MSAT Program Progression and Completion Criteria

Professional Phase Year 1 Requirements

A. At the completion of the summer session of Year 1, a student’s cumulative GPA will be calculated and reviewed.

  1. A student with a cumulative GPA below 2.67 will receive a warning letter and be counseled by their academic advisor.
  2. A student who has achieved a grade less than a C in any course will not be allowed to remain in the MSAT Program.

B. At the completion of the fall semester of Year 1, a student’s cumulative GPA will be calculated and reviewed.

  1. A student with a cumulative GPA below 2.67 will receive a warning letter and be counseled by their academic advisor.
  2. A student who has achieved a grade less than a C in any course will not be allowed to remain in the MSAT Program.

C. At the completion of the spring semester of Year 1, a student’s cumulative GPA (Professional Phase courses only) will be calculated and reviewed.

  1. A student with a cumulative GPA below 2.67 will receive a warning letter and be counseled by their academic advisor.
  2. A student who has achieved a grade less than a C in any course will not be allowed to remain in the MSAT Program.

Professional Phase Year 2 Requirements

A. At the completion of the fall semester of Year 2, a student’s cumulative GPA will be calculated and reviewed.

  1. A student with a cumulative GPA below 2.67 will receive a warning letter and be counseled by their academic advisor.
  2. A student who has achieved a grade less than a C in any course will not be allowed to advance to the spring semester of Year 2 and will not be allowed to remain in the MSAT Program.

B. At the completion of the spring semester of Year 2, a student must meet ALL of the following requirements to graduate from the MSAT Program:

  1. Completion of all coursework with a grade of C or better
  2. Cumulative GPA 2.67 or higher

A student who has not completed ALL of these requirements will not be able to graduate and will not be allowed to remain in the MSAT Program.

Students who successfully complete Year 2 will earn their MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING degree

Additional MSAT Program Requirements

  1. During the summer session of the first year of the MSAT Program, all students will be required to complete the following background checks: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal History Record Check, and Federal Criminal History Record Information. Students will be required to complete all three clearances again prior to starting the second year of the MSAT Program. All costs incurred in complying with this requirement are the responsibility of the student. Students who do not have clear background checks may be dismissed from the MSAT Program.
  2. All students in the MSAT Program must provide their own transportation to clinical education sites. Students are expected to own a vehicle that can provide reliable and consistent transportation. Students are responsible for all expenses related to travel to clinical education sites.
  3. All students in the MSAT Program are required to have all immunizations recommended for healthcare providers by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These immunizations can be viewed here. Students must present proof of current immunizations during the summer session of the first year of the MSAT Program and must maintain all immunizations throughout the MSAT Program. Students are responsible for the cost of all immunizations. Some clinical sites may require additional immunizations and titers which students must obtain prior to starting rotations at those sites. Information regarding these additional requirements will be given to students prior to starting rotations. Students who fail to comply with additional immunizations and titers for clinical rotations may be denied access to hospitals, schools, and other clinical rotation sites. This may affect their ability to complete the MSAT Program. Students are responsible for the cost of any additional immunizations and titers.
  4. All students in the MSAT Program must have annual tuberculosis (TB) surveillance. Documentation of negative Mantoux (PPD) testing OR a negative chest X-ray must be supplied to the King’s College Student Health Center during the summer session of the first year of the MSAT Program and prior to starting the second year of the MSAT Program. Students who fail to comply with tuberculosis surveillance may be denied access to hospitals, schools, and other clinical rotation sites. This may affect their ability to complete the MSAT Program. Students are responsible for the cost of tuberculosis surveillance.
  5. All students in the MSAT Program must have a laptop computer with wireless internet capability. Students may use a PC or Apple computer. Students are responsible for having a computer with the necessary processing power and functionality to meet program requirements and complete all academic and clinical requirements. Tablet computers (e.g., Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy, etc.) are NOT recommended as they are not likely to have the necessary processing power and functionality. Students must be able to run the Google Chrome web browser application on their computer due to its compatibility with our online program management system.