The University offers the first and only nationally accredited Doctorate in Athletic Training (DAT) Program that is for a credentialed athletic trainer who seeks advanced coursework and applied research.
Indiana State University provides the first and only CAATE accredited Doctorate in Athletic Training (DAT) (57 credits) program in the nation. The program is delivered using a combination of online learning and intensive hands-on learning. Cohorts of up to 25 students engage in periods of both online and face-to-face faculty-student interactions to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities. Campus requirements total approximately 12-15 days annually (4-5 days per semester). The program must be completed in 6 semesters (24 months) of continuous, full-time enrollment.
September 2025
College of Health and Human Services
Indiana State University,
Nursing Building Room 412,
TERRE HAUTE,
Indiana,
47809, United States
Hold a master鈥檚 degree granted by a regionally accredited institution (for international students, a degree granted by a recognized institution), unless applying to a department/program that accepts students with undergraduate degrees.
Have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in all courses taken at the graduate or undergraduate level.
English Language Requirements:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.