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Curriculum

MSAT Curriculum

The Master of Science in Athletic Training program (MSAT) requires 62 s.h. of coursework. The program occurs over two full years, including summers, of concentrated didactic and clinical experiences that lead to eligibility for the Board of Certification examination. Students must maintain a cumulative graduate g.p.a. of at least 3.00 and must earn a grade of C- or higher in all graduate coursework.

The M.S. in Athletic Training requires the following courses:

62 sh 1st YEAR 2nd YEAR
Summer

Advanced Anatomy for AT 4 sh
AT 3060
Foundations of AT Practice 3 sh
AT 4000
Medical Emergency Techniques 2 sh
AT 4075

Total 9 sh

Pathology and Assessment of Non-Orthopedic Conditions 3 sh
AT 5000
Diagnostic Imaging and Lab Studies 1 sh
AT 5075
Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Sports Medicine 2 sh
AT 5200

Total 6 sh 

Fall

Clinical Experience I 3 sh
AT 4125
Orthopedic Pathology and Clinical Examination I 4 sh
AT 4200
Therapeutic Interventions 3 sh
AT 4300
Rehabilitation Techniques 3 sh
AT 4400

Total 13 sh

Research in AT 2 sh (online)
AT 6100
Clinical Experience III 6 sh (online)
AT 6125
Administration and Leadership 2 sh (online)
AT 6200
Seminar in AT   2 sh (online)
AT 6400


Total 12 sh

Spring

Orthopedic Pathology and Clinical Examination II 4 sh
AT 4250
Nutrition for AT 2 sh
AT 4375
Psychosocial Recognition & Referral 2 sh 
AT 6300
Applied Rehabilitation Concepts 3 sh  
AT 4450
Clinical Experience II 4 sh
AT 4525

Total 15 sh

Applied Research in AT 1 sh
AT 6250
Advanced Topics in AT 1 sh
AT 6450
Clinical Experience IV 5 sh
AT 6525

EMT Certification
(Optional/Additional Cost)

 

Total 7 sh

MSAT Policy and Procedure Manual

For more information on our policies and procedures, please review our MSAT Policy and Procedure Manual.