Recreation, Recreation Management Concentration, M.S.

1. A minimum of 33 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

2. Successful completion

Successful completion of a reading proficiency examination in a foreign language or EDGR 5910 - Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education (3) .

3. Successful completion

Successful completion of ENGG 5110 - Seminar in Language or Literature (3) .

4. Successful completion of the comprehensive written examination.

5. Successful completion of thesis or research project and oral examination.

6. Complete the core requirements for the Recreation and Leisure Studies concentration in Recreation Administration.

7. Department requirements:

• RECG 5000 - Computer Application s in Recreation and Physical Education (3)
• RECG 5010 - Administrative Policies and Procedures in Parks and Recreation (3)
• RECG 5200 - Group Dynamics and Leisure Service Leadership (3)
• RECG 5300 - Trends and Issues in Recreational Therapy (3)
• RECG 5630 - Graduate Practicum Physical Education and Recreation (3)

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• RECG 5900 - Thesis (1-6)

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• RECG 5895 - Research Project (3)

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• PEDG 5100 - Sociology of Sport and Leisure (3)
• PEDG 5130 - Facilities Management (3)
• PEDG 5210 - Research Techniques and Modern Problems in Physical Education and Recreation (3)

8. Complete six (6) hours in a cognate area to be approved by the department chairperson or advisor.

9. Students may be required to take undergraduate prerequisites if they do not have an undergraduate degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies.

Required Core Content Courses – 27 Credit Hours Credits

• RECG 5000 - Computer Application s in Recreation and Physical Education (3)
• RECG 5010 - Administrative Policies and Procedures in Parks and Recreation (3)
• PEDG 5100 - Sociology of Sport and Leisure (3)
• PEDG 5130 - Facilities Management (3)
• PEDG 5210 - Research Techniques and Modern Problems in Physical Education and Recreation (3)
• RECG 5300 - Trends and Issues in Recreational Therapy (3)
• RECG 5200 - Group Dynamics and Leisure Service Leadership (3)
• RECG 5630 - Graduate Practicum Physical Education and Recreation (3)

•  

• RECG 5900 - Thesis (1-6)

• or

• RECG 5895 - Research Project (3)