Overview

Upon successful completion of the degree and the Board of Certification (BOC) exam, you will be ready for entry into a professional position in a variety of settings or you may choose to continue further academic pursuits.

Our Plan to Build You

The Athletic Training program at Tarleton State University will inspire discovery, leadership, and service through captivating educational and clinical experiences. We will provide you with the opportunities that develop a true desire for intellectual inquiry, the skills and confidence needed to lead, and a heart for service to the local and global communities. The program follows a cohort model and only 12 students will be admitted each year. This allows for small class sizes and more student/instructor interaction. Overlook limits and seek the possibilities.

Program Objectives

Students will complete impactful professional development activities in the global healthcare community.

Students will critically analyze real-world athletic training situations with diverse patient populations.

Students will demonstrate leadership skills, including collaboration and written and verbal communication skills with a variety of populations.

Students will successfully complete the national Board of Certification (BOC) exam.

Career Opportunities

Athletic trainers are employed in a variety of work settings. The diverse career options allow a student to connect their passions with purpose. Work settings for athletic trainers include:

Military

High school

College/university

Sports rehab clinics

Hospitals

Performing arts

Rodeo

Industrial

Entertainment

International

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership in Athletic Training
Trends in Athletic Training
Empowering Success
Athletic Training Techniques
Fitness and Wellness Applications in Athletic Training
Orthopedic Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

49 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stephenville, United States

Disciplines

Kinesiology View 469 other Masters in Kinesiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission into the Tarleton School of Graduate Studies

Application submitted to the MSAT

GPA of 2.75+ on the last 60 credit hours completed

Complete all prerequisite coursework with a grade of C or better

Complete application interview

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

14829 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14829 USD per year during 24 months.
National

14829 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14829 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

7467 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 7467 USD per year during 24 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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