Master of Athletic Training Admissions

Our program follows a holistic admissions process that considers the content and quality of the statement of intent, strength of letter of recommendations, diversity of experiences on resume, cumulative GPA and pre-requisite grades. Based on both cognitive and non-cognitive factors displayed in the application materials, candidates will be selected for interviews to determine the potential contribution of each individual based on values, previous experiences and future goals.

The Master of Athletic Training will start the admissions process in October with the final admissions decisions occurring in February. A single cohort of Master of Athletic Training students will be admitted every winter (Oct-Feb) to start in the summer of the following year (June). The minimum cohort size is 15 students. 

• BACHELOR’S DEGREE: A bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) from an accredited North American college or university, or a comparable degree from a recognized foreign college or university must be earned before the start of the program.
• RECOMMENDED COURSES: The following courses are recommended to be taken before the start of the program to enrich both the application and learning experience but are not required. 
  
  • Biomechanics or Pathomechanics
  • Elementary or General Statistics-
  • Epidemiology
  • Nutrition
  • Pathophysiology/Human Disease
  • Physiology of Exercise
  • Research Design
• PREREQUISITES: Completion of prerequisite courses or acceptable approved equivalents with a grade of C- or higher by the start of the program. Due to COVID-19, any prerequisite course taken as PA/NP or S/U will be accepted if taken any semester between Spring 2020 and Summer 2021. Required prerequisite course:
  •  Biology I - BIOLOGY 1113
  • Chemistry - CHEM 1210
  • Physics I - PHYSICS 1200
  • Introductory Psychology - PSYCH 1100
  • Human Anatomy - ANATOMY 2300 or 3300
  • Human Physiology - EEOB 2520 or PHYSIO 3200
  • Lab sections of Anatomy, Biology I, Chemistry I and Physics I are required. However, a lab is recommended but not required for Physiology
  • If Anatomy and Physiology courses are offered as a combined course, two course of the combined anatomy-physiology content are required (ex: A&P I and A&P II)
• GPA: Academic achievement is demonstrated by the cumulative grade-point average and the grades earned in the program prerequisites. The GPA will be computed using ALL grades earned from ALL institutions attended, and only applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) at the time of application will be evaluated for possible admission.
• STATEMENT: A statement is required from all applicants relative to their background and interest in the Athletic Training profession and their viewpoints on holistic health care within the athletic training profession. A maximum 4500-character count. 
• LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Two letters of recommendation are required for all applicants. One recommendation must be from a certified athletic trainer. Other suggested recommendations include a faculty/professor, supervisor, or non-personal individual.
• RESUME: A reśumé highlighting your unique accomplishments, such as work experiences, community service and/or outreach.
• INTERVIEW: An interview (on campus or virtual) will be offered to qualifying applicants and is by invitation only.
• TOEFL (International Students Only): A minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based test (or 79 on the internet version) will be required of applicants whose native language is not English. An alternative English proficiency test, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) will also be accepted with scores of 7 or higher.
• HOURS OF OBSERVATION (Preferred): 
  There is no minimum hour requirement and Ohio State does not organize or provide these experiences. If hours are submitted as supplemental material, no specific format is required for submitted hours.

• For information about professional student requirements, such as: Criminal background checks (HRS handbook policy 14), Immunization requirements (HRS handbook policy 16), 
• Technical Standards are nonacademic criteria for admission and continued program participation (TSDs). TSDs may include such things as abilities in context (ability to discriminate breath sounds), behaviors in the present (compliance with an established code of conduct), or safety (a direct threat to health and safety).
• For information on the university academic calendars, please visit the Academic Calendar
• For details regarding the graduate school grade policies (4-1) and matriculation requirements (5-1), please review the Graduate School Handbook