Required application materials

Application materials for M.S. in athletic training

Prospective students should be prepared to submit the following materials for the graduate program in athletic training. The application deadline is April 1, however, priority review of applications will begin February 1. Applications submitted after the deadline may be considered if space is available. Contact the Graduate Admissions Office at 607-753-4800 to check availability.

Prior to admission:

1. Completed online graduate school application
   
   
2. A typewritten statement of 250 words or less submitted with the online application demonstrating professional goals and commitment to, and interest in, the athletic training profession. The applicant should demonstrate an ability to write clearly and well.
   
   
3. A resume, submitted online with the application.
   
   
4. Complete a minimum of 50 observation hours under direct supervision of a BOC certified athletic trainer. Observation hours verification form can be found on the SUNY Cortland Athletic Training webpage. 
   
   
5. Two letters of recommendation — one letter must be from the supervising certified athletic trainer where you completed your observation hours.

Prior to the start of the program:

1. A bachelor's degree. Forward official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended directly to the SUNY Cortland Graduate Admissions Office including evidence of successful completion of all required prerequisite coursework.
   
   
2. Provide a copy of current Basic First Aid and CPR/AED certification that meet Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) requirements.
   
   
3. Review the technical standards document
   
   

Admissions criteria for M.S. in athletic training

1. Preference will be given to a GPA of 3.0 and higher on a 4.0 scale for undergraduates.
   
   
2. Preferred grade of C in the following college courses or course equivalent:*
   • Anatomy and Physiology I (with lab) – 4 credits
   • Anatomy and Physiology II (with lab) – 4 credits
   • Biology – 3 credits
   • Biomechanics – 3 credits
   • Chemistry I – 3 credits
   • Exercise Physiology – 3 credits
   • General Psychology – 3 credits
   • Physics I – 3 credits
   • Sports Psychology – 3 credits
   • Statistics – 3 credits
     

Once the SUNY Cortland Graduate Admissions Office receives all of the required documents, your application will be forwarded to the Kinesiology Department. A committee consisting of a minimum of two athletic training program representatives will evaluate the applications. All prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to the start of the program.