Athletic Training Education Program


Athletic Training Education Program

Athletic Training Education Program Admission Requirements

Athletic Training coursework and clinical education experience are sequential.  The sequencing of coursework and clinical education provides the athletic training student the opportunity to gain knowledge and master skills over time.  The first year is observational; the student completes required coursework and observational hours.  During the second semester the student applies to the athletic training education program.

A limited number of applicants will be admitted to the Athletic Training major. The number of students admitted into the Athletic Training Education Program will be dependent upon the number of clinical experience sites available for that given year.  Application to the Athletic Training Education Program will take place during the spring semester of the freshman year. The policy for transfer students will include a careful evaluation of the students' clinical experiences and educational competencies, and their compatibility with MSUM's Athletic Training Education Program. Transfer students should contact the Curriculum Coordinator regarding requirements.  Only admitted students will proceed in the curriculum.  Interested students must meet with the Curriculum Coordinator before declaring Athletic Training as a major.  Competitive admittance is dependent upon successful completion of the following:

  1. Admission to Minnesota State University Moorhead
  2. Submission of an official transcript from high school (freshmen) or college/university (transfers)
  3. Completion of 55 hours of documented Athletic Training room observation
  4. Submission of three letters of recommendations
  5. Submission of application form
  6. Submission of a formal letter of application
  7. Completion of an on-campus interview  with a committee of certified athletic trainers
  8. Completion of immunizations as required by MSUM including; Hepatitis B, TB, and MMR vaccinations
  9. Completion of a physical examination and medical history questionnaire
  10. Completion of Technical Standards
  11. Completion of a criminal background check, compliance/consent form, and HIPPA training (prior to clinical experience at affiliated sites)
  12. Membership in national, district, and state athletic training organizations
  13. Academic Achievement
  • a grade of C- or better in BIOL 104 Human Biology or BIOL 111 Cell Biology
  • a grade or C- or better in CHEM 110 Fundamentals of Chemistry or CHEM 200
  • a grade of B or better in AT 120 Introduction to Athletic Training
  • a grade of B or better in AT 220 Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries
  • a grade of B or better in AT 220 Lab