MS in Athletic Training

This 66-credit, entry-level professional program prepares students to become athletic trainers. The program features a blend of classroom and clinical learning as students acquire an evidence-based approach to the prevention, diagnosis, immediate management, and rehabilitation of orthopedic and general health conditions in patients/clients who have an active lifestyle. This curriculum is designed for full-time study; part-time enrollment is not an option.

Learning Outcomes

Our graduates will be able to:

  • Practice independently as athletic trainers.
  • Promote and model behaviors fundamental to all healthcare professions.
  • Be stewards of the profession and their patients.

Admission Requirements & Deadlines

Applicants should refer to the program website for the most up-to-date admission requirements and application deadlines.

Degree Requirements

Candidates must complete a minimum of 66 credits in the classes designated below to fulfill degree requirements. All requirements must be completed within two years of initial acceptance. An overall grade point average of 3.0 is required for graduation, and all classes must be completed with a grade of C or better. For further details, please see the MSAT Policy & Procedure Manual on our website.

Curriculum*

Year 1—Summer

  • SAR HS 581 Gross Human Anatomy (4 cr) (summer session 1)
  • SAR AT 520 Functional Anatomy (4 cr) (summer session 2)
  • SAR AT 510 Examination & Treatment I (4 cr) (summer session 2)

Year 1—Fall

  • SAR AT 572 Principles of Evidence-Based Practice (3 cr)
  • SAR AT 511 Examination & Treatment II (6 cr)
  • SAR HP 531 Clinical Medicine I (4 cr)
  • SAR AT 525 Connecting Policy to Practice (3 cr)
  • SAR AT 597 Clinical Experience I (2 cr)

Year 1—Spring

  • SAR AT 512 Examination & Treatment III (6 cr)
  • SAR HP 532 Clinical Medicine II (4 cr)
  • SAR AT 530 Behavioral Health (3 cr)
  • SAR AT 598 Clinical Experience II (4 cr)

Year 2—Summer

  • SAR AT 599 Clinical Experience III (2 cr)
  • SAR AT 634 Diagnostic Procedures for Athletic Trainers (4 cr)
  • SAR AT 600 Clinical Experience IV (1 cr, full-time experience; beginning early- to mid-August to late October)

Year 2—Fall

  • SAR AT 625 Evidence to Practice (3 cr)

Short Academic Semester (late October to end of semester)

  • SAR AT 630 Pharmacology (2 cr)
  • SAR AT 631 Health & Wellness Promotion (2 cr)
  • SAR AT 632 Health Care Management and Quality Improvement (2 cr)
  • SAR AT 633 Performance Enhancement in Sport (2 cr)

Year 2—Spring

  • SAR AT 601 Clinical Experience V (1 cr)
  • SAR AT 650 Clinical Reasoning Capstone (2 cr)

*Please see our website for the most current curriculum.