Frequently Asked Questions
Below, find answers to some of the frequently asked questions for Baylor University's Master of Athletic Training program.
Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) are medical professionals who specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes and others who are engaged in everyday physical activities. To learn more we encourage you to visit the following websites: BOCATC and NATA.
ATCs provide services to secondary schools, colleges/universities, and professional sports. They can also serve sports medicine clinics, emergency rooms and hospitals, physician offices, military, performing arts, and a variety of occupational settings.
The Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program at Baylor University offers two avenues for a student to apply for admission:
- Accelerated Professional Program: Baylor undergraduate students enter the accelerated professional program at the end of their junior year. Through this program, they receive two degrees in five years (i.e. Bachelor of Science; Master of Athletic Training). To enter the accelerated professional program, a student must choose the Pre-Athletic Training (Pre-AT) track within the Health Science Studies (HSS) degree plan. Students completing 89 hours of undergraduate coursework, (which typically occurs at the end of the junior year) are eligible to apply for the accelerated professional portion of the MAT program. Students eligible for the accelerated professional program are not guaranteed admission to the MAT program and must apply through ATCASl.
- Traditional Graduate Admission: Students receiving a bachelor’s degree from another institution apply to the MAT program through the graduate school.
Applications from both avenues (i.e. accelerated professional, traditional) will be reviewed by the MAT faculty for consideration into the same cohort. Applications for early review are due October 31. A review of applications will begin during at the commencement of the fall semester. All applications are due by the first Friday in April for a programmatic start in mid-June each year. Note: Application reviews will not be conducted after the cohort has filled. GRE scores are not required to apply. A detailed list of application procedures can be found here.
Baylor students receive 15 hours of dual credit applied to both the BS and the MAT degrees. This results in the reduction of time and cost required to complete both degree programs separately. Also, the rigorous coursework associated with the Pre-AT track exceeds the prerequisite requirements for admission into the MAT program. Students who successfully complete the undergraduate portion of the accelerated professional program will have highly competitive qualifications for admission into the MAT program.
The Health Science Studies degree program provides many tracks that allow a student to fulfill the prerequisite coursework for other professional health programs (e.g. Pre-Med, Pre-PT) in allied health. Students have the option to complete coursework that would allow them to apply to another professional program upon graduation.
All students who enroll in Baylor's Master of Athletic Training program receive a 50% tuition remission for both years in the program. MAT students are also eligible to apply for any scholarships associated with the Graduate School or external organizations.
Yes! Applicants to Baylor's MAT program are required to provide proof of ECC certification obtained within the last six months. Applicants must complete a Basic Life Support course with a skills assessment, ideally from American Heart Association or American Red Cross. ECC training must include all the following:
- Adult, Pediatric, and Second Rescuer CPR
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Airway obstruction & adjuncts (including oropharyngeal & nasopharyngeal airway)
- Barrier devices (e.g., pocket mask, bag-valve mask)
No, applications to the Master of Athletic Training program can be considered before completing all prerequisite coursework. Applicants submit a self-audit form demonstrating completion of all required prerequisite courses using information from their transcripts. All prerequisite courses must be completed earning a "C" (2.0) or better prior to the first day of class. When completing the form:
- Please label a course you are currently enrolled in as “in progress” on the form.
- If you plan to take a course during a future semester, please provide the semester and year you will complete the course.
Yes, Baylor Master of Athletic Training students will take the Professional Preparation course in their final semester. The course is designed to not only help students prepare for the Board of Certification but also to transition to practice. Additionally, Baylor students sequence through a BOC Study Series beginning in the fall of their second year.