MSAT Professional Program Sequencing

The Athletic Training Professional Program is a two-year (including summers) academic program that leads to a Master of Science Degree in Athletic Training (60 credits). The university’s academic calendar establishes the start and end dates of each academic session.

The MSAT begins Year 1 with courses in Summer Session 1 (Late May- Early July), Summer Session 2 (July – Early August) and Post Session (August), Fall and Spring Semesters. MSAT Year 2 consists of Summer Session 1 (Late May-Early July), Summer Session 2 (July – Early August), Post Session (August), Fall and Spring Semesters.

The table below clearly documents the two-year planned program for the graduate athletic training student.

Summer Year 1Credits
ATR 517 Prevention & Care in Sports Medicine (SS1)3
ATR 518 Clinical Application of Prevention and Care in Sports Medicine (SS1) 1
ATR 512 Principles of Professional Practice (SS 2)3
ATR 500 Pre-Clinical in Athletic Training (Summer post-session) 1
ATR 519 Seminar: Emergency Medicine in Sport1

8 Credits Total

Fall Year 1Credits
ATR 501 Clinical I – Acute & Emergency Medicine3
PE 597 Research in Physical Education & Exercise Science I 3
ATR 527 Therapeutic Exercise3
ATR 528 Clinical Exam & Diagnosis in Sports Medicine I3

12 Credits Total

Spring Year 1Credits
ATR 502 Clinical II - Orthopedics3
PE 598 Research in Physical Education & Exercise Science II3
ATR 529 Clinical Exam & Diagnosis in Sports Medicine II3
ATR 540 Therapeutic Interventions3
ATR 513 Org & Admin in Sports Medicine3

15 Credits Total

Summer Year 2Credits
ATR 503 Clinical III- Rehabilitation1
ATR 504 Clinical IV- PPE/Pre-season Experience2
ATR 519 Seminar: Emergency Medicine in Sport (Summer 1)1

4 Credits Total

Fall Year 2Credits
ATR 505 Clinical V - General Medical3
EXS 519 Sports Biomechanics3
ATR 538 Advanced Techniques in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation3
ATR 521 Pharmacology in Sports Medicine3

12 Credits Total

Spring Year 2Credits
ATR 506 Clinical VI Non-Sport &Adolescent6
ATR 590 Capstone Experience in Athletic Training3

9 Credits Total