Athletic Training, Master of Science in Athletic Training

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An athletic trainer working with an athlete's leg.

Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic Training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA), Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an allied health care profession.

National Athletic Training Association

Many athletic trainers work in educational settings, such as colleges, universities, elementary schools, and secondary schools. Others work in hospitals, fitness centers, or physicians’ offices, or for professional sports teams.

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/athletic-trainers.htm#tab-3

MSAT Program Options

The MSAT can be completed through two different pathways:

  1. Combined 3+2 degree completed in combination with either the BS in Kinesiology with a Concentration in Clinical Exercise Science or the BS in Health Sciences. Learn more about the 3+2 combined degrees.
  2. Stand-alone two-year master's degree program

Study at the Huntsville-Main Campus

Courses for this program are taught at the SHSU main campus in Huntsville.

For more information about program courses and campus locations, contact the program advisor.

CAATE Accreditation

The Master of Science in Athletic Training Program (MSAT) at Sam Houston State University is Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

CAATE Accreditation Seal

Program Breakdown

Brief breakdown of the type, or types, of degree available, their length, available enrollment, and estimated cost.
Category Degree Summary
Catalog Entry Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)
Length 58 Credit Hours (Stand Alone Masters Degree)
Enrollment Summer
Costs Rates Per Semester
Admission Requirements Application Materials

Application Deadlines

Applications to the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program are reviewed on a rolling basis with one admission process annually.

  • Priority Deadline: November 15
  • Final Deadline: April 15

Please note that application deadlines will occasionally change. Please contact your academic advisor (listed in the contact section) for confirmation on application deadlines.

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