School of Integrative Physiology: Masters in Athletic Training

Degree Offered

Program Degree Offered
Masters in Athletic Training M.A.T. Program Description

Admissions

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION STEPS FOR MASTER'S PROGRAM

  1. Submit Athletic Training Student Application through ATCAS (pay application fee to ATCAS $90) 
  2. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for all college coursework (a GPA below 3.0 may be considered)
  3. Completed pre-requisite courses with a grade of "C" or better (students may be enrolled in pre-requisite courses at time of application). Prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to the start of the professional program.
  4. Official transcript(s) of all college coursework (submit to ATCAS). Obtain a current official copy of all college course work. Students must complete or be in the process of completing required course work prior to application to the professional athletic training program.
  5. Submit 2 professional letters of recommendation (submit to ATCAS)
    • All recommendations must be received before your application can be reviewed and scored.
    • Please do not request recommendations from personal friends.
    • At least one letter from a Certified Athletic Trainer or other healthcare professional who engages in routine clinical practice is strongly recommended.
  6. Application essay which should address your professional goals and desire for pursuing athletic training as a career. (submit to ATCAS)
  7. Current resume (submit to ATCAS)
  8. Program Interview - in person, videoconference, or by phone
  9. Submit secondary application to the University of Montana's Graduate School upon acceptance to AT program (Grad school application) (note: separate application fee from ATCAS $60)

*Please note that the GRE requirement for admission is no longer required (approved by Graduate Council September 2021). 

ADMISSION DEADLINES

Students who desire admission into the Master’s in Athletic Training Program must submit a formal application to ATCAS. Applications will open August 1st and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the cohort is filled.  

ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAM WEBSITE

Campus Location
 32 Campus Drive
McGill Hall 101
Missoula, MT 59812-4536
(406) 243-4211
Fax: (406) 243-6252

For more information contact:

Valerie Moody, PhD, ATC, LAT, CSCS
Program Director, Athletic Training Program
valerie.moody@umontana.edu
(406) 243-2703

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