Master of Athletic Training Admission & Application Requirements
Athletic Training Application Deadline
- Summer: April 1 (priority)
Steps to Apply
You may begin your application before all documents are ready. ATCAS saves your progress, and you may return any time to continue updating your application.
- Create your account in ATCAS
- Select Master of Science in Athletic Training and click the “+” to add to your cart.
- Complete the three general application sections.
- Complete the fourth, MSUM section (See Application Requirements below).
- Make sure to request all documents before submitting your application. Once you submit, you can no longer amend or upload additional documents.
- Pay the $99 application fee.
MSUM 3 + 2 Accelerated Students Only
Current MSUM Exercise Science majors may apply to the MSAT program during the third year of the Exercise Science program. An Athletic Training faculty member will complete a careful review of the student’s academic transcripts to determine the appropriate application timeline and start date.
- MSUM 3+2 students should complete this short application form to apply. Please contact admissions@mnstate.edu or call 218.477.2161 with questions about this process.
- Interested 3 + 2 students will be academically advised by an Athletic Training faculty member.
- Ideally, 3 + 2 students would complete three years of undergraduate Exercise Science coursework then apply to the MSAT program. During the fourth year, students take a combination of undergraduate Exercise Science and graduate Athletic Training coursework.
- The undergraduate Exercise Science degree would be conferred in the fourth year and the MSAT in the fifth year.
Athletic Training Admission Requirements
- A BS degree in Exercise Science from MSUM or another 4-year degree in health/science from a regionally accredited institution.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 3.25 for the last 30 semester credits (300-level courses and above).
- Meeting with Athletic Training faculty via Zoom or in-person.
- (Preferred) Athletic Training Observation-25 hours.
- A background check is required before clinical experience starts (First fall semester).
- Students must have CPR/FA certification (Healthcare Provider or BLS).
- International students may complete the MSAT as a "double master's" with another program requiring sufficient in-person academic credits. All international student applications must be reviewed by the MSAT Program Director before determining eligibility consideration.
Prerequisite Coursework
- A semester of Biology (Cell or Plant/Animal).
- A semester of Chemistry (General or Fundamental).
- A semester of Physics.
- Psychology (General)
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
Athletic Training Application Requirements
We encourage early application. Applicants are reviewed based on admission requirements and seat availability.
- ATCAS application
- A professional resume (including education, work, and volunteer experience).
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions from which you earned credit toward your undergraduate degree.
- Three letters of recommendation. At least one of the three letters should be from someone who can speak to your academic skills. Non-academic recommendations should come from people who you have collaborated with professionally, such as a work supervisor.
- A personal statement is required as part of the general application. The personal statement should include a brief synopsis of your educational background and why you wish to pursue Athletic Training as a profession.
For questions about the program or the application process please contact the Admissions Office at 218.477.2161 or email admissions@mnstate.edu.
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