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The 3+2 master’s level Athletic Training program provides a real-world education for students studying to become certified athletic trainers. Students entering the 3+2 program complete the first three years of the Exercise Science major and begin the master’s portion of the program in their fourth year at ̽»¨ÉçÇø.

This program allows students to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Master of Science in Athletic Training in just five years. Students take three years of courses in the undergraduate Exercise Science major and spend their senior year taking Athletic Training courses earning their undergraduate in Exercise Science. Students then complete one additional year of master classes and earn their Master of Science in Athletic Training after their fifth year at ̽»¨ÉçÇø.

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Admission Requirements

The Early Entry (3+2) program allows students to earn their master’s degree in five years. Early Entry students enter ̽»¨ÉçÇø University their first year as Exercise Science majors and complete the application for the master’s program during the spring semester of their third (junior) year. All students applying for the master’s program must complete the Exercise Science bachelor program prerequisite courses listed below. Minimum grade requirements, if any, are denoted for each course.   

Exercise Science Bachelor Program Prerequisite Courses: 

• ES 130 Prevention and Treatment of Injuries (B-)
• ES 160 Personal and Community Health (C-)
• ES 206 Foundations and Theory of Health Behavior and Fitness
• ES 305/306 Physiology of Exercise I/Lab (C-)
• ES 310 Kinesiology (B-)
• ES 325 Growth and Motor Development (C-)
• ES 328 Health Related Nutrition (C-)
• ES 335 Organization and Administration (C-)
• ES 409 Biomechanics (B-)
• ES 410/411 Physiology of Exercise II/Lab (C-)
• ES 418/419 Principles of Strength/Lab (C-)
• ES 440 Sport Nutrition (C-)
• BI 204 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology I (C-)
• BI 207 Anatomy and Physiology II (C-)
• CH 114 Fundamentals of Chemistry (C-)
• PY 111/171 College Physics (C-)
• PS 130 Introduction to Psychology
• PS 201 Statistical Methods (C-) 

By May 31, candidates for admission must:  

1. Meet the Exercise Science Bachelor Program Prerequisite Course requirements. 
2. Have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. 
3. Complete the Athletic Training Graduate Application online. 
4. Pass a criminal background check — for current ESS students, this requirement is met via ESS 506. Students who refuse to consent to, or have findings on, the background check that would preclude certification or licensure will not be considered for admission into the program. 
5. Submit a current resume.  
6. If the candidate's cumulative undergraduate GPA is under 3.0, submit a personal statement describing their academic and potential career goals. 
7. Submit proof of 25 observation hours with a certified athletic trainer utilizing the Validation of Observation form.
8. Meet, with or without accommodations, the MSAT Technical Standards for Admission. 
9. Submit proof of Current Emergency Cardiac Care certification through a BOC-approved program — information provided by the Program. 

Applicants may be admitted on a probationary basis if a deficiency is determined. In this case, the applicant must complete the deficiency prior to or at the start of the academic semester. The program reserves the right to review each applicant on a case-by-case basis. 

Admission Requirements

The Post-Baccalaureate option allows candidates with a completed bachelor’s degree to apply for admission into the MSAT program. Candidates must complete the prerequisite courses with a grade of a C- or better. Candidates must also complete an admission process.  

Post-Baccalaureate Prerequisite Required Courses: 

• Human Based Biology with Lab (4-credit course) 
• Chemistry with Lab (4-credit course) 
• Physics (3-credit course)
• Psychology (3-credit course)
• Human Anatomy with Lab (4-credit course) 
• Human Physiology with Lab (4-credit course) 
• OR two combined Human Anatomy and Physiology courses with Labs
• Biomechanics (3-credit course)
• Exercise Physiology with Lab (4-credit course) 
• Nutrition (3-credit course) 
• Statistics (3-credit course)  

Applicants may be admitted on a probationary basis if a course deficiency is determined. In this case, the applicant must complete the deficiency prior to or at the start of the academic semester. The program reserves the right to review each applicant on a case-by-case basis. 

By May 31, Post-Baccalaureate candidates for admission must: 

1. Submit official transcripts from an accredited university, with the minimum grade requirements in the prerequisite courses.
2. Have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
3. Complete the Athletic Training Graduate Application online.
4. Pass a criminal background check — information provided by the program. Students who refuse to consent to, or have findings on, the background check that would preclude certification or licensure will not be considered for admission into the program. 
5. Submit a current resume.
6. Submit contact information on three professional references.
7. Complete an interview with the Athletic Training faculty and staff — information provided by the Program.
8. Submit a personal statement describing their academic and potential career goals.
9. Submit proof of 25 observation hours with a certified athletic trainer.
10. Meet, with or without accommodations, the MSAT Technical Standards for Admission.
11. Submit proof of Current Emergency Cardiac Care certification through a BOC-approved program — information provided by the program.