Athletic Training Master's Program

Required Courses

• FN637 Research Design and Evaluation (3) 
• PY571 Introductory Behavioral Statistics (3) 
• TX521 Foundations in Athletic Training (2) 
• TX522 Musculoskeletal Assessment Techniques I (3)
• TX530 Current Research in Athletic Training (1) 
• TX535 Principles of Injury Prevention (1) 
• TX550 Principles of Emergency Care (2) 
• TX551 Procedures in Athletic Training (2) 
• TX552 General Medical Concerns in the Physically Active (3)
• TX580 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training 1 (1) 
• TX581 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training (2) 
• TX640 General Medical Concerns in Athletic Training (3) 
• TX622 Musculoskeletal Assessment II (3) 
• TX650 Therapeutic Interventions I (3) 
• TX651 Therapeutic Interventions II (3) 
• TX660 Administration and Professional Responsibility in Athletic Training (3) 
• TX670 Applied Clinical Research in Athletic Training (2) 
• TX680 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training III (1) 
• TX681 Immersive Clinical Experience (3) 
• TX682 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training IV (3) 
• TX683 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training V (3) 
• TX699 Seminar in Athletic Training (2) 

Choose one with the advice of the program coordinator: 

• GR698 Master’s Final Comprehensive Examination (0) 
• GR699 Master’s Oral Examination (0) 

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university 
• An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale 
• Completed each of the following prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better: 
  • Human Anatomy with Lab (4 Credit Hours – SEMO Equivalent BS113/013) 
  • Human Physiology with Lab (4 Credit Hours – SEMO Equivalent BS114/014) 
  • General Biology with Lab (4 Credit Hours – SEMO Equivalent BI163/063) 
  • General Chemistry with Lab (4 Credit Hours – SEMO Equivalent CH184/185) 
  • General Physics with Lab (4 Credit Hours – SEMO Equivalent PH120/020) 
  • General Psychology (3 Credit Hours – SEMO Equivalent PY101) 
  • Exercise Physiology (3 Credit Hours – SEMO Equivalent HL331/031) 
  • Biomechanics or Kinesiology (3 Credit Hours – SEMO Equivalent PE464) 
  • Precalculus or Equivalent (3 Credit Hours – SEMO Equivalent MA116 

If a student completed a pre-requisite course at a different institution, they should contact the Program Director (kschneider@semo.edu) to either ensure that the course will match the Southeast Missouri State University equivalent or be accepted toward the pre-requisite requirement. 

• A minimum of 25 hours of direct observation under the direction of a certified athletic trainer. These experiences must be documented and submitted with the application materials.

• International applicants must have a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 OR TOEFL score of 95. This requirement is for non-United States citizens who are not native English speakers. Students from the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are exempt from English proficiency verification. 

Applicants under this method may apply to the MSAT during their third year of study to be considered for conditional/provisional admission. Once all required pre-requisite courses are complete, they can gain full/regular admission. 

• 1. Enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University or through another institution with a signed articulation agreement. 
• 2. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale 
• Completed 108 credit hours in the BS: Health Sciences program
• 3. Completed each of the following prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better: 
  • Human Anatomy with Lab (4 Credit Hours – SEMO Equivalent BS113/013) 
  • Human Physiology with Lab (4 Credit Hours – SEMO Equivalent BS114/014) 
  • General Biology with Lab (4 Credit Hours – SEMO Equivalent BI163/063) 
  • General Chemistry with Lab (4 Credit Hours – SEMO Equivalent CH184/185) 
  • General Physics with Lab (4 Credit Hours – SEMO Equivalent PH120/020) 
  • General Psychology (3 Credit Hours – SEMO Equivalent PY101) 
  • Exercise Physiology (3 Credit Hours – SEMO Equivalent HL331/031) 
  • Biomechanics or Kinesiology (3 Credit Hours – SEMO Equivalent PE464) 
  • Precalculus or Equivalent (3 Credit Hours – SEMO Equivalent MA116 

If a student completed a pre-requisite course at a different institution, they should contact the Program Director (kschneider@semo.edu) to either ensure that the course will match the Southeast Missouri State University equivalent or be accepted toward the pre-requisite requirement. 

• Accumulated a minimum of 25 hours of direct observation under the direction of a certified athletic trainer. These experiences must be documented and submitted with the application materials. 

• International applicants must meet the English language requirements in number 5 above. 

Students with a 2.75 to a 2.99 undergraduate cumulative GPA can be considered for probationary admission by the department. Probationary admission is reviewed on a case-by-case basis (varied credentials). Students admitted on probation must complete nine credit hours that count toward the degree with a grade of “B” or better to continue in the program. 

Application Cycle

Applicants will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis from September 1 through May 31. It is strongly recommended that applicants apply on or before the priority deadline of March 1. Review of applications will be continuous and selected applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with one or more Athletic Training Admission Committee members. Program offers and selections can occur before the priority deadline, so early registration is encouraged. Please contact Dr. Kyle Schneider (kschneider@semo.edu), Program Director, with any questions regarding the application process.

How to Apply

All students will need to submit their application through the ATCAS portal. Students will also need to complete a separate application for the Southeast Missouri State University Graduate School.  

Application Fees

ATCAS charges a $93 fee for your first application, however there is a fee assistance program for qualified applicants (See ATCAS Fee and Waiver section).

Southeast Missouri State University does not charge an application fee for domestic students. International Students must pay an application fee of $60. Please visit the Graduate Studies website for more information. 

Official College/University Transcripts

Official transcripts from every institution you have attended should be submitted directly to the ATCAS following the instructions provided within the application.

International Students

International students are required to submit additional documentation in their application. Requirements for international admission can be found on the International Admissions website and include a TOEFL minimum score of 79.

Observation Hours

Students applying for admittance into the MSAT program will be required to provide documentation of a minimum of 25 hours of observation experience completed at the time of application. These hours are to be completed under the supervision of a current practicing licensed and/or certified athletic trainer. These observation hours must be completed after high school graduation. The MSAT program accepts observation experiences from a variety of settings (e.g., collegiate athletics, high school sports, performing arts, clinic settings).

The hours can be documented on this observation hours form and uploaded to ATCAS or your supervising athletic trainer can write a letter for you that indicates the dates and time that you performed observation hours and upload that form to ATCAS

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation must be submitted directly to ATCAS. The MSAT prefers that at least one of the recommendations be from an athletic trainer with whom you have observed or previously interacted with. The second letter of recommendation should be from an athletic trainer, faculty member in a college/university level pre-requisite course, or employer/supervisor. Please do not utilize family members or MSAT faculty members at Southeast Missouri State University as a professional reference.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Faculty, preceptors, and students in the Southeast Missouri State University MSAT program strive to foster an inclusive environment that recognizes the contributions and supports the advancement of all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. Prospective students will be evaluated for admission based on their application materials and will not be discriminated against based on any of the aforementioned characteristics. 

ATCAS Fee and Waiver Application

Beginning at the start of the annual application cycle, a limited number of fee waivers are provided to qualified applicants from The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) on a first-come, first-served basis. Each fee waiver covers only the initial application fee of $93, so if you wish to apply to additional programs, you are responsible for the remaining balance ($55 per application to additional programs). If you received a fee waiver during a previous cycle, you may still apply for another in the next cycle.

You may request a fee waiver as soon as you create an application, but keep in mind that fee waiver funds can be quickly depleted. Contact customer service at 617-612-2075 before you submit a fee waiver request to determine if waivers are still available. Fee waiver applications can be found by accessing the ATCAS Website.