings. All students are required to complete a minimum of 900 clinical education hours over a two-year period under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. All students will complete clinical rotations categorized by exposure to general medical experiences, varying levels of risk, a variety of different populations including genders, and protective equipment.
New Athletic Training Classrooms/Labs on Health Science College Campus
In addition to being offered in the dynamic atmosphere of one of the fastest growing Christian universities in the western United States, the CBU ATP offers the following distinctive benefits:
Diverse Clinical Experiences
Students complete a minimum of eight (8) clinical experiences while in the two-year ATP. Each experience will provide exposure to different professional athletic training settings. One of the strengths of this program is that the clinical sites provide athletic training students exceptional experiences that will enhance their learning and prepare them beyond the classroom. Individuals will serve as athletic training students in high school, junior college, university, clinic, and hospital environments at various sites near the CBU campus.
Professional Preparation
The CBU ATP is designed to prepare students not only for the BOC certification exam but also for careers as highly skilled athletic trainers who possess the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the demands of this competitive profession. Once certified, students are qualified to work in secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional sports, sports medicine clinics, and industrial/military settings.
BOC Pass Rates
Year |
Number of Graduates |
NumberPassed First Time |
NumberPassedAny Attempt |
First Time Pass Rate |
Overall Pass Rate |
| 2013-14 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 100% | 100% |
| 2014-15 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 95% | 100% |
| 2015-16 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 95% | 100% |
| 2016-17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 100% | 100% |
| 2017-18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 88% | 100% |
| 5 Year Aggregate | 95 | 91 | 95 | 96% | 100% |
Whole Person Care
Athletic Training Students (ATS) at CBU are trained to be allied health professionals who give comprehensive care to the person in need, not just the injury or illness. As a Christian university, we look at the example Jesus gave in modeling whole person care. Our students are taught to not only look at the physical impediment but also see the person that needs care.
Mission Statement
The California Baptist University Athletic Training Program empowers students to live their purpose as allied health professionals in a nurturing faith-based environment. Graduates will provide whole person care by developing their clinical expertise and skill, using evidence based curriculum with high academic standards and high quality clinical experiences.
Additional Resources
Board of Certification (BOC)
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)