MSAT

To meet accreditation standards, WLU’s Athletic Training Program is transitioning to a Master’s degree. Prospective students wishing to pursue Athletic Training will be enrolled in the Exercise Physiology Pre-Athletic Training concentration and have the opportunity to complete the Masters of Science in Athletic Training as part of a 3+2 program (Bachelor’s degree Exercise Physiology + Master’s degree Athletic Training) in 5 years. Students can see their full plan of study listed in the coursework section below.

Admissions Requirements

Official transcripts from a regionally accredited college or university, with a 3.0 GPA
Bachelors degree in healthcare or science-related fields such as Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, pre-healthcare profession or equivalent
50 Observation Hours from 2 different AT settings
3 letters of recommendation: 2 of the recommenders must be from the supervising certified athletic trainers from each of the observation hours settings.
Essay on why you are choosing Athletic Training as a profession
Completed pre-requisite coursework requirements
- - - Biology
    - Chemistry
    - Anatomy and Physiology
    - Psychology
    - Physics
    - Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science
    - Nutrition
    - Kinesiology or Biomechanics
    - Personal Health/Wellness
    - Statistics
    - Medical Terminology

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Coursework

Fall Year 1
AT 510 AT Simulation Practicum 1 (3)
AT 513 Adv Concepts in Rehab (3)
AT 514 Org and Ad in AT (3)
AT 515 Concepts in Therapeutic Modalities (3)

12 credit hour

Spring Year 1
AT 520 Supplemental Clinical Practicum II (2)
AT 521 Adv Orthopedic Assessment I (3)
AT 522 Problem Based Learning in AT I (3)
AT 523 Theory and Practice in Rehab I (2)
AT 524 Best Practices in AT (2)

12 credit hours

Fall Year 2
AT 530 Professional Clinical Practicum III (3)
AT 531 Advanced Orthopedic Assessment II (3)
AT 532 Problem Based Learning Concepts II (3)
AT 533 Theory & Practice in Rehab II (2)

11 credit hours

Spring Year 2
AT 540 Professional Clinical Immersion (3)
AT 544 Research Capstone (2)
AT 545 General Medical Conditions AT (2)
AT 547 Movement Restoration (2)

9 credit hours

Cost for Graduate Coursework

In-state or out-of-state: ONE RATE! MS Athletic training domestic students pay one rate per credit hour for tuition, so whether you live in West Virginia or are an out-of-state student, your tuition will be the same rate: $460 per credit hour. International student tuition is $550 per credit hour.