Athletic Training class observing a patient.
M.S.A.T.

Athletic Training

Virtual Open House - Tuesday, May 5, 2026: 5-6:30 p.m.

Join us at one of our upcoming virtual Graduate School Open House events on Zoom! You'll have the opportunity to learn more about ĢƵ,  understand the Graduate School application process, and meet key program representatives.

Master of Science in Athletic Training

Athletic Trainers (ATs) are healthcare professionals who provide patient-centered care as part of a physician-led healthcare team. Their services include injury prevention, wellness education, emergency care, clinical evaluation, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation.

The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) is a 2-year, 6-semester program that combines classroom instruction with diverse clinical experiences to prepare graduates for high-quality professional practice. ĢƵ’s Athletic Training Program prepares skilled, forward-thinking leaders in the field.

ĢƵAthletic Training Program

Master of Science in Athletic Training

What You'll Learn

ĢƵ’s Athletic Training Program prepares students to become confident, highly skilled, and professionally progressive athletic trainers through a comprehensive and innovative educational experience. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and hands-on skill development while providing diverse clinical education opportunities across a variety of settings. Students work closely with faculty and preceptors in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical environments to apply their knowledge in meaningful, real-world contexts. Through simulation, standardized patient encounters, interprofessional education, and service-learning experiences, students develop the competence, leadership, and professional adaptability necessary to advance the field and contribute meaningfully to the communities they serve.

Where You'll Go

Athletic trainers treat a wide range of patient populations in a variety of settings. Athletic trainers find jobs in colleges and universities, secondary schools, physicians’ offices, rehabilitation clinics, police and fire departments, military, performing arts, and other settings with physical active individuals. With employment growth for athletic training currently higher than other comparable health care fields, it is estimated that more than 12,000 new and replacement positions will open in the field within the next few years.

Next Steps

Degree Options

Location

Main campus

Length

Full-Time or Part-Time
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CAATE Accreditation

ĢƵ’s Master of Science in Athletic Training Program was granted accreditation on July 28th, 2007 by the  located at 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731-3184. CAATE accreditation allows students to sit for the national Board of Certification (BOC) examination and earn the credential of certified athletic trainer. The program was reaccredited in December of 2022. The program will have its next comprehensive review during the (2032-2033) academic year.

 

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Get In Touch

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Ashley Thrasher

MSAT Program Director
Athletic Training