We are accepting applications for 2008!

Please contact the Program Director Tayna Flanagan if you have any questions: 
E-MAIL Program Director:  tflanagan@msubillings.edu  OR Call:  406-657-2351 or 1 (800) 565-6782

ATEP Application procedures and forms:

1. Evaluate your undergraduate deficiencies using your transcripts.  They should have been completed with a “C” or better.
   
2. Fill out Graduate Athletic Training Program Application and recommendation forms.

a. Applications and instructions may be obtained from the Department of Health and Human Performance PE 119 Montana State University-Billings, 1500 North 30th Street Billings, MT 59101 or are available online at: 

b. Students should have at least 50 hours of observation/volunteer experience with a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) prior to applying. Please include the name and phone number of the ATC you observed.

c. Include Three completed letters or recommendation forms. The person signing reference form must seal form in an envelope and sign across the flap of the envelope prior to returning the form to you.  At least one letter should be from an ATC.

d. Be sure to include e-mail address, as communication may occur via e-mail.         E-MAIL Program Director:

e. Submit all materials to

OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
MCMULLEN HALL 200
1500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
BILLINGS, MT 59101-0298

OFFICE: (406) 657-2238
FAX: (406) 657-2299
E-MAIL: gradstudies@msubillings.edu

Admission Requirements

The Department of Health and Human Performance requires the following minimum requirements in determining program admission to graduate degree programs.

1.  Undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.
2. Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
3.  One official transcript from each college and/or university attended.
4.  Complete Montana State University-Billings Graduate Studies and Research application: http://www.msubillings.edu/grad/recforms.htm

Additionally, The Athletic Training and the Sport, Recreation and Fitness Management programs require:

1.  An admission essay that describes the student’s interest in graduate study and includes a statement of professional goals.
2.  Three letters of reference from academic and professional sources concerning the candidate’s potential to succeed in graduate school, prospective contributions to the profession, etc.

Competitive Selection Criterion

 Admission to the graduate program is competitive and is not guaranteed simply by meeting the minimum admission standards. The Department of Health and Human Performance uses a rating system of grade point average, the application essay, letters of recommendation and graduate standardized test score is used to determine the appropriateness of the applicant’s academic background as well as the compatibility of the candidate’s educational and career goals within the scope of the program.  Applicants are ranked according to the selection criteria below and admitted until the program is full each year.  Students who are not selected for admission may reapply.  The relative weights for selection criteria are reflected in the following percentages: GPA = 40%, Letters of recommendations = 25%, Admissions essay = 25%, GRE = 10%; Total of percentage points = Student Rating.

Notification of Admittance

 The applicant will receive a letter from the director of graduate studies indicating admittance status no later than 30 days following the receipt of the complete application. *

Program Forms:

Admissions Criteria  Graduate office Preconditions Check-list  Transcript Evaluation 

FOR THE 06-08 CATALOG INSTRUCTIONS:

http://www.msubillings.edu/catalogs/Grad2006/pg058.htm

Presently (March. 2007), the athletic training education program at MSUB was recommended for Initial Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Programs (CAATE).  Students are eligible to sit for the BOC examination.

E-MAIL Program Director:  tflanagan@msubillings.edu

OR Call:  406-657-2351 or 1 (800) 565-6782

or WRITE:

Tayna Flanagan
Montana State University Billings
PE 119, 
1500 University
Billings, MT 59101