Athletic Training
Take the field with the confidence of a TCU athletic trainer.
Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) will prepare you to be a confident health care provider and lifelong learner by providing quality didactic, clinical and interprofessional experiences. You’ll complete both integrative and immersive experiences in intercollegiate, secondary school, rehabilitation, physician practice and practice advancement settings.
Immersive experiences have included physician practices, intercollegiate sports (Texas A&M University, University of North Texas, Houston Christian University, University of Texas at El Paso, University of Alabama, Southern Methodist University, University of Minnesota and University of Florida) and professional sports (Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Aces and Texas Rangers).
As part of the financial aid package, MSAT students will receive a 40 percent tuition discount each semester in the program and may also be eligible for an additional tuition-based scholarship.
Visit Department WebsiteSample Courses
- Clinical Skills and Emergency Management
- Musculoskeletal Evaluation of the Extremities
- Head, Neck and Spine
- Behavioral Health Concerns for the Athletic Trainer
Special Admission Requirements
Learn about graduate program admission requirements at the MSAT admission page.
What Sets Us Apart
When you choose the TCU Master of Science in athletic training program, you are choosing a path defined by excellence, mentorship and real-world readiness.
- Expert Faculty & Preceptors: Learn from experienced educators and clinical preceptors who bring real-world expertise and a passion for teaching and student success.
- Immersive, Hands-On Learning: From your first semester, you’ll be actively engaged in clinical practice, building the skills and confidence you need to thrive.
- Diverse Clinical Experiences: Our students rotate through a wide variety of clinical settings ensuring a well-rounded education and adaptable skill set.
- Strong Alumni Network: Join a connected and supportive community of graduates who are leaders in the field and eager to help you succeed.
Your journey to becoming a confident, capable and compassionate athletic trainer starts here.
Career Prospects
- Employment of athletic trainers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. –U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- With a strong employment placement rate, graduates of the MSAT program are well prepared and in demand across the athletic training program.