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Master of Athletic Training
- Kent, United States
- 3.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
The CAATE-accredited Master of Athletic Training prepares students for BOC certification and clinical practice.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Athletic Training and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Athletic trainer in hospitals and healthcare systems
- Medical clinics
- High school and club sports
- Colleges and universities
- Industrial or occupational settings
- Performing arts
Curriculum
- Six semesters with clinical experience in five of them (nearly 1
- 000 hours)
- A quality-improvement project on a real clinical challenge
- Telemedicine and healthcare informatics content
- And an immersive final-semester placement. Prepares for the Board of Certification exam.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; Minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale unless the programme sets more; Transcripts and department documents (resume
- Goal statement
- Recommendations) vary by programme; English proficiency proof required.
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 94
- PTE Academic 65
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Degree certificate
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
How to apply
- Review the postgraduate admission requirements for Master of Athletic Training. Prepare degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Language evidence
- required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kent State University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,169, $21,919 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Kent Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Public Health and Health Sciences |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 105,60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
322 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3.5 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,169, $21,919 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,328 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 94, PTE Academic 65, Duolingo 120.

