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2025-2026 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog

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Combined Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Master of Athletic Training

Qualified undergraduates may choose to pursue an accelerated bachelor/master combined program and obtain both a B.S. in exercise science (clinical emphasis) and Master of Athletic Training within an accelerated time frame, usually five years. Students who choose to apply to this program may take graduate courses after being admitted to the Master of Athletic Training professional program and completing at least 90 undergraduate credits. Up to 12 credits of graduate work may be used in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the undergraduate degree (in alignment with university policy, a maximum of 12 credit hours of graduate work will count toward both the graduate and undergraduate degrees). All other master's degree requirements must be met, including a project and the graduate Capstone (ATH 689 - Professional Topics in Athletic Training). Please see the Master of Athletic Training catalog page for requirements for admission to the M.A.T. as admission is competitive.

After completing 120 credits and all requirements for the bachelor's degree, students are awarded a bachelor's degree.

Admission for Combined Degree

Students will normally apply to the combined degree program during the fall semester of their third academic year and will be admitted for the upcoming summer cohort (senior year status). Please see the Master of Athletic Training catalog page for requirements for admission to the MAT as admission is competitive. All applications will be received through the ATCAS system (https://atcas.liaisoncas.com). ATCAS requirements for application include:

  • Junior level standing
  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
  • Personal statement
  • Completion of supplemental questions
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Academic transcripts
  • Resume
  • A minimum of 35 hours of documented observation
  • Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) and First Aid Certifications
  • Completion of all prerequisite coursework with a grade of C or better. Students may complete prerequisite coursework during their junior year. Acceptance is provisional pending completion of any prerequisite coursework prior to the start of the Program.

Graduation Requirements for the Combined Degree

All university requirements for a bachelor's degree, including general education courses, must be complete before the start of the 5th year of the combined degree program to stay in the MAT program.

In years one to three, students will complete:

  • Exercise science core courses: 53 credits
  • Exercise science in health care emphasis: 20 credits
  • General Education + basic skills (non-duplicated): 29 credits
  • Elective credits: 6 credits
  • Total credits: 108

Between years three and four (in the second half of the summer/start of MAT), students will complete:

In fall of year four, students will complete the following MAT courses (13 credits):

*In accordance with university policy, students will earn a maximum of 12 graduate credits that dual-count in their undergraduate program as indicated above. These courses will substitute for the EXS courses listed below:

Suggested Order of Coursework for the Combined B. S. in Exercise Science - Health Care Emphasis and Master of Athletic Training (MAT)

Year One

Requires 36 undergraduate credits, including:

Year Two

Requires 36 undergraduate credits, including:

Year Three

Requires 36 undergraduate credits, and 3 graduate credits including:

Year Four

Requires 36-38 graduate credits, including:

Year Five

Requires 21-23 graduate credits, including:

* Students will take one to three credits of project work each semester (summer, fall, winter) starting summer between years four and five, for a total of four credits


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