Master of Science Degree: Park and Recreation Management

(1) Thesis Option: 36 hours total

Core Requirements— 12 credit hours:

• RST 501 - Theories and Concepts of Leisure — 4 hours
• RST 502 - Critical Issues of Recreation Management — 4 hours
• RST 503 - Advanced Leisure Research Methods — 4 hours
• RST 590 - Seminar (2 semesters are required) — 0 hours

Restricted Electives—16 credit hours:

Restricted electives are selected in consultation with advisor and include specialization and approved elective courses in the department as well as outside the department.

Thesis Requirements—8 credit hours:

ALL COURSE SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE IN CONSULTATION WITH YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR.

(2) Non-Thesis Option: 36 hours total

Core Requirements— 24 credit hours:

• RST 501 - Theories and Concept of Leisure — 4 hours
• RST 502 - Critical Issues of Recreation Management — 4 hours
• RST 503 - Advanced Leisure Research Methods — 4 hours
• RST 512 - Human Resources in RST — 4 hours
• RST 515 - Marketing in RST — 4 hours
• RST 594 FB - Finance and Budgeting — 4 hours
• RST 590 - Seminar (2 semesters are required) — 0 hours

Restricted Electives—8 credit hours:

Restricted electives are selected in consultation with advisor and include specialization and approved elective courses in the department as well as outside the department.

Professional Paper - 4 credit hours:

• RST 593 - Special Problems (Professional Paper)- 4 hours

ALL COURSE SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE IN CONSULTATION WITH YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR.

(3) Non-Thesis ONLINE Option: 36 hours total

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ALL COURSE SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE IN CONSULTATION WITH YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR.