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3+2: Kinesiology, BS + MSAT

​​Train to become a licensed athletic trainer providing expert injury prevention, diagnosis, and rehab as part of a dynamic healthcare team.​

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Degree
  • Bachelor of Science
Location
  • Huntsville
Type of Instruction
  • Face to Face
Length

3 + 2 Years

Train as a Skilled Clinician

The 3+2 Kinesiology + MSAT program fast-tracks your path from student to skilled, certified athletic clinician in just five years. Start with a strong foundation in Clinical Exercise Science, then seamlessly transition into the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT).

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Students learn through hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs at SHSU.

Learn About our Program

With hands-on labs, cutting-edge technology, and real-world clinical experiences, you’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to excel in athletic training. Students must apply and be accepted into the MSAT program, meeting all undergraduate and graduate requirements. Upon completion, you’ll earn both your BS and MSAT degrees, ready to launch a dynamic career in sports medicine and healthcare.

  • ​​Hands-On Experience​

    Sam Houston State University’s Master of Science in Athletic Training offers you multiple opportunities for hands-on, clinical work as progress through your degree studies. This blend of classroom and real-world work means you’ll have both a deep knowledge of athletic training, injuries and rehabilitation, and the confidence to communicate with patients and doctors about appropriate care pathways

  • ​​A Fully Accredited Program​

    ​​The Master of Science in Athletic Training Program (MSAT) at Sam Houston State University is Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Potential employers and clinicians will recognize the rigor of your coursework, giving you an edge over the competition.​ raphs.

  • ​​Skills You Can Use Anywhere​

    ​​Through your studies toward the Master of Science in Athletic Training, you’ll learn important skills such as critical thinking, evidence-based decision making, and communication. Sam Houston State University’s blend of classroom and real-world learning also give you a leading edge when it comes to finding a career.​ 

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Find Your Future Career

​​Your career paths are many and varied, because athletic trainers work in educational settings such as colleges, universities, elementary schools, and secondary schools. They can also work in hospitals, fitness centers, for physicians’ offices, or for professional sports teams.​

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Expert Faculty to Advise You

​​Sam Houston State University faculty have deep subject knowledge, often blending real-world experience with theoretical understanding. They are collaborative and supporting, working to help students reach their goals.​

Become a Bearkat

Ready to see what a degree can do for you or to start your application to SHSU? Our Admissions team is here to help.