Athletic Training (MS) Virtual Information Session

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM until 2:00 PMEastern Standard Time UTC -05:00

Master of Science (MS) in Athletic Training

Build Your Future at Montclair

Prepare to become a certified athletic trainer through rigorous coursework, state-of-the-art labs and hands-on clinical placements.

Athletic Training at Montclair State University

Ready to build a career helping athletes stay strong, healthy and at the top of their game? Explore Montclair State University's Master of Science (MS) in Athletic Training, where you'll gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to excel in this growing field while learning in a supportive, diverse and challenging environment.

Montclair's Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)-accredited program combines rigorous academic study with training in cutting-edge labs and real-world clinical placements. You'll develop the skills to prevent, diagnose and treat sports-related injuries — and upon completion, you'll be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification exam for Athletic Training.

A Distinctive Path to Athletic Training

Montclair State has been a leader in athletic training education since launching New Jersey's first Bachelor of Science degree program in Athletic Training Education in 2000. Today, the CAATE-accredited MS in Athletic Training builds on that legacy — offering a traditional MS format or a 5-year combined BS/MS pathway with 12 shared graduate credits for accelerated completion.

Program Highlights

The MS in Athletic Training combines rigorous academic preparation with extensive hands-on clinical practice and faculty mentorship. Graduates are prepared to prevent, diagnose and treat sports-related injuries and to sit for the Board of Certification exam for Athletic Training.

Hands-On Clinical Training & Flexible Pathways

Gain experience in cutting-edge labs and clinical placements focused on preventing, diagnosing and treating sports-related injuries — connecting coursework to professional practice from the start.

Choose a traditional MS format or a 5-year combined BS/MS pathway, and accelerate your completion with 12 shared graduate credits in the combined program.

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Accreditation & Career Readiness

The MS in Athletic Training is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), the accreditor for athletic training education programs nationwide.

Upon completion, graduates are eligible to sit for the Board of Certification exam for Athletic Training. Review the program's CAATE Program Information and Outcomes.

Explore the Athletic Training Program

What We'll Cover

The MS in Athletic Training curriculum and the choice between a traditional MS format and a 5-year combined BS/MS pathway
Hands-on learning in cutting-edge labs and clinical placements
CAATE accreditation and eligibility to sit for the Board of Certification exam
Accelerated completion options, including 12 shared graduate credits in the BS/MS program
Admission requirements, including the 2.75 minimum undergraduate GPA (3.0 or higher preferred) and prerequisite coursework
The application checklist: personal statement essay, two letters of recommendation, transcripts and the $60 application fee
The March 15 priority application deadline, with rolling admission until the program is full
The enrollment deposit and next steps for admitted students

Who Should Consider Athletic Training?

This program is designed for applicants with the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree who want a hands-on, patient-centered career in sports medicine. Applicants are expected to have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 — a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred — and admission decisions are based on a holistic review. Prerequisite courses include Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2 (8 credits, completed before arriving), Basic Chemistry, Basic Physics, Intro to Psychology, Statistics, Nutrition, basic motor learning, Kinesiology or Biomechanics, and Exercise Physiology. Students may still be admitted if some prerequisites are missing but would have to complete them by the start of the second year in the program.
*F-1/J-1 visa-seeking students are not eligible for this program.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Applications are submitted through Montclair's online graduate application with a $60 non-refundable fee (or waiver if applicable). The priority application deadline is March 15, and admission is rolling until the program is full. Review the full Athletic Training program details and application checklist before applying.

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