Master of Athletic Training at University of Houston

University of Houston

United States of America, Houston

University Rank:#556

International students can study the Master of Athletic Training at University of Houston at its main campus in Houston, United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2027.

About Master of Athletic Training

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Athletic Trainers (ATs) are health care professionals who collaborate with physicians. The services provided by ATs comprise prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a health care profession.

Students become eligible for BOC certification through an athletic training degree program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Students engage in rigorous classroom study and clinical education in a variety of practice settings such as high schools, colleges/universities, hospitals, emergency rooms, physician offices and healthcare clinics over the course of the degree program. Students enrolled in their final term are eligible to apply for the BOC exam.

The Master of Athletic Training (MAT) Program at the University of Houston is an entry-level professional Master's degree accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The MAT degree is designed to meet the current curricular content for the profession and prepare the MAT Student to meet the requirements to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Training and enter the medical profession as an Athletic Trainer.

Through rigorous classroom study and clinical education assignments in a variety of settings with any one of the MAT Program's clinical affiliated sites and community partnerships, the MAT Student will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet the demands of the profession.

Employment settings for Athletic Trainers include:

Professional and Collegiate Sports
Secondary and Intermediate Schools
Sports Medicine Clinics
Hospital Emergency Room and Rehabilitation Clinics
Occupational Settings
Fitness Centers
Physician Offices

The goals of the Master of Athletic Training Program include the following:

Offer a nationally competitive athletic training program that uses the most current National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Educational Competencies and the Board of Certification (BOC) Athletic Training Practice Domains as the infrastructure for the curriculum.
Give the Master of Athletic Training Students opportunities for learning, inquiry, discovery and personal and professional growth in a real world clinical setting with an interdisciplinary group of faculty and preceptors dedicated to program and student success.
Prepare Master of Athletic Training Students to pass the Board of Certification Exam for Athletic Training and enter the workforce as an Athletic Trainer and be successful contributors to the field.

For more information, please visit the Graduate Application Process page.

Disciplines

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Athletic Training at University of Houston

Entry Requirements

Transcript of all semesters attended
Degree Certificate/Diploma
English Translation of Transcript
English Translation of Degree Certificate/Diploma

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Athletic Training at University of Houston

Application Fee 80

How to Apply for Master of Athletic Training at University of Houston

Step 1: Start an Application

The University of Houston Graduate School uses ApplyWeb for the processing of graduate applications. Proceed to the link below to create an ApplyWeb account, submit an application, review a submitted application, and access post-submission functionality.

Step 2: Choose a Program

Admissions requirements vary by program. Please consult the program website to verify which information is required to complete the application.

Step 3: Submit Transcripts

Scanned copies of official transcripts can be uploaded as PDF files and may be used by programs to make admission decisions. Please follow these instructions to properly scan and upload your transcript. If admitted, however, you will not be able to enroll without the official transcript(s) showing undergraduate degree conferral on file. For International Students, who wish to enroll after receiving acceptance, official transcripts and degree certificates must be sent to the University of Houston Graduate School in envelopes sealed and stamped by the issuing university. Electronic academic documents sent from international institutions will not be accepted.

Students whose universities issue only one set of official documents can have their academic records attested and signed by the university registrar certifying the documents are true copies of the originals or may bring the original document to the Graduate School for authentication upon arrival at University of Houston.

Official transcript(s) should be sent to:

Regular Mail:	Express Mail:	Electronic or "Speede" Transcript:
University of Houston Graduate Admissions P.O. Box 3947 Houston, TX 77253-3947	University of Houston Graduate Admissions 4302 University Dr, Rm 102 Houston, TX 77204-2012	Within the U.S., the fastest way to send your transcript is electronically. Please inquire at your previous institution about this option. Electronic transcripts can be delivered via email to gradschool@uh.edu.

Step 4: Submit Test Scores

Test Scores (GRE, GMAT, etc.) should be sent by the testing agency. Refer to the program's website for test score requirements. Use school code 6870 when reporting test scores to University of Houston.
International applicants have to satisfy English proficiency requirements via satisfactory scores on the TOEFL or IELTS standardized exams. Use school code 6870 to report TOEFL scores. IELTS scores should be sent electronically to The University of Houston.

The scores that you submit must be valid and reportable at the time you submit your application (within the last five years for the GRE or GMAT and two years for the TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson or Duolingo).

Step 5: Submit Required Documents

Letters of Recommendation are gathered electronically. You will be asked to provide e-mail addresses of your references. Refer to the program's website for the required number of letters.
Personal Statement requirements vary by program. Refer to the program's website for instructions.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae requirements vary by program. Refer to the program's website for instructions.
Additional/Supplemental Materials may include a writing sample, a portfolio, a self-study, etc. Refer to the program's website for instructions.

Step 6: Submit Your Application

Application fees are $50 for domestic applicants, $80 for international applicants and $25 for non-degree (Certificate based programs). Limited application fee waivers are available. Please check with program regarding eligibility for application fee waivers.

International Students

(If you have attended an institution outside of the United States, please see the Graduate School's International Applicants Transcript Information for country-specific requirements.

International applicants are strongly encouraged to upload the following documents, which will be required to obtain a student visa if admitted:
- A scanned copy of passport page(s) showing full name, date of birth, passport number and expiration date, photo of the passport holder
- Financial Backing

Master of Athletic Training at University of Houston

University of Houston

United States of America, Houston