Master of Science in Recreation
(Emphasis Area: Campus/Community Recreation)

You must first make application for admission to Graduate Studies and be accepted by Graduate Studies before enrolling for any courses in these programs. Basic admission requirements include:

---------Bachelor's or master's degree

-------GPA of 2.75 or higher on the last 60 hours of course work

-------Acceptable GRE score or TOEFL minimum score of 550 (Internationals).

-------Three (3) letters of recommendation

-------Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended

-------Current resume

Pre-Requisites

Students will be required to have completed HPR 350, HPR 322 or 323 or equivalent, and other courses as required for certification and approved by faculty.


Program Minimum Requirements (minimum 37 hours)

Core Courses

REF 602: Introduction to Educational Statistics 3hrs
HPR 680: ResearchTechniques 3 hrs
HPR 710: Problems and Emerging Trends in Recreation 3 hrs
HPR 712: Philosophical Foundations in Recreation 3 hrs
HPR 694: Special Problems 1 hrs


Professional Development (6-12 hrs)


Student will select one option
:

Option A: Thesis (HPR 698 Thesis 6 hrs)

Option B: Internship (HPR 696 Practicum 6 hrs; HPR 691 Research: Professional Paper 3 hrs)

Option C: Course Work (Directed Electives 9 hrs; HPR 691 Research: Professional paper 3 hrs)


Option Course Work (select 12-18 advisor approved hours. Sample list below)

HPR 513: Administration in Recreation
HPR 517: Legal Aspects of Recreation
HPR 524: Community Recreation Resources
HPR 533: Advanced Management in Recreation
HPR 543: Outdoor Recreation
HPR 547: Interp of Cult & Nat Resources
HPR 552: Recreation for the Older Adult
HPR 713: Special Field Studies in Recreation
HPR 725: Facility Management (Required)
BSC 540: Ecology
BSC 546: Marine Ecology
CJ 531: Environmental Law
COH 601: College Teaching
ED 662: Economic Development and the Law
ED 665: Economic Development and Tourism
GHY 517L: Geographic Information Systems
HM 583: Dimensions of Tourism
PSY 639: Theory and Practice of Student Affairs
SWK 692: Grant Writing

Course Descriptions

HPR 515: Business Procedures in Recreation and Parks (3 hrs.)
This course is designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of the management of park and recreation fiscal resources. The primary focus is on public agencies, but principles and procedures also apply to private agencies and institutions.

HPR 517: Legal Aspects of Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services (3 hrs.)
Legal issues in the management of parks, recreation, and leisure services. Focus on understanding the role of the recreation manager in compliance and risk management. Including land use law, human resources, torts and legal liability, civil rights, civil liberties, and the legal system.

HPR 533: Advanced Recreation Management (3 hrs.)
Prerequisite or corequisite HPR 513 or permission of instructor. A study of advanced policy and procedures in recreation programs and services. This courses is designed to provide students in the Leisure services Management Option with an understanding of advanced concepts, techniques, and approaches for managing recreation and leisure services.

HPR 552: Recreation Programs for the Older Adult (3 hrs.)
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to planning and delivery of leisure programs and services for older adults. The student will specifically develop a) knowledge of recreational and leisure services for adults; b) biological, psychological, and sociological needs of the older adult; c) specific programming of recreational activities for older adults; and d) practical experience with older adults.

HPR 680: Research Techniques (3 hrs.)
Graduate level statistics course or permission of instructor. Introduction to methods and design problems specific to research in human performance and recreation. Designed to promote an understanding of theory, tools, and processes involved in designing human performance and recreation research studies.

HPR 691: Research (1-6 hrs.)
Prerequisite: Permission of school director. Topics and procedures must be approved by graduate advisory committee. For Master's level students only.

HPR 694: Field Problems (1 hrs.)
Students enrolled in Master's program in Recreation and Leisure Administration will attend and analyze one regional or national level professional conference.

HPR 696: Practicum (1-6 hrs.)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Designed to provide Master's level students opportunities for practical application of relevant theories in professional field settings.

HPR 698: Thesis (1-6 hrs.)
Credit deferred until thesis completed.

HPR 710: Problems and Emerging Trends in Recreation (3 hrs.)
Problems and emerging trends related to recreation with emphasis on problem solving and evaluation.

HPR 712: Philosophical Foundations in Recreation (3 hrs.)
Prevailing concepts, theories, and professional philosophies affecting recreation.

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