Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for M.S. in Athletic Training (Professional Practice Program) candidates are as follows:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year institution
- Official transcripts from all institutions provided on admission application
- Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75 (4.00 scale)
- Admission to the ESU Graduate Athletic Training Professional Practice Program
- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
- Letter of intent and statement of professional goals with resume or curriculum vitae
- Three letters of recommendation
- Documentation of directed observation under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer(s)
- For students who do not consider English as their primary language, official scores must be submitted from the IELTS/TOEFL examination
Successfully complete the following pre-requisite coursework*
*3.0 GPA required in pre-requisite coursework with no grade lower than "C" acceptable.
Following official acceptance to the MS in Athletic Training – Professional Practice Program, student must complete the additional clearance requirements
- Professional liability insurance
- Pennsylvania Act 34 & 151 (Criminal Record and Child Abuse Clearances) and Act 114 (Fingerprinting)
- Pennsylvania Act 24 Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form
- Drug Screening and immunization verification
- Other program clinical forms and documentation as required by the Athletic Training Department to meet accreditation mandates
- Possess reliable transportation
Associated ATP Fees
Additional costs for clinical experience travel, uniforms, and athletic training equipment, as well as other related costs within academic plan.
