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2016-2017 University Catalog

Athletic Training, MS


Banner Code: E1-MS-ATT

College: College of Education and Human Development  
Department: School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism  

This 65-credit Master of Science degree in Athletic Training (MSAT) is a professional preparation program for aspiring athletic training healthcare professionals. 

The program will provide students with a strong foundation of the competencies and proficiencies (knowledge, skills and attitudes) established by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) for professional athletic trainer preparation. Because of increasing employment opportunities in youth athletic leagues and school settings, students will also take coursework in pediatric sports medicine to address the special needs of this patient population. 

Successfully completing the program will prepare a student to become a national athletic training Board certified (BOC®), Virginia Board of Medicine licensed athletic trainer.

This program of study is offered by the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism (RHT)  within the College of Education and Human Development .

For policies governing all graduate degrees, see the Academic Policies  section of the catalog.

Application Requirements

In addition to fulfilling admission requirements for graduate study as specified in the Admission  section of this catalog, applicants should submit:

  1. International Students or non-native English speakers: TOEFL with a minimum IBT score of 88 or the IELTS with a minimum academic score of 6.5.
  2. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and/or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores: submitted as part of application; suggested, but not required, scores of at least 145 on each section of the verbal and quantitative scores or at least a score of 395 on the MAT.
  3. Transcripts: Current official transcripts showing required undergraduate baccalaureate degree/or all coursework excluding the last semester in progress.
  4. Personal Goals Statement: A carefully written goals statement (up to 500 words) covering the following items: academic and occupational background, the development of your interest in athletic training, reasons for wanting to enter this program, qualities you possess which will enhance functioning as an athletic trainer, and career objective(s).
  5. Three recommendations: At least one reference must be from a healthcare professional who can state your interest and abilities to successfully complete a healthcare program and one must be from an academic faculty member who can attest to your academic ability to successfully pursue graduate level study.
  6. Proof of current Emergency Cardiac Care (CPR/AED Certification at the level of a Healthcare Professional (e.g. American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals, the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI)) and First Aid Certification.
  7. Completion of the following prerequisites at George Mason University or another institution with a grade of “C” or better: Anatomy and Physiology (6-8 credits), Exercise Physiology (3 credits), Research Methods (3 credits), Basic Nutrition (3 credits), and Medical Terminology (3 credits).
  8. A signed copy of the Technical Standards for Admission form from the program website.
  9. An interview is required for selected applicants.

Special Requirements

See Special Requirements  for specific information regarding fees, technical standards, background checks and transportation requirements.

Degree Requirements


Full time students complete the coursework below to earn the MS in athletic training.  All courses must be taken at George Mason University. 

The MSAT requires of a grade of B- or higher in all ATEP required course work, a minimum cumulative within-major GPA of 3.0, and maintenance of current Health Care Provider Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) and First Aid certifications.

Practicum (15 credits)


Note


Practicum courses require a clinical education field experience component.

Students will engage in course work during the summers of their academic program.

Total: 65 credits