Department of Education Required Professional Licensure Disclosure Information (NC-SARA)

Students in the MSAT program will be a part of a community of professionals ready to advance their careers in athletic training motivated by the goal of passing the Board of Certification (BOC) examination for athletic trainers. The BOC Exam is required by 48 states for anyone wishing to become a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in the U.S.

Effective July 1, 2020, new USDOE regulations, 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) and 34 CFR 668.43 (c) require disclosures by institutions regarding educational requirements for programs leading to professional licensure or certification, regardless of modality. 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v) requires an institution to disclose whether programs leading to professional licensure or certification meet each state's educational requirements. See the list below to see how the MSAT program curriculum prepares you for the educational requirements for licensure of each state and U.S. territory. Due to the changing nature of the education requirements, it is recommended that students review these requirements regularly. Students should understand the requirements for sitting for the BOC examination and for state athletic training licensure. 

Students in Colorado can learn more about the requirements for athletic training licensure by visiting the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.  For students planning to pursue professional licensure and certification requirements outside the state of Colorado, it is highly recommended that you contact the appropriate state licensing entity to ensure the ease of transferring your license and/or licensure requirements. Students are also encouraged to contact their applicable state licensing board(s) to determine whether the program continues to meet requirements for licensure in that state both before enrolling and during the learning experience. Currently, the University’s MSAT program is meeting the educational requirements for licensure for most states and U.S. territories, as indicated below:

Athletic Training M.S.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Have State Licensure:
California (last updated 12/31/24; holds title protection)

American Samoa, Federated State of Micronesia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Republic of Palau, Republic of Marshal Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands,

Does Not Meet Requirements:
N/A