Recreation and Leisure Studies, M.S. - Recreation Administration (Hybrid or Online)

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below.  The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/recreation-tourism-sport-management/programs

Program Sequence - 30 credits

As sequencing changes, it is highly recommended that students meet with their program advisor to finalize a list of requirements for graduation.  

Core Courses (9 credits)
REC 574 – Park and Recreation Management
REC 575 – Operational Research in Recreation
REC 577 – Leadership Development

Recreation Administration Specialization (15 credits)
REC 533 – Socio-Leisure Needs of Individuals with Disabilities
REC 557 – Emerging Legal Issues in Recreation and Leisure
REC 561 – Outdoor Recreation Resource Management
REC 570 – Foundations of Leisure and Recreation
REC 572 – Planning and Development of Recreation Programs and Leisure
REC 573 – Seminar in Recreation and Administration
REC 576 – Designs of Park and Recreation Facilities
REC 579 – Principles of Community Development Through Recreation
REC 583 – Practicum Experience – (Advisor permission required) Pass/Fail only
REC 599 – Grant Writing
REC 600 – Independent Study(Advisor permission required)
SMT 515 – Facility and Event Management
Students may select course(s) in other departments at the 500 level (Advisor permission required)

Capstone Requirement (6 credits)

Select One:

Master’s Thesis
REC 590 – Thesis Seminar I
REC 591 – Thesis Seminar II

Special Project
REC 588 – Special Project 
REC 583 – Practicum