Admission Process | Master of Science of Athletic Training

The Master of Science of Athletic Training program admits qualified students regardless of race, color, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or disability that does not interfere with the performance of professional practice as provided by law.

All MSAT applicants are required to apply for using the Carroll University application. To be considered for admission, applicants must meet GPA requirements as well as successful completion of required MSAT prerequisite courses. If you are a high school student looking for information on how to obtain direct admission status as an incoming first-year student, visit our direct admission page.

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STEP 1: Submit the Graduate Studies Application

​STEP 2: Complete and submit the following within the application status portal after submission of your application:

1. Personal Statement - Why you are choosing to pursue a career in athletic training?
2. Resume
3. Two Professional References - Not required for direct admission applicants. A submission link will be sent to your reference once you enter contact information within your application.
4. 25 hours of Athletic Training Observation - Must be completed with a licensed/certified athletic trainer and completed within 2 years of application submission. Appropriate documentation must be provided (see Clinical Experience Hours Documentation form).
5. Official Post-Secondary Transcripts - From all institutions attended
   • Official transcripts must be sent from the institution to gradinfo@carrollu.edu or mailed to:

Minimum Requirements for All Applicants

• A cumulative and preprofessional GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended for admission.
• Completion of alol pre-professional coursework, listed below, with a "C" or better.
• Students entering the MSAT program through the 3+2 Direct Admission process are guaranteed transition to the MSAT professional program if they earn both a cumulative 3.0 GPA and complete all enrollment criteria noted below.
• Students with a cumulative GPA of 2.75-2.99 will be considered for admission, if other aspects of the application indicate strong readiness for graduate study.
  • Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirements may be eligible for conditional acceptance into the program but may be required to complete individual academic action plans to maintain their acceptance. Academic action plans may include but are not limited to required tutoring, academic check-ins, and/or completion of extra study modules/assignments.

Pre-Professional Coursework

• Anatomy and Physiology I and II w/labs (ANP130/140)
• Chemistry I w/lab (CHE101 or CHE109)
• Physics I w/lab (PHY101 or PHY203)
• Introductory Psychology (PSY101)
• Exercise Physiology (ESC280)
• Statistics (CMP112 or CMP114 of PBH114)
• Chemistry II w/lab (CHE102 or CHE110) - recommended and not required
• Physics II w/lab (PHY102 or PHY204) - recommended and not required

*Letter grades of “C” or better are required in all pre-professional courses.
*All pre-professional coursework must have been completed within the past 7 years.
*All requirements must be fulfilled prior to matriculation.