You must meet the program's minimum requirements to be eligible for the program.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements for admission:
- Earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning
- Applicants will be evaluated on overall GPA, science GPA and prerequisite GPAs in addition to observation hours, letters of recommendation, statement of intent and ties to Western Colorado.
Prerequisite Course Requirements
- The candidate must have completed the following prerequisites with a grade of C or higher
- All prerequisite coursework must be earned from a regionally accredited institution and be verifiable through official transcripts, or accepted by a U.S. equivalency reporting agency
- A single course cannot be used to meet multiple requirements
- All applicants must complete the required prerequisites
- All transcripts for outstanding prerequisite coursework must be received by
CMU before courses begin.
- All transcripts for outstanding prerequisite coursework must be received by
- Pre-requisite coursework (CMU equivalent)
- One (1) course in each of the following:
- Human Anatomy*# (BIOL 209/209L & BIOL 210/210L)
- Human Physiology*# (BIOL 209/209L & BIOL 210/210L)
- General Biology# (BIOL 101/101L)
- General Chemistry # (CHEM 131/131L)
- Physics (PHYS 100)
- Psychology (PSYC 150 or PSYC 233)
- Exercise Physiology# (KINE 303/303L)
- Nutrition (KINE 203)
- One (1) course in each of the following:
# Associated lab course preferred but not required
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for admission to the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program.
- To be considered for an interview, all applicants for whom English is a second language must achieve a minimum score of 550 paper-based on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL; 213 on the computer-based tests or 79-80 on the internet-based test), within the past two years.
- Advanced placement will be reviewed as a part of the entire application packet.
- All students who enter the program must fulfill all program requirements prior to matriculation
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Transcripts
Official transcripts of all college and university work
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Applicants must request transcripts from each institution attended or from a transcript service.
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Recent CMU graduates (within 1 year) may submit transcripts from MAVzone.
Statement of Intent
- Describe the aspects of the Colorado Mesa MS in Athletic Training program that appeals to you and how these aspects will help you towards your career goals in athletic training.
Resume
- A current resume or curriculum vitae will need to be
submitted
Letters of Recommendation
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the applicant's academic potential and professional athletic training capabilities
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One should be from a university faculty member who is familiar with the applicant's academic abilities.
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One should come from a clinical Athletic Trainer who has evaluated the applicant's current or prior skills.
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Important information for the 3+2 applicant:
Applicants must meet the following criteria in addition to all of the criteria for the MSAT program:- Classified as a senior (i.e., at least 90 credit hours including hours in which student is currently enrolled and for which the student is registered for a future semester.).
- At least a 3.0 overall GPA and must have at least a 3.0 GPA in courses in the student’s declared major.
- A 3+2 Concurrent Enrollment application form to the MSAT Program Director.
- Submit to the MSAT Program Director how all remaining bachelor degree requirements and all MSAT requirements will be met in two years via the 3+2 Concurrent Enrollment application form.
- Complete the MSAT program admission process.
After admission into the Bachelor Degree 3+2 MSAT Concurrent Enrollment Program, the student:
- Must follow the two-year recommended course sequence for the MSAT course component.
- Must notify the MSAT Program Director immediately if justifiable life circumstances do not allow the student to complete both undergraduate and graduate programs within two years of admission into the program.
- Must complete ALL bachelor degree graduation requirements in the same semester or prior to completing all MSAT graduation requirements.
- Must submit the necessary paperwork to graduate with the bachelor degree to the Department of Kinesiology with a copy to the MSAT Program Director AND must submit the necessary paperwork to graduate with the MSAT and MSAT Program Director. This requirement must be met before the published deadline in the semester prior to intended graduation.
Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts of all college and university work (Official Transcripts will be required once admitted)
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Applicants must request transcripts from each institution attended or from a transcript service.
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Recent CMU graduates (within 1 year) may submit transcripts from MAVzone.
Statement of Intent
- Describe the aspects of the Colorado Mesa MS in Athletic Training program that appeals to you and how these aspects will help you towards your career goals in athletic training.
Resume
- A current resume or curriculum vitae will need to be
submitted
Letters of Recommendation
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the applicant's academic potential and professional athletic training capabilities
-
One should be from a university faculty member who is familiar with the applicant's academic abilities.
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One should come from a clinical Athletic Trainer who has evaluated the applicant's current or prior skills.
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To initiate the application process, you will use the ATCAS application system which can be accessed HERE.
- Priority Review Deadline- November 1st each year
- Applications received by the priority review deadline will be prioritized in determining admission into the CMU Program
- Final Review Deadline- January 15th each year
- 3+2 students at Colorado Mesa should apply by the Final Review deadline
- All applicants that submit by the admissions deadlines and meet the minimum application requirements will be invited for a video-conference interview (e.g., Microsoft Teams or Zoom)
- Interviews begin mid to late November each year and will continue through approximately mid-February.
- Admissions decisions for priority review deadline applicants will be made by December 1st
- Admissions decisions for final review deadline applicants will be made by February 15th
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