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Advance your career goals with Messiah University's graduate program in athletic training. 

We are committed to guiding you through the admissions process every step of the way.  

Messiah University offers a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT). The MSAT provides students the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree, which is necessary to prepare for and pursue licensure in the athletic training profession. 

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MSAT 5-year accelerated program: applicants who pursue this accelerated program earn both a B.S. in Applied Health Science (with a pre-athletic training concentration) and a MSAT in five years.

MSAT post-baccalaureate program: applicants with a bachelor's degree in any subject area may pursue a MSAT.

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There are prerequisite requirements for the MSAT. Applicants must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from an accredited institution (with individual course grades of C or better) in the following prerequisite courses:

  • Physics with lab (4 credits) 
  • Chemistry with lab (4 credits) 
  • Biology with lab (4 credits) 
  • Statistics (3 credits) 
  • Psychology (3 credits) 
  • Kinesiology (3 credits) 
  • Exercise Physiology with lab (4 credits)

  • Submitted Messiah University application; application is due by February 1 of junior year

  • Official transcript(s) from Messiah Univerisity indicating completion (or anticipated completion) of a bachelor’s degree. Graduate admissions will request your transcripts from the registrar.

  • Completion of an interview: qualified applicants will be invited to interview with faculty

  • Submitted ATCAS application

  • Official transcript(s) indicating completion (or anticipated completion) of a bachelor’s or master’s degree. To be considered "official", transcript(s) must be requested and sent directly from institution(s) attended to ATCAS.

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (including a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and grade of C or better in prerequisite courses); cumulative GPAs < 3.0 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis

  • Statement of purpose: a 300-500 word statement describing how you have prepared for graduate work, your reasons for applying for this particular graduate program, and how this program will help you meet your professional and educational goals. 

  • Contact information for two references: one athletic trainer you have completed observation hours with (if applicable) and one faculty member who can address your professional experience and/or academic performance (excluding relatives)

The MSAT is a full-time, residential program. Students applying for the MSAT may be eligible to obtain an F-1 student visa from Messiah University. 

In addition to the admissions requirements above, international students interested in the MSAT must submit:

  • a course-by-course evaluation of all international transcripts
  • English proficiency exam: only TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo are accepted

Further information about these requirements is available on the graduate international student page. Please contact the enrollment counselor for athletic training to determine eligibility.*

*If admitted to Messiah University, information on how to apply for the F-1 visa may be found on the graduate international student page. 

 

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Rusty Hoffman

Associate Director of Admissions, Transfer Recruitment

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