Program Information
The Master of Athletic Training (MATrg) Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). This professional program offers two unique options for degree completion. Didactic courses and clinical education focus on prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries resulting from physical activity. The MATrg program prepares students to successfully fulfill the Board of Certification (BOC), Inc. requirements and earn the “ATC” credential.
NDSU offers two options for students to earn a MATrg.
Option 1: 3-2 Accelerated Program
This program is recommended for entering freshmen, student-athletes and transfer students interested in earning an athletic training degree at NDSU. (Transfer students and students who change majors must follow the respective program's policies and curriculum. This may extend the timeline for program completion.)
· During years 1-3 students follow the NDSU Exercise Science/Nutrition Science guidelines and curriculum.**
· Students apply to the MATrg program through the NDSU Graduate School spring semester of the third year (typically Junior standing).
· Accepted students begin the MATrg program in June.
· During year 4 students complete both Exercise Science/Nutrition Science and MATrg courses. The Exercise Science degree is awarded in August.
· During year 5 students complete MATrg courses. Upon successful completion of all program and Graduate School requirements, the MATrg degree is awarded in May.
Option 2: Two-Year Program
Students who have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field will apply to our two-year program.
Students apply to the MATrg program through ATCAS and the NDSU Graduate School in the fall.
Upon successful completion of all program and Graduate School requirements, the MATrg degree is awarded in May.
MATrg Student Policies and Procedures Handbook
Application Process
- How to apply through ATCAS
- Students apply to the MATrg program through ATCAS. Application review begins on October 15 and continues until all positions are filled.
- Accepted students begin in June.
- Students follow the MATrg Plan of Study.
Application consideration is a rolling admission process.
View documents with additional academic details below:
Admission Requirements and Process