Our program is crafted for credentialed athletic trainers, focusing on improved patient care, data-driven practices and clinical expertise. Every aspect, from curriculum design to faculty guidance, is geared towards shaping skilled professionals ready to excel in dynamic healthcare environments.
Doctor of Athletic Training
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Online Doctor of Athletic Training
Ohio University’s 100% online Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT) program prepares professionals for advanced roles in the dynamic field of athletic training. With a comprehensive online curriculum, students have the convenience of pursuing their advanced degree remotely while acquiring invaluable skills in data-driven practices, clinical analysis, and research.
- 100% online asynchronous classes with no required residencies
- Designed for practicing athletic trainers with affordability and various lifestyles in mind
- 42 credit hours completed in as few as 4 semesters
- Offered in two tracks, choose the one that suits you
- Advanced Clinical Practice where clinicians use data to inform their clinical decisions
- Clinical Research that prepares clinicians to collect and analyze data
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Data-Driven Excellence
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Guidance from Industry Leaders
Engage with our distinguished faculty and alumni, bringing extensive experience and insight into all aspects of athletic training practice. Benefit from their mentorship and expertise as you navigate through this comprehensive yet flexible online program, gaining invaluable knowledge and skills vital for your continued professional success.
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Tailored Pathways for Tomorrow's Athletic Training Leaders
Discover a flexible online learning environment designed to fit your schedule and learning style. Our program offers a rich, interactive experience that allows you to explore diverse avenues within athletic training while receiving personalized guidance to shape your professional journey.
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"I was looking for a place that would let me research a topic that was of interest to me not just something that another professor was working on and I've definitely gotten that opportunity through Ohio University."
Costs and Financial Aid
With our low in- and out-of-state tuition and fees and lower number of required credit hours, OHIO's DAT program is the most affordable in the nation. When you choose OHIO, you’re getting the competitive tuition rates of a state university, but with the personalized attention and support you might expect from a private school. In fact, for the fourth consecutive year we were named the best value among Ohio’s public universities by U.S. News & World Report.
Tuition and fees are assessed based on the number of credit hours of enrollment, Ohio residency and program.
OHIO Online Incentive Scholarship
Students who are active or veteran military members, Ohio University alumni, or employees of corporate partners are automatically eligible to receive a 15% incentive scholarship towards tuition for this program.
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