Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition

Professional Master of Science in Athletic Training

The Professional Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program is designed for students seeking professional preparation in athletic training. Individuals interested in applying should review the admissions requirements here: www.uky.edu/chs/athletic training/professional/. Once accepted, students will complete 76 credit hours over six semesters, including five semester of clinical education experiences. For more information about the PMATP including tuition and program expenses, and curriculum, please visit: www.uky.edu/chs/athletic-training/professional.

Or contact:
Johanna M. Hoch, Ph.D., ATC, FNATA
Program Director, Professional Masters in Athletic Training
Johanna.hoch@uky.edu
859-323-7070

Accreditation Information: The University of Kentucky is currently seeking accreditation for their 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, 2021. Submission of the self study and completion of a site visit does not guarantee that the program will become accredited. Students that graduate from the program prior to accreditation WILL NOT be eligible to sit for the credentialing examination for athletic trainers and will not be eligible for licensure in most states.

Phillip Gribble, Ph.D., ATC, FNATA
Department Chair of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition
phillip.gribble@uky.edu
859-218-0885

The MSAT is currently seeking accreditation from the Commission on Athletic Training Education (CAATE). We will submit a self-study to begin the accreditation process on July 1, 2021. Submission of the self-study and completion of the site visit in early Spring 2022 does not guarantee the program will become accredited. Once accredited, graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification exam. For further information, contact: www.uky.edu/chs/athletic-training/professional.

Johanna.hoch@uky.edu