Athletic Training (~35-45 credits of science/math/exercise science courses)

A Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program prepares students to become a certified athletic trainer. Athletic trainers are healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide a range of services related to injury and illness prevention, emergency care, diagnosis, and rehabilitation with athletes. The MSAT is typically a 2-year program that includes both classroom instruction and clinical experiences.

The following courses will satisfy the pre-requisites for most Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) programs.  It is important for students to determine the specific requirements for each MSAT program they wish to apply to, in consultation with a pre-health advisor. Most MAT programs require the following courses:

• BIO 103 General Biology I
• BIO 105/106 Anatomy and Physiology I & II
• PHY 120 General Physics I
• CHE 110 General Chemistry 1
• PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology
• MAT 120 Elementary Statistics
• HPX 203 Introduction to Human Nutrition
• HPX 314 Exercise Physiology
• HPX 318 Exercise Kinesiology

Other recommended and/or required courses:

• PHY 121 General Physics 2
• CHE 111 General Chemistry 2
• PSY 205 Social Psychology
• HPX 313 Principles of Personal Training
• Medical Terminology

WCSU Articulation Agreements:

The WCSU Health Promotion and Exercise Sciences (HPX) department has an on-going articulation agreement with Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), whereby students majoring in the BS in Public Health degree with the Fitness and Wellness option can spend 3 years at WCSU and then 3 years at CCSU to achieve the BS in Public Health from WCSU and the MSAT from CCSU. We also have an agreement with Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) where students completing the BS in Public Health, Fitness and Wellness option, at WCSU who meet specific requirements can gain automatic admission to the MSAT at SCSU. Please reach out to Dr. Emily Stevens (stevense@wcsu.edu) for more information about these pathways.

Other Requirements:

Students who intend to apply to athletic training graduate programs should take the GRE (graduate record examination) prior to applying. The GRE measures three areas in verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and analytical writing.

Grades:
Most athletic training graduate programs require a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be considered.