Graduate Program Admissions

Admission Requirements

 

The requirements for admission to the athletic training graduate program include:

  • Completion of a baccalaureate degree
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

 

  • Specific Required Courses (minimum grade of “C”):
    • 4 credits of Biology with lab
    • 8 credits of Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs
    • 4 credits of Chemistry with lab
    • 4 credits of Physics with lab
    • 3 credits of Statistics

NOTE: Required science coursework must be completed within the last ten years.

 

  • Recommended Courses:
    • Kinesiology or Biomechanics
    • Exercise Physiology
    • Nutrition

 

  • Other Admission Requirements:
    • Current certification in basic life support cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
    • 50 hours of volunteer clinical experience observing an athletic trainer
    • Three academic or professional reference letters
    • TOEFL scores (international students)
    • GRE- not required
    • Personal statement
    • Interview

NOTE: All prerequisites must be completed by the end of the spring term of the year for which applicants are applying. Students may be offered conditional admission if there are any outstanding admissions requirements.

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