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Master of Athletic Training

Sam Houston State University

  • Conroe, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Sam Houston State University campus

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 degree (or equivalent foreign credential
  • NACES evaluation or SHSU internal review) completed before the admission term; GRE/GMAT for some programmes

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or equivalent foreign credential, NACES evaluation or SHSU internal review) completed before the admission term; GRE/GMAT for some programmes

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo Not published
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$18,859 USD
Application fee$90 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusHealth and Medical Sciences campus (Conroe)
Faculty or schoolCollege of Health Sciences
DepartmentPhysician Assistant Studies and Athletic Training
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value58
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitutional and program scholarships may be available; international eligibility and funding depend on the specific award.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2026

    32 days left
  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    183 days left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Aug 2027

    261 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.