Recreation, MS | (Recreation Administration)
Master Of Science In Recreation
As a result of people today spending more time and money on leisure, fitness, sports, and recreation activities than ever before, the job outlook for recreation administration graduates is excellent. According to the National Recreation and Park Association, the average park and recreation agency employs four executive personnel, seven administrative personnel, and three planning/development personnel.
The IU Online Master of Science in Recreation with a major in recreation administration includes coursework in the philosophy of leisure and recreation; human resource management; finance and budget; research in health, kinesiology, and recreation; and statistics in public health. In this non-thesis degree program, students will complete a capstone project involving the application of key principles to an in-depth study of a practical problem, or an experiential internship.
As a student in the program, you will prepare for executive and administrative positions, managing recreation and leisure services in a variety of settings, including public agencies, private and commercial organizations, parks, and campus-recreation and military-recreation organizations.
Your IU Online MS in Recreation Administration prepares you for careers in:
- Parks and Recreation Departments
- Campus Recreation Programs
- Private/Commercial Agencies
- General Park Administration
- Military Recreation
Degree Requirements
To graduate with the MS in Recreation Administration, you must complete a minimum of 35 credit hours.
Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Recreation administration foundation courses (21 credit hours)
- Elective courses (9-12 credit hours)
- Capstone experience (2-5 credit hours)
NOTE: Your elective coursework must be completed in fields of Management and Administration, Theory and Foundations, and Topics and Trends. Electives must be approved by your academic advisor.
You have two options for completing the required capstone experience: (1) an intensive master's project that summarizes the knowledge and skills obtained from coursework, or (2) an internship through which concepts and principles learned from coursework are applied.