Criteria to Progress to the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program
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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 PY 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
- SHU provides an Observation Form for students to document this experience
- 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
- Read the Essential Functions of the Athletic Training Profession document for details on the MSAT Technical Standards