To be considered for admission to the M.S.A.T program, you must have the following admission requirements:
You must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.00 (out of 4.00) in the following courses. You must complete the courses by the time you enroll.
While not required, it is highly recommended that students have successfully completed coursework in:
You must complete a limited admissions application, which will include the following:
Qualified applicants will undergo a pre-admission interview. The GRE is not required for admission. Applicants will be ranked based on their overall GPA, the GPA of their prerequisite coursework, letters of recommendation, and interview performance.
You will be required to undergo a criminal background check in order to be placed at clinical experience sites. If you have a prior criminal record, you may not be able to complete the program or required courses.
You will submit two applications. The first is through the Athletic Training Centralized Application System (ATCAS).
For assistance with ATCAS, contact customer service at atcasinfo@atcas.org.
The second is the NIU Graduate School application, which comes with a $25 application fee. You only need to include the following on this application:
The athletic training admissions committee will review all the applications and will invite select applicants for an interview. Applicants will be notified via email of an interview and the interview may occur face to face or via teleconference.
Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education
Anderson Hall 221
DeKalb, IL 60115
P: 815-753-1407
F: 815-753-1413
knpe@niu.edu