Athletic Training

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

Semester Hours

60

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Program Highlights

  • 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
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Program Requirements

  • 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. (<a style="color: #fff; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" href="/wp-content/uploads/omni-misc-files/acad_research/depts/kin_hs/pdf/MSAT_Observation_Hours.pdf">Download Observation Hours Form</a>)
  • Personal statement
  • 3 Letters of recommendation (2 professional [at least 1 from the ATC you observed under) and 1 personal/character)
  • Current resume
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What Can You Be?

Types of Jobs

  • Athletic Trainer
  • Orthopedic Specialist
  • Sports Medicine Assistant

Types of Employers

  • College / University
  • Secondary School
  • Professional Sports

Profiles

Student Profile

Get There:
Into Training the Pros

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.

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Contact Us

Kinesiology and Health Studies Building, Room 112

SLU Box 10845
Hammond, LA 70402

(985) 549-2351

msat​@southeastern.edu

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