Plymouth State creates accelerated athletic training degree
PLYMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Plymouth State University is creating a new program to allow aspiring athletic trainers to earn advanced degrees more quickly.
The new "3+2" program allows students to earn a bachelor's degree in allied health science and enter into the master's degree program in athletic training after three years. The university also offers a traditional two-year master's degree program for those who already hold a bachelor's degree.
University officials say the commission that accredits athletic training programs recently announced it will only accredit master's degree programs starting in 2022.