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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 47
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $518.62
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $621.98
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Degree Overview
As a student in this program, you’ll master competencies in core areas of public health including epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behavioral sciences, environmental health, and health policy and management. You’ll learn how recreation impacts public health and how it can contribute to social justice.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
To be accepted to this program, you must have a bachelor's degree.
To apply to this program:
Complete an online application that includes:
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose (600 words or less)
- Resume
- GRE scores
- TOEFL score (minimum 80) or IELTS score (minimum 7) - international students only
The IU Online M.P.H. in Parks and Recreation prepares you to promote public health in such roles as:
- Park agency director
- Program coordinator
- Municipal park superintendent
- Proprietor of private recreation operations
- State park program director
- Local health department associate
- Health and human services agent
- Health department personnel
To graduate with the M.P.H. in Parks and Recreation, you must complete a minimum of 44 credit hours. The M.P.H. in Parks and Recreation is a non-thesis degree; however, you must complete a 3 credit hour field experience under the supervision of a qualified preceptor. The field experience must demonstrate the practical application of public health principles. As a part-time student (two courses per semester), you can complete the degree in four years.
Requirements are broken down as follows:
- M.P.H. core courses (20 credit hours)
- Parks and recreation core concentration courses (12 credit hours)
- Additional core graduate certificate courses (12-15 credit hours)
Core
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
SPH-O 510 |
Human Health, Quality of Life, and Natural Environments |
3 Credits |
|
SPH-R 510 |
Philosophy of Leisure and Recreation |
3 Credits |
|
SPH-R 512 |
Administrative Theory and Management Practices in Leisure Services |
3 Credits |
|
SPH-R 585 or SPH-R 550 |
Leisure as a Determinant of Public Health (SPH-R 585) -or- Special Concerns in Parks and Recreation (SPH-R 550) |
3 Credits |
|
SPH-R 691 |
Readings in Recreation: Professional Development Seminar 1 |
1 Credit |
|
SPH-R 691 |
Readings in Recreation: Professional Development Seminar 2 |
1 Credit |
|
SPH-R 696 |
M.P.H. Field Experience in Parks and Recreation |
3 Credits |
|
SPH-R 698 |
M.P.H. Culminating Experience in Parks and Recreation |
3 Credits |
|
SPH-X 601 |
Assessment and Public Health |
3 Credits |
|
SPH-X 650 |
Evidence-Based Approaches to Public Health |
3 Credits |
|
SPH-X 660 |
Population Health Determinates |
3 Credits |
|
SPH-X 685 |
Public Health Policy and Politics |
3 Credits |
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