2016-2017 University Catalog
Sport and Recreation Studies, MS
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Banner Code: E1-MS-SRST
College: College of Education and Human Development
Department: School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism
This 30-credit master of science in sport and recreation studies (SRST), consisting of three concentrations, meets the growing need for professionals and academics in the areas of recreation administration, sport and leisure studies, and sport management. This degree prepares students as professionals who will more adequately serve the industry and their communities, and students who wish to pursue advanced study through doctoral programs in these disciplinary areas, leading to employment (and contributions) in academe. This program offers the traditional research masters’ thesis option and the option of an applied research project linked to a professional setting or internship.
This program of study is offered by the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism (RHT) within the College of Education and Human Development .
For policies governing all graduate degrees, see the Academic Policies section of the catalog.
Application Requirements
In addition to fulfilling admission requirements for graduate study as specified in the Admission section of this catalog, applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate course in statistics. International students must present a minimum TOEFL score of 88. All applicants are required to submit three letters of reference (two from professors); official transcripts; and a 500-1,000 word statement outlining their background, experience, and future goals in Recreation Administration, Sport and Leisure Studies, or Sport Management. Applicants without a sport, leisure, or recreation-related degree must indicate through the written statement and letters of recommendation how their academic and/or professional background prepares them for admission to the Sport and Recreation Studies graduate program.
Successful applicants have an overall GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 undergraduate credits and generally a minimum GPA of 3.25 in undergraduate courses. Admission to the graduate programs in RHT is competitive. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee admission. However, the SRST admissions process is holistic in nature. This means that if you happen to fall slightly short in terms of required minimum GPA, other supporting factors (e.g., standardized test scores, writing samples/goals statement, letters of reference) will be considered in the decision-making process.
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