Master of Science with a Major in Athletic Training

60 hours

Program Admissions

Applicants may be admitted early or during regular admission cycles.

Early Admissions

Requirements for early admission include:

• Baccalaureate from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog ) with at least an overall grade point average of 3.2 (4.0 scale) calculated in accordance with Graduate Admissions procedures. 
• Required Supplemental Documents 
  • Letter of intent detailing why you wish to gain admission to the MSAT program at UNG 
  • Current resume 
  • 2 letters of recommendation. One recommendation must be from a currently BOC-certified and state-licensed, registered, or certified athletic trainer 
  • Proof of 50 (minimum) observation hours under a currently BOC-certified and state-licensed, registered, or certified athletic trainer using this form (PDF) or equivalent 
  • If accepted, the following documents must be received prior to the first day of the initial semester. Students who have not submitted all of the following prior to the first day of the semester will not be allowed to attend. 
    • Proof of CPR (Basic Life Saving via American Heart Association or the American Red Cross)
    • Background check 
    • UNG physical form filled out by a physician 
    • UNG and AT immunization forms 
    • Technical Standards form signed by a physician 
• Completion of all pre-requisite courses with a minimum grade of C. 
• The program may use an interview (in person, virtually, or through an auditory-only format).

Regular Admissions

Requirements for regular admission include:

• Baccalaureate from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog ) with at least an overall grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) calculated in accordance with Graduate Admissions procedures. 
• Required Supplemental Documents 
  • Letter of intent detailing why you wish to gain admission to the MSAT program at UNG 
  • Current resume 
  • 2 letters of recommendation. One recommendation must be from a certified athletic trainer 
  • Proof of 50 (minimum) observation hours under a certified athletic trainer using this form (PDF) or equivalent 
  • If accepted, the following documents must be received prior to the first day of the initial semester. Students who have not submitted all of the following prior to the first day of the semester will not be allowed to attend. 
    • Proof of CPR (Basic Life Saving via the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross)
    • Background check 
    • UNG physical form filled out by a physician 
    • UNG and AT immunization forms 
    • Technical Standards form signed by a physician 
• Completion of all pre-requisite courses with a minimum grade of C. Students may be able to complete remaining prerequisite courses during the first semester of the program (the first summer semester) provided these have been completed by the end of that semester with approval of the program faculty. If a student cannot complete prerequisite requirements over the summer semester, they will not be able to continue in the program.
• The program may use an interview (in person, virtually, or through an auditory-only format).

Appeal of Graduate Admission

The Athletic Training Program adheres to the graduate admissions appeals policies in the Admission Requirements and Procedures section of the Graduate Catalog.

Degree Requirements

Graduation Requirements of the Athletic Training Program Include:

• Completion of 60 designated semester hours of study
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher with no course grades below a C
• Successfully complete necessary clinical skills related to practice as an entry level athletic trainer. 
• All coursework must be completed within 4 years

Retention Standards

The following requirements must be met for a student to remain in the Athletic Training Program (ATP) at UNG

1. Compliance with the rules and regulations prescribed for all graduate students at UNG. 
2. Compliance with the ATP rules and regulations in the Athletic Training Student Handbook.
3. Adherence to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Code of Ethics
4. Adherence to the expectations found in the Program Standards of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
5. Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) level CPR certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
6. Maintenance of a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
7. Earning course grade of “C” or better in all coursework

Probation

The student who does not comply with the rules and regulations prescribed for all students at UNG, does not comply with the ATP rules and regulations put forth in the handbook, does not adhere to student dispositions, does not adhere to the NATA’s Code of Ethics, and/or does not adhere to the expectations found in the Program Standards of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) will be placed on probation.

These situations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and each student will be placed on a Professional Development Plan (PDP) dependent on the violation. Depending on the case, the student may be given a warning and placed on probation for the remainder of his/her time in the program. If another infraction occurs, he/she will be dismissed from the program and unable to reapply for admission. In severe cases, the student may be dismissed from the program after his/her first offense.

Dismissal

A student who fails to complete all courses with a grade of “C” (70%) or better will be dismissed from the program. These dismissed students may decide to reapply to the program (please see details below regarding readmission). Students can make multiples grades of a “C” provided that the student cumulative GPA remains the required 3.0.

Students wishing to appeal their dismissal can find details in the Graduate Catalog.

Incomplete Grades

The Athletic Training Program adheres to the uniform grading system in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog. If an incomplete is not completed during the following semester, the grade will automatically be updated to an “F” and dismissed from the program.

Academic and Professional Integrity Policy

The Athletic Training Program adheres to the academic and professional integrity policies in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog.

Readmission

A student seeking to reapply must submit a new application to Graduate Admissions and a letter written to the Athletic Training Program (ATP) Admissions Committee presenting a rationale for readmission as well as meeting the requirements for admission to the program. The student will be readmitted only upon approval of the Dean and the ATP Admissions Committee. Admission to the ATP is competitive, meeting the minimal requirements does not guarantee readmission to the ATP program. If readmitted, the student will have the same grade requirements for progress. A second dismissal will result in a permanent dismissal/non-reentry to the ATP program.