How current do my observation hours need to be?
Verification of at least 100 total hours of observation under a Certified Athletic Trainer in two or more settings (e.g., university/college, high school, and/or clinic) within two years of the application date.
Which type of Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) Certification do I need?
Current CPR as a Health Care Provider through the American Red Cross or as a Professional Rescuer through the American Red Cross. You can see these requirements on the BOC website.
What is the due date for the ATCAS application?
December 1, 2023.
What is the due date for the Cal State Apply?
December 1, 2023.
How many students were in your first cohort/class?
Ten amazing students!!! ๐
Why should I choose the SDSU MSAT?
Ethics, Empathy, and Equity. These are not simply words but what we espouse every single day – clinically, academically, and morally.
Does your program have any scholarships?
The MSAT has two scholarships students will be able to apply for once enrolled in the program.
1. For the 2023-2024 academic year, the Robert Bowers, Sr. Scholarship will be active for MSAT students who are also active members of the Future Athletic Trainers Society (FATS). This scholarship involves a competitive application process.
2. For the 2024-2025 academic year, we will have an additional scholarship available for current MSAT students. It is the Voight-Moore Scholarship. This scholarship also involves a competitive application process.
3. Additionally, MSAT students are eligible to apply for scholarship opportunities offered through the NATA and FWATA.
Has your program had success placing students in internship opportunities with the Armed Forces?
Yes. Our students have completed rotations at Camp Pendleton with Wounded Warriors. Additionally, our students are required to complete a rotation with the Warrior Athlete Reconditioning Program at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD).
For the summer immersive clinical experience/internship, is it possible to do that internship at another university if there is an experience that is sought after?
For the second immersive clinical experience, yes, we encourage students to broaden their experiences. If there is a particular clinical setting you want to pursue, we will support that.