Gannon University has elected to discontinue the MAT Ruskin program. We are pursuing voluntary withdrawal of accreditation and program closure. We are not admitting new students into the program at this time.

The Gannon University Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program

is a 54-credit curriculum designed to prepare students to become

certified Athletic Trainers through the Board of Certification

(BOC). The MAT degree includes the didactic and clinical

education experiences necessary to prepare individuals for a career

as a licensed health care professional. The program includes the

following course content: patient care, examination, diagnosis,

and intervention; prevention, health promotion and wellness; and

health care administration. All program content embodies patientcentered

care, interprofessional practice and education, evidencebased

practice, quality improvement, health care informatics,

and professionalism.

The mission of Gannon University Athletic Training Program

is to provide comprehensive didactic, evidence-based, and

clinical education to prepare students for a career in athletic

training. The Master of Athletic Training Program will provide

outstanding classroom and clinical instruction in the prevention,

recognition, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of physically

active individuals. The student has the opportunity to develop

competency and proficiency in performing skills incorporating

analytical problem-solving abilities to assist with the practice of

athletic training.

Gannon is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Gannon’s faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, The University offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility.

Gannon is located in Pennsylvania's fourth largest city and one of the busiest ports on the Great Lakes. Gannon’s urban campus, in the middle of downtown Erie, is within a two hour drive of Cleveland, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh. The unique location and facilities create a special atmosphere conducive to learning, scholarship, research, service, and personal growth.

The Florida site is an innovative response to the increasing demand for high-quality graduate education in disciplines that serve the rapidly expanding health care sector of the Florida economy. The additional site increases the opportunity for Gannon University students, prospective students and faculty to help meet the need for health professionals in a state where the population of both older persons and school-age persons is growing.

The extensive market research spanned the country and several states with growing populations. The west coast of Florida had the optimal balance of growing population of college-age students, a growing need for health care professionals combined with a limited number of graduate health care professional programs and an extremely welcoming community.

The additional site was also chosen for its congruence with Gannon University's Mission and Catholic Identity. The University was encouraged to find open and eager partners within the Ruskin community, the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg and at potential sites for clinical and field placements.