Master of Athletic Training Admission Requirements

Master of Athletic Training

The deadline for application submission is April 10. International students must submit applications by January 1. All applications will be reviewed by program faculty. Applications after this deadline will be accepted and reviewed, however, acceptance into the MAT program will be dictated by the space and enrollment in the current cohort.

The admission requirements for the MAT Program consist of two parts:

Admission to the Master of Athletic Training Program
General Admission to Youngstown State University

Application Process Contact Information
MAT Program Director: Morgan Bagley | mcbagley@ysu.edu

STEP 1: ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be enrolled in YSU’s Accelerated Exercise Science degree track or an Affiliated Institution OR have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution prior to the start of the MAT program in May.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Complete the following prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C”:

Human Anatomy & Physiology I or Gross Anatomy (BIOL 1551/L or BIOL 3705)
Human Anatomy & Physiology II or Human Physiology (BIOL 1552/L or BIOL 3730)
General Biology I and Lab (BIOL 2601/L)
General Chemistry and Lab (CHEM 1515/L)
Physics I and Lab (PHYS 1501/L or PHYS 1506)
Kinesiology or Biomechanics (KSS 3720/L)
Exercise Physiology (KSS 3710)
General Psychology (PSYC 1506)
Normal Nutrition (FNUT 1551)
Statistics (KSS 3705 or equivalent)

For those interested in the Master of Athletic Training Program who have or will have an undergraduate degree and the prerequisite coursework completed or in progress, you can apply directly through the Athletic Training Centralized Application Service (ATCAS).

ATCAS Application Portal

STEP 2: SUBMIT SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS THROUGH ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL

Once a student is notified that they have been accepted through ATCAS students must then also complete a supplemental application to the YSU College of Graduate Studies.

A personal statement (2 page maximum) discussing personal and professional influences that led you to want to pursue a career in athletic training, and short- and long-term goals that you have for your education and future professional career.
A current resume
Official transcripts from all College/Universities attended. Applicants must have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 grade point scale for admission into the MAT program. All applicants must receive a “C” or better in all prerequisite coursework.
Verification of CPR for Basic Life Support.
Completion of an interview with program faculty and programmatic stakeholders.
Proof of a minimum of 50 observation hours with an Athletic Trainer.
Must be able to meet the minimum technical standard requirements and complete the technical standards document.

Observation Hours Log Review Technical Standards Submit Supplemental Materials

STEP 3: POST-ACCEPTANCE ADVISING AND CLINICALS

Advising:

Once enrolled in the program, students will receive advising directly from the Athletic Training Faculty. Current students in need of advising assistance should contact:

Morgan Bagley, Program Director | mcbagley@ysu.edu | 330-941-3650

Clinical Field Work:

Students in the Master of Athletic Training program will be provided with the opportunity to gain clinical education experiences at the collegiate level, at local high schools, at sports medicine clinics, at local hospitals, physician offices, and at community and special events while enrolled in the Clinical Education I-V courses. The clinical education gained in the four clinical rotations will count towards the total hours necessary to be eligible for graduation.

In all clinical education rotations, students will be supervised by a qualified Clinical Preceptor associated with the Athletic Training Program. Students will be required to complete clinical education hours for academic credit while enrolled in the Clinical Education I-V courses.

The majority of the clinical education hours obtained by the Athletic Training student will be accumulated during team coverage that occurs between the hours of noon and 8:00pm, Monday through Friday. Athletic events also occur on the weekends so these clinical education rotations may include Saturday and Sunday events as well as traveling. Students are given comparable relief (days off) from clinical experiences during the academic year as compared to other student academic and student activities (i.e. athletics) offered by Youngstown State University or the clinical site. Students are not required to obtain clinical education hours when the University is closed.

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION DETAILS

For International Students:
Find information about International Admissions on our International Programs page.

For Transfer Students:

Students interested in transferring to the Athletic Training Program at Youngstown State University must meet all admission requirements. In accordance with the Youngstown State University Graduate School Transfer Credit Policy, the Athletic Training Program may accept a maximum of _ graduate credits (20% or less of the total required credits of graduate coursework) earned from another institution beyond a bachelor’s degree, subject to approval by the Program Director. Acceptance of transfer credits for a course is dependent upon the following provisions:

The student received a grade of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale The course was taken at an accredited institution The course was relevant, as judged by the Program Director upon review of the course syllabus, to the Athletic Training Program The course is listed on an official transcript received by Graduate Admissions The course will be no older than 6 years at the time of graduation from the program.

Students who have completed graduate athletic training coursework at another Athletic Training Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) or students who have completed graduate credits from a non-CAATE accredited program may apply for transfer credit. Transfer credits will be reviewed by the program director on a case-by-case basis. The Program Director may request additional documentation to render a decision on transfer credits. Graduate credit is not awarded for life experiences.

If admitted to the program, transfer students will be required to complete all courses in the prescribed sequence. Transfer students will be required to enroll in all of the clinical education courses.