Master of Athletic Training, MATR
Admissions
Students have two avenues to pursue the MAT degree. Students who received a bachelor’s degree from another institution can apply as a traditional graduate student or students can enter the joint degree program (discussed below). Regardless of which track chosen, to apply to the program students must:
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Complete the following prerequisite coursework:
- Human Anatomy (class and lab) at least 4 credit hours
- Human Physiology (class and lab) at least 4 credit hours
- Statistics 3 credit hours
- Nutrition 3 credit hours
- Medical Terminology 3 credit hours
- Physics (class and lab) at least 4 credit hours
- Psychology 3 credit hours
- Biology (class and lab) at least 4 credit hours
- Chemistry (class and lab) at least 4 credit hours
- Receive a “C” (2.0) or better in all prerequisite coursework
- Complete at least 100 observations hours under a licensed and/or certified Athletic Trainer.
- Sign a copy of the written technical standards to verify they can meet the standards requirements of the major
- Current CPR/AED certification for the professional rescuer
Degree Fulfillment Requirements
Students can only receive one grade of “C” or lower. A student receiving a second grade of “C” or lower will be dismissed from the program. Students must complete a research Student can choose to complete a thesis and complete 6 hours of HP 5V99 Thesis. Students also have the option of completing a research project by completing 6 hours of HP 5306 Research Project in Athletic Training. Based on the option selected, students will complete and successfully defend a thesis or research project that is approved by the Athletic Training faculty. Additionally, students are required to pass three separate oral comprehensive exams to fulfill the degree’s comprehensive exam requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | ||
| HP 5110 | Clinical Education | 1 |
| HP 5201 | Administrative Topics in Athletic Training | 2 |
| HP 5301 | Introduction to Patient Care | 3 |
| HP 5302 | Evaluation and Diagnosis in Athletic Training I | 3 |
| HP 5303 | Therapeutic Interventions I | 3 |
| HP 5304 | Concepts in Injury Management | 3 |
| HP 5305 | Advanced Patient Care | 3 |
| HP 5307 | Interdisciplinary Approach to Healthcare | 3 |
| HP 5308 | Professional Preparation and Current Topics in AT | 3 |
| HP 5379 | Research Methods in Health, Human Performance, and Recreation | 3 |
| HP 5401 | Evaluation and Diagnosis in Athletic Training II | 4 |
| HP 5402 | Evaluation and Diagnosis in Athletic Training III | 4 |
| HP 5403 | Therapeutic Interventions II | 4 |
| STA 5300 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| or EDP 5334 | Statistical Methods | |
| Required Culminating Experience | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 6 | |
| Research Project in Athletic Training 1 | ||
| Thesis 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 48 | |
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Requires departmental approval