Criteria to Progress to the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program

Students admitted to the dual degree program must continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria in order to progress to enrollment in the MSAT program as outlined below:

  • Successful completion of the bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
    • Note that participation in the 3+2 dual degree program requires successful completion of the bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or Health Science
  • Successful completion of all required prerequisite courses with no individual prerequisite course grade below a “C.” Prerequisite courses include:
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab
    • Concepts in Biology I with Lab
    • Physics with Lab (PY 104/L or PH 111/113)
    • Chemistry with Lab (CH 117/119 or CH 151/153)
    • Kinesiology or Biomechanics
    • Exercise Physiology
    • Nutrition or Fundamentals of Nutrition
    • Statistics
    • Introduction to Psychology
  • Completion of a minimum of 10-15 hours of observation under direct supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer
  • Personal statement (1-2 pages) on why you are pursuing a career in the field of athletic training
  • Two letters of recommendation that speak on the student’s readiness for study in a graduate-level academic program and potential success as a health care professional
  • Submission of a form of acknowledgment and understanding of Essential Functions of the Athletic Training profession