2-year post-baccalaureate Master of Science in Athletic Training

Master of Science in Athletic Training

The 2-year post-baccalaureate MSAT option is for students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree (not in athletic training) and wish to enter the profession and earn the credential as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).

The MSAT curriculum is rooted in basic sciences, emergency care, orthopedic injury assessment and diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions while offering advanced coursework in gross anatomy with cadaver dissection, clinical decision making, applied neuromuscular and biomechanical concepts, orthopedic casting and bracing, optimizing athletic performance, and pathophysiology. The unique curriculum is enhanced through the use of high fidelity patient simulators, state-of-the art motion analysis equipment, and exceptional clinical facilities. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice and gain experiences in clinical decision making that are synthesized across concepts spanning the full scope of practice of an athletic trainer with particular focus on musculoskeletal assessment/diagnosis and therapeutic interventions.

The MSAT requires 73 credits of graduate coursework that is completed over the course of 24 months and requires continuous enrollment. Didactic and clinical courses are sequenced to allow for the greatest amount of depth in both content and clinical application.

Application Procedures– 2-year post-baccalaureate students

The 2-year post-baccalaureate MSAT option is for students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree (not in athletic training) and wish to enter the profession and earn the credential as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).

Students should submit their formal application through the Athletic Training Common Application System (AT-CAS) http://atcas.liaisoncas.com. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis, but applications are encouraged to be submitted before January 15. Applications will be reviewed as received and admission decisions will be made on a rolling basis until all slots are filled. HPU students on the 3+2 track are given priority admission.

Conditional admission decisions will be made on a rolling basis but typically no later than March 1st of each calendar year. Late applications will be accepted/reviewed if space is available. Full admission will be determined at the end of the spring semester and is contingent upon completion of required prerequisites that may still be in-progress.

Prerequisite Coursework

As defined in the MSAT Admission Criteria, specific prerequisite courses are required for admission and matriculation into the professional program. This policy further defines the criteria used to determine the appropriateness of a course for meeting admission and matriculation criteria.

The following courses are required prerequisites with the HPU equivalent course and focus included.

Procedures for Verification of Prerequisite Course Completion:

1. All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation into the program which occurs in the summer PY1 semester.
2. Applicants must indicate in AT-CAS which course(s) on their official transcript(s) fulfill the prerequisite requirement. Verification of course completion occurs via AT-CAS review.
3. High Point University students on the 3+2 MSAT Track should take the courses at HPU or their approved equivalent as determined by the HPU Office of the Registrar.
4. Should the title of the course vary significantly from the course list provided in admissions material (e.g., Kinesiology instead of Biomechanics), the MSAT admissions committee will request a copy of the course description and/or course syllabi to verify the focus of the course using the criteria listed in the table above and published at http://www.highpoint.edu/athletictraining/2-year-post-baccalaureate-master-of-science-in-athletic-training/#tab3
5. If a student has a pre-requisite course “in progress” at the time of application, they may be admitted contingent upon completion of the course. Matriculation into the professional program will be dependent upon verification of completion via official transcript submitted to the HPU Office of Graduate Admissions.

2-Year Post-Baccalaureate Completion Option

Scholarships

Are there scholarships available specifically for students enrolled in the MSAT program?

A generous High Point University donor has recently made it possible for the High Point University Department of Athletic Training to offer scholarships of up to $15,000+ per year to new Master of Science in Athletic Training students who start in Summer 2024. Submit an ATCAS application for priority consideration for admission and scholarship review.

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Tuition & Fees

What is the tuition structure for the 2-year Master of Science in Athletic Training program?

Tuition for the MSAT program is billed a cohort rate per semester. A sample of tuition based on the 2024-2025 tuition rates are included below. Please note that the amounts do not reflect tuition/fee increases that may occur annually or optional dining plans.

The following is a breakdown of your direct comprehensive fee costs for the first year as well as other estimated allowances making up your “Cost of Attendance.”

Please note that the published rate is a preliminary rate that is subject to change by the Board of Trustees. Final rates are approved by the Board at the Board meeting preceding the fall semester for which the new rates apply.

This program is billed at the cohort rate, there are exceptions where a student may have to be enrolled in part-time credits and thus would be billed a per credit hour rate of $1,088 for tuition plus appropriate fees.

*Housing and Food Budgets are for students living off-campus. Should on-campus housing be available and if a student signs up to live-on-campus, then these budget amounts will be replaced with actual housing and dining plan charges. Please email your Financial Planning Counselor if this applies to you.

Other Program Expenses

Students are responsible for the costs associated with required annual flu shots. All HPU students are required to have proof of health insurance and responsible for any expenses incurred to meet this requirement.

Students are responsible for the cost of textbooks and must have a laptop or mobile device suitable for in-class use and for online learning.

While HPU provides two uniform shirts for clinical rotations, students should be aware that some rotations have clothing contracts (e.g., Nike, adidas) which prohibit the wearing of certain brands. In many but not all cases, those clinical sites will provide clothing for the student.

Students are also responsible for all costs associated with their personal transportation to clinical rotations. Students are responsible for all living costs and should be aware that some clinical rotations occur outside of the immediate High Point region and therefore the student may choose to seek short-term housing opportunities in other areas.

Financial Aid

Many HPU AT students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to apply for student loans to support their graduate education (School Code 002933). Information about these loans is available in the Office of Student Financial Planning. If you have specific questions, please contact your Student Financial Planning Counselor, Cana Gyongyos Hill, by phone at 336-841-9289 or by email at [email protected].

Student Health Insurance

Student Health Insurance is required of all health profession students and is provided according to the schedule below:

• The university offered medical insurance policy is effective from August 1st through July 31st. This annual policy will be billed in part on the Fall tuition statement and the rest on the Spring tuition statement.
• Programs that begin in the summer are charged per month until August 1st at which time the students are switched to the annual policy

Students may waive the university provided medical insurance with proof of other comparable insurance prior to the start of the academic year. Student Medical Insurance rates are reviewed annually and rates are subject to change. For more information on the university provided medical coverage, please visit Office of Student Accounts website..

Payment

Payment of all tuition and fees is due at the beginning of each term of enrollment.

For information on payment plans and payment methods please visit the Payment Options section of our website.

Application Fee

For each application cycle prospective candidates must pay the AT-CAS application fee and the program designation fee. These fees and policies regarding payment and refund are set by AT-CAS. Additional information is available on their website.

Enrollment Deposit

All applicants accepted into the High Point University Doctor of Pharmacy program must accept or decline our offer of conditional admission by submitting a non-refundable matriculation deposit of $200 by the deadline in their offer of admission. A space in the class is not guaranteed until the deposit has been received and accepted by High Point University.  If you do not submit a deposit, the program may offer the place in the class to another applicant.  The deposit will be applied towards first-semester tuition.

Withdrawal from HPU / Refund of Paid Tuition

For the High Point University policy on crediting any charges paid based on date of withdrawal, please refer to the information on https://www.highpoint.edu/studentaccounts/withdrawal-information/graduate.