The Office of Student Success

Pre-professional Support Services

3 years at OSU + 2 years at OSU-CHS's Master of Athletic Training Program

 

Steps:

• Complete 3 years of study at OSU-Stillwater in a "Finish in Five" designated program.
• Apply your junior year at OSU to OSU-Center for Health Sciences Master of Athletic Training program.
  • OSU eligible students must earn a 3.0 or higher. 
  • Qualified applicants will interview with OSU-CHS Master of Athletic Training Program.
• If accepted, you will leave OSU 1 year early to start the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program at OSU-CHS.

 

After Your First Year of Master of Athletic Training Program

• Submit your official MAT graduate transcripts and apply for undergraduate graduation to OSU-Stillwater.
• Upon successful completion of the OSU-CHS Master of Athletic Training program, you will be eligible for national certification by successfully completing the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC).

OSU bachelor's degree then attend OSU's-CHS: Master of Athletic Training program or another AT Program. 

 

Steps:

• Earn a bachelor's degree (of your choice) from OSU and complete all of your prerequisite courses for an accredited Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program.
• Apply to an accredited Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program. If accepted, begin your MAT professional school program.
• Upon successful completion of a Master of Athletic Training program, you will be eligible for national certification by successfully completing the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC).  

Taking additional time can be to your advantage as a AT school applicant.

 

Steps:

• Earn a bachelor’s degree (of your choice) from OSU and complete all of your prerequisite courses for an accredited Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program.
• If you feel you need more holistic development (academic or non-academic) to be ready to professionally apply, consider taking a “gap/enhancement year” to help you further develop. 
• Unsure of what to do during a gap year? Explore resources from NATA or visit the Pre-Professional Health & Law Support Services Office to discuss your options. 
• When holistically ready, apply to an accredited Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program. If accepted, begin your MAT professional school program.
• Upon successful completion of a Master of Athletic Training program, you will be eligible for national certification by successfully completing the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC).