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Beyond the Tape

The Graduate Athletic Training Program at Wichita State University offers an exciting two-year program of study. The program of study incorporates academic course requirements with real-world clinical experiences to encompass the entry-level professional qualifications of the athletic trainer.

The Graduate Athletics Training Program is currently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 2001 K Street NW, Third Floor North, Washington, DC 20006 USA. The program is currently applying to the CAATE for a change in level of degree and is pending approval.

 

 
MSAT Quick Facts
  • 62 credit hours
  • 2-year sequenced program
  • Immersive clinical experience
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA to apply
Get Experience

Clinical rotation opportunities with local high school athletic programs, NCAA & NAIA collegiate teams, minor league sports, physical therapy clinics, orthopedic surgery practices, and family practitioners.

Tuition & Fees

For information on tuition and fees: wichita.edu/tuitionfees

Tuition Discounts

Wichita State offers a variety of discounts depending on where you live, see wichita.edu/shockersavings to find out what discounts you may qualify for!

Program Structure

Year 1

Summer       

HPS 713      (3)
Palpatory Evaluation and Assessment in Athletic Training

HPS 741     (3)
Clinical Techniques in Athletic Training

HPS 717     (3)
Emergency Care and Management in Athletic Training

Fall         

HPS 721     (3)
Athletic Injury Evaluation 1

HPS 731     (3)
Foundations in Athletic Training

HPS 771     (3)
Applied Learning 1

Spring    

HPS 860     (3)
Research Methods

HPS 722     (3)
Athletic Injury Evaluation 2

HPS 770     (3)
Therapeutic Interventions 1

HPS 772     (4)
Applied Learning 2

Year 2

Summer    

HPS 882     (3)
Athletic Injury Rehabilitation

HPS 810     (3)
Evidence Based Practice in Athletic Training

HPS 872     (3)
General Medical Conditions in Athletic Populations

Fall          

HPS 873     (3)
Organization & Administration in Athletic Training

HPS 871     (3)
Therapeutic Interventions 2

HPS 853     (4)
Applied Learning 3 (immersive)

Spring    

HPS 762     (3)
Statistical Concepts in Human Performance Studies
Prerequisite: junior classification or graduate student status.

HPS 851     (3)
Applied Research

HPS 813     (1)
Athletic Training Board of Certification Review

HPS 854     (4)
Applied Learning 4