About the Master of Athletic Training

General information

The Master of Athletic Training program is an integral part of the College of Health Sciences at ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, whose mission is to educate excellent, ethical health care providers. This mission, coupled with a dedication to recruiting and retaining students from diverse backgrounds, serves as the template for excellence in education and diversity. Our Master of Athletic Training strives to enhance the quality of health care for the physically active through educating students skilled in prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The Master of Athletic Training supports the mission and educational philosophy of ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ and strives to develop men and women who have a allegiance to lifelong learning, and who will dedicate their lives to the service of others.

Admissions

5-year Accelerated Degree Program:
High school applicants to Marquette can apply for direct-admission to the 5 year ADP culminating in an undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology (EXPH) and a Master’s degree in athletic training (MAT). Candidates can apply to this program out of high school using either the common application or the Marquette-specific application.  Each application process should prompt the applicant to submit an essay specific to the Master of athletic training direct-admit application during the process. To complete the undergraduate and graduate programs in a total of 5 years at Marquette, students will need to choose an undergraduate major with an accelerate path to the MAT, such as Exercise Physiology or Biomedical Sciences, as their undergraduate major. Any student that is accepted to the MAT program who did not choose one of the known paths as their intended undergraduate major will be contacted to further discuss their plans. Application information and process can be found here: /explore/application.php

Anyone pursuing their undergraduate degree at ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ who wishes to join the MAT path can contact the MAT program director for more information and to discuss a plan moving forward. Individuals are required to meet course prerequisites and academic requirements to be eligible to apply.

2-year Accelerated Degree Program:

Those interested in athletic training who already have or will have an undergraduate degree and the prerequisite coursework completed or in progress can apply directly to the professional (2-year) phase of the MAT Program. This application process should be completed through the Athletic Training Centralized Application Service (ATCAS), which can be found .  Those applying who are already at Marquette for their undergraduate degree or completed their undergraduate degree at Marquette can work directly with the Program Director to apply internally.

The application for the professional phase through ATCAS opens up in summer the year prior to matriculation, with applications considered on a rolling basis until the class is full. Each cohort of students starts the professional phase in the MAT Program here at Marquette in late May, with an anticipated graduation in May 2 years later.

Prerequisite coursework for the MAT Program:
The following courses (or equivalent courses) must be completed prior to starting the MAT Program curriculum. Candidates can apply and be contingently accepted to the professional phase of the MAT Program (two year program) while finishing these courses. However, satisfactory completion of the prerequisite coursework must be submitted before acceptance into the MAT Program is formally complete.

• Anatomy and Physiology 1001 (or Anatomy): 3 credits
• Anatomy and Physiology 1002 (or Physiology): 3 credits
• Chemistry 1001 (with lab): 4 credits
• Biology 1001: 3 credits
• Physics 1001 (with lab): 4 credits
• Psychology 1001: 3 credits
• Exercise Physiology: 3 credits
• Kinesiology: 3 credits
• Statistics: 3 credits
• Medical Terminology: 1 credit

Accreditation Status

The ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Master of Athletic Training Program successfully completed the CAATE comprehensive review process in the 2020-21 academic year. The program has been reaccredited for the maximum timeframe of 10 years, through the 2030-31 academic year under the new 2020 standards for accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Athletic Training Certification / Licensure

Athletic Trainers in Wisconsin and most states must be licensed as an Athletic Trainer by the Department of Regulation and Licensing in that state in order to practice. To be granted an Athletic Training license to practice, individuals must achieve a passing score on the Athletic Training Certification exam administered by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC). Graduates of Marquette’s Master’s degree in Athletic Training will be eligible to challenge the NATABOC Certification exam once they are registered for their last semester of coursework.

State Licensure/Certification Disclosure

The Master of Athletic Training degree program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the specified states.

Satisfies Educational Requirements: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY

Does Not Satisfy Educational Requirements: None

States without Athletic Training licensure / Athletic Training not regulated:  CA

No Determination Made: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands

Please contact Chris Geiser (christopher.geiser@marquette.edu) for more information.

Marquette Athletic Training students have compiled an impressive pass-rate on the BOC certification exam over the years. The current pass rate for athletic training graduate at Marquette can be viewed here: 

Master of Athletic Training learning outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Athletic Training degree program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate technical proficiency in the field of athletic training as outlined in the Athletic Training Educational Standards of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
2. Advocate for the health needs of clients/patents, and populations.
3. Identify health care delivery strategies that account for health literacy and a variety of social determinants of health.

If you need further information on the Master of Athletic Training program at Marquette, please contact the Program Director, Chris Geiser.