When you earn your Master’s degree in Athletic Training at Sacred Heart -- the first MSAT program offered in Connecticut -- you’ll become an essential member of a sports medicine team.
Why Earn Your MS in Athletic Training at Sacred Heart?
At SHU, you’ll get the hands-on training and classroom experience you need to evaluate, protect, and care for athletes at all levels.
You’ll develop your skills as an essential member of a sports medicine team as you learn how to manage an initial injury, evaluate injuries, and provide emergency care, as well as how to guide athletes through the process of rehabilitation and help them return to play at peak performance.
Through the Master’s in Athletic Training program, you will also:
Choose a track that fits your professional game plan
The MS in Athletic Training program begins in May (late summer session) and consists of five semesters for full-time students. There are two track options:
Traditional track: If you have a bachelor’s degree (from Sacred Heart or another accredited university) and meet all prerequisite requirements, you can apply to the Master’s program.
Accelerated track: Earn your Bachelor degree in Exercise Science in three years, followed by your Master’s degree in Athletic Training in two years.
Please note: Sacred Heart no longer offers a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training because the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) has mandated that, by 2022, the Master’s degree will be the entry-level degree into the field of athletic training.
Jumpstart a career with diverse opportunities
When you graduate and become a certified athletic trainer, you will be prepared for a career in various settings, including:
English Language Requirements
MS Business Analytics, Computer Science, IT, Chemistry, Cybersecurity, Finance & Investment Management and Healthcare Informatics will consider IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105 or TOEFL Essentials 8.0.
University Type | Private |
Establishment Year | 1963 |
Location | Fairfield, Connecticut |
Campus Setting | Sub-urban |
Mode of Program | Full-time, part-time, online |
Total enrollment | 9,100 |
Mode of Application | Online |
Average GPA | 3.55 |
Student-faculty ratio | 13:1 |
Work-study | Available |
Fee | Cost |
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Tuition | $42,800 |
Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
Other Fees | $270 |
Room and Board | $15,960 |
Budget for Other Expenses | $2,650 |
Total One Year Cost | $62,880 |
Tuition Fees in USA (1st Year Average) | BE/Btech: USD 28300 | MS: USD 22693 | BBA: USD 26616 | MBA: USD 29558 | BSc: USD 29418 | MA: USD 20452 | MIS: USD 22133 | MFin: USD 37683 | MEng: USD 29558 | MIM: USD 35301 | MEM: USD 23254 | MArch: USD 34741 | MFA: USD 28857 | BHM: USD 27176 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in USA | USD 700 to 1000 Per Month |
Entrance Exams in USA | TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177 |
Work and Study in USA | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. Know More |
Post Study Work Permit in USA | One to Two Years after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in USA | USD 160 |
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Intakes in USA | There are Three Intakes in USA: Fall (August-September), Spring (January) Know More |
Top Job Sectors in USA | Health Care, Education, Construction, Hospitality & Tourism, Business Services, Finance. |
Economy in USA | GDP Growth of 2.1% (Q4 2019), The Larges Economy of the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
$ 33,750
Total
$ 33,750