Athletic trainers (ATs) 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. Athletic trainers work under the direction of a physician as prescribed by state licensure statutes.
The mission of the Professional Master of Science in Athletic Training is to effectively prepare entry-level athletic trainers, who are life-long learners and servants to their communities, for employment and/or pursuit of advanced education by providing a comprehensive education in a collaborative, evidence-based, patient-centered environment that includes robust educational, scholarly, clinical, and service opportunities.
The Master's program in Athletic Training requires two separate applications for admission: the ATCAS application and the Graduate School application. Both must be submitted for admission to the program. Requirements for each application are listed below:
| CV/Resume Upload Required | Optional |
| Writing Sample Upload Required | No |
| Other Documents Required | Current unoffical transcript from Bachelor's degree. |
| Application Open Date | July 1 |
Program requirements may change at any time. Contact the DGS of your intended program to confirm requirements.
| Personal Statement Upload Required | Yes |
| Personal Statement Instructions | The 1-page essay should summarize the applicant's interest in becoming an athletic trainer |
| Additional Documents Required | Official transcripts of all completed coursework, verification of the prerequisite courses, and verification of 100 hours of observation. |
| GRE or GMAT | Required |
| GRE Subject Test | All subject test scores required. |
| Number of Recommendations | 3 Letters of Recommendation |
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College of Health Sciences
Athletic Training
College of Health Sciences
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