
Athletic Training (MSAT)
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Athletic Training (MSAT) Overview
Graduates of the Chatham University Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program will enter their careers ready to meet the needs of patients and contribute to improving the quality of care their organizations deliver. Chatham’s MSAT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. This accreditation means that graduates are eligible for national certification after successfully completing the Board of Certification Exam.
Rolling
We evaluate applications on a rolling basis; however, we recommend that applicants apply as early as possible.
67 (5 terms)
Credits include clinical experience.
$10,821
Cost consists of program tuition (cost per term times number of terms) as well as any applicable University and degree-specific fees. Additional details regarding fees can be found here.
Chatham Sports
Chatham offers 21 NCAA Division III sports and competes in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) for all sports except hockey, which competes in the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC).
Explore the MSAT Degree:
In addition to the core curriculum, MSAT students also participate in the School of Health Sciences’ Interprofessional Education Curriculum with students from the physician assistant studies, physical and occupational therapy, nursing, and counseling psychology programs. For more information, download the Student Manual (pdf).
Our MSAT program is student-centered and provides unique hands-on experiences in the classroom and clinical education. Clinical experiences in the final year are immersive and individually tailored to prepare students for future employment and help them achieve their career goals.
— JASON EDSALL, Ph.D., LAT, ATC, CSCS, Program Director

Accreditation
Chatham’s MSAT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). This accreditation means that graduates are eligible for national certification after successfully completing the Board of Certification Exam. View the CAATE program information and outcomes page by clicking here.
View Student Achievement Measures : Checkerboard 1 - Accreditation
Learn By Teaching
Teaching assistant opportunities in the undergraduate exercise science program, as well as student employment positions and assistantships with Chatham athletics in strength and conditioning, may be available.

Interprofessional Education (IPE)
Interprofessional education involves students from two or more health professions learning together during their training. The goal of IPE is to enhance communication and decision-making, allowing various domains of knowledge to complement each other.
Learn About IPE : Checkerboard 3 - Interprofessional Education (IPE)
Clinical Experience
Students complete clinical experiences around Pittsburgh and across the country in a variety of settings, including professional sports, NCAA (Division I, II & III), junior colleges, high schools, performing arts, martial arts, physician specialty practices, work hardening, and work conditioning.