Athletic Training - Master of Science

The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program at NMSU comprises 60 credit hours of coursework through traditional and hybrid courses. The MSAT is a 2-year (24-month) professional degree program that starts in June and prepares students to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam leading to the ATC credential. NMSU is currently seeking accreditation for the program through the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. Admissions are competitive, and applications are managed via the ATCAS central application system. The application deadline is April 15th. Interested students can contact the Athletic Training Program Director, Kim O'Connell (575-646-5744), for further information.

The MSAT program at NMSU will consist of a minimum of 60 credit hours of coursework to be completed in the home department of Kinesiology at NMSU through both traditional and hybrid courses. The program provides a two-year (24-month) comprehensive exposure to Athletic Training designed to prepare individuals to become competent, independent clinicians who will enhance the quality of patient health care and advance the profession of athletic training through the application of evidence-based practice and translational research.

Theoretical coursework in the areas of injury prevention and care, injury evaluation and treatment, and therapeutic interventions of athletic injuries are included, as are clinical components that provide a progressive approach with observation, integrative and immersive experiences in clinical settings both on and off-campus.

Upon completion of the MSAT, students will be eligible to sit for the national Board of Certification (BOC) exam required to practice as an athletic trainer, leading to the ATC credential.

Enrollment in graduate courses in Athletic Training is limited to students who have been accepted into the MSAT program. To complete this course of study, each student is expected to meet the program's academic and clinical competency criteria, which are aligned with CAATE accreditation standards.

Instructions on application procedures for the MSAT can be found on the Kinesiology Department webpage.  Questions may be directed to Kim O'Connell the Program Director for Athletic Training.

A Suggested Plan of Study:

The program follows a cohort model, with students progressing through the required
coursework in a specific sequence. Below is a proposed plan of study for the MSAT: