Master of Science in Athletic Training

This graduate program is designed to prepare students for employment in the profession of athletic training. Athletic Trainers are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. The curriculum is designed to meet the current entry-level athletic training standards established by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and qualify graduates for national certification with the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer and state licensure as an athletic trainer.The mission of the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program is to educate future Athletic Training professionals through competency-based didactic and clinical instruction. The program strives for academic excellence and aims to provide quality education to its students in an environment that encourages nurtures, and supports learning. Students will develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to become reflective healthcare practitioners, researchers, educators, advocates, and leaders in an evolving healthcare environment. Graduates will be able to apply athletic training theory, ethics, and evidence-based patient-centered clinical practice to diverse individuals throughout their lifespan. Graduates will be dedicated to improving the health of their patients and advocating for their patients and the profession.The program requires the successful completion of 53 credits, including five clinical-education experiences, over two years, including summer sessions. Courses include didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction. The program requires the completion of five clinical education experiences over two years, including a summer session. This campus-based program offers classes on weekdays and evenings. Clinical experiences take place during the week and weekends.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education (official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended required).Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution, and cumulative pre-requisite coursework GPA of 2.75.Completion of all prerequisite coursework within the last 10 years.TOEFL - 80IELTS - 6.5Personal statement of purpose that summarizes the candidate’s background and rationale for applying to the program.Documentation of 50 hours of prior healthcare experience. Fifty percent or more hours must be under the supervision of an Athletic Trainer.Two letters of recommendation [one from a licensed health care practitioner (e.g., Athletic Trainer, Physician, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Chiropractor preferred), and one from an Athletic Trainer who supervised student in health care experience hours].Current resume.An interview with the program director or other Athletic Training faculty is required.Current Certificate of CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification.International students for whom English is not their first language must submit TOEFL exam scores;