2026-2027 Graduate Catalog

Department website: https://www.uwgb.edu/athletic-training/

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program in the Department of Human Biology provides students an education focused on an evidence-based approach to healthcare. In conjunction with our community and clinical partners, graduates of the UW-Green Bay MAT are prepared to practice athletic training as part of an interprofessional healthcare team focused on improving patient outcomes across the life span.

The MAT consists of curriculum that includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical education that exceeds the foundational and core knowledge in Athletic Training as outlined by the educational standards set by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The program will require 2 full years (summer-fall-spring, summer-fall-spring) to complete. Students who complete the degree requirements earn a Master of Athletic Training.

Program Goals

• The UW-Green Bay MAT prepares students who are qualified to provide patient centered care as part of an interprofessional team incorporating evidence best practices and patient values.
• The UW-Green Bay MAT will provide students a curriculum, classroom instruction, and clinical education experiences that prepares graduates to practice Athletic Training as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• UW-Green Bay MAT Students will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the practice of athletic training.
• MAT students will develop the qualities of professionalism expected of an athletic trainer working as part of an interprofessional healthcare team.
• Please see the MAT Student Handbook for a complete listing of program goals and objectives.

CAATE Accreditation Status

The UW-Green Bay Master of Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Please see the program webpage, https://www.uwgb.edu/athletic-training/, for up-to-date information concerning accreditation status and all other aspects of the Master of Athletic Training.

Admission Requirements 

The Office of Graduate Studies sets minimum standards for admission requirements to all graduate programs. Please consult this section of the catalog to review requirements for admission, including the official transcripts you must submit.

In addition to the minimum requirements, this program also requires that applicants apply for admission to the MAT through the ATCAS portal. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until May 1^st each year. Applicants that have submitted their materials through ATCAS prior to November 1^st each year will receive an early admissions decision.

In addition to the minimum requirements described above, including a 2.75 cumulative GPA, the following items also need to be submitted through ATCAS:

1. Completion of the following pre-requisite coursework with a grade of C or better: 

• Biology - minimum of 3 credits including a lab.
• Chemistry - minimum of 3 credits including a lab.
• Physics - minimum of 3 credits including a lab.
• Human Anatomy - minimum of 3 credits including a lab.*
• Human Physiology - minimum of 3 credits including a lab.*
• Biomechanics - minimum of 3 credits
• Exercise Physiology - minimum of 3 credits
• General Psychology - minimum of 3 credits
• Human Nutrition - minimum of 3 credits
• Statistics - minimum of 3 credits

*Applicant must complete a two-semester sequence of anatomy and physiology with a laboratory component. This can be a two-semester combined human anatomy and physiology course, or separate human anatomy and physiology courses.

Although not prerequisite courses, the following are highly recommended:

• Medical Terminology
• Introduction to Athletic Training
• Health and Wellness

2. Letters of Recommendation

• Applicants must provide letters of evaluation from two individuals who can speak directly to the applicants’ potential success in a professional studies program in athletic training.
• At least one letter from either a healthcare provider or a current or former faculty member from the applicant’s undergraduate degree program is preferred.

3. Personal Statement describing your professional goals and why you have chosen Athletic Training as a career.

4. Observation Hours: Applicants must complete a minimum of 25 hours of documented observation/job shadowing in athletic training under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer.

5. International students should consult the Office of Graduate Studies requirements for all international applicants in the front of the catalog.

6. Once all required applications materials have been submitted to ATCAS, qualified applicants will be invited to interview with the admissions committee. Interview can be conducted in person or virtually.

NOTE: A limited number of applicants will be admitted to the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program. A maximum of 16 students will be admitted to the program each year. 

Required Documents for Admitted Students

Once accepted to the UW-Green Bay MAT program, the following documentation must be submitted to ATrack prior to starting clinical experiences:

1. Technical Standards Form

2. Proof of current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. Certification is provided in AT 620.

3. Verification that a Physical Examination has been completed within 12 months of applying to the program by an approved health care provider (MD, DO, PA, CNP).*

4. The UW-Green Bay Vaccination Verification form indicating the following vaccination have been completed: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap).*

5. Verification of a Tuberculosis (TB) test completed within the past 12 months.*

6. Verification of antibody titers, influenza vaccination, or vaccine declination due to vaccine allergy or other adverse reaction is required on an annual basis.*

7. Verification of COVID-19 vaccination, or vaccine declination due to vaccine allergy or religious exemption.*

8. Healthcare provider background check. Information on how to complete the healthcare provider background check will be provided by the Program Director after applicants have accepted their admission to the MAT.

​*Physical examination, vaccination information and TB test information is required by our clinical partners. Covid vaccination information is required by some, but not all, clinical sites.

Provisional Admissions Policy

Applicants that do not meet the minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA requirement may be offered provisional admissions if space is available. Applicants that meet the following criteria will be considered for provisional admissions:

• Overall Undergraduate GPA of 2.5-2.74.
• Prerequisite GPA of 2.0 or better.
• Overall recommendation of at least "recommend" on letters of evaluation.
• MAT selection committee unanimous recommendation of provisional admission.
• Students admitted to the MAT on provisional status must complete the first 9 credit hours of MAT coursework with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If the student is not able to achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher following completion of the first 9 credit hours, they will be dismissed from the program.

Evaluation of Prerequisite Coursework

Coursework submitted by the applicant will be reviewed by the MAT to determine if the coursework satisfies the prerequisite course requirements of the program. The following procedures are used to evaluate if the submitted course(s) satisfies the MATs prerequisite requirements:

1. The program director (PD) will evaluate the applicant’s official transcripts uploaded to the ATCAS portal. The PD will assess the prerequisite coursework for the following:
   1. Course name is equivalent to UW-Green Bay course name
   2. Applicant received a minimum grade of C in the course
2. In cases that the coursework submitted as a prerequisite course does not have an equivalent name to a UW-Green Bay course, the applicant may be asked to provide the following documentation for review:
   1. Course description
   2. Course syllabus
3. The program director will decide if coursework submitted as prerequisite courses is sufficient to support the program’s curricular plan.

Transfer Policy

The Master of Athletic Training Program at UW-Green Bay accepts transfer students on a case-by-case basis. Students interested in transferring to UW-Green Bay will still need to complete two years of study in the MAT to meet clinical education and capstone requirements. Transfer students might be able to complete the MAT on a part time basis, depending on a review of transfer credits. Didactic and clinical education courses that teach and assess athletic training clinical skills are not eligible to be considered for transfer credit. The MAT Program Chair will make all decisions related to transfer credits.

Degree Requirements

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Students are required to complete an immersive experience in either AT 762 or AT 763. Students will register for 6 credits when completing their immersive experience. Students will register for 3 credits when not completing their immersive experience. (For example, students completing their immersive experience in the fall will register for 6 credits in AT 762, and 3 credits for AT 763.)

1.The candidate applies to the Master of Athletic Training program by completing all application requirements. 
2.The candidate is admitted to the Master of Athletic Training program by the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay program Chair.
3.The student fulfills the degree requirements for the program.
4.The student is awarded a Master of Athletic Training degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

Curriculum Guide 

*Students are required to complete an immersive experience in either AT 762 or AT 763. Students will register for 6 credits when completing their immersive experience. Students will register for 3 credits when not completing their immersive experience. (For example, students completing their immersive experience in the fall will register for 6 credits in AT 762, and 3 credits for AT 763.)