DAT Athletic Training at University of Idaho

Programme overview

University of Idaho's Doctor of Athletic Training (D.A.T.) is an advanced clinical doctorate designed for certified athletic trainers who want to elevate their clinical practice, strengthen patient outcomes and make an original contribution to the field without stepping away from their careers. As the nation's first advanced clinical Doctor of Athletic Training, the program helps you deepen your expertise in manual therapy, preventative health, patient care, clinical reasoning, applied research and practice-based evidence.

Faculty: College of Graduate Studies | Department: School of Health and Medical Professions | Duration: 63 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Summer (classes start in late June) Applications accepted for the Moscow campus (study online during the fall and spring terms) | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include AT 6060 Professional and Post-Professional Education in Athletic Training; AT 6100 Advances in Manual Therapy; AT 6110 Integrative Manual Therapy; AT 6200 Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice in Patient Care; AT 6210 Action Research in Patient Care; AT 6220 Designing and Conducting Applied Research in Patient Care.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Postsecondary Specialized Health Teachers; Postsecondary Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers; Athletic Trainers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree in a similar or related field from an accredited or recognized institution (earned or expected before the start of the graduate program) Transcripts for all post-secondary education will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be used for initial admission review. Official transcripts sent by the issuing institution(s) will be required if admitted.; GPA: 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); GRE: Not required; Letters of recommendation: Three; Statement of Purpose; Valid picture ID (required to verify students’ identity and will be kept confidential); English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language).; Other requirements: Proof of Board of Certification (BOC) in Athletic Training or State Licensure (if required in your current state of practice). Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

USD 24,000 a year (2026-27). Estimated 2026-27 annual full-time program fee, same for in-state and out-of-state students. Institutional program fee charged in lieu of tuition. Source

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable).

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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