Duquesne University's strong liberal arts tradition serves as the framework from which our Athletic Training Program curriculum emerges.

Our curriculum is designed to provide our students with a comprehensive Athletic Training experience, rooted in a strong basic science and liberal arts foundation. Our aim is to educate and train students to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care. In order to achieve this outcome, we provide our students with a high quality educational experience that emphasizes critical thinking.

Our 4-year, undergraduate Athletic Training curriculum is divided into two phases, the Pre-Professional Phase and the Professional Phase. The Pre-Professional Phase consists of the first two years, while the Professional Phase is made up by the third and fourth year. Students will earn a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (BSAT) at the end of 4 years.

By the completion of the curriculum students will be clinically proficient in the following areas:

Evidence based practice and principles
Risk management and injury prevention
Pathology of injuries & illnesses
Orthopedic clinical examination and diagnosis
Medical conditions and disabilities
Acute care of injuries and illnesses
Therapeutic modalities
Conditioning and rehabilitative exercise
Pharmacology
Psychosocial intervention and referral
Nutritional aspects of injuries and illnesses
Organization and administration
Professional Development