MAT Admission

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Masters-Degree-Level Athletic Training Program

Drake University is currently seeking accreditation for our new Athletic Training Program and is not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).  The institution will be submitting a self-study to begin the accreditation process on July 1, 2019. 

Admission to the Drake University Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program is based on academic and personal qualifications that are necessary for successful, competent practice as an athletic trainer. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of the fit between their personal goals and the mission and goals of the MAT program.  Prior education, work experience, honors, awards, service to others and leadership activities are also considered in the admission process.

Students can apply to our MAT program by meeting the following requirements.  Please note that these are the requirements applicants must meet in order for their applications to be considered complete.  Meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission to the MAT program.  

• Submit an application through the Centralized Application Service for Athletic Training (ATCAS)
• Submit a Drake University Master of Athletic Training (MAT) supplemental application and $70 application fee
• Take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and have scores submitted directly to ATCAS (Drake's ATCAS institution code is 4519); no minimum score is required to be considered for admission to the MAT program
• Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (as calculated in ATCAS)
• 50 hours of observation or shadowing in an athletic training setting
• Complete (or be in the process of completing) the prerequisite coursework outlined in the table below.  All required courses must be completed by the end of the summer term prior to entering the MAT program

Subject	Credit Hours	Drake Courses
Anatomy and Physiology A complete year course sequence in anatomy (one semester) and physiology (one semester) is required.  Students may take a combined anatomy/physiology sequence, but they must take both semesters in order to fulfill the requirement.  Labs are required.	8 credit hours (including labs)	HSCI 125/L and 141/L (PHAR 125 may replace HSCI 125); or BIO 018/L and 129
Exercise Physiology *For students entering the MAT program in Fall 2021 and later A one-semester course in exercise physiology is required.  A lab is not required.	3 credit hours	BIO 134
Biological Sciences A one-semester course in the biological sciences is required.  Courses may include ecology, evolution, cell biology, heredity, biological diversity or the structure of plants and animals.  A lab is required.	4 credit hours (including lab)	BIO 012/L or BIO 013/L
General (Inorganic) Chemistry A one-semester course in general (inorganic) chemistry is required.  The course must fulfill the prerequisite requirements for advanced chemistry courses.  A lab is required.	4 credit hours (including lab)	CHEM 001 and 003, or 002 and 004
General Psychology A one-semester introductory course in psychology is required.  This course must fulfill the prerequisite requirements for advanced psychology courses.  A lab is not required.  Developmental psychology or sports psychology may also be substituted.	3 credit hours	PSY 001 (4 credit hours)
Physics A one-semester course in general physics is required.  This may be a course designed for physics, life science or health science majors.  A lab is not required.	3 credit hours	PHY 011
Nutrition A one-semester course in nutrition is required.  A course intended for health care majors is recommended.  A lab is not required.	2 credit hours	PHAR 126
Statistics A one-semester course in general statistics is required.  Business statistics, psychology statistics or biological science statistics courses are accepted.	3 credit hours	STAT 060, 071 or HSCI 060
Medical Terminology A one-semester course in medical terminology is required.	1 credit hour	HSCI 095
English Composition A complete year course sequence in college-level English writing or composition is required.  The sequence can be made up of a one-semester college-level composition course and a one-semester intensive writing course.	6 credit hours	FYS and Written Communication AOI
Public Speaking A one-semester course focused on public speaking is required.  Common course titles include Fundamentals of Speaking or Public Speaking.  Interpersonal speaking and interpersonal communication courses will NOT be accepted.	3 credit hours	SCSR 073

Students must earn a grade of C or higher in order to receive transfer credit and fulfill prerequisite courses.  Please see Drake University's Transfer Credit Information page or contact the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at (515) 271-3018 for more information.  Students who wish to fulfill prerequisites using Advanced Placement (AP) scores must earn a 4 or higher on the AP exam.  Please see Drake University's AP, IB and CLEP Credit policy or contact the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for more information. 

Drake University's Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program operates on a rolling admission process.  We will interview and admit students until the A1 class is full and a sufficient number of applicants have been identified for the wait list.  We recommend submitting application materials early in order to ensure your application is processed and considered in a timely manner.  Students with strong applications and academic credentials will be invited to complete the second phase of the admission process, which includes a scored on-campus interview and a scored writing assessment.

Upon admission to the Drake University MAT program, students must (requirements subject to change):

• Submit a signed technical standards form                     
• Provide proof of CPR certification
• Pass a criminal background check                                                                       
• Submit a copy of immunization record
• Pass a drug screening                                               
• Submit a copy of health and liability insurance
• Complete HIPAA, FERPA, bloodborne pathogen, and mandatory reporter training

Tuition and Fees

Official tuition and fees are set on an annual basis by the Drake University Office of Business and Finance, approved by the Board of Trustees and administered through the Office of Student Accounts.

Recommended tuition and fees for the 2019/2020 Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program:*

• Tuition: $700 per credit hour
• Technology fee: $250 per year
• Activity fee: $73 per year

*Subject to approval by the Drake University Board of Trustees in January 2019

 

Interested in financial assistance?  Visit our Office of Student Financial Planning website. 

Enrollment Requirements

Upon admission to Drake University's Master of Athletic Training program, students must

• Submit acknowlegement that they have read and understand the program's Technical Standards
• Provide proof of CPR certification
• Pass a criminal background check
• Provide an official health certification
• Submit a copy of immunization record
• Pass a drug screening
• Submit a copy of health and liability insurance
• Complete HIPAA, FERPA, bloodborne pathogen and mandatory reporter training

More information about these requirements will be given at the time of admission.