How to apply:
Admission to all graduate degree concentrations in the School of Education and Human Development is based on the recommendation of the faculty. Admissions decisions are based on faculty review of the general requirements that apply to all Graduate Programs in the School as well as specific documents listed under additional program requirements and prerequisites. General requirements include, not limited to, (1) B.A. or B.S. in exercise science/kinesiology or a related field and (2) minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Please note that it is a cohort program with limited admissions: Rolling admissions, so apply early; late applicants will be wait listed.
For general application procedures, click here.
Students may apply either:
- directly through the University of Miami via CollegeNet starting October 1st
- through ATCAS starting July 31st
When sending supplemental admissions material and/or official transcripts please be sure to utilize the following address ONLY.
Graduate Admissions Office
School of Education and Human Development
University of Miami
soegradadmissions@miami.edu
1507 Levante Avenue, Suite 311
Coral Gables, FL 33146
305-284-2167
Admission Requirements
Admission to all graduate degree concentrations in the School of Education and Human Development is based on the recommendation of the faculty. Admissions decisions are based on faculty review of the general requirements that apply to all Graduate Programs in the School as well as specific documents listed under additional program requirements and prerequisites. General requirements include, not limited to, (1) B.A. or B.S. in exercise science/kinesiology or a related field and (2) minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- A minimum of 100 observation/experience hours (volunteer hours or work hours) with an Athletic Trainer is required before starting the program. Observation/experience hours with a licensed rehabilitation specialist may be accepted for a portion of the required hours at the discretion of the program director. Please email documentation of your 100 hours to Graduate Admissions Office at soegradadmissions@miami.edu
- At least one of the recommendation letters above must be written by an Athletic Trainer;
- An interview may be required. Applicants will be notified as appropriate; and
- Applicants must complete or be enrolled in the prerequisite coursework listed below prior to acceptance and/or enrollment (Please contact the Program Director for course equivalency information)
Required prerequisite coursework for admissions
At the undergraduate or graduate level
- Anatomy & Physiology (Separate or combined a minimum of 6 credits)
- Biology (minimum 3 credits)
- Chemistry (minimum 3 credits)
- Introduction to Physics (minimum 3 credits)
- Psychology: Intro to Psychology or Sports Psychology (minimum 3 credits)
In addition to the above courses, CPR Certification is required (AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent as indicated by Board of Certification’s ECC list). Students must have proof of current certification before the start of classes and maintain certification throughout the program.
Recommended foundational coursework for admissions
The following courses are suggested foundational areas of knowledge that are included in the curriculum of the MSAT program. However, introductory courses in the areas below may provide the student with extra preparation for the rigorous graduate coursework of the MSAT program. Therefore, these courses are suggested but not required for admissions or for completion of the degree program:
- Nutrition: Introduction to Nutrition or Sports Nutrition
- Exercise Physiology
- Introduction to Statistics
- Kinesiology and/or Biomechanics
- Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Intro to Athletic Training, or Equivalent
Transfer of courses
Transfer of graduate credits previously earned from other accredited healthcare degree-granting programs is determined on a case-by-case basis. The Program Director and the appropriate course instructor(s) will review the transfer course syllabus to ensure the content match those of the program’s course and that all competencies can be identified. Credits can be transferred ONLY if they are less than six years old, were taken from a graduate degree program, and taken in an accredited institution. In addition, students must have earned a grade of B or better in the course
