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Dec 21, 2024
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2009-2010 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Recreation [REC] M.S.
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Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the requirements for admission to a degree program stated in this catalog, the applicant for enrollment in the program leading to a Master of Science in Recreation should present the following:
- Official transcripts documenting a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Applicants are generally required to have an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. However, circumstances including, but not limited to, endeavors following completion of a bachelor’s degree and performance in the last two years of a bachelor’s degree program will be considered in reviewing applications from students with lower grade point averages. Students who feel they are qualified in spite of an undergraduate grade point average below a 2.8 are encouraged to contact the department before applying for admission.
- A resume.
- A one- to two-page statement of educational and professional goals.
- Names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers of three references.
- Applicants who lack substantial academic background in recreation may be required to complete three to 12 credit hours of course work in addition to the degree requirements.
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Program Requirements
A minimum of 33-34 credit hours of approved graduate work as described below is required for the M.S. in recreation. A. Recreation: 21 credit hours
- A supervision or administration course (3 cr. hr.)
Nine credit hours in one of the following concentrations:
- Outdoor and Environmental Education (EOE)
- Management of Leisure Services (MGLS)
- Therapeutic Recreation (TR)
B. Supporting Area: Six credit hours
Additional courses in recreation or in areas closely related to recreation such as health, political science, sociology, physical education, etc. C. Electives: Six credit hours
- Behavioral, natural, or social sciences
D. Culminating Activity: 1-6 credits
M.S. degree candidates must successfully complete a culminating activity from the three following options: Additional Requirements
Normally students earn up to six credit hours for completion of a thesis, or project in lieu of a thesis, which is substituted for course work from the requirements, upon advisement.
For each concentration — therapeutic recreation, management and outdoor/environmental education — the department requires or recommends specific courses and supporting courses. These curriculum guidelines are available from the department or its Web site.
Other requirements for the award of the M.S. may be determined by the department and must be ascertained by students in consultation with a department graduate advisor. Total Credit Hours Required: 33-34
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