How to Apply
To apply, you must be a certified athletic trainer and have a master’s degree in a related discipline.
To apply, you must be a certified athletic trainer and have a master’s degree in a related discipline.
Students must apply through SOPHAS Express. The documents listed below will all be submitted through SOPHAS Express.
Submit two letters of recommendation from evaluators who can speak to your academic potential for graduate study. Recommenders may be college or university faculty members or a direct supervisor from work.
Submit a thoughtful, clear statement of goals consisting of one to two pages.
A current résumé or CV is required.
Submit transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions you’ve attended. Applicants should email copies of their transcripts directly to cph@temple.edu.
Submit a copy of your Board of Certification card.
Once all of the required application materials are received, students may be invited to participate in an interview.
Laptops are integrated into the curriculum at the College of Public Health to improve opportunities for active learning and provide greater access to specialized software and required tools in and out of the classroom. Incoming students are required to have a laptop that meets certain minimum hardware specifications. Review full laptop requirements.
For applicants whose native language is not English, the TOEFL is required with a minimum score of 79 on the iBT. Official scores should be sent directly to Temple University.
A WES evaluation is required for applicants who completed their degree outside of the United States. This can be requested and sent to Temple University.
Fall term: Aug. 1
Temple University is a participant in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) developed by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). As such, Temple University is permitted to engage in all activities covered by SARA in states that are members of SARA. Temple University is committed to ensuring that it follows the laws and regulations of any state or territory in which it may operate, and will take whatever steps necessary to gain approval from regulators if it engages in activities not covered by SARA.
Upon successful completion of the Post Professional Athletic Training degree, students will be able to complete the following.