MAT Athletic Training at University of Arkansas

Programme overview

The Master of Athletic Training is an accredited program of the University of Arkansas that focuses on creating patient-centered and evidence-informed health care providers who serve as advocates for their patients both on and off the field to improve health-related quality of life.

Faculty: Graduate School | Department: Health, Human Performance and Recreation | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fayetteville, AR, United States

What you will study

The program is a year-round, 24-month program, and the program's rigorous coursework (59 credit hours) prepares students to be leaders in the field, and clinical education experiences in varied settings provide real-world training with excellent preceptor mentors.

Career pathways

Employment opportunities for U of A graduates include serving as health-care professionals in professional sports, college and secondary schools, sports medicine clinics and hospitals, performing arts, military branches, and industrial workers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prerequisites to the traditional Athletic Training Degree Program: To be accepted into the M.AT. applicants must meet the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, have earned an undergraduate degree with an overall GPA of 3.00, and complete pre-requisite courses. Prerequisite Courses for Admission to the M.AT.: Students desiring admission to the athletic training program must complete pre-requisite courses in biology, human anatomy, human physiology, chemistry, physics, nutrition, exercise physiology, and general psychology prior to matriculation. If pre-requisite courses are obtained at a college or university other than the University of Arkansas, course descriptions for each course must be submitted with the application for approval. Syllabi/outlines may be requested to ensure that the requisite course materials are covered. Students are encouraged to reach out to th

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 entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.

Graduate School application deadlines: August 1 for fall, December 1 for spring, April 15 for summer sessions; some departments set earlier deadlines. The application fee is $60 for new applicants; $30 for returning UA graduate students.

Law (JD): priority application deadline April 15, with rolling review after that date; admission is for the full-time program in the fall.

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