Athletic Training (Professional Master's)

Students obtain knowledge through didactic and clinical experiences with evidence-based injury prevention, diagnostic techniques and therapeutic interventions.

Combined BS/MS Program

Undergraduate Exercise & Sports Science students enter the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program and earn a B.S. in Exercise & Sport Science and Master of Science in Athletic Training.

Programmatic Overview: The Professional Master of Science Degree in Athletic Training is a master’s program preparing students to enter the profession of athletic training by passing the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) examination after completion of this degree. All graduate students are required to engage in a research process, via their capstone project.  This is a 55 credit hour program each new cohort begins in June each year.    
Please contact the AT Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Carla Heffner

Program Mission Statement  
The Texas State University Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) aims to develop compassionate, highly skilled healthcare professionals who deliver exemplary, patient-centered care across athletic and clinical environments. Rooted in Texas State University’s tradition of academic excellence and dynamic clinical education, the program integrates rigorous didactic instruction with evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, healthcare informatics, and quality improvement. Guided by the standards of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), the program prepares students to become well-rounded athletic trainers who embody professionalism, demonstrate a strong commitment to service, advance clinical research, and improve patient health outcomes across the lifespan.

Program Vision Statement 
The Texas State University Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program vision is to be a global leader in athletic training education by preparing well-rounded healthcare professionals who shape the present and future of athletic training through clinical excellence, passion, innovation, interprofessional collaboration, and ethical, evidence-based care. The Texas State University MSAT program continually strives to elevate athletic training through evidence-informed practice, immersive clinical learning environments, and a commitment to high-quality patient-centered care. The faculty and staff of the MSAT program intend for all our students to embrace the Texas State AT identity: Evidence-based. Service-oriented. Patient-centered.