The University of North Georgia offers degree programs that meet the educational requirements students need to apply for professional licensure and certifications in Georgia. The programs may not meet education requirements for licensure or certification in other states.
Students who plan to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Georgia should contact the program coordinator and appropriate licensing entity for additional information and guidance.
Athletic Training Education (B.S.)
Master of Science with a Major in Athletic Training (MSAT)
At the time of graduation from UNG, the athletic training student is prepared to take the Board of Certification (BOC) exam. Successful completion of this exam enables the student to become a nationally certified athletic trainer.
Upon completion of the teaching program, University of North Georgia (UNG) graduates will have satisfied all educational requirements in the state of Georgia.
UNG curriculum does not satisfy educational requirements for licensure in the following 49 states, U.S. territories, and District of Columbia:
Applicants are encouraged to determine the specific requirements for any jurisdiction, including the state of Georgia, in which they intend to teach, by contacting the jurisdiction board.
Visit the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer website for a searchable list of state boards, rules, regulations, and contact information.
Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217-3805
Email: PLB-Healthcare2@sos.ga.gov
Phone: (844)753-7825
Kinesiology
Undergrad Help Email: coeundergrads@ung.edu
Grad Help Email: coegrads@ung.edu
The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited program.
This information was posted on July 1, 2020. Some information might have changed since the update.