Admission and Advising

Master of Athletic Training Program

For those interested in the Master of Athletic Training Program who have or will have an undergraduate degree and the prerequisite coursework completed or in progress, you can apply directly through the Athletic Training Centralized Application Service (ATCAS), which can be found here.

Once a student is notified that they have been accepted through ATCAS students must then also complete a supplemental application to the YSU College of Graduate Studies.

Accelerated Program

All application material to be submitted to matadmissions@ysu.edu

Questions? Please contact MATAdmissions or call the department at 330-941-2558

Students in the Master of Athletic Training program will be provided with the opportunity to gain clinical education experiences at the collegiate level, at local high schools, at sports medicine clinics, at local hospitals, physician offices, and at community and special events while enrolled in the Clinical Education I-IV courses. The clinical education gained in the four clinical rotations will count towards the total hours necessary to be eligible for graduation.

In all clinical education rotations, students will be supervised by a qualified Clinical Preceptor associated with the Athletic Training Program. Students will be required to complete clinical education hours for academic credit while enrolled in the Clinical Education I-VI courses.

The majority of the clinical education hours obtained by the Athletic Training student will be accumulated during team coverage that occurs between the hours of noon and 8:00pm, Monday through Friday. Athletic events also occur on the weekends so these clinical education rotations may include Saturday and Sunday events as well as traveling. Students are given comparable relief (days off) from clinical experiences during the academic year as compared to other student academic and student activities (i.e. athletics) offered by Youngstown State University or the clinical site. Students are not required to obtain clinical education hours when the University is closed.

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Advising for the Prospective student:

We want to help students shape their academic future in our program and make the most of your YSU experience. The Bitonte College of Health and Human Services Office of Student Services can guide prospective students interested in the Athletic Training Program and help you navigate through the admission and enrollment process.

Advising for Current Master of Athletic Training Students:

Once enrolled in the program, students will receive advising directly from the Athletic Training Faculty. Current students in need of advising assistance should contact:

Matthew Campbell
Program Director
mjcampbell05@ysu.edu
330-941-2576

Students interested in transferring to the Athletic Training Program at Youngstown State University must meet all admission requirements. In accordance with the Youngstown State University Graduate School Transfer Credit Policy, the Athletic Training Program may accept a maximum of _ graduate credits (20% or less of the total required credits of graduate coursework) earned from another institution beyond a bachelor’s degree, subject to approval by the Program Director. Acceptance of transfer credits for a course is dependent upon the following provisions:

The student received a grade of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale The course was taken at an accredited institution The course was relevant, as judged by the Program Director upon review of the course syllabus, to the Athletic Training Program The course is listed on an official transcript received by Graduate Admissions The course will be no older than 6 years at the time of graduation from the program.

Students who have completed graduate athletic training coursework at another Athletic Training Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) or students who have completed graduate credits from a non-CAATE accredited program may apply for transfer credit. Transfer credits will be reviewed by the program director on a case-by-case basis. The Program Director may request additional documentation to render a decision on transfer credits. Graduate credit is not awarded for life experiences.

If admitted to the program, transfer students will be required to complete all courses in the prescribed sequence. Transfer students will be required to enroll in all of the clinical education courses.

Find information about International Admissions on our International Programs page.

The technical standards set forth by the YSU Athletic Training Program establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students admitted to this program to achieve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of an entry-level athletic trainer as well as to meet the expectations of the program’s accrediting agency (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education).

Compliance with the program’s technical standards does not guarantee a student’s eligibility for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam. The following abilities and expectations must be met by all students admitted to the program. In the event a student is unable to fulfill these technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, the student will not be permitted to begin the clinical education component of the program.

Candidates for selection to the Athletic Training Program must demonstrate:

1. The mental capacity to assimilate, analyze, synthesize, integrate concepts and problem solve to formulate assessment and therapeutic judgments and to be able to distinguish deviations from the norm.
2. Sufficient postural and neuromuscular control, sensory function, and coordination to perform appropriate physical examinations using accepted techniques; and accurately, safely and efficiently use equipment and materials during the assessment and treatment of patients.
3. The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and colleagues, including individuals from different cultural and social backgrounds; this includes, but is not limited to, the ability to establish rapport with patients and communicate judgment and treatment information effectively. Students must be able to understand and speak the English language consistent with competent professional practice.
4. The ability to record the physical examination results and a treatment plan clearly and accurately.
5. The capacity to maintain composure and continue to function well during periods of high stress.
6. The perseverance, diligence, and commitment to complete the athletic training education program as outlined and sequenced.
7. Flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing situations and uncertainty in clinical situations.
8. Affective skills and appropriate demeanor and rapport that relate to professional education and quality patient care.

Candidates for selection to the Athletic Training Program will be required to verify that they understand and meet these technical standards or that they believe that, with reasonable accommodations, they can meet the standards. The Youngstown State University Center for Student Progress Disability Services will evaluate a student who states he/she could meet the program’s technical standards with accommodation and confirm that the stated condition qualifies as a disability under applicable laws.