Athletic Training (MS)
Description
The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) prepares future allied health care professionals wishing to pursue a career in athletic training as a certified athletic trainer (ATC). The program aims to provide students a diverse academic and clinical experience and one that nurtures a strong educational foundation for continued professional growth. A strong connection to Ole Miss Athletics, area high schools, professional sports teams, clinics, hospitals, physician’s offices, and industry help to provide students the opportunity to learn from premier leaders in the field of athletic training. Overall, this program is intended to provide improved access to health care and additional health care providers in communities that are lacking, and through a collaborative effort and comprehensive approach the MSAT program will ultimately improve the overall climate of the state of Mississippi and beyond. For the complete mission, vision, and core values, please refer to MSAT.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 54
Course Requirements
For the M.S. in Athletic Training, a minimum of 54 semester hours of graduate study is required. Requirements for the M.S. in Athletic Training are a minimum of 51 hours of core curriculum, and a 3-hour capstone in athletic training. The MSAT is a two-year intensive lockstep cohort program that follows a specific course sequence.
The MSAT program requires the following 54 hours:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ATHT 6010 | Foundations in Athletic Training | 2 |
| ATHT 6000 | Emergency Management in AT | 3 |
| ATHT 6020 | Clinical Experience in AT I | 2 |
| ATHT 6030 | Clinical Evaluation in AT I: LE | 3 |
| ATHT 6040 | Therapeutic Interventions in AT I | 3 |
| ATHT 6050 | Clinical Experience in AT II | 2 |
| ATHT 6060 | Clinical Evaluation in AT II: UE | 3 |
| ATHT 6150 | Clinical Eval in AT III: HNS | 3 |
| ATHT 6070 | Clinical Evaluation in AT IV: MC | 3 |
| ATHT 6080 | Therapeutic Interventions in AT II | 3 |
| ATHT 6090 | Clinical Experience in AT III | 3 |
| ATHT 6100 | Clinical Experience in AT IV | 1 |
| ATHT 6110 | Administration in AT | 2 |
| ATHT 6130 | Clinical Experience in AT V | 3 |
| ATHT 6140 | Integration to Practice in AT | 1 |
| ATHT 6200 | Research & Evidence-Based Practice in AT | 3 |
| ATHT 6300 | Applied Anatomy in Athletic Training | 2 |
| ATHT 6600 | Sports Performance | 3 |
| ATHT 6160 | Clinical Experience in AT VI | 6 |
| ATHT 6980 | Capstone in Athletic Training | 3 |
| Total Hours | 54 | |
Other Academic Requirements
The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program at the University of Mississippi is a rigorous and intensive program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program. Students will be expected to meet technical standards either with or without accommodations. Please refer to MSAT web page for a more detailed explanation of the technical standards.
Admissions
The MSAT is a two-year intensive lockstep cohort program that follows a specific course sequence. Students must be enrolled full time. Students will be admitted on a rolling basis. Students admitted into the program will begin studies during the full summer session, which typically starts the last week of May or first week of June.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning (transcripts required)
- Prerequisite coursework completed or near completion (required; see below)
- A minimum 3.0 cumulative grade-point average
- A grade of C or better on all prerequisite courses
- Completed application to the Athletic Training Centralized Application System ATCAS (required; see below)
- Completed application to the UM Graduate School (required; see below)
International Students
Additional required documentation for applicants whose native language is not English will be based on university standards. Please refer to the International Student and Scholar Services office for a more detailed explanation of those standards.
Prerequisite Requirements
Students must complete at least one course in each of the following. All required prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation into the MSAT program.
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Psychology
- Statistics
- Kinesiology OR Biomechanics
- Medical Terminology
- Exercise Physiology
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology