Recreation M.S.
CIP: 310599
The curriculum is composed of courses in theoretical and philosophical foundations, research and current practices in recreation. Upon completion of the graduate program in recreation, student will possess the following competencies:
- Demonstrate understanding of theoretical and philosophical foundations of the profession.
- The ability to conceptualize, conduct and apply research to areas of recreation specialization.
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain appropriate continuing education activities and remain current with best practices.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the critical importance of being an advocate for the profession and those served.
Key Quality Indicators have been developed for the program.
- Competence in Discipline
- Communicate the personal and societal value of leisure services
Course Requirements
Core Requirements (12)
| REC 45630 | History and Philosophical Concepts of Parks and Recreation | 3 |
| REC 45635 | Trends and Issues in Recreation/Leisure | 3 |
| REC 45648 | Human Resources and Ethics | 3 |
| REC 45680 | Graduate Recreation Internship | 1 to 3 |
Research Core Requirements (9)
| HPER 22636 | Research Methods in Health, Physical Education and Recreation | 3 |
| HPER 22665 | Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Data | 3 |
| REC 45699 | Thesis in Recreation | 1 to 3 |
Subject Field Requirements (select from the following interest areas) (9)
Recreation Resources Management
Therapeutic Recreation
Elective Courses (3)
Select three hours from courses inside and/or outside the HHS department to support area of interest. (Course selections must be approved by the Graduate Curriculum Committee and listed in a student’s approved degree program.)
Total Credit Hours: 33
Note: No more than 3 hours of Independent Study can be applied toward a degree.
Program Completion Requirements
All students are required to successfully complete the comprehensive examination for the Master’s in Recreation. The written exam will be comprised of questions derived from the content of the Recreation Core courses.
In addition to successful completion of the Steps Toward a Master’s Degree, successful completion of the following College of Education and Human Services and HHS departmental requirements are required:
- Completion of an approved internship experience of at least 200 hours (unless waived by student’s thesis committee.)
- Completion of an approved Plan of Study.
- Presentation of thesis research to student’s thesis committee.
- Thesis
- Successful completion of the comprehensive examination.