| |
Dec 29, 2025
|
|
|
|
|
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
Athletic Training, M.S.
|
|
 Return to: Graduate Majors (A-Z)
USF Athletic Training Admissions Office – Professional Degree Program
The Master of Science in Athletic Training (M.S. in A.T.) major is built around 60 credit hours of required coursework to satisfy the eligibility requirements for the students to sit for the Board of Certification examination.
Accreditation:
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
Major Research Areas:
Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, Biomechanics, Prevention of Sudden Death in Athletics
|
Admission Information
Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements, as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below. - Meet the technical standards for admission or show potential for accomplished tasks
- Three (3) letters of Recommendation
- Personal statement in 1000 words or less describe primary career goals, what has most directly influenced your choice to become an Athletic Trainer, your attributes related to the field of Athletic Training and why you should be selected in the Athletic Training major.
- Interview (via Skype or on campus) with the Athletic Training faculty and staff
- Must complete a secondary application with ATCAS: https://atcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
Prerequisite Courses - Anatomy and Physiology (2 semesters with lab)
- Medical Terminology
- Nutrition
- Psychology
- Exercise Physiology
- Chemistry (lab preferred not required)
- Physics (lab preferred not required)
- Biology (lab preferred not required)
- Statistics
- Biomechanics/Kinesiology (Recommended not required)
- Technical Writing (Recommended not required)
Curriculum Requirements
Total Minimum Hours: 60 credit hours - Shared Core Requirements – 6 Credit Hours
- Additional Required Courses – 54 Credit Hours
Shared Core Requirements (6 Credit Hours)
Additional Course Requirements (54 hours)
Non-Thesis
No thesis is required. Comprehensive Exam: Capstone Exam Requirement
The major is a non-thesis option, but requires successful completion of a capstone exam for each student, that will be completed during the final semester of the program. The exam consists of a comprehensive written exam, a simulated patient interaction, and design/implementation of a treatment plan. Other Information
Graduation Requirements - Students will complete all 60 hours of didactic coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.00. Thirteen (13) of these hours will be in Clinical Experience/Clinical Practicum. Students will complete at least 1000 hours of clinical education under an approved Preceptor. Course Sequence
The following is the scheduled course sequence. Please note that on occasion the sequence may need to be adjusted due to faculty availability, etc. Students will receive confirmation of the course sequence as part of the advising process. Year 1 Summer Fall Spring Total Hours Year 1: 36 credit hours Year 2 Summer Fall Spring Total hours Year 2: 24 Credit Hours |
Return to: Graduate Majors (A-Z)
|
|