Master of Athletic
Training

• Applicants must complete an ATCAS (Athletic Training Centralized Application Service) application. NOTE: There is a one-time, $85 application fee charged by ATCAS. In addition to completing the ATCAS application, ACU requires an application to the ACU Graduate school. Fortunately, all your information from ATCAS is automatically uploaded to the ACU Graduate school after you submit your ATCAS application. The ACU Graduate school fee is still required. Please click here to pay the ACU Graduate Application fee (which is separate from the ATCAS fee).
• Bachelor’s Degree – Completion or near completion of a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university. Applicants must submit official transcripts for review. Admissions are made on the assumption that applicants (except ACU KATP 3+2 applicants) will have the bachelor’s degree by the time of matriculation, and if not, the MAT program admission is void.
• Prerequisite Coursework – All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation and must be three to four credit hours each. Click here to see the Prerequisite Policy. Prerequisites are:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Human Anatomy (or A&P I)
  • Human Physiology (or A&P II)
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Kinesiology/Biomechanics
  • Statistics (basic)
  • Nutrition
• GPA – An overall GPA of 3.0 is suggested to apply. Prerequisite and general science course grades will be reviewed.
• Letters of Recommendation – Each applicant must obtain three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be completed by individuals who: (a) have supervised observation hours during any health care-related volunteer or paid work; (b) are previous or present instructors and/or advisors; (c) are previous or present employers; and (d) are health care professionals. Letters of recommendation should include elements demonstrating the applicant’s: (a) willingness to learn; (b) integrity; (c) perseverance; and (d) ability to interact with patients/clients. Letters of recommendation are submitted online through the ATCAS Application (see link below).
• Personal Statement – A written statement (600-800 words) describing how professional goals, interests, and faith all led you to apply to the Master of Athletic Training Program at ACU.

Please note that additional information will be required upon admission to the M.A.T. program at ACU. This includes:

• Fifty hours of observation directly supervised by a certified and licensed athletic trainer in the spring semester prior to enrollment at ACU. Observation hours must be documented and signed by the supervising athletic trainer on this observation hours form.
• A complete physical with medical history
• Proof of immunizations (including TB test)
• Drug test
• Criminal background check
• Proof of professional liability insurance
• Proof of Health Insurance

Your admission to the program is not final until all the post-admission requirements are met. They must be completed by June 1.