Graduate Athletic Training
Graduate Athletic Training
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Prospective Athletic Training Students Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers Senior Athletic Training Students Junior Athletic Training Students Sophomore Athletic Training Students Tour the Athletic Training Facilities Athletic Training Technical Standards
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Second Year Graduate Students
Back row (from left): David Stickney,David K. Pryor, Brian T. Angelotti, Jon Mitzel, Christopher M. Pircher, Bryce Mueller, Gregory White, Front Row: Cassandra Offenberger, Sara McCauley, Brianna Bennett, Michael McElhinney, Jessica K. Scott, Ben Evans, Mark Gildard ** Not Pictured- Jennifer Street
First Year Graduate Students
Back row (from left): Danielle Lueck, Jason Rule, Eric Ellis, Justin Matlage, Chase Shaffer, Brian Shannon, Gobel Mattingly, N. Regina Hash Front row: Amanda- Jean Hart, Michael Sweitzer, Josh George, Samuel Bell III, Jessica Schaefer, Sarah R. Leslie PROGRAM INFORMATION The Masters of Science degree in Athletic training is completed over a two-year period, although a one-year option is available. Those in the two-year program (including a summer course) complete 40 hours of graduate coursework, which includes an individual research project or thesis. The one-year program requires completion of 35 graduate credit hours.
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GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
Graduate assistantships are available with WVU athletics (football, volleyball/crew, tennis/cheerleading, men's soccer/swimming, baseball/wrestling/track & field), local universities (Waynesburg College, Fairmont State University), local high schools (A-AAA in West Virginia and A-AAAA in Pennsylvania) and club/intramurals for qualified individuals only in the two-year program. Assistantships provide a stipend of approximately $8,280 - $11,040 depending on the GA assignments. In addition, a tuition waiver is available for the academic year and Summer ll session (between your first and second year). The tuition waiver only covers tuition. The student is responsible for special fees, which will vary depending on the options selected. The selection process for assistantships begins in early February and continues until all positions are filled. Only those applicants who have been admitted to the program will be considered for an on-campus personal interview in mid February to early March.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply to the program, the applicant must be NATABOC certified or certified eligible for certification prior to enrolling for courses. In addition, a minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) is required, and a GRE score of 1000 (V500, Q500) is recommended for admission. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and will continue until the class is filled. Only complete files will be considered for admission.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
1. Apply to WVU's graduate school. The application is mailed to the Office of Admissions and Records along with the application fee and official transcript. You can also apply online using the link below.
2. Complete the Graduate Athletic Training Program application and include with it your resume, copy of your transcript, and three (3) letters of recommendation. Mail to the address on the Graduate Program application form.
Printable Graduate Athletic Training Program Application
Printable Course Outline Options
WVU Graduate Admissions Information
CONTACT
For more information or application materials, please contact:
MICHELLE A. SANDREY, PhD, ATC
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6116,
Coliseum
Morgantown, WV 26506-6116
(304) 293-3295, Ext. 5220
e-mail: msandrey@mail.wvu.edu
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RANDY MEADOR, MS, ATC
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6116,
Coliseum
Morgantown, WV 26506-6116
(304) 293-3903, Ext. 5592
e-mail: randy.meador@mail.wvu.edu
