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Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)

Admission Requirements

There are two options to apply to the MSAT program at Waynesburg University.  Students will be selected upon evaluation of the following factors

Option 1 – (for High School students entering into their freshman year of undergraduate schooling and/or students who do not yet possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution)

  1. Acceptance into the Integrated, Concurrent 3+2 MSAT program via the Exercise Science Pre-Athletic Training program
  2. Completion of all general education requirements prior to acceptance into the MSAT program
  3. A 3.0 GPA
  4. C or above in all pre-requisite courses:
    1. One Semester of Biology with lab
    2. One Semester of Chemistry with lab
    3. One Semester of Physics with lab
    4. One Semester of Human Anatomy with lab*
    5. One Semester of Human Physiology with lab*
    6. One Semester of Nutrition
    7. One Semester of Statistics
    8. One Semester of Introduction of Psychology
    9. One Semester of Exercise Physiology
  5. Completion of graduate admission application, resume, and two professional references
  6. Completion of Clinical Observation Experience (please submit form with graduate admission application)
    1. Minimum of 50 hours
    2. Must be completed with a qualified Athletic Training Preceptor
      1. Must be BOC credentialed
      2. Must hold current state licensure or registration
  7. Interview with Faculty of the MSAT program (at the discretion of the program Faculty)

* Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 may substitute for these pre-requisites

Option 2 – (for undergraduates in their senior year and/or students who already possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution)

  1. B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited institution of higher education
  2. A 3.0 GPA
  3. C or above in all pre-requisite courses:
    1. One Semester of Biology with lab
    2. One Semester of Chemistry with lab
    3. One Semester of Physics with lab
    4. One Semester of Human Anatomy with lab*
    5. One Semester of Human Physiology with lab*
    6. One Semester of Nutrition
    7. One Semester of Statistics
    8. One Semester of Introduction of Psychology
    9. One Semester of Exercise Physiology
  4. Completion of graduate admission application, resume, and two professional references
  5. Completion of Clinical Observation Experience (please submit form with graduate admission application)
    1. Minimum of 50 hours
    2. Must be completed with a qualified Athletic Training Preceptor
      1. Must be BOC credentialed
      2. Must hold current state licensure or registration
  6. Interview with Faculty of the MSAT program (at the discretion of the program Faculty)

* Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 may substitute for these pre-requisites

***Exceptions to the admission requirements, including pre-requisite course requirements, will be made on an individual basis provided the student’s progression within the MSAT is obtainable

Upon acceptance into the MSAT program, students will be required to complete:

  1. Documentation of Physical Exam and Immunization Record (including: Hepatitis B vaccination, and TB test results).
  2. CPR/AED certification from AHA or ARC
  3. Clearances (PA Acts: 33 - Child Abuse History Clearance; 34 - Criminal Record Check; 114 - FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check)
  4. ATRACK Student Membership
  5. NATA Student Membership