Pre-athletic Training
Central’s agreements with Master’s in Athletic Training programs allow students to secure admittance to an entry-level program. The four program affiliates include: Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa), Grand View University (Des Moines, Iowa), Loras College (Dubuque, Iowa), and the University of Iowa. Each program has unique conditions:
- Drake University will hold up to two seats for Central College graduates
- Grand View University will hold up to two seats for Central College graduates
- Loras College will hold up to two seats for Central College graduates
- University of Iowa will hold up to three seats for Central College graduates.
Students are expected to complete their undergraduate major in Kinesiology at Central College while fulfilling the necessary pre-requisite courses and expectations for the specific program. Then, interested students go through the accelerated admissions process. Students interested in this option should contact the Pre-Health Advisor. The Pre- Health Advisor will work with students and their major advisor to ensure that all required coursework is taken and to communicate with representatives at the prospective professional program regarding the admissions process.