Athletic Training

Program Facts

Delivery Method:

On-Campus

Start Term:

Summer

Completion Time:

22 Months

Credits:

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About our Athletic Training Program

Slippery Rock University’s Athletic Training (AT) Graduate Program combines rigorous academics with hands-on clinical experience to prepare you as a confident, patient-focused healthcare professional. You’ll build expertise in injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and advanced rehabilitation all rooted in evidence-based practice.

Why Get an Athletic Training Degree?

Guided by core values like compassion, professionalism, and collaboration, the program equips you with the skills to succeed in high schools, colleges, professional sports, the military, performing arts, and beyond. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam. This program is designed specifically for those not yet certified or eligible.

Accredited. Respected. Proven.

The Athletic Training program at Slippery Rock University is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). This accreditation means our program meets or exceeds the highest national standards for quality developed by experts in the athletic training field. Graduating from a CAATE-accredited program is essential, as it ensures you're eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam and become a certified athletic trainer.

Career Outcomes

A degree in athletic training opens doors to a wide range of careers beyond just sports. Graduates find high-paying opportunities in medical facilities, schools, and even the performing arts, with Pennsylvania having one of the highest employment rates in the country. Our alumni have secured positions with a variety of organizations, including:

Professional Sports Teams (e.g., Atlanta Falcons)
Collegiate and Secondary School Athletics
Hospitals, Clinics, and Physician Offices
Corporate and Industrial Health Programs (e.g., Boeing)
Performing Arts Medicine (e.g., dance companies)
Military and Public Safety Departments
Medical Device and Equipment Sales

Requirements

What are the admission requirements for this program at SRU? Check out the requirements in the dropdowns of this section!

Program Director / Coordinator

Program Director
Dr. Kim Keeley
Athletic Training
724.738.2621
kim.keeley@sru.edu

When are applications accepted?

Email graduate.admissions@sru.edu or call 724.738.2051 for information regarding this program’s graduate application deadlines.

What are all of the admissions requirements?

1. Official Transcripts (Undergraduate/Graduate) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. (Students with a GPA below 3.0 may apply for conditional admission).

2. A minimum of a baccalaureate degree (4+2) or completion of the first three years of an approved 3+2 Pre-Athletic Training Concentration AND the following prerequisites (taken within the past 5 years) earning "C" or better:

Anatomy & Physiology I with lab (3-4 credits)
Anatomy & Physiology II with lab (3-4 credits)
Kinesiology or Biomechanics (3-4 credits)
Physics I with lab (3-4 credits)
Exercise Physiology (3-4 credits)
Nutrition (3 credits)
Psychology (3 credits; introductory, developmental or abnormal)
Statistics (3 credits)
Medical Terminology (at least 1 credit)
Chemistry (3-4 credits)
Biology (3-4 credits)

3. Two letters of reference:

One reference should be from an academic advisor or instructor.
One reference should be from a health care provider; an Athletic Trainer is preferred.

4. Evidence of 50 hours of clinical observation/shadowing with an athletic trainer. You can upload your own documentation or use the one provided here.

Please note: For more information, visit www.sru.edu/graduate. Transfer course evaluation information can be found on our graduate website.

Resources from SRU

From application tips to academic information and support, we provide the guidance and tools you need to start strong and stay on track. Our resources are here to help you make the most of your SRU experience.

Athletic Training (M.S.)