Master of Athletic Training
About
Successful graduates will become proficient in the following knowledge and skill areas in accordance with professional guidelines as articulated by CAATE. Students will:
- Provide acute care of injuries and illnesses to address planning, examination, immediate emergent or musculoskeletal management, transportation, and education to clients
- Be proficient in using knowledge of basic science and research methodology to interpret evidence-based research related to athletic training to answer questions and guide clinical practice
- Be prepared, capable, and experienced in working as part of an inter-professional healthcare team
- Develop advanced understanding of issues related to athletic training curriculum development, implementation, and administration
- Demonstrate attitudes, behaviors, and practices that support personal well-being and life-long learning
- Become proficient in prevention and health promotion to include general prevention, fitness, and wellness principles
- Be able to integrate aspects of physical and mental health, cultural competence, ethics, and patient and community values to improve the patients' outcome
- Exemplify leadership, professional engagement, and advocacy to strengthen the profession of athletic training
Requirements
Entry Requirements
The Master's in Athletic Training degree is a 5- year program at WSU. Admission to the degree actually starts during the undergraduate portion of the degree (BS in Sports Medicine) and then concludes with the MAT degree. These two degrees together will allow the student to sit for the national certification exam (BOC) in order to become a certified athletic trainer. You CANNOT complete only the MAT portion of the degree at WSU, the entire 5 year program must be completed at WSU. Students will typically apply fall of their sophomore year for admittance into the AT program. Students will begin the professional athletic training program their junior year, followed by the senior year, and then a graduate year. This graduate year includes a summer session. See below for the admission requirement details.
Application into the Athletic Training Program
Acceptance to the ATP is based on a competitive application process. The application deadline for fall admittance is November 15. The following are required to apply:
1. A grade of C or better in Human Anatomy (KINES 262) and Techniques in Athletic Training (Ath T 267)
2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 including the semester of application
3. Minimum of 50 course credit hours earned including the semester of application
4. Typed application form and written responses to Applicant Questions
5. Three letters of recommendation
6. Completed technical standards document
7. 20 hours of observation in the WSU Athletic Medicine facility (see the Clinical Education Coordinator for details)
After completion of the application, each applicant will be contacted for an interview. The student interviews will be evaluated in the areas of personal attributes, maturity, and motivation for athletic training.
Additional application notes:
1. There is room for ~18-25 students to be admitted into the clinical experience each fall. Total points earned on the application and interview will determine selection.
2. Applicants will be informed in writing as to the selection committee's decision in late December.
3. Applicants who are selected should plan to matriculate beginning fall of the next academic year, and expect to remain in the clinical program for six semesters.
4. Applicants whom are selected will be required to complete and/or show proof of the following at their expense: a physical exam, Hepatitis B vaccination, a negative TB screening, sexual harassment prevention training, HIPAA training, FERPA training and a background check. While the ATP does not condition acceptance or enrollment on passing a background check, the affiliation agreements between the training sites and the ATP require the ATP to obtain comprehensive background checks for ATP students/faculty who will provide direct services, or have unsupervised access to, or direct contact with, certain vulnerable populations as defined in the Washington State Child and Adult Abuse Information Law RCW 43.43.830-842. Charge(s), conviction(s), and or/ criminal history information, including information regarding certain court and administrative determinations, must be disclosed and verified before student/faculty can be considered for placement at a clinical site. A conviction/criminal history record or administrative determination does not necessarily disqualify an individual from placement at a clinical site. However, certain criminal convictions and certain court administrative determinations may preclude assignment to a clinical site and thus, completion of the program of study.
5. During the 2nd year, transportation to/from off-campus clinical education experiences will be at the students' expense.
6. Students will be expected to purchase liability insurance each year at their own expense.
7. Athletic training students will be required to become members of the NATA for professional development purposes.
8. Applicants who are selected will be required to maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA, and achieve a B- or better in all core athletic training classes, and show progressive clinical development to remain in the ATP.
9. Applicants who are not selected may re-apply the following year. Observation hours will not need to be redone.
English Program Requirements
- Accepted into the WSU Athletic Training Program Completion of the BS in Sports Medicine degree from WSU
Career
WSU has had an AT program since 1974 and the alumni base is enormous. We have had graduates go into all settings and levels within the sporting world (collegiate/professional/recreation). In addition we have a number of graduates employed in the industrial settings, performance settings and high schools. We have alumni that are in faculty roles within higher education. Chances are if you want to work in that setting there is a Cougar who has been there!
Fee Information
How to Apply
Gather Your Documents
Check the admission requirements for information about academic standards and required documents.
Your application for admission must include:
- Official transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Copy of your passport identification page or national identity card
Get the admission application and other necessary forms.
Prepare Your Information
You will want to prepare some information before beginning your online application.
- Be ready to answer questions about your anticipated visa status
- Be ready to tell us how you meet the language proficiency requirement (through an English proficiency exam score or an exam waiver)
You may upload electronic copies of your documents when you submit your application online. If you upload transcripts they will be considered unofficial. It is best to send transcripts separately after you submit your application.
Complete the Application and Submit Documents
To complete the application and submit it for our review you will need to pay the $70 application fee by credit card or wire transfer. If you have questions about paying this fee please contact us.
If you do not wish to upload documents into the application, or do not have them ready to upload and submit, you may mail or email them to the International Undergraduate Admissions Office when you submit your application.
Office of International Programs
International Undergraduate Admissions
Kruegel Hall
PO Box 643251
Pullman, WA 99164-3251
USA
[email protected]
United States of America, Pullman