Athletic Training
Prerequisites
Applicants to the MAT program at TTUHSC must have earned an undergraduate degree from a four-year accredited college or university. In addition, applicants must have completed or plan to complete all prerequisites prior to enrollment. To be considered for admission, an overall grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale is required. A grade of "C" or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Applicants must have at least 50 hours of athletic training experience. Experience can be gained through volunteer work, observation or paid employment with an ATC or LAT.
Applications for early admissions are reviewed beginning October 15th. The traditional acceptance process begins February 1st.
All application materials should be sent to the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs. All qualified candidates selected by the Athletic Training Admissions Committee will be contacted for interviews. Fulfillment of the basic requirements does not guarantee admission. Admission is based on past course work, grade-point averages, experience, essay, letters of recommendations and interviews.
| Required Prerequisites | |
|---|---|
| Anatomy and Physiology | 6-8 hours |
| Exercise Physiology | 3 hours |
| Kinesiology/Biomechanics | 3 hours |
| Statistics | 3 hours |
| Nutrition | 3 hours |
| Proof of Emergency Cardiac Care Certification (ECCC) & First Aid from approved provider | |
| Recommended Prerequisites | |
| Physics | 4hours |
| Chemistry | 4 hours |
All prerequisite courses must have been completed in the last seven years.
In addition to tuition and fees, expenses (i.e. travel, bags, clothing, Criminal Background Check, etc.) associated with clinical experiences are the responsibility of the student.