Master of Athletic Training Program

Mission Statement

The mission of the Master of Athletic Training program is to connect Christian faith and the professional practice of athletic training that is excellence-driven, Christ-centered, people focused, and future directed within the scope of practice as determined by education, licensure, and certification.

Purpose Statement

The purpose of Union’s Professional Athletic Training program is to prepare its students to become highly effective healthcare professionals incorporating both profession and spiritual growth in their life plans.

Admission Requirements

There will be two routes for admission to the MAT program.

The 3 + 2 option will be available only to Union undergraduate students who indicate an early desire to enroll in the MAT program. These students will NOT receive a bachelor’s degree; however, they will be granted an MAT at the end of 5 years. The 3 + 2 students are required to complete a minimum of 90 credit hours of undergraduate coursework (including core and Exercise Sciences courses) at Union University prior to enrolling in the MAT program.
Students entering via the traditional route will be required to have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. ALL students, regardless of admission route, will be required to meet the following admission criteria and provide evidence of having completed (or be actively enrolled in) the prescribed prerequisite courses. These requirements are as follows:
- 3.0 minimum GPA in most recent 60 hours of undergraduate course credit
- GRE test score
- CAATE mandated prerequisite courses:
  - One Biological Science with lab (BIO 112 or equivalent)
  - One Physical Science with lab (PHY 213 or equivalent)
  - One Chemistry course with lab (CHE 105, CHE 111 or equivalent)
  - Two Anatomy and Physiology courses with lab (BIO 221, BIO 222, or equivalents)
  - Introduction to Psychology (PSY 213 or equivalent)
- Additional MAT Program prerequisite courses:
  - Introduction to Statistics (MAT 114 or equivalent)
  - Biomechanics or Kinesiology (PEWS 414 or equivalent)
  - Exercise Physiology (PEWS 415 or equivalent)

*Note: Applicants must utilize the ATCAS application system to apply to the MAT program.

Matriculation and Graduation Requirements

Students must maintain a B average to remain in the program. After completion of 9 graduate hours at Union University, a graduate student whose cumulative GPA from courses completed at Union University for graduate credit is below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation. A student placed on academic probation is given one semester to increase his or her cumulative GPA to at least 3.0 to be removed from a probationary status. If the student fails to increase his or her cumulative GPA to at least 3.0 during the following semester, the student will be dismissed from the graduate program. Students will also be dismissed without opportunity for probation if they:

Receive an “F” (i.e., any grade below a “C”) in any course, or
Receive more than two “Cs” in any AT Prefix courses.

The program faculty members recognize that situations may arise that prevent students from successfully matriculating through the program. Students who are concerned about their academic standing should contact their advisor. If it appears the student may not be able to achieve a minimum passing grade in a course, they may be encouraged by the Program Chair to withdraw from the program. A withdrawal can potentially prevent the student from acquiring an F on their Union University transcript if the dropped class occurs prior to the deadline listed on the academic calendar (“last day to drop a class”). All students who withdraw or who are academically dismissed from the program can reapply for admission. However, readmission is not guaranteed.

Financial Information

MAT Graduate Courses

$575/credit hour

Program Application Fee (via ATCAS)

$90 for first program;

$55 each additional program application

General Student Fee

$34/credit hour

Full payment for a term (fall, spring, summer, or other nonregular term) is expected at the time of registration for classes.

Financial Assistance

Financial aid information for graduate students is available on our website at www.uu.edu/financialaid.

Generally, graduate students may be eligible for Federal Direct student loans or private alternative student loans (www.uu.edu/financialaid/loans/alternative-lender-list.cfm) depending on the program of study and the eligibility of the borrower. Union University is also approved by the Department for Veterans Affairs to offer educational benefits to veterans, reservists, and dependents of veterans who qualify for Veterans Benefits. Any person who qualifies for VA Benefits should check with the Office of Student Financial Planning as soon as possible after acceptance into a graduate program. Additional, external scholarship information may be obtained through www.fastweb.com.

Master of Athletic Training—63 hours