Matthew Howe

Matthew Howe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Emporia State University and serves as Assistant Dean of the School of Applied Health Sciences and Interim Assistant Dean for the Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Department. He holds the additional role of Program Director for the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited Athletic Training Program.

His educational qualifications include:

• A.A. in Athletic Training from Labette Community College (2001)
• B.S. in Athletic Training from Emporia State University (2004)
• M.S. in Health, Physical Education and Recreation from Emporia State University (2006)

Professor Howe's professional focus centers on athletic training program administration and education. As Program Director of the CAATE-accredited program, he specializes in curriculum development, accreditation compliance, and clinical education frameworks for athletic training professionals. His work bridges academic instruction with practical clinical training standards required by athletic training certification bodies.

In his dual administrative roles, Howe manages departmental operations for HPER while contributing to broader school-level initiatives within the School of Applied Health Sciences. His responsibilities encompass teaching program-specific courses, advising upper-level students, and maintaining program accreditation standards through continuous quality improvement processes.