Master of Science in Athletic Training
Admission Requirements
The student must apply to and meet all criteria for admission to the Graduate School. In addition, applicants for the Master of Science in Athletic Training degree must meet all College of Health requirements for admission and retention. This is a limited enrollment program. Individuals applying for admission to the Master of Science in Athletic Training program will be reviewed using the following criteria:
- Application through ATCAS.liaisoncas.com
- Completion of the following required prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better in each course:
- Biology
- Anatomy and Physiology (1 year equivalent with lab component)
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Statistics (preferred)
- General Nutrition or Sports Nutrition
- Exercise Physiology
- Biomechanics or Kinesiology
- Sport Psychology (or other upper-division Psychology course)
- Personal statement describing professional goals and interest in athletic training as a profession
- Two Evaluations (References)
- Evidence of current CPR/AED for Health Care Provider certification
Preference will be given to applicants who meet or exceed these criteria. Applicants must undergo a criminal background check and have current immunizations. Conviction of a felony or other serious offense will likely result in denial of placement for clinical assignments and consequently affect the student's standing in the program.
Additional program information is available at https://next.coursecat.isu.edu/graduate/college-of-health/physical-therapy-athletic-training//pta-bshs-msat/.
Program Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 57 semester credit hours for the Master of Science in Athletic Training degree. Students completing the degree will be required to complete a two-year sequence of courses that will include a 5-course sequence of clinical education and culminate in a 3-credit Capstone project that will challenge the student to summarize her/his learning experiences through the presentation and defense of a case study before an examining committee.
Upon graduation, ISU’s MSAT students will be eligible for national board examination (administered nationally by the Board of Certification- BOC). Only those students graduating from a CAATE accredited program are eligible to take the BOC exam.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AT 6600 | Foundations of Athletic Training | 3 |
| AT 6600L | Foundations of Athletic Training Lab | 1 |
| AT 6602 | General Medical Assessment | 2 |
| AT 6602L | Pathophysiology and General Medicine Lab | 1 |
| AT 6604 | Continuum of Care I: Foot, Ankle, Lower Leg | 3 |
| AT 6606 | Continuum of Care II: Knee, Hip, Pelvis and Lumbar Spine | 5 |
| AT 6608 | Continuum of Care III: Upper Extremity | 5 |
| AT 6610 | Continuum of Care IV: Head, Neck, Cervical and Thoracic Spine | 5 |
| AT 6612 | Introduction to Therapeutic Modalities and Exercise | 2 |
| AT 6614 | Interprofessional Relationships and Trends in Athletic Training | 3 |
| AT 6616 | Introduction to Pharmacology in Athletic Training | 1 |
| AT 6640 | Research Methods in Athletic Training | 3 |
| AT 6645 | Organization and Administration of Athletic Training | 3 |
| AT 6651 | Capstone Assessment | 3 |
| AT 6661 | Clinical Education in Athletic Training I | 4 |
| AT 6662 | Clinical Education in Athletic Training II | 3 |
| AT 6663 | Clinical Education in Athletic Training III | 4 |
| AT 6664 | Clinical Education in Athletic Training IV | 3 |
| HPSS 5514 | Athletic Performance Nutrition | 3 |
| Total Credits | 57 | |