的 new 3+2 MAT学位途径 provides students the option of completing their B.S. 在这两种 应用于医学 or 运动科学 和他们的M.S. in Athletic Training, all within 5 academic years. This degree pathway provides an option for students to receive a Master in Athletic Training (MAT) degree at a reduced cost and time burden. More information about 澳门合法赌场官网's MAT degree program is available on the Professional Master of Science in Athletic Training Program website.

学生 interested in pursuing the 3+2 MAT学位途径 are encouraged to communicate with their academic advisor as early as possible so that they can create their individualized plan of study. 

Information about these 2 options is available:

• 3+2 MAT学位途径 for 应用于医学
  • Example Degree Map for 3+2 MAT Pathway for 应用于医学
• 3+2 MAT学位途径 for 运动科学
  • Example Degree Map for 3+2 MAT Pathway for 运动科学

要点

• B.S. 在这两种 应用于医学 or 运动科学 will be awarded at the end of Summer 3 (the summer between the 3rd and 4th years of the degree pathway). However, students complete all foundational studies, major requirements, and prerequisites for the M.S. in Athletic Training program by the end of the Spring 3 (110 credits). 的 remaining 10 credits required to earn the B.S. degree are completed by finishing the MAT courses in Summer 3. M.S. in Athletic Training is awarded at the end of the 5th year of study and the completion of 54 graduate credits in athletic training.
• 学生 who follow this degree pathway complete both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in 5 years, compared to 6 years for a traditional student who completes a 120 credit bachelor’s degree over 4 years and then completes the 54 credit MAT program over 2 years. 学生 will save a full year of tuition costs and livings expenses and will earn an additional year’s salary by entering the workforce a year sooner compared to a traditional student. 
• 学生 have the option of completing a minor in 按摩疗法 作为这个途径的一部分. 的 按摩治疗 is the only program of its kind in the United States. 辅修课程 按摩疗法 provides students with additional skills that they can utilize during their clinical experience in the MAT program and provides the students an additional profession they can practice.

项目招生

• Matriculation into the MAT degree requires a secondary admission process. Once admitted to 澳门合法赌场官网 as an undergraduate, students will declare a major 在这两种 应用于医学 or 运动科学. 学生 will work with their academic advisor to follow the 3+2 MAT学位途径. 学生们 3+2 MAT学位途径 will formally apply to the MAT program during the fall of their third undergraduate year (Fall 3).
• 学生们 3+2 track are given priority admission over students applying to the MAT program from outside 澳门合法赌场官网.
• 学生 who meet the MAT program requirements will progress into the MAT program during Summer 3 (the summer between their 3rd and 4th years of the degree pathway).
• 学生 who do not meet the MAT program requirements will use their fourth year of study to complete undergraduate elective courses to meet the 120 credit requirement for graduation with their B.S在任意位置 应用于医学 or 运动科学.