North Dakota State University - Graduate School
Master of Athletic Training (MATrg)
Fargo, USA
Master degree
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Master of Athletic Training (MATrg) at North Dakota State University is CAATE-accredited and pairs didactic coursework with clinical education in prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of activity-related injuries. Graduates may sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam to earn the ATC credential. NDSU is a student-focused land-grant research university in Fargo, ND, with about 2,000 graduate students, research-active faculty, professional development, and a welcoming Midwestern community.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work across sports medicine and allied health roles. Career opportunities include clinical athletic trainer in secondary schools, colleges, professional teams, rehabilitation clinics, corporate health programs, injury prevention specialist.
NDSU’s MATrg program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Didactic coursework and clinical education focus on prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries resulting from physical activity. Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be eligible to take the Board of Certification (BOC), Inc. exam. The "ATC" credential is awarded upon successful completion of the BOC exam.
Program Information
NDSU offers two options for students to earn a MATrg.
3-2 Accelerated Program: This program is recommended for entering freshmen, student-athletes, and transfer students.
Two-Year Program: Students who have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field should apply to our two-year program.
Program Outcomes
The Athletic Training program at North Dakota State University has been highly successful in graduating students, students passing the national certification exam, and finding employment following graduation.
*CAATE Accreditation Standard requires a minimum of 70% first-time pass rate
Scholarship Opportunities
Students have multiple opportunities to apply for scholarships. These scholarships can come from the University, the North Dakota Athletic Trainers Association, the district level Athletic Trainers Association, or the National Level Athletic Trainers Association.
