Master in Athletic Training

Arkansas State University

All applicants must have a bachelors degree. No particular field of study is required; however students are encouraged to select undergraduate majors consistent with their individual abilities and interests. Required courses in some majors such as biology and exercise science are more consistent with the MAT pre-requisite requirements.mat application requirementsApplicants must submit the following information prior to acceptance into the MAT program.Accepted application to A-State Graduate StudiesCurrent CPR/AED, First Aid CertificationSigned technical standardsCriminal background checkDrug screening policyStudent health record (to include:)Personal health history formPhysical examination formTB skin testMMR vaccination formHepatitis B proof of vaccination or refusalHealth insurance reportQuestionnaireSubmit transcripts PrerequisitesSatisfactory completion with a letter grade of B or higher are required for admission to the MAT program.Anatomy & Physiology I & II (4 credits each- must include labs)ChemistryPhysics I (4 credits- must include lab)BiologyPsychologyStatisticsKinesiology and/or BiomechanicsStudents are encouraged to complete additional preparation courses in the hard sciences beyond the MAT prerequisites to receive additional weighting credit in the application scoring process. Students are also encouraged to complete related specialty certifications such as Emergency Medical Technician, Teaching Certification, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist or Casting Certification prior to the start of the MAT program. Earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution (or its equivalent as determined by the Graduate School).Achieved a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale or a 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours.Achieved a minimum 3.00 GPA on any previous graduate courses completed at either Arkansas State University or another accredited university.Submitted official transcripts from each college or university as requested by the Graduate School. Official transcripts must be submitted directly from the registrar of other institutions to the office of the Graduate School at Arkansas State University.