Athletic Training (MS)

Degree Plan

The Degree Plan is a model for completing your degree in a timely manner. Your individual degree plan may change based on a number of variables including transfer courses and the semester/year you start your major. Carefully work with your academic advisors to devise your own unique plan.
* Please meet with your advisor on appropriate course selection to meet your educational and degree goals.

Policies

Program Application Information

Priority review for applicants to the graduate program begins November 1st. Application review continues until the final deadline on May 1st. Please note the first two courses for each new cohort begin during the summer session with an online course for AT 606 and a hybrid course (majority online with two weeks of labs on campus) for AT 607.

Athletic Training Computerized Application Service (ATCAS): The applicant may use the ATCAS. This service allows the applicant to use a web-based process to apply to the Minnesota State University, Mankato program. There is a fee (charged by ATCAS) for this application service. Students applying for admission to the MSAT program must apply to the program via the ATCAS. Please refer to the admission requirements/prerequisites (below) to assure applicants have completed or are in the process of completing the prerequisite requirements.

Minimum Application Requirements:

1. “C” or better in all required prerequisite courses (below)
2. 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA
3. Current certification in emergency cardiac care.
4. Personal statement to include how the student became interested in the profession of athletic training and the MSAT program, their career goals, and any previous experiences with athletic training.
5. Two letters of recommendation/evaluation: one must be from an academic advisor or faculty member indicating the potential for graduate study, and the second should be from an individual who can assess the student’s qualities as a graduate student and/or healthcare professional.

Required prerequisite courses during the student's undergraduate career:

• Human Anatomy AND Human Physiology with laboratory preferred OR Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with laboratory preferred
• Structural Kinesiology and Biomechanics (combined or separate courses at the 300+ level) OR Pathomechanics OR 200 level (or higher) physics course may substitute for the biomechanics course
• Exercise Physiology course
• Statistics or Tests and Measurements course
• General Biology course
• Physics course beyond introductory physics
• General Nutrition course
• General Psychology course
• Chemistry course beyond introductory chemistry
• Personal or Public Health course

Preferred Prerequisite Courses:

(These courses are not required but may assist the student following acceptance into the program)

• Medical Terminology course
• Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries course

Note: Application requirements/prerequisites should be completed or in process at the time of application. On final acceptance, final official transcripts will be required by the College of Graduate Studies to document completion. Please also note the program will not pre-evaluate transcripts to determine which prerequisite courses a potential applicant has/has not met; however, if the potential candidate has specific questions about a course(s), please contact the program director.

International applicants are required to meet the Department of Human Performance minimal internet TOEFL score of 80 or the equivalent academic IELTS overall of 6.5. 

International applicants should also visit the International Student & Scholar Services website for additional services and requirements for international students such as university admission, immigration advising, forms, required health insurance, etc.

Final Admission

Following acceptance to the MSAT program all students will be required to provide the following for final admission:

1. Completed immunization and health history form (As a health care provider documentation of the following immunizations are required MMR, Tdap, TB screening (Mantoux), Hep B, varicella (chicken pox), and COVID-19.
2. Completed Technical Standards for athletic training document.
3. Completed/signed statement of understanding and agreement of Program Policies
4. Criminal Background check.
5. Policies and forms can be found on the Athletic Training Program Website

Retention and Progression Standards:

The M.S. in Athletic Training degree program follows all retention and progression policies articulated by the College of Graduate Studies and Research, including that the following warrants dismissal from the program:

1. The accumulation of grades below 3.0 in more than two courses of three or more credits each
2. Incomplete/In-Progress grades in more than three courses of two or more credits
3. Or, a combination of the above in four courses (excluding thesis/alternate plan paper credits)