Athletic Training Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for our Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program are described below. If you meet the admission requirements, please complete and submit an application through the Athletic Training Centralized Application Service (ATCAS), an online application service.

Bachelor's degree

For the stand-alone, two-year MSAT program, you must have completed or be in the final stages of completing your bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university or appropriate international institution. 

If you are currently in the 3+2 BSAT/MSAT program, you must be currently enrolled at CMU as an undergraduate and have completed your competencies and university program requirements prior to starting the MSAT program.

Minimum grade point average (GPA)

Overall GPA

An overall GPA of 2.7 or higher is required at the time of application.

Prerequisite GPA

We calculate a prerequisite GPA from the courses listed below.  A GPA of 2.7 or higher is required at the time of admission in the following prerequisite courses:

  • Nutrition
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Biomechanics/kinesiology
  • Public health
  • Psychology

Minimum course grades

A grade of 2.0 (C) or higher is required at the time of admission in the following courses:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Exercise physiology
  • Physics
  • Developmental psychology
  • Statistics

Prerequisite course requirements

At the time you apply for admission to the MSAT program, you must have completed the prerequisite courses listed below. When completing the application, you can have no more than two outstanding prerequisite courses. Outstanding prerequisite courses must be completed prior to starting the MSAT program. 

PrerequisitesCMU Equivalent
NutritionNDS 370
AnatomyHSC 214
PhysiologyHSC 215
Biomechanics/KinesiologyHSC 212 or 216
Public HealthHSC 317
PsychologyPSY 100
BiologyBIO 101
ChemistryCHM 120 and 127 OR CHM 131
Exercise PhysiologyHSC 308
PhysicsPHY 100 OR PHY 130
Developmental PsychologyPSY 220
StatisticsSTA 282QR

Professional recommendations

Two professional recommendations are required.  Both professional recommendations are completed in the ATCAS application. One professional recommendation must be completed by an athletic trainer with whom clinical observation hours were obtained. One professional recommendation must be completed by an instructor or professor.

Clinical observation hours

A minimum of 60 clinical observation hours is required for admittance into the MSAT program. These clinical observation hours can include volunteer work in a clinical setting, observation hours, or work experience with an athletic trainer.

CPR/AED and first aid certification

At the time you apply for admission to the MSAT program, you must be certified in healthcare provider CPR/AED and first aid. 

    Interview

    Once applications are received, the athletic training faculty will review each applicant's materials and select candidates for a formal interview. Interviews will be held virtually or face-to-face between February 15th and March 1st.

    Technical standards

    All candidates interviewing for admission and students admitted into our MSAT program are expected to demonstrate the attributes and meet the expectations listed in the technical standards. These technical standards are required for admission and must be maintained throughout a student's participation in the program.