Masters of Athletic Training Admissions Requirements

MAT Admissions Information

The MAT program begins in late May of each year. Please visit the link below for deadline information. The online application and all supporting documentation must be received by the deadline. It is in the best interest of the applicant to apply as early as possible.

Admissions Requirements

1. Online Application
   
   Applicants for the MAT program must complete both the ATCAS Application and your personalized SHP supplemental application.
   
   Step one:
   
   Start and Complete the ATCAS Application.
   
   Step two:
   
   
   • You will receive an email from SHP Application Systems within two weeks of submitting your CAS application, with your login information, to complete your personalized Athletic Training SHP supplemental application.
   • You must wait to receive this email before beginning your supplemental application. Do not go to the TTUHSC SHP website and attempt to access your supplemental application. The “start your application link” on the TTUHSC SHP website does not link to your personalized application. 
   • If you did not receive your email, please check your junk email folder. 
   • Please contact our Application Team with any questions at 806-743-3220 or shp.application@ttuhsc.edu.
2. Application Fee
   
   The $75 Application Fee can be paid through the online application by credit card. You may also pay by check or money order by selecting the "Money Order" option; mail a check or money order to the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs (3601 4th Street MS 6294, Lubbock, TX 79430). Please make checks and money orders payable to "TTUHSC." Your application will not be considered for admission until your fee has been paid. The application fee is non-refundable.
   
   
3. Official Transcripts
   
   

   All official transcripts need to be submitted to ATCAS. You will only need to send updated transcripts to our office. Transcripts must be in a sealed envelope from the institution and must have been printed within the last year. Please send all updated official transcripts to the following address:

   TTUHSC SHP Admissions and Student Affairs
   3601 4th Street MS 6294
   Lubbock, TX 79430

4. Official GRE Scores
   
   

   The GRE is not required for the MAT program.

5. Bachelor's Degree
   
   A Bachelor's Degree is required for admission in addition to the specific prerequisite courses listed in Section 8.
   
   
6. Minimum GPA
   
   A minimum cumulative and prerequisite GPA of 2.7 is required to be considered for admission. A grade of "C" or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
   
   
7. Essay
   
   Applicants must complete an essay within the SHP online application. The essay should include a self-introduction and an explanation of the applicant's interest in the Master of Athletic Training program. Included should be a discussion of how the MAT program can help the applicant reach his/her personal goals. 
   
   
8. Observation Experience
   
   Applicants must have completed a minimum of 50 observation hours of athletic training experience. Post-high school experience can be gained through volunteer work, observation or paid employment with an ATC or LAT. When filling out the ATCAS application, you will list your athletic training experience hours. There is not a specific, printable form to submit; we suggest tracking your hours on a personal spreadsheet.
   
   
9. Prerequisite Coursework
   
   All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation. If prerequisite courses have not been completed in the last seven years, program director approval for acceptance of courses may be required. AP and CLEP credit will not be accepted for any science prerequisite course.
   
   
   

   Prerequisite Coursework

   Course Designation	Credit Hours
   Human Anatomy (or A&P I)	3-4 hours
   Human Physiology (or A&P II)	3-4 hours
   Exercise Physiology	3 hours
   Biomechanics/Kinesiology	3 hours
   Nutrition	3 hours
   Statistics (1 course to include descriptive statistics, correlation, and introduction to inferential statistics or research design)	3 hours
   Biology with lab	3-4 hours required (2 semester sequence with lab is recommended)
   Chemistry with lab	3-4 hours required (2 semester sequence with lab is recommended)
   Physics with lab	3-4 hours required (2 semester sequence with lab is recommended)
   General Psychology	3 hours

   Recommended Course: Technical Writing

10. Letters of Recommendation
    
    Two letters of recommendation are required for an application to be complete. Letters of recommendation are submitted online through the ATCAS Application. A recommender's name and email address will be required. Your recommender will receive an email with a link to our recommendation form for them to submit electronically.
    
    
11. International Applicants
    
    If you are not a citizen/permanent resident of the United States, please refer to our International Applicants webpage for the additional requirements needed for your application.
    
    

Application Process

Applications are considered on a rolling basis for acceptance into the professional program. Individual applications are reviewed once materials have been received; therefore, it is in the applicant's best interest to complete their application, including submission of required documentation, as early as possible. Fulfillment of the basic requirements does not guarantee admission.

Applicants who meet the above listed requirements and are deemed competitive candidates for admission will be invited to TTUHSC for an interview. The admissions committee selects the most qualified applicants for admission by considering the following: cumulative GPA, prerequisite science GPA, interview scores, student essay, and other factors.

Interviews

Admission interviews are granted by the MAT admissions committee by invitation only. Invitations to interview are based on a holistic evaluation of their application and supporting documents.

Application Submission Checklist

1. ATCAS Application
2. TTUHSC Supplemental Application
3. Application Fee
4. Letters of Recommendation - Two required
5. Observation Experience

Essential Functions/Technical Standards

A student admitted into the Athletic Training program must meet essential functions/technical standards that are necessary to be able to obtain employment. These are established minimum physical and mental guidelines necessary for the MAT program. Prior to matriculation, all students must submit verification of their ability to perform at or above the minimum physical and mental guidelines established by the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences. A list of the essential functions for the MAT program can be found in the MAT section of the School of Health Professions catalog or obtained from the MAT program director. Please familiarize yourself with the essential functions document.

Expenses

In addition to tuition and fees, additional expenses (i.e. travel, clothing, Criminal Background Check, etc.) associated with the program and clinical experiences are the responsibility of the student. An estimated cost of tuition and fees is available on the SHP website and in the SHP Catalog.

A list of expenses that may be incurred by the student include: (this list may not be complete)

Contact Information

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs. Please contact our office by phone at 806-743-3220 or email at health.professions@ttuhsc.edu.