M.S. in Athletic Training

The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program at Rowan University is a rigorous and intense program designed to prepare students to take the Board of Certification, Inc., Exam and to become competent athletic trainers. A major objective of this program is to prepare graduates to enter a variety of employment settings and to render care to a wide spectrum of individuals engaged in physical activity. The technical standards set forth by the MSAT program establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students admitted to this program to achieve the knowledge, skills, and abilities of an entry-level certified athletic trainer, as well as meet the expectations for the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Important websites to review:

• Program Description & Vision
• Athletic Training Curriculum
• Athletic Training Program Retention Criteria
• Athletic Training Program Exit (Graduation) Requirements

The M.S. in Athletic Training program is a full-time program offered in a face-to-face format at our Glassboro, NJ campus. It requires the completion of 68 graduate semester hours (19 courses).

• 19 Courses / 68 Semester Hours
• Foundation Courses: Yes
• Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: Yes

Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan Global section tally.

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.

• Completed Application Form
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
• Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Current professional resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• 50 Hours of Athletic Training Clinical Observation Hours. Students must complete all observation hours within an Athletic Training Clinic and have hours certified by a Licensed Athletic Trainer in order to be considered for acceptance to the Athletic Training Program.
• Current CPR card and First Aid certification
• Interview (Applicants will be contacted directly by the Faculty Admission Committee regarding the interview. The interview can be in person or via telephone.)
• Eligible applicants must have successfully completed the following undergraduate foundation courses at an accredited institution with a minimum grade of “C”.
  • Human Anatomy I and II ( each course must be 4 s.h. with lab)
  • Chemistry (3-4 s.h.)
  • Physics (3-4 s.h.)
  • Biology (3-4 s.h.)
  • Introduction to Biomechanics (3 s.h.)
  • Exercise Physiology with Lab (4 s.h.)
  • Nutrition (3 s.h.)
  • Statistics I (3 s.h.)
  • General Psychology (3 s.h.)