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Advanced Athletic Training

North Dakota State University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 9,683 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,627 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Fargo, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Advanced Athletic Training at North Dakota State University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Advanced Athletic Training programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 9,683 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,627 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Fargo, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Advanced Athletic Training programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Quantitative Methods in Developmental Science
  2. Applied Statistics
  3. Statistics In Educational Research
  4. Recent Literature & Research
  5. Advanced Techniques in Sports Medicine
  6. Orthopedic Appliances
  7. Current Research Practices in Athletic Training
  8. Diagnostic Evaluation of Athletic Injuries
  9. Athletic Training Clinical Education IV
  10. Graduate Seminar (Advanced Emergency Care)
  11. Graduate Seminar (SPSS)
  12. Graduate Seminar (Teaching)
  13. Practicum/Internship (one credit per semester)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Admission Requirements
  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Acceptance into the NDSU Graduate School www.ndsu.edu/gradschool.
  • Must be a BOC AT or eligible for the BOC exam and have graduated from a CAATE accredited professional (entry-level) graduate or undergraduate athletic training program.
  • Skype or interview with Athletic Training Faculty.
Admission Acceptance/Denial into the MS:
The MS application process is a very competitive process. The Application Committee reviews the graduate school and program application and determines if a student is granted an interview. The committee will set up a time with the student to complete the interview process. Criterion that is evaluated includes: overall GPA, certification status, quality of writing sample, quality of career goal statement, interview, and letters of reference. Exceptions to the requirements can be made upon recommendations from the Application Committee. Acceptance is not guaranteed simply upon satisfactory completion of the requirements. Once the Athletic Training Application Committee agrees to accept the student, the program director notifies the HNES Graduate Administrative Assistant, who notifies the NDSU Graduate School. Students are notified by the NDSU Graduate School of acceptance in the program. This letter should be received approximately 2 weeks after the Graduate School receives notification.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 9,683 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,627 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 9,683 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,627 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact North Dakota State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About North Dakota State University

North Dakota State University logo

North Dakota State University

Fargo, United States

public university in Fargo, North Dakota

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months