Master of Science Athletic Training

At SHU, you’ll get the hands-on training and classroom experience you need to evaluate, protect and care for a variety of physically active individuals. You'll develop your skills as an essential healthcare provider as you learn how to assess, prevent, treat and rehabilitate emergent and non-emergent injuries and medical conditions. Through the Master’s in Athletic Training program, you will also- Experience real-world training through exciting and diverse clinical education experiences in a variety of settings, such as collegiate athletics, competitive public and private secondary schools, professional sports, rehabilitation clinics, physicians’ offices, public safety and more. Collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation. Study in a progressive curriculum that puts athletic training concepts into action. Benefit from a program that is based on a solid liberal arts and science foundation designed to foster the development of human values, effective interpersonal skills, and a scientific foundation that will help you succeed as an athletic trainer. Learn to contribute to the profession through the development of new ideas and insights.

Applicants typically admitted have a minimum bachelor’s grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (based on the traditional USA 4.0 scale). A Course-by-Course Academic Credential Report is preferred but optional for most programs. However, a course-by-course academic credential report is required for the Master of Public Health and MS in exercise & sport science programs. Evaluations should be from WES, ECE, FIS, TEC or any of the credential evaluation services approved by NACES Resume/CV Essay/Personal Statement One-page personal statement discussing applicant's reasons for pursuing a graduate degree at Sacred Heart University. Please note, program directors do read essays carefully. Ensure essay clearly explains why your past education and experience, as well as future goals, are a good match for the selected program at Sacred Heart University. Please check for spelling and grammar errors. One Letter of Recommendation If the applicant has studied/worked at a US institution, a recommendation from a former teacher or manager is suggested.