The mission of the NCCU Athletic Education Training Program is to prepare students to be professional, proficient and effective individuals in the field of athletic training. This will be accomplished through classroom instruction and clinical experiences in a diverse educational and cultural environment, which will prepare students for taking the BOC exam. The ATEP is committed to promoting intellectual curiosity, ethical practice, critical thinking and professional responsibility. Successful completion of this program and passing the BOC exam will qualify students to be employed in a variety of collegiate, professional, industrial, clinical and community settings.