Laurie Jensen ’99, M.Ed. ’01
Laurie Jensen ’99, M.Ed. ’01
- Director, Master of Athletic Training Program; Chair, Allied Health Science Department; Associate Professor, Allied Health Science
Laurie Jensen is an associate professor in the Allied Health Science Department. She earned a B.A. in exercise and sport science from ǿմý in 1999 and a Master of Education from ǿմý in 2001. She joined Carthage in 1999 as a graduate assistant while earning her master’s degree. She has been a certified and licensed athletic trainer since 1999. Before joining the faculty in 2000, she worked in the industrial setting as a rehabilitation and wellness specialist for Super Value Corporation.
She served as Carthage’s first female head athletic trainer and clinical education coordinator before moving to program director for the athletic training education program. She was the driving force for developing the master of athletic training program and the allied health science major. Interprofessional education is her passion, developing programs that cross healthcare professions.
Prof. Jensen enjoys watching the personal and professional growth of her students. “My desire is to be instrumental in the development of a Carthage graduate that displays integrity, kindness, courage, and determination.
Hear from Prof. Jensen: Why Allied Health Science/Athletic Training?
“I teach because I genuinely enjoy seeing students grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their time at Carthage. It’s rewarding to watch them build confidence, develop their skills, and begin to see themselves as future healthcare professionals. Being part of that journey and helping guide them along the way is what keeps me motivated.
“I also care deeply about preparing students for the realities of healthcare. That means emphasizing teamwork and the importance of interprofessional practice. Healthcare is never done in isolation, and I want students to understand how to communicate, collaborate, and support one another. If I can help shape graduates who are not only knowledgeable but also caring and competent team members, then I know I’m making a meaningful impact.”
- B.A., M.Ed. — ǿմý, 1999, 2001
- AHS 1000 Interprofessional Practice: Foundations
- AHS 1200 Introduction to Healthcare Professions
- AHS 2700 Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity
- AHS 3000 Interprofessional Practice: Innovations
- AHS 4000: Interprofessional Practice: Immersion
- AHS 4900 Senior Capstone
- ATH 5101 Practicum I
- ATH 5400 Principles of Athletic Training
- ATH 5420 Psychological Aspects of Athletic Training