Students should indicate their interest in the accelerated program when applying to Immaculata University through the common application.  Additional program specific materials will be required.  Qualified applicants will be invited for a program interview.

• 3.25 cumulative high school GPA
• 50 hours of athletic training observation (supervised by a certified athletic trainer)
• Athletic Training essay (located in the admissions portal)
• Transfer students are eligible to apply to this program. Transcript review will determine whether the program can be completed in an accelerated fashion. Students must complete a minimum of two-years at Immaculata prior to matriculating into the MAT.

 

Once you are accepted into the accelerated program, you will be required to maintain academic standards for progression. Each semester, the athletic training program director will review your transcript to make sure you are maintaining the required 3.0 cumulative grade point average and earning a C+ or higher in all pre-requisite courses. During the fall of your third year, you will complete a formal application to matriculate into the graduate program. This application will ensure that you have met the requirements for admission into the Master of Athletic Training program (pre-requisite courses, technical standards, CPR/AED certification, athletic training practicum, and supervisor evaluation). All students maintaining these criteria will begin the MAT in the summer of their fourth year.

If for some reason you are unable to maintain these criteria, you will be able to continue your education in our traditional four-year pre-athletic training program and apply to the Master of Athletic Training at the completion of your senior year.

What are the advantages of the 3+2 program?

The 3+2 program provides a fast track to a career in athletic training. Instead of six years to complete your master’s degree, you can complete it in just five years. This saves you time and money.

How many students can participate in the program each year?

Current there is no maximum number of students accepted each year. We seek to enroll all students who are qualified and have a strong interest in a career in athletic training.

Once I have elected to participate in the 3+2 program, do I have to complete the undergraduate program in 3 years?

You may choose to remain in the undergraduate program for a fourth year because you want to participate in your senior year of athletics or you feel you are not ready to enter the graduate program just yet. If you choose to continue with a fourth year in the undergraduate program, your seat in the masters program will be deferred for one year. Please note that you will still need to complete a full two years in the graduate program.