Master of Science in Athletic Training

From the professional athlete to the weekend warrior to the workplace workhorse, FIU athletic trainers are well-rounded healthcare professionals integrating the latest research, technology and practice to help their patients keep performing at peak levels.FIU’s accredited Master of Science in Athletic Training (MS-AT) degree at the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences provides the required educational preparation for a professional career as an athletic trainer. The curriculum for this 6-semester, full-time enrollment program is grounded in evidence-based practice, research and features hands-on learning.Our students are educated in cognitive and psychomotor skills related to recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses involving the physically active as well as risk management, healthcare administration, pharmacology, diagnostic imaging, and medical ethics and legal issues. Students must also complete a minimum number of clinical education hours in a variety of settings to complement their didactic curriculum.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institutionMinimum 3.0 GPA average (based on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 credits of upper division courses of the bachelor’s degreeComplete the following prerequisite courses*with a minimum grade of “C”:General Biology and Lab (4 credits)Human Anatomy and Lab (4 credits)Human Physiology and Lab (4 credits)Physics and Lab (4 credits)Principles of Nutrition (3 credits)Statistics (3 credits)General Psychology (3 credits)Kinesiology or Biomechanics (3 credits)Exercise Physiology (3 credits)Submit the following directly to the Athletic Training Program by February 15:Three letters of recommendation (one must be from a faculty member)A curriculum vitae/resumeA personal statement of professional and educational goals.