Admission to the Program: All applicants applying for the MS-AT program must complete the following:

1. UW-Stevens Point application for graduate study.

2. Application to the MS-AT graduate program via ATCAS Central (www.caate.net/apply-now). The ATCAS application requires:

• a written essay,

• two letters of recommendation,

• evidence of 20 hours of athletic training observation with a certified AT.

• a listing of complete or in-progress prerequisite coursework, and

• completion of the Technical Standards Form for the MS-AT program.

3. TOEFL or IELT scores (international applicants only). Minimum of 80 or 7 respectively.

4. Official transcripts of all college work.

5. Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all coursework prior to application. If your GPA is under 3.0, you can still apply and request a review of your application.

• Prerequisite courses for the MS-AT program are: biology, chemistry, physics, human anatomy, human physiology, exercise physiology, kinesiology, psychology, nutrition, medical terminology, and statistics. Specific UWSP equivalents and required credits can be found on the website at www.uwsp.edu/msat.

Additional Notes about Applying to the Master of Science - Athletic Training (MS-AT):

1. Application deadline: Application deadlines for early admission and the regular decision cycle are published on the MS-AT website at www.uwsp.edu/msat

2. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the AT Admission Committee upon receipt of completed application. Meeting or exceeding the minimum requirements for eligibility to apply does not guarantee acceptance into the MS-AT.

3. A final review of applications will be conducted prior to the start of the first summer term in the MS-AT to ensure any outstanding coursework was completed and admission requirements are met.

Upon Acceptance to the Master of Science - Athletic Training (MS-AT), you must:

1. Provide verification of current physical examination by an approved health care provider (MD, DO, PA, CNP) confirming you meet the physical and mental abilities required of an athletic trainer.

2. Provide current records of: immunization history (including MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, adult dTap); tuberculosis (TB) test within the past 12 months.

3. Provide documentation of annual TB test updates.

4. Obtain antibody titers and/or influenza vaccine depending on requirements of assigned clinical sites.

5. Complete a healthcare provider background check as required by regulations in Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter HFS 12.

6. Supply verification of personal healthcare provider liability insurance.

7. Submit all health-related documentations/verifications to the Clinical Education Coordinator prior to the start of each semester.

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