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. In addition, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation. 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. 

Core Requirements (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 (6 credits)

Option 1: Master’s Thesis
REC 590 – Thesis Seminar I
REC 591 – Thesis Seminar II

Option 2: Special Project
REC 588 – Special Project 
REC 583 – Practicum