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 application 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 application 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.
| Prerequisites | CMU Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Nutrition | NDS 370 |
| Anatomy | HSC 214 |
| Physiology | HSC 215 |
| Biomechanics/Kinesiology | HSC 212 or 216 |
| Public Health | HSC 317 |
| Psychology | PSY 100 |
| Biology | BIO 101 |
| Chemistry | CHM 120 and 127 OR CHM 131 |
| Exercise Physiology | HSC 308 |
| Physics | PHY 100 OR PHY 130 |
| Developmental Psychology | PSY 220 |
| Statistics | STA 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.