Athletic Training (Graduate) Program Outcomes

Overview

Our Athletic Training program prepares clinicians who are credentialed, employment‑ready, and committed to patient‑centered, evidence‑based care—rooted in Springfield College’s Humanics philosophy of educating the whole person in spirit, mind, and body, in leadership and service to others.

Our Mission

The mission of the Springfield College Athletic Training Professional Program is to prepare students to enter into the athletic training profession as competent, caring, and compassionate health care providers. We create safe and dynamic learning environments that support the personal, professional, and academic growth of students. We commit to maintaining contemporary expertise and implementing innovative teaching and learning strategies through an evidence-based approach. Students will be prepared to employ a holistic approach to providing healthcare, leadership, and service within the community, informed by the Humanics philosophy.

Goal 2 — Scholarship, Reflection & Clinical Reasoning

Develop critical thinking to engage in scholarly inquiry, lifelong learning, reflective practice, and sound clinical reasoning.

Student Learning Objectives

SLO 5: Use the scientific process (discovery, critical analysis) to conduct scholarly inquiry that supports lifelong learning.
SLO 6: Engage in thoughtful reflection to advance and refine patient‑centered care.

Why this matters: Graduates make outstanding clinical decisions, keep pace with emerging evidence, and continuously improve their practice.

Goal 3 — Leadership, Service & Humanics

Foster leadership and service within the community, informed by the Humanics philosophy.

Student Learning Objectives

SLO 7: Engage in acts of service and leadership to the athletic training profession and the broader community.

Why this matters: Our clinicians lead with purpose—elevating clinical teams, patients, and communities.

Goal 1- Credentialing & Professional Readiness

Prepare students to earn the Board of Certification© (BOC) credential and transition into professional practice as evidence‑based health care providers.

Why this matters: Students graduate ready to enter the workforce and contribute on day one—confident in current standards of care and team‑based practice.

Goal 1 - Student Learning Objectives

SLO 2: Achieve employment as an athletic trainer and/or pursue advanced specialization.
SLO 3: Deliver patient‑centered care with appreciation for interprofessional collaboration.
SLO 4: Evaluate and integrate evidence to apply best practices that promote safe, effective care.

Outcomes at a Glance

Springfield College Post-Graduation Outcomes

In a recent survey of 2023-24 graduates, 100% of graduates who responded from the Athletic Training program reported being employed.

Employer and Job Titles

Here is a sampling of our past graduates employers and job titles.

Company Name	Job Title	Location
Mass General Hospital	Certified Athletic Trainer	Boston, MA
Northeastern University	Athletic Trainer	Boston, MA
Kraft Group	Academy Athletic Trainer for New England Revolution	Foxborough, MA
Springfield College	Assistant Athletic Trainer	Springfield, MA

BOC Pass Rate and Employment Data