M.S. Athletic Training at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The professional M.S. in Athletic Training is built on 60 credit hours of required coursework that meets eligibility requirements to sit for the Board of Certification examination. It is accredited by CAATE and requires at least 1000 hours of clinical education under an approved preceptor. It is a non-thesis programme finishing with a capstone exam.

Faculty: Morsani College of Medicine | Department: School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences | Duration: 60 credit hours over two years (summer start) | Intake: Summer | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Year 1 covers athletic training techniques, anatomical basis of sports medicine clinical practice, physical examination I and II, therapeutic interventions, health and wellness promotion across the lifespan, medical conditions and preventing sudden death in sports settings. Year 2 covers evidence-based medicine, professional practice, research in athletic training, advanced athletic training and clinical experiences, with 13 hours in clinical experience/practicum.

Career pathways

Athletic trainer; graduates are eligible for the Board of Certification examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Must meet USF graduate admission and English proficiency requirements. Meet technical standards for admission; three letters of recommendation; personal statement of 1000 words or less; interview (virtual or on campus) with athletic training faculty and staff; secondary application through ATCAS. Prerequisite courses: Anatomy and Physiology (2 semesters with lab), Medical Terminology, Nutrition, Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Statistics (Biomechanics/Kinesiology and Technical Writing recommended).

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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