Program Overview
The Athletic Training at University of Nebraska Omaha is a MA 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 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 697 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 250 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Omaha, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Athletic Training programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fitness for Living
- Human Physiology & Anatomy I
- Human Physiology and Anatomy II
- Biomechanics
- Physiology of Exercise
- Applied Nutrition
- Introduction to Psychology I
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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).
Program-Specific Requirements
- Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for unconditional admission.
- Students with a 2.70-2.99 cumulative GPA may apply and be admitted provisionally. Provisional admission typically means that the admitted student must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher, and earn \xc2\x93B\xc2\x94 or higher on all courses during the first 12 hours of graduate coursework.
- Entrance Exam
- Minimum cumulative score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test of 287 (Verbal + Quantitative)- preferred score is 300
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
- These individuals should be able to speak about your abilities as a student, your leadership and problem-solving skills, and your potential as an athletic training student.
- Statement of Purpose
- Address the following in under 1000 words:
- What is/are your primary career goal(s)?
- What in your life has most directly influenced your choice of becoming an Athletic Trainer?
- Describe your ATTRIBUTES that you feel are clearly and directly related to the profession of Athletic Training.
- Why should you be selected for the University of Nebraska at Omaha Graduate Athletic Training Program?
- Applicants must complete a minimum of 25 hours of observation with a credentialed athletic trainer (ATC).
- These hours should be completed in the 12-month period prior to application to the program. For students with more than 25 hours, a minimum of 25 hours must be completed in the 12-month period prior to application.
- Applicants that are currently enrolled in a prerequisite (\xc2\x93deficiency\xc2\x94) course at the time of application must send in a Deficiency Report for that course. This Deficiency Report must be sent directly to the Athletic Training Program (ATP), HPER 207, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 6001 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68182.
- All graduate candidates accepted to the UNO Athletic Training Program:
- Who received their bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from another institution must provide the course syllabi and course outlines/schedules in order to provide evidence that specific National Athletic Trainers\xc2\x92 Association Educational Competencies and Proficiencies were completed.
- Must show proof of current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider, and Basic First Aid Certification prior to admission. Certification must remain current through April of the applicant\xc2\x92s first year in the program. Certification by the American Red Cross is strongly preferred. Students are required to maintain these certifications throughout the entire academic program.
- Must provide proof of physical examination and required vaccinations prior to admission. The physical exam must be completed within 12 months of the first day of our summer session course (typically the first week of July).
- Please refer to the Athletic Training Program homepage for additional information.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 697 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 250 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 697 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 250 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nebraska Omaha 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 University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, United States
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is a public research university in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded in 1908 by faculty from the Omaha Presbyterian Theological Seminary as a...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months