Athletic Training, MS
The Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies is excited to house the Master of Science in Athletic Training degree (MSAT). This degree will provide a comprehensive, progressive, educational and clinical foundation to prepare graduates for a career in Athletic Training. Certified Athletic Trainers are healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients in professional and collegiate sports, public and private schools, sports medicine clinics, occupational health settings, physician offices, as well as many other emerging and developing settings. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a healthcare profession.
Location
On Campus
Required Semester Hours
60
Classes taught by nationally recognized experts in their field who hold doctoral degrees
Graduation from a nationally accredited (Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education) athletic training program
Students will be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification national credentialing examination
Clinical experiences with high school, college and professional teams, as well as in various other settings
Complete 60 credit hours of required coursework earning the grade of “C” or higher in each course.
Earn a cumulative graduate school GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a grade of “C” in no more than 2 courses
Complete a capstone research project and earn a passing grade for both the written project and presentation
Eligibility:
Prerequisite courses
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
A minimum of 40 hours of athletic training observation under the supervision of a certified (and licensed for those states that require licensure) athletic trainer. (Download Observation Hours Form)
Personal statement
3 Letters of recommendation (2 professional [at least 1 from the ATC you observed under) and 1 personal/character)
Current resume
Athletic Trainer
Orthopedic Specialist
Sports Medicine Assistant
College / University
Secondary School
Professional Sports
Having already worked hands-on with some of the best athletes in the country through a student internship with the Saints, athletic training student Liam Daigle Aucoin is building a career on keeping the pros on the field and at the top of their game.
See the Action PlanKinesiology and Health Studies Building, Room 112
SLU Box 10845
Hammond, LA 70402
(985) 549-2351
msat@southeastern.edu
