Athletic Training (M.S.)

The University of North Georgia offers a Master of Science with a major in Athletic Training (MSAT). The MSAT program is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, health and physical education, or a related field.

You'll be introduced to not only foundational knowledge in athletic training related material, but also advanced knowledge in the areas of evaluation, rehabilitation, acute care, and other related material. You'll have an opportunity to be exposed to clinical experiences at various locations, including colleges/universities, high schools, rehabilitation clinics, orthopedic clinics, general medical clinics, and other various healthcare settings.

Athletic Training (M.S.) Program Quick Facts

New students admitted summer semester
Full time program on the Dahlonega campus
60 hours completed in 2 years

Cohort format
Clinical rotations offered in north Georgia region

Program Application Deadlines

All application materials are to be received prior to the deadline. Completing your application earlier is better. The admissions committee will review all completed files and will release all admissions decisions after the posted deadline.

Summer Deadline

March 1

How to Apply to the Athletic Training (M.S.) Program

MSAT applicants apply through which allows applicants to use a single, web-based application and one set of materials to apply to multiple programs.
ATCAS application portal opens in July for admission to the following summer semester.

ATCAS is a service of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
Application fee is paid to ATCAS.

Degree Seeking Regular
Early Admission Requirements

Baccalaureate from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the ) with at least an overall grade point average of 3.2 (4.0 scale) calculated in accordance with Graduate Admissions procedures.

Required Supplemental Documents

Letter of intent/personal statement detailing why you wish you gain admission to the MSAT program at ��

Current resume

Two letters of recommendation. One recommendation must be from a currently BOC-certified and state-licensed, registered, or certified athletic trainer

Proof of 50 (minimum) observation hours under a currently BOC-certified and state-licensed, registered, or certified athletic trainer using this form (PDF) or equivalent

If accepted, the following documents must be received prior to the first day of the initial semester. Students who have not submitted all of the following prior to the first day of the semester will not be allowed to attend

Proof of CPR (Basic Life Saving via American Heart Association or the American Red Cross)

Background check

�� physical form filled out by a physician

�� and AT immunization forms

Technical Standards form signed by a physician

Completion of all pre-requisite courses with a minimum grade of C.

The program may use an interview (in person, virtually, or through an auditory-only format).

Regular Requirements

Baccalaureate from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the ) with at least an overall grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) calculated in accordance with Graduate Admissions procedures.

Required Supplemental Documents

Letter of intent/personal statement detailing why you wish you gain admission to the MSAT program at ��

Current resume

Two letters of recommendation. One recommendation must be from a certified athletic trainer

Proof of 50 (minimum) observation hours under a certified athletic trainer using this form (PDF) or equivalent

If accepted, the following documents must be received prior to the first day of the initial semester. Students who have not submitted all of the following prior to the first day of the semester will not be allowed to attend.

Proof of CPR (Basic Life Saving via the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross)

Background check

�� physical form filled out by a physician

�� and AT immunization forms

Technical Standards form signed by a physician

Completion of all pre-requisite courses with a minimum grade of C. Students may be able to complete remaining prerequisite courses during the first semester of the program (the first summer semester) provided these have been completed by the end of that semester with approval of the program faculty. If a student cannot complete prerequisite requirements over the summer semester, they will not be able to continue in the program.

The program may use an interview (in person, virtually, or through an auditory-only format).

Note: The program may use an interview (in person, virtually, or through an auditory only format).

Applying to ��

Pre-Requisite Courses

Required

General Biology Equivalent

General Chemistry Equivalent

General Physics Equivalent

Anatomy & Physiology I & II

General Psychology + 1 Additional Psychology course (Growth & Development and/or Abnormal Psychology preferred)

Nutrition

Structural Kinesiology or Biomechanics

Statistics

Recommended

Epidemiology

Public Health

Exercise Physiology

Medical Terminology

Research Methods
Step 1Application and Application Fee

Step 2Official Transcripts

Step 3Verification of Lawful Presence in the U.S.

Step 4Graduate Assistants

Step 5Persons Aged 62 or Over

MSAT applicants apply through which allows applicants to use a single, web-based application and one set of materials to apply to multiple programs.

ATCAS application portal opens in July for admission to the following summer semester.

ATCAS is a service of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Application fee is paid to ATCAS.

University of North Georgia does not require a separate application fee.

Applicant's responsibility is to follow ATCAS and program-specific instructions.

Submit one set of official transcripts from each institution attended for all course work, undergraduate and graduate level.

Transfer credit posted on records of other institutions is not accepted in lieu of transcripts from original institutions. Please request a transcript from each institution attended.

Transcripts that have been opened, scanned or forwarded by email are not official and will not be accepted.

Official paper transcripts are accepted if submitted from the issuing institution and mailed to University of North Georgia Admissions Imaging Center, P.O. Box 1358, Gainesville, GA 30503-1358. Student paper transcripts are accepted only when issued to the student in a sealed envelope and submitted to Graduate Admissions unopened.

Official electronic transcripts are accepted if submitted from the issuing institution to grads@ung.edu. Depending on the transcript service you are using, grads@ung.edu may not be an available option. You may then select any admissions or undergraduate admissions @ung.edu address. Electronic transcripts forwarded via email from the student are not accepted.

International transcripts must have a course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (). Evaluations must be sent directly from the agency to the Admissions office. Refer to the evaluator website for a full list of or members. Official evaluations must include certification that the applicant's course work and degrees earned are equivalent to course work and degrees earned from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the ) and include a cumulative grade point average. Evaluations should be submitted from the evaluation service to Graduate Admissions. Applicants who have received degrees outside of the United States may be required to submit proof of English proficiency. Applicants will be notified if a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score is required. If required, scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Personal copies and photocopies are NOT accepted. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two calendar years from the test date. Required minimum scores are, TOEFL internet based - 79, TOEFL computer based test - 213, TOEFL paper based test - 550, IELTS - 6.5.

Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) currently accepts transcript credential reports from four specified agencies. For more details,

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