Master of Athletic Training Admission & Application Requirements

Athletic Training Application Deadlines

  • Summer: April 1 (priority)

Steps to Apply

You may begin your application before all documents are ready. ATCAS saves your progress, and you may return any time to continue updating your application.

  1. Create your account in ATCAS
  2. Select Master of Science in Athletic Training and click the “+” to add to your cart.
  3. Complete the three general application sections.
  4. Complete the fourth, MSUM section (See Application Requirements below).
  5. Make sure to request all documents before submitting your application. Once you submit, you can no longer amend or upload additional documents.
  6. Pay the $99 application fee.

The Admission and Graduate Studies Offices will verify your documents and requirements.

MSUM 3 + 2 Accelerated Students Only

Current MSUM Exercise Science majors may apply to the MSAT program during the third year of the Exercise Science program. An Athletic Training faculty member will complete a careful review of the student’s academic transcripts to determine the appropriate application timeline and start date.

  • Interested 3 + 2 students will be academically advised by an Athletic Training faculty member.
  • Ideally, 3 + 2 students would complete three years of undergraduate Exercise Science coursework then apply to the MSAT program. During the fourth year, students take a combination of undergraduate Exercise Science and graduate Athletic Training coursework.
  • The undergraduate Exercise Science degree would be conferred in the fourth year and the MSAT in the fifth year.

Athletic Training Admission Requirements

  • A BS degree in Exercise Science from MSUM or another 4-year degree in health/science from a regionally accredited institution.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 3.25 for the last 30 semester credits (300-level courses and above).
  • Meeting with Athletic Training faculty via Zoom or in-person.
  • (Preferred) Athletic Training Observation-25 hours.
  • A background check is required before clinical experience starts (First fall semester).
  • Students must have CPR/FA certification (Healthcare Provider or BLS).
  • International students may complete the MSAT as a "double master's" with another program requiring sufficient in-person academic credits. All international student applications must be reviewed by the MSAT Program Director before determining eligibility consideration.

Prerequisite Coursework

  • A semester of Biology (Cell or Plant/Animal).
  • A semester of Chemistry (General or Fundamental).
  • A semester of Physics.
  • Psychology (General)
  • Human Anatomy
  • Human Physiology

Athletic Training Application Requirements

We encourage early application. Applicants are reviewed based on admission requirements and seat availability.

  • ATCAS application
  • A professional resume (including education, work, and volunteer experience).
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions from which you earned credit toward your undergraduate degree.
  • Three letters of recommendation. At least one of the three letters should be from someone who can speak to your academic skills. Non-academic recommendations should come from people who you have collaborated with professionally, such as a work supervisor.
  • A personal statement is required as part of the general application. The personal statement should include a brief synopsis of your educational background and why you wish to pursue Athletic Training as a profession.

For questions about the program or the application process please call Graduate Studies 218.477.2134 or email graduate@mnstate.edu.

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