Master of Science in Athletic Training 3+2 Program

Grand View University's Kinesiology and Athletic Training program have partnered to streamline the process of students graduating with both a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and a Master of Science in Athletic Training. Following the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) standards, our students will be in full alignment with accreditation and have the ability to sit for the national certification test needed to become an athletic trainer.

Students who participate in this program will be expected to fulfill a 155 credit-hour course load. The initial 100 credit hour will be completed in the undergraduate courses and the remaining 55 will be completed at the graduate level. Student will follow the same admissions criteria as the traditional program and can apply any time during their 3rd year of study. These students will graduate with their undergraduate degree after year 4 and with their master’s degree after year 5.

Admission and Program Requirements

Admission Requirements

  • You must have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, evidenced by a transcript OR show you are on track for graduation before enrollment in the MSAT.
  • Transcript(s) that ensure completion of required prerequisites and/or sufficient academic performance.
  • Complete the application for admission.
  • Complete 25 hours of observation under the direct supervision of a BOC-certified athletic trainer (refer to * above)
  • Meet the technical standards
  • Current CPR/AED Certification

Submit the following:

  • Include a statement of purpose with application that addresses:
    1) the student’s interest in the program, including the identification of short-term and long-term career goals
    2) the skills and experiences the student will contribute to the program 
    3) expectations the student has of the program.
  • A professional resume.
  • Transcript from institution where bachelor's degree was earned

  • Two letters of recommendation (one of which must be from a faculty member who can attest to the student's ability to successfully engage in graduate study)

  • Documentation of required prerequisite courses:
    - Human Anatomy and Physiology
    - Nutrition or Sports Nutrition
    - Biomechanics, Kinesiology, or Physics
    - Exercise Physiology
    - Statistics
    - Chemistry
    - Biology
    - Psychology

Program Requirements

The following requirements will be met after acceptance but prior to the start of classes:

  • Background Check
  • Liability Insurance
  • Up-to-date vaccinations
  • Individual health insurance
  • Physical

Applications can be submitted through ATCAS, our online system or directly to: 

Dr.Jessica Edler Nye
Master of Science in Athletic Training
Grand View University
1200 Grandview Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50316

The MSAT reviews applications on a rolling admissions cycle that closes May 31st each year.
Course Requirements (66-68 credits)

Prerequisites (15 credits)

BIOL 101 General Biology 1 4 credits
BIOL 160 Human Anatomy 4 credits
BIOL 165 Human Physiology  4 credits
PSYC 101 General Psychology 3 credits

KINH Core (20 credits)
KINH 155 Careers in KINH 1 credit
KINH 188 Personal and Community Health 3 credits
KINH 205 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness 3 credits
KINH 247 Leadership Skills for Conditioning / Strength Training 1 credit
BIOL 140 Intro to Nutrition 3 credits
ATGR 541 Clinical I: Athletic Training Experience 3 credits
ATGR 542 Clinical II: Athletic Training Experience 3 credits
KINH 450 Senior Seminar 3 credits

Pre-Athletic Training Concentration (31-33 credits)
ATGR 501 Introduction to Emergency Care 3 credits
KINH 351 Exercise Psychology 3 credits
KINH 361 Motor Control and Learning 3 credits
KINH 371 Kinesiology 3 credits
KINH 376 or
PHYS 131		  Biomechanics or
Intro to Physics		 3 credits or
4 credits
KINH 391 Exercise Physiology 3 credits
ATGR 523 Therapeutic Interventions II 3 credits
KINH 447 Exercise Testing & Prescription 3 credits
STAT 239 or
STAT 241		 Statistics for Social Sciences or Principles of Statistics 3 credits or
4 credits
CHEM 111 or
CHEM 103		 General Chemistry or
Intro to Chemistry		 4 credits
MSAT 3+2 Program Timeline
Freshman & Sophomore Year (Year 1 and 2) Take undergraduate classes as normal. Now is a great time to talk to your Completion Coach and Academic Advisor about your interest in the 3+2. 
Junior Year (Year 3)
 Continue taking undergraduate courses. Ensure you will have 100 credits completed by the end of Year 3.
Junior Year (Year 3)
 Apply to the 3+2 Program (Students strongly encouraged to apply by mid-February to allow registration on time)
Senior Year (Year 4)
 Take graduate MSAT courses
End of Senior Year
 Graduate with bachelor’s degree
Graduate Year (Year 5)
 Complete remaining MSAT courses
End of Graduate Year
 Graduate with master’s degree

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