Athletic Training Master's Program

The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) believes that a student’s clinical experiences should supplement a challenging athletic training core curriculum. The core curriculum is based on the required subject matter meeting Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) Standards and competencies set forth by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).; The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) believes that a student’s clinical experiences should supplement a challenging athletic training core curriculum. The core curriculum is based on the required subject matter meeting Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) Standards and competencies set forth by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).; If a student completed a pre-requisite course at a different institution, they should contact the Program Director (kschneidersemo.edu) to either ensure that the course will match the Southeast Missouri State University equivalent or be accepted toward the pre-requisite requirement.; Applicants will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis from September 1 through May 31. It is strongly recommended that applicants apply on or before the priority deadline of March 1. Review of applications will be continuous and selected applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with one or more Athletic Training Admission Committee members. Program offers and selections can occur before the priority deadline, so early registration is encouraged. Please contact Dr. Kyle Schneider (kschneidersemo.edu), Program Director, with any questions regarding the application process.; We are currently accepting applications for the next cohort beginning in June 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Kyle Schneider, Program Director of Athletic Training, at kschneidersemo.edu or 573-651-2025

A completed bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution is required for master’s admission. You must submit official transcripts from your previous education. The GPA requirement depends on the graduate program. Many programs list around 2.5–3.0 plus GPA, but some require higher