Pre-Athletic Training

Pre-Athletic Training - HSU offers a Master of Athletic Training degree. Hardin-Simmons University is currently seeking accreditation for their new athletic training program and is not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The institution will be submitting a self-study to being the accreditation process on July 1, 2023. Submission of the self-study and completion of an onsite review does not guarantee that the program will become accredited. Students who graduate from the program prior to accreditation WILL NOT be eligible to sit for the credentialing examination for athletic trainers and will not be eligible for licensure in most states. Other athletic training programs may have different prerequisites; students should check with the programs they are interested in for specific information.

A 3-2 option is available for qualified HSU students, providing students the opportunity to earn both their bachelor’s and MAT degree in 5 years. Specifics about entrance requirements for the HSU MAT program and the 3-2 option can be found on the program’s website.