Athletic training
Doctor of Athletic Training
Overview
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Advance your skills as a clinical practitioner
As the nation’s first advanced clinical Doctor of Athletic Training (D.A.T.), this program is designed to improve your clinical skills in athletic training at any stage of your career.
Our unique program combines flexible online and on-campus instruction. You will spend four weeks on the U of I campus during each summer of classes, then complete a clinical residency at a location of your choice, often your employment site.
U of I’s D.A.T. courses provide advanced knowledge in the field and improve your clinical skills as a practicing certified athletic trainer. Apply new techniques in your current clinical setting and engage in opportunities to conduct original research in the field. As a graduate of this program, you’ll be a leader in manual therapy, preventative health, and patient care.
View the online athletic training graduate handbook
Expand your practice
Application information
Applicants for the D.A.T. program must meet the following degree-specific admission requirements:
- Education Level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Three
- Other requirements: Proof of Board of Certification (BOC) in Athletic Training or State Licensure (if required in your current state of practice)
Program availability
- Semester intake: Summer (classes start in late June)
- Applications accepted for the Moscow campus (study online during the fall and spring terms)
- Eligible for international admission when students enroll full-time and take at least 6 credits of in-person classes during their first summer term and the following spring and fall semesters.
- Deadlines: Applications are accepted through March 15th of every year
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
Athletic Training Program contact: Jayme Baker; ui-at@uidaho.edu; 208-885-2182
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Costs and funding
D.A.T. program costs
All students enrolled in the D.A.T. program pay the same flat tuition rate of $24,000 for the program, regardless of residency status, enrollment level or academic term.
Courses taken outside of the athletic training curriculum are billed separately at the university’s standard online or in-person tuition rates, depending on the course format.
Annual cost of attendance for the D.A.T. program
| D.A.T. program participant (In-state and out-of-state) | |
| Full-time tuition and fees | $24,000 |
| Living expenses | $11,916 |
| Books and supplies | $1,260 |
| Transportation | $2,874 |
| Miscellaneous/personal costs | $3,838 |
| Total cost of attendance | $43,888 |
To learn how you can fund your graduate degree, check out the Graduate Funding page.
A doctoral teaching assistantship is available for qualified students.
Curriculum
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are a certified athletic trainer
- Want to focus on clinical practice
- Want to advance your education without disrupting your career
- Are interested in conducting field research
- Want to make an original contribution to the field
Curriculum
Spend four weeks on campus each summer for intensive, hands-on education in our applied learning spaces.
During fall and spring, join your cohort online while you continue your current practice, with your employment site serving as your clinical site.
Hands-on learning
Integrated Sports Medicine and Rehabilitative Therapy (ISMaRT) Clinic
This clinic allows D.A.T. students to take a leading, active role in the evaluation and treatment of injuries and illnesses under direct supervision from the Athletic Training faculty members. The clinic personnel receive guidance and referrals internally from U of I Student Health and communicate cooperatively with local physicians and other healthcare providers.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
3,838 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Postsecondary Specialized Health Teachers • Postsecondary Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers
$87,482 - Athletic Trainers
$61,132
* Career data provided by Lightcast.