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All applicants seeking admission to the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) Program must submit an application through ATCAS. The application timeline is July through May for a Summer entry term.

Application requirements for the MAT Program include:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States; official transcripts from all institutions attended must be submitted directly to ATCAS.
  • Preferred GPA of 2.85 or higher
  • Completion of all prerequisites prior to matriculation. Only grades of “C” or better are acceptable for prerequisite coursework. The prerequisite courses include:
    • chemistry I with lab,
    • physics I with lab or biomechanics,
    • two-course series of human anatomy and physiology with lab,
    • biology,
    • psychology with an emphasis on individual behavior, and
    • introductory statistics or biostatistics.
  • GRE scores optional, not required.
  • Two (2) letters of reference must be submitted directly to ATCAS. One letter must be from a college or university professor and one letter must be from an athletic trainer.
  • Required experiential hours: 50 hours of clinical observation under the supervision of an athletic trainer.
  • Qualified applicants with complete files and who meet or exceed the admissions criteria listed above may be invited to participate in a personal interview.

For comprehensive details on the application process and required documents, please visit this page.

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