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Admission to the MSAT program will begin in January with rolling admission through the spring semester, as space permits. 

The Stand-Alone, 2 Year Option is for students who have earned a bachelor's degree and are interested in pursuing the MSAT. The pre-requisites for this program include:

• Application for admission and $40 application fee
• Official transcripts showing completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 2.75 minimum GPA
• Three letters of recommendation (one must be from an athletic trainer and one must be from a college instructor)
• Background check (use PreCheck)
• Interview with MSAT faculty and staff
• Transcripts must show completion of the following courses with a grade of C or higher:

Pre-Requisite Coursework:

• Introductory Psychology
• Biology
• Anatomy and Physiology I
• Anatomy and Physiology II
• General Chemistry
• General Physics
• Biomechanics
• Exercise Physiology
• Introductory Statistics
• Strength and Conditioning

To apply to the MSAT go to the Graduate Admissions page or click on the "APPLY NOW" button at the top of this page. 

The Expedited Option is reserved for students who are currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program at ���Ĺ���ý (���Ĺ���ý) or the Health and Exercise Science: 3+2 Master of Athletic Training Bachelor of Science program at Mount St. Joseph University. Students are able to apply the MSAT during their junior year. The list of admission requirements include:

• Application for admission and $40 application fee
• Major in the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science at ���Ĺ���ý
• Completion of all General Education coursework
• Junior Standing 
• Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Minimum grade of “C” in all pre-requisite coursework
• Background check (use PreCheck)
• Three letters of recommendation (one must be from an athletic trainer and one must be from a college instructor)
• Interview with MSAT faculty and staff
• Pre-requisite coursework accepted from ���Ĺ���ý:

Psychology

Biology

Anatomy and Physiology I

Anatomy and Physiology II

General Chemistry

General Physics

Biomechanics

Exercise Physiology

Statistics

Strength and Conditioning 

To apply to the MSAT go to the Graduate Admissions page or click on the "APPLY NOW" button at the top of this page. 

Additional Program Requirements for both the Stand Alone Option and the Expedited Option. 

Below is a list of items that are required by all students prior to the start of the first summer classes.

• Criminal History Background Check
• Immunization records that must include:

Two vaccinations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) OR a positive antibody titer

Two vaccinations for Varicella (Chicken Pox) OR a positive antibody titer OR medically documented history of disease

Three vaccinations for Hepatitis B OR a positive antibody titer

A one step Tuberculosis (TB) skin test (one step) completed in the past 12 months OR if positive results, submit BOTH of the following: clear chest x-ray AND physician clearance documented on letterhead following positive results

Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) administered within the last ten years

COVID-19 vaccine (two doses of Pfizer and Moderna or one dose of Johnson & Johnson) (Medical Exemption may be accepted)

• Current CPR Certification from one of the following courses: American Heart Association BLS Provider course or American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• Proof of current medical health insurance
• Influenza (Flu) vaccine (available 10/01)
• Physical Examination (must be completed on ���Ĺ���ý MSAT Physical Exam form that can be obtained through PreCheck)
• Professional Liability Insurance (click here for directions on purchasing)

 Provide the coverage letter for your current Professional Liability Insurance.

Coverage limits must be a minimum of $1,000,000 per incident, and $3,000,000 aggregate

Coverage letter MUST include effective start and end date.

The MSAT uses the company PreCheck to facilitate student purchase of these items. Students are required to purchase the Background Check and the Immunization Tracking packages through PreCheck as well as upload all other required information to the secure PreCheck site. Students do not have to purchase the Drug Screen at the time of application to the program.

Click on the button below for more information on purchasing these items through PreCheck:

While enrolled in the MSAT, students will complete five Clinical Education/Practicum courses. During these courses, students are placed at an affiliated clinical site, where they complete the required clinical education hours and skills with their assigned preceptor. 

The program has a wide variety of clinical sites in the community where students can be assigned. The clinical site assignments are made after the student and the program's Coordinator of Clinical Education discuss the options available and wants/needs of the student. The student is directly involved in determining their clinical site assignments each semester. 

Below is the list of current affiliated clinical education sites:

Professional Organizations

• Cincinnati Ballet
• Cincinnati Cyclones
• FC Cincinnati Soccer Club
• Florence Freedom

College and University

• ���Ĺ���ý
• Thomas More University
• Mount St. Joseph University

High School 

• Anderson High School
• Archbishop McNicholas High School
• Archbishop Moeller High School
• Batavia High School
• Bishop Brossart High School
• Campbell County High School
• Conner High School
• Cooper High School
• Covington Catholic High School
• Dixie Heights High School
• Elder High School
• Harrison County High School
• Lloyd Memorial High School
• Newport Central Catholic High School
• New Richmond High School
• Oak Hills High School
• Princeton High School
• Scott High School
• Simon Kenton High School
• Seven Hills High School
• Turpin High School
• Walnut Hills High School
• West Clermont High School

Hospital, Physician and Rehabilitation Clinic

• Beacon Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
• Commonwealth Orthopedic
• Drayer Physical Therapy
• Mercy Health
• NovaCare Rehabilitation
• OrthoCincy
• St. Elizabeth Healthcare
• TriHealth
• Wellington Orthopedics

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the profession of Athletic Training will experience a 19% growth between 2018-2028, which is “much faster than average” rating. 

Athletic trainers treat a range of patients and can work in a variety of settings. Some of these setting include: 

• Public and private secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional and Olympic sports, Youth leagues and independently owned sports facilities
• Physician, physician assistant and physical therapy practices and other professional clinical personnel
• Rural and urban hospitals, emergency rooms, and urgent care centers
• Sports medicine, cardiac rehab, medical fitness, wellness and physical therapy clinics
• Occupational health departments in commercial settings, including manufacturing, distribution and offices to assist with ergonomics
• Police and fire departments and academies, municipal departments, and branches of the military
• Performing arts including professional and collegiate level dance and music

Tuition and Fees

• Background Check ($39.50) and Document Management System ($35)
• Annual TB Test ($20 at ���Ĺ���ý Health, Counseling, and Student Wellness office)
• Annual Physical Exam ($50 for new patient, no insurance at ���Ĺ���ý Health, Counseling, and Student Wellness office)
• Drug Screen—may be required for certain clinical education rotations 
• Professional Liability Insurance (approximately $45 annually)
• ATrack subscription ($45 for annual subscription, $90 for lifetime subscription)
• BOC practice exams (approximately $120, 4 practice exams at $30 each, purchased at the time of exam)
• Course Fees ($150 for ATP 510L, $25 each for ATP 520L, ATP 625L and ATP 620)
• Student Uniforms—students are required to wear khakis pants/shorts, polo shirts, and dress clothing depending on the clinical site and event. It is recommended that students purchase either plain black, grey, or white polo shirts. This can be done individually or through the athletic training club. The cost will vary.
• Transportation—students are required to have reliable transportation in order to get to and from their clinical site. Assigned clinical sites will be various locations in the tristate area, and the public transportation system may not a reliable resource.