Master in Athletic Training/Trainer (Master's)

At Winthrop University, tuition is Tuition and fees are determined by the Graduate Studies office and vary by residency status and credit load..

This program is grounded in evidence-based practice and prepares students for clinical application in athletic training. Students complete year-round coursework and gain hands-on experience through structured clinical rotations. The curriculum aligns with standards set by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and CAATE. Graduates are prepared to sit for the national Board of Certification examination.

The program requires 63 total credits distributed across didactic coursework, clinical education, and professional development. All students complete year-round study across summer, fall, and spring semesters.

Graduates enter roles as certified athletic trainers in settings such as hospitals, colleges, secondary schools, professional sports, and public safety organizations.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in a field other than athletic training and have completed specific prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8 is required. All application materials must be submitted through ATCAS by February 1 for summer admission.

The programme totals about 63 credit hours. Campus-based, full-time, two years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 75% of applicants.

Winthrop University has grown into a comprehensive institution serving students through undergraduate majors and graduate programs. Its academic options cover a wide range of interests, with courses available on campus, online and in hybrid formats. Students can shape their studies around their goals, whether beginning college or continuing their education.

The university’s campus is in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and its student experience combines academic study with athletics and extracurricular activities. Winthrop Athletics includes 16 NCAA Division I teams competing in the Big South Conference. Club and hybrid sports also form part of campus life, including esports, cornhole and a women’s flag football team scheduled to launch in the fall. Convocation serves as a welcoming ceremony for new and transfer students at the start of the academic year.

International students should begin with the admissions process, where they can find information about enrollment, financial aid, academic programs and student life. The admissions team provides guidance for students considering campus-based or online study. A 14-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio supports close academic contact, while the university’s range of majors and flexible course formats allows students to match their education with their interests and circumstances.