Application Information
Visit our graduate admissions page to see the application process, deadlines, and required materials.
Students applying as part of the 4+1 program only need to complete the ATCAS application.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission, an applicant must have:
- An overall GPA of 3.0 at application with a BS/BA degree from a regionally accredited university, completed prior to matriculating into the program.
- The following courses must be completed with a letter grade of C or better, earned and documented on official transcripts prior to matriculating into the program:
- Two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology with lab.
- One semester of General Chemistry with lab.
- One semester of General Psychology.
- One semester of General Physics.
- One semester of Biomechanics.
- One semester of Exercise Physiology.
- One semester of Statistics.
International students must meet the English Language Test score requirements as listed on the Admissions-Graduate Student webpage.
Please note:
The application does not constitute acceptance into the program nor is acceptance guaranteed simply upon satisfactory completion of requirements. Admission requirements are weighted. Weighted criteria include overall GPA (35%), Anatomy/Physiology Grades (15%), GPA from Prerequisites (20%), evaluation of letter of recommendation (15%), and interview scores (15%). Exceptions to the requirements can be made on a recommendation by the M.S. in Athletic Training Application Committee.
The M.S. in athletic training application is a competitive process. A committee reviews completed graduate applications and selects applicants to interview. The committee will set up a time with the student to complete the interview process (video conference or in person). The committee will forward their recommendations regarding acceptance into the M.S. in athletic training program to the Dean of Graduate Studies. All UW-Eau Claire Graduate Studies policies will be followed accordingly.
Students who opt to transfer into this program must meet all UW-Eau Claire Graduate Studies and program requirements. The athletic training admissions committee will review all official transcripts to determine transfer eligibility of previous coursework.
For more information, please contact atpmasters@uwec.edu.
Additional Information
All students who graduate from the ATP and meet the criteria established by CAATE will qualify to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) national certification examination. Successful completion of the BOC certification examination allows the individual to become a Certified Athletic Trainer and eligible for state licensure.
“Currently, 49 states and the District of Columbia regulate the practice of athletic training. Individuals must be legally recognized by the appropriate state regulatory agency prior to practicing athletic training. The BOC exam is recognized by all Athletic Trainer state regulatory agencies to meet their exam requirement. Compliance with state regulatory requirements is mandatory and the only avenue to legal athletic training practice.” (BOC, 2020)
Student Transportation
Students in the athletic training program must provide their own transportation to and from clinical experiences. Some clinical experiences may require travel to other communities.
Associated Costs
Along with the tuition and fees, students accepted into the ATP bear all costs associated with admission, didactic, and clinical experiences. These associated expenses may include, but are not limited to:
- Program application
- Applicants are responsible for all costs associated with applying to the ATP, which includes the completion of the UW System eApplication ($56) and ATCAS ($85).
- Physical examination and up-to-date immunizations
- Physical exams can be performed at UWEC’s Health Clinic at no cost to the student. Standard immunizations, tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap), measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), and hepatitis B, are also available with minimal to no cost. Flu and meningitis immunizations are given ‘at cost’. UWEC Health Services does not third-party bill (submit fees to insurance companies). If your health insurance covers immunization including the meningitis immunization through your primary care provider, that route may be more cost-effective. More information regarding cost associated with the Health Center are located here.
- Adult/Child CPR/AED and First Aid (American Red Cross) or its equivalent is required for application to the ATP. Certification is available on campus for a fee of $50.
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association membership (once admitted to professional program)
- $87.00 (2023 dues structure); may be done online at NATA.org.
- Daily travel to/from campus and to your clinical site is the responsibility of the student (e.g., gas, car maintenance, bus ticket)
- Clinical sites average from 1-26 miles one way from campus. When possible, students are encouraged to pair up with other clinical students placed at the same clinical site to travel and reduce expenses.
- Travel to/from physicians’ offices for orthopedic exams or to observe surgical procedures.
- Uniform staff shirts (if necessary)
- Approx. $50-$75 each; while on clinical rotation, all UWEC Athletic Training Program students are expected to display professionalism not only through behavior, but especially through attire (e.g., polo shirts; collared shirts; khaki pants; appropriate length khaki shorts; chinos). Some clinical sites may provide clinical students with staff attire, while others may ask students to purchase attire. The ATP will provide one clinical polo shirt upon matriculation.
- Background checks will be ‘at cost’ and will be determined by the College of Health and Human Sciences. This is a one-time expense and is approximately $50.
- Textbooks
- The cost for textbooks is a required purchase (cost varies). Some textbooks will be used in multiple courses (e.g., Evaluation/Rehabilitation, Practicum), with a yearly expenditure ranging between $300-500 per year.
