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MAT Degree Pathway Options

Master of Athletic Training (MAT) Degree Pathways Summary

We offer traditional (4+2 year) and accelerated (3+2 year) degree pathways in Health Science and Applied Exercise Science. Accelerated pathways enable students to complete their undergraduate and graduate requirements within 5 years, rather than the traditional 6-year timeline.

Students enrolling in the MAT Program will receive a master’s degree in athletic training. The following MAT Program curriculum will be completed as the graduate portion of all accelerated (3+2) and traditional (4+2) degree pathways. The MAT Program can also be completed as a Stand-Alone curriculum for students transferring from another institution.

The following MAT program curriculum will be completed by all students enrolled during the 2024 academic year. This graduate program curriculum will be phased out by the end of the 2026 academic year.

 

Accelerated MAT Pathway Options (3+2-Year Programs): Health Science or Applied Exercise Science

Students enrolling in the Accelerated Degree Pathway Options will receive a bachelor’s degree in their chosen major/concentration and a master’s degree in athletic training. After completing three years of undergraduate studies, students will begin their graduate studies in the summer of their junior year.

3+2 Accelerated Health Science
• Students will receive a bachelor’s degree in health science and a master’s degree in athletic training.

3+2 Accelerated Applied Exercise Science
• Students will receive a bachelor’s degree in applied exercise science and a master’s degree in athletic training.

Students enrolling in the Accelerated Advanced Degree Pathway Options will receive a bachelor’s degree in health science, a master’s degree in athletic training, and a doctorate degree in physical therapy. After completing three years of their undergraduate studies, students will begin their graduate studies the summer following graduation. The DPT program will start following the completion of the MAT program.


3+2+3 Accelerated BSHS/MAT/DPT

 

Traditional MAT Pathway Options (4+2-Year Programs): Health Science or Applied Exercise Science

Students enrolling in the Traditional Degree Pathway Options will receive a bachelor’s degree in their chosen major/concentration and a master’s degree in athletic training. After completing four years of their undergraduate studies, students will begin their graduate studies the summer following graduation.

4+2 Health Science
• Students will receive a bachelor’s degree in health science and a master’s degree in athletic training.

4+2 Applied Exercise Science
• Students will receive a bachelor’s degree in applied exercise science and a master’s degree in athletic training.

Articulation Agreements between External Institutions and ³ÉÈ˽ûÇø’s Graduate MAT Program

Please refer to the list of other institutions below with pre-approved accelerated (3+2) and traditional (4+2) articulation agreements for guaranteed acceptance into the MAT program at ³ÉÈ˽ûÇø University. These programs will satisfy the undergraduate curricula requirements at another institution and be guaranteed admittance into ³ÉÈ˽ûÇø’s graduate MAT program. 

Current Articulation Agreements include:  

  • Baldwin Wallace

Students enrolled in an institution with an articulation agreement with ³ÉÈ˽ûÇø University will receive a bachelor’s degree in a pre-approved major/concentration (according to the articulation agreement) and a master’s degree in athletic training.

Students enrolled in an institution with an articulation agreement with ³ÉÈ˽ûÇø University will receive a bachelor’s degree in a pre-approved major/concentration (according to the articulation agreement) and a master’s degree in athletic training. 

 

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