The dual / accelerated Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program at Wichita State University is an accelerated admission pathway allowing students to save both time and money while earning professional health care degrees. 
 
Students in this program complete both a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and the MSAT in as little as 5 years. The accelerated program is ideal for undergraduate students wanting to pursue a career in athletic training or post-graduate allied health care programs in physical therapy, physician associate, occupational therapy or other related fields.

Designed for highly motivated students, the dual / accelerated MSAT features several opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience before graduation in a variety of clinical environments, including college and/or high school athletics, physician office, rehabilitation clinic, industrial settings and/or professional sports.
 
Students matriculate through a sequenced program intended to build on academic coursework and clinical settings during the program. Additional clinical experiences are offered for students to gain further hands-on knowledge and skills during summer courses.

Degree Requirements

Degree requirements follow the standard program and are listed below:

  1. Complete dual/accelerated enrollment form
  2. Complete graduate plan of study
  3. Complete required coursework as per MSAT graduate plan of study 
  4. Successfully complete the required applied learning courses: HPS 771, HPS 772, HPS 853 & HPS 854.
  5. Passing MSAT exit exam: 130/175 for the first attempt; 145/175 for the second attempt or third attempt.
  6. Submit application for degree
  7. Overall minimum graduate GPA of 3.00
  8. Overall minimum MSAT GPA of 3.00

The dual / accelerated program is intended for students entering WSU as freshmen or students who transfer and/or change majors early in their undergraduate education. Students changing majors or transferring to WSU are not guaranteed admission into the MSAT program. Students should be aware it may take additional time to complete all undergraduate and graduate requirements. Transfer students will need to visit with the HPS undergraduate academic advisor and have their college credits on file with the university for the advisor to complete their dual / accelerated plan of study.