MS Athletic Training at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The Athletic Training Program is a full-time, two-year, entry-level professional graduate programme leading to a Master of Science, accredited by CAATE. The curriculum prepares students for the Board of Certification examination, after which graduates may apply for New York State certification.

Faculty: School of Health Professions | Department: Athletic Training Program | Duration: Two years full-time; 77 graduate credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

77 credits of lecture, laboratory and clinical education. Year one covers foundations of athletic training, physical agents, critical care, clinical diagnosis and treatment, evidence-based practice, research design and two clinical experiences; year two covers advanced therapeutic interventions, healthcare management, nutrition, general medical conditions, research methods and further clinical rotations, culminating in a research capstone with a journal-style report and poster.

Career pathways

Athletic trainer in secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional sports, performing arts, physician practice, public safety, military, occupational health and healthcare administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate degree; minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; prerequisites with minimum grade C completed within ten years: Biology with lab (4 credits), Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs (8), Chemistry with lab (4), Physics with lab (4), Psychology (3), Kinesiology or Biomechanics (3), Statistics (3). Also current CPR/BLS certification, 50 hours observing an athletic trainer, two academic or professional reference letters, and TOEFL scores for international students. GRE not required. Prerequisites must be finished by end of spring term of application year.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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