The accelerated master’s program is designed for traditional first-time college students, but current students and transfer students can declare their interest in the accelerated master’s program and follow the academic pathway at any time. Interested students should inform their academic advisor of their intent to complete the accelerated master’s program as early as possible to ensure they follow the necessary academic degree plan. The accelerated master’s program for athletic training also provides an early assurance option for high-achieving first-time freshman students. Under the early assurance program, students who successfully complete the first three years in the program and meet all graduate program requirements will have priority placement.

Traditional undergraduate students following the accelerated master’s program degree plan will formally apply to the graduate phase of the program during their third year (application deadline is March 15). The athletic training program has program-specific eligibility requirements, application procedures, selection criteria, and retention criteria. Refer to the section on Admission Criteria and Application Process for additional details.

Admission Criteria and Application Process

Admission Criteria

• Completion, or be nearing the completion, of all general education requirements.
• Completion, or scheduled completion, of all program prerequisite courses prior to the time of entry into program.
• Cumulative college GPA of 3.00 or higher.
• Completion of at least 75 undergraduate credit hours at time of application submission (credit hours for courses enrolled in at time of application should be included).
• Completion of at least 90 undergraduate credit hours at time of entry into program.

Application Process

• Create an account in ATCAS (Athletic Training Computerized Application System) and follow all directions to complete the application
• Deadline is March 15, but applications will be reviewed as they are received
  • ATCAS Application Checklist:
    • Transcripts
      • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended will need to be sent to ATCAS
      • If the bachelor’s degree or prerequisite courses have not been completed at the time of application, students will need to submit final verification at a later date.
    • References
      • ATCAS will require the names and contact information for two references
      • One reference should be associated with the athletic trainer that supervised the required observation hours
    • Personal Statement
      
      • Statement should provide support for one’s ability to perform at a high-level in the program
      • Statement should include prior academic and clinical experiences, work experience, accomplishments, academic goals, and career goals
    • Observation Hours
      • Documentation of a minimum of 20 observation hours with a certified athletic trainer
      • Observation Hours Document (upload into ATCAS)
• Selected candidates will complete an interview with the athletic training program faculty. Interviews will be scheduled by program faculty after receiving all application materials.