Admission Requirements

MSAT Program Application Information

Priority review for applicants to the graduate program begins November 1st. Application review will continue on a rolling admission basis until the final deadline of May 1st. Please note that the first two courses for each new cohort begin during the summer session with an online course for AT 606 and a hybrid course (majority online with two weeks of labs on campus) for AT 607.

Athletic Training Computerized Application Service (ATCAS): The applicant must use the ATCAS. This service allows the applicant to use a web-based process to apply to the Minnesota State University, Mankato program. There is a fee (charged by ATCAS) for this application service. Students applying for admission to the MSAT program must apply to the program via the ATCAS. Please refer to the admission requirements/prerequisites (below) to assure applicants have completed or are in the process of completing the prerequisite requirements.

Minimum Application Requirements:

"C" or better in all required prerequisite courses (below)
3.0 overall undergraduate GPA
Current certification in emergency cardiac care, which is accepted by the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer. Please refer here for a list of acceptable certifications from the BOC website
Personal statement to include how the student became interested in the profession of athletic training and the MSAT program, their career goals, and any previous experiences with athletic training.
Two letters of recommendation/evaluation: one must be from an academic advisor or faculty member indicating the potential for graduate study, and the second should be from an individual who can assess the student’s qualities as a graduate student and/or healthcare professional.

The following courses will be required as prerequisite courses from the student's undergraduate career:

Human Anatomy with laboratory AND Human Physiology with laboratory
OR
Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs
Structural Kinesiology AND Biomechanics/Pathomechanics (combined or separate courses at the 300+ level). A 200 level or higher physics course may substitute for the biomechanics/Pathomechanics course.
Exercise Physiology course
Statistics or Research Methods course
General Biology course
General Physics course
General Nutrition course
General Psychology course
General Chemistry course
Personal or Public Health course

Preferred Prerequisite Courses:

(These courses are not required but may assist the student following acceptance into the program)

Medical Terminology course
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries course

** Note: Application requirements/prerequisites should be completed or in process at the time of application. On final acceptance, final official transcripts will be required by the College of Graduate Studies to document completion. Please also note the program will not pre- evaluate transcripts to determine which prerequisite courses a potential applicant has/has not; however, if the potential candidate has specific questions about a course(s), please contact the program.

International applicants will also be required to meet the Department of Human Performance minimal internet TOEFL score of 80 or the equivalent academic IELTS overall of 6.5.

International applicants should also visit the International Student & Scholar Services website for additional services and requirements for international students such as university admission, immigration advising, forms, required health insurance, etc.

Following acceptance to the MSAT program all students will be required to provide the following for final admission:

Completed immunization and health history form (As a health care provider documentation of the following immunizations are required MMR, Tdap, TB screening (Mantoux), Hep B, varicella (chicken pox), and COVID-19.
Completed Technical Standards for athletic training document.
Completed/signed statement of understanding and agreement of Program Policies
Criminal Background check.