Cohort's start in the summer semester.

Individuals interested in the Master of Science in Athletic Training are eligible to apply for: 

2 Year Program: Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and has completed prerequisite coursework; OR

3+2 Program: Candidate is in the third year of the Pre-Athletic Training emphasis of the Health Science program. Learn more

Individuals that match one of the above criteria must then provide the following to be accepted into the Master of Science in Athletic Training program: 

• Grade Point Average: Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (by the third year of the Health Science program for 3+2 Program candidates)
• Letters of Recommendation: One letter must be submitted from a certified Athletic Trainer, and one letter from an academic instructor
• Observation Hours: 50 hours must be completed with a certified and a state credentialed Athletic Trainer

Program Admission Provisions:

Full Admission: Student has met all the above-noted criteria and have completed a Baccalaureate degree.  Students applying in the Junior or final year of undergraduate education with courses in progress will receive notification of full admission with the understanding that the above-noted criteria will be met upon completion of the Junior year or undergraduate education.

Conditional Admission: Student has a GPA between 2.75-2.99 will complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better and meet other application criteria.  Students that receive Conditional Admission will be required to earn a GPA of 3.0 in the first MS AT summer session of the program.  Student not meeting this standard will automatically be dismissed from the program.

After acceptance into the program, the following documents must be provided:

• Physical exam
• Submission of required immunization records
• Covid-19 vaccine
• Flu vaccine (by Nov 1st)
• TB test and completed TB form
• Proof of current CPR for Professional Rescuer and First Aid Certification (or equivalent)
• Completed technical standards form
• Copy of medical insurance card

You can find all associated fees for the Athletic Training Program here.

All applicants are required to successfully complete their application through ATCAS to take the next steps for enrollment in the graduate program at CSU Pueblo. 

Students should utilize the Athletic Training Centralized Application System (ATCAS) to apply. Current CSU Pueblo students should contact Dr. Placzkowski for further information on applying.

When applying to the MS in Athletic Training Program, it's important to note that a one-time application processing fee is required by ATCAS. Once you complete and verify your application materials within ATCAS, applicants will also be required to submit a general application to the CSU Pueblo Athletic Training program and pay the CSU Pueblo Graduate Application fee directly through the CSU Pueblo application portal. This requirement applies to all students, including those who are already internal candidates at CSU Pueblo. Please note that all application materials provided to ATCAS will be sent to the CSU Pueblo Office of Admissions for consideration.

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Candidates for the Master of Science in Athletic Training must fill out an application to Colorado State University Pueblo and send all application material to:

Colorado State University Pueblo
Office of Admissions and Registrar
2200 Bonforte Boulevard
Pueblo, CO 81001