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Master of Athletic Training

University of Illinois Springfield

Springfield, United States
2 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 with GPA 2.5 or higher (https://www.uis.edu/admission-aid/graduates)
Some programmes require prerequisites
Statement or recommendation letters
English proficiency required.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor degree from an accredited institution (international degrees evaluated), Official transcripts, Some programmes require prerequisites, Statement, Resume or recommendation letters

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 90
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 70
Cambridge B2 First

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts

How to apply

Check requirements and the Fall May 15 / Spring Nov 15 international deadlines. Apply online at UIS and pay the 75 USD international graduate fee. Send official transcripts (credential evaluation if required)
Program-specific materials and English test scores. Department reviews and decides on admission. Submit financial documents for the I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with the I-20.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$16,367 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Springfield Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Health, Science, And Technology
Department	Athletic Training
Teaching language	English
Credit value	64
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International UIS graduate students may qualify for specified awards if they meet the university eligibility rules. A graduate assistantship is an employment-based award, Not automatically a scholarship, And must not be treated as a guaranteed tuition waiver.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.