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The purpose of the Master's program in park and recreation management is to prepare students for careers in the management and supervision of park facilities and recreation programs. The following courses comprise the curriculum for the Master of Science in Recreation Administration for the Park and Recreation Management Emphasis. A total of 35 graduate hours are required, plus any pre-requisite classes established by the Department Graduate Studies Review Committee.
Departmental Core (17-20 hours):
R500 Philosophy of Leisure and Recreation (3)
R520 Organizational Leadership for Leisure Services (3)
R521 Computer Systems in Recreation & Park Administration
(2)
R539 Masters Project (2-4)
or
R599 Masters Thesis (5)
T590 Introduction to Research in HPER (3)
T591 Interpretation of Data in HPER (3)
Emphasis Courses (9 hours):
R522 Economics and Marketing for Leisure Services (3)
T594 Finance and Budgeting (3)
R580 Strategic Planning & Management in Public & Nonprofit Organizations
(3)
Electives (7-10 hours) Selected with approval of advisor