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Athletic Training, MSAT

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

Master of Science in Athletic Training

Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.  Athletic Training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA), Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an allied health care profession. National Athletic Training Association.

Contact the program director, Dr. Williams at 936-294-1172 or mlw049@shsu.edu to learn more about the below MSAT pathways.

MSAT Program Options

The MSAT can be completed through two different pathways:

Combined 3+2 degree completed in combination with either the BS in Kinesiology with a Concentration in Clinical Exercise Science or the BS in Health Sciences, or Stand-alone two-year master's degree program.

CAATE Accredited Program

The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the public and profession by establishing and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards that facilitate quality outcomes, continuous improvement, innovation and diversity to enhance athletic training education.

The CAATE provides educators and clinicians resources and information to stay informed – and compliant – with accreditation standards. The Commission knows that leading in this way improves health care outcomes.

The CAATE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Contact Us

Physician Assistant Studies 

Physician Assistant Studies 
The Woodlands Center, Suite 312
3380 College Park Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77384

Call: 936-202-5108
Email: pad@shsu.edu

Athletic Training

Athletic Training
Lee Drain Building, Suite 107
1900 Ave I
Huntsville, TX 77341

Call: 936-294-1172
Email: mlw049@shsu.edu