Master of Science in Athletic Training

All CUW undergraduate students who declare Athletic Training as a major will automatically be placed on a direct admission route for the Dual Degree MSAT tracks.  During Year 1 and Year 2 (the pre-professional phase), direct admission students will complete certain core and prerequisite courses.  By the end of Year 2, direct admission students must meet the following benchmarks in order to automatically transition to the professional phase of the Dual Degree MSAT program.

• Complete an admission interview
• Submit the following to be eligible for clinical education experiences
  • Proof of CPR certification
  • Background check
  • Handbook agreement signatures
    • Extracurricular Activity Policy, if applicable
  • Immunization records
• Dual Degree
  • 3.00 GPA
  • BIO 1801 & BIO 1802: C minimum
• Dual Degree Scholars
  • 3.50 GPA
  • BIO 1801 & BIO 1802: B minimum
• Prerequisite coursework
  
  • AT 1575: Seminar in Athletic Training I
  • AT 2575: Seminar in Athletic Training II
  • BIO 1801: Human Anatomy & Physiology I
  • BIO 1802: Human Anatomy & Physiology II
  • EXS 3342: Nutrition for Wellness & Performance
  • EXS 3375: Biomechanics
  • EXS 3470: Exercise Physiology
  • PSY 1010: General Psychology

* Please contact the Program Director if you do not meet these admission requirements; exceptions may be considered.

* No GRE or observation hours required

All students applying for admission to the CUW MSAT Graduate Program will be required to submit the following initial application materials on ATCAS:

• Application, with a personal statement
  • ATCAS application
• Two letters of recommendation
• Transcripts

Following an admission interview and a positive initial application review, students will be required to submit the following:

• Proof of CPR certification
• Background check
• Handbook agreement signatures
  • Extracurricular Activity Policy, if applicable
• Immunization records

Graduate MSAT Program Admission Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3.00 GPA
• Anatomy & Physiology: C minimum
• Postsecondary coursework in:
  • Anatomy
  • Biology
  • Biomechanics or Kinesiology
  • Chemistry
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Nutrition & Public Health
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Psychology

* Please contact the Program Director if you do not meet these admission requirements; exceptions may be considered.

Early/Priority Admission: October 1

Rolling admission: Applications must be submitted by May 15 for a summer start date (2 year track).  Applications must be submitted by July 1 for a fall start date (3 year track).

Click here to view the MSAT handbook.

The Master of Science in Athletic Training program at Concordia University Wisconsin is a master's level professional program, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) through 2030-2031.

The Board of Certification nationally certifies athletic trainers for professional practice. Individual states also have established standards of practice for the athletic training profession. We will provide you with the contact information for each state's regulatory body.

Click here to visit the CAATE Program Information and Outcomes page.

Students in the MSAT program must be aware that their student status (undergraduate vs. graduate) will significantly affect tuition and financial aid. Please refer to the CUW website, the CUW Undergraduate Academic Catalog, and the CUW Graduate Academic Catalog for detailed tuition, fee, and financial aid information.

Dual Degree Students

Students in the 2+3 Dual Degree MSAT Program will be considered undergraduate students through the completion of Year 4. At this time, the students will receive a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine degree and switch to graduate student status for the remainder of the program (typically 2 semesters). During the graduate semesters, the tuition is a per credit rate; the 2025-2026 rate is $730 per credit.

Students in the 2+2 Dual Degree MSAT Program, Scholars Track will be considered undergraduate students for the duration of the four year program.

Graduate Students

Students in the Graduate MSAT Program will be considered graduate students for the duration of the program. The tuition is a per credit rate; the 2025-2026 rate is $730 per credit.

• The MSAT program application process requires that each applicant obtains and submits a specific background check, at the student’s expense. Additional background checks may be necessary, at the student’s expense.  The approximate cost of the initial background check is $38.00.
• Following admission to the MSAT program, students may be responsible for obtaining and submitting additional background checks, immunizations, drug screens, and any other relevant requirements (at the student’s expense) in order to be eligible for certain specific clinical education sites.
• All students admitted into the MSAT program will be required to purchase one CUW Athletic Training polo shirt. The approximate cost of the required polo is $44.00.
• Each student will be required to be tested for TB annually, at the student’s expense. The cost of this testing is dependent on the method and location.  For certain students, this is covered by their personal health insurance.  For those who wish to complete this testing on campus, the CUW Health Center usually offers TB testing for $10.00.
• Each student will be required to maintain CPR certification, at the student’s expense. The cost of this is dependent on the method and location.  For those who wish to complete this on campus, the CUW MSAT program will offer CPR recertification for approximately $30.00.
• While most clinical education experiences will take place on the CUW main campus, all Athletic Training Students will be assigned to some off-campus clinical education experiences. The Athletic Training Student will be responsible for fuel, car maintenance, and automobile insurance for this purpose. 
• Certain MSAT classes require a laboratory fee. The current fees are as follows:
  • MSAT 5520, Athletic Training Foundations: $45.00
  • MSAT 6575, Seminar in Athletic Training III: $60.00

The CUW MSAT program has endowed three Athletic Training Scholarships, to be awarded during the professional phase of the program (Dual Degree Years 3-5, Graduate Years 1-2). All eligible students will be informed of these scholarship opportunities by the Program Director prior to the application deadline. All scholarship decisions will be made by the Athletic Training Scholarship Committee.