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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 35
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $518.62
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $621.98
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Degree Overview
The IU Online Master of Science in Outdoor Recreation develops your understanding in one of four areas of specialization:
- Outdoor interpretation
- Resource management
- Outdoor leadership
- Outdoor recreation
No matter which track you choose, you will learn how to promote meaningful and healthy relationships between people and outdoor resources and understand human ecology.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere.
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
- Personal statement of purpose
- GRE scores (not required of applicants with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher)
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students only)
Application Dates
Fall semester (priority date): Jan 15
Fall semester (deadline): Apr 1
Spring semester: Nov 15
Summer semester: Jan 15
Your IU Online M.S.R. in Outdoor Recreation prepares you for such careers as:
- Counselor
- Outdoor recreation manager
- Resource manager
- Camping administrator
- Outdoor/environmental educator and interpreter
- Outdoor leader
- Safety, wellness, or recreation coordinator
To earn the M.S.R. in Outdoor Recreation, you must complete 35 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:
- All new master’s students must complete the non-credit online course, Foundational Knowledge in Public Health, available through IU Expand, no later than the end of their first semester of graduate study.
- Outdoor recreation core courses (17–20 credits)
- Capstone courses (2–5 credits)
- Specialization courses (12 credits)
- Electives (3–6 credits)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPH-Q 501 | Introduction to Statistics in Public Health | 3 Credits |
| SPH-R 510 | Philosophy of Leisure and Recreation | 3 Credits |
| SPH-R 511 | Organizational Leadership for Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Public Lands | 3 Credits |
| SPH-X 525 | Foundations of Conservation in Parks and Recreation | 3 Credits |
| SPH-R 590 | Introduction to Research in Health & Wellness Design | 3 Credits |
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