MS in Athletic Training

The athletic training graduate program at William Paterson University (WP) offers courses of study leading to a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training (MS in AT). It is a rigorous, challenging educational experience, which presents knowledge and skills necessary for the students' professional preparation. Upon completion of the program, the students will be well prepared to take the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. Ultimately, the goal of the Athletic Training (AT) Program at WP is to prepare students for a successful future in the athletic training profession or, for those who wish to go on, further study at the doctoral level. Students in the program are expected to complete 38 credits of course work, which include both didactic education and clinical education experiences. The clinical education experience will include four semesters of hands-on experience with a WP AT Program approved preceptor, with one semester being a completely immersive experience in the fall of the second year.

In addition to the University’s admission requirements, the admission requirements for the MS in AT degree program are: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended. Official academic transcripts from ALL undergraduate institutions attended showing evidence of a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and completion of the following WP MS in AT prerequisite courses or other university equivalents: Anatomy & Physiology I (C- or better) Anatomy & Physiology II (C- or better) Introduction to Sports Medicine (C- or better) Surface Anatomy Medical Terminology First Aid & CPR Injury and Illnesses in Sports Medicine General Biology: EEB College Chemistry Introduction to Physics General Psychology Elementary Statistics.