Master's program in recreation and leisure studies
PROGRAM EMPHASES
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Recreation Administration (Available 100% Online)
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Recreation Therapy (Available 100% Online And CTRS Certification Eligibility Option)
In accordance with its mission to provide quality education, all required courses
for the online M.A. Program in Recreation Administration are Quality Matters (QM)
certified.
EMPHASIS: RECREATION ADMINISTRATION (AVAILABLE 100% ONLINE)
The M.A. in Recreation & Leisure with an emphasis in Recreation Administration prepares students for advanced careers in the field of Parks, Recreation, and Sports. Through a combination of online course instruction students will develop an understanding of the recreation field and its diverse areas of specialization, as well as, acquire the administrative and management skills to lead and direct public, private nonprofit, campus and commercial recreation and sport agencies.
Current students enrolled in the M.A. in Recreation & Leisure with an emphasis in Recreation Administration come from a variety of backgrounds such as directly from baccalaureate study or employment in public, private nonprofit, campus, and commercial recreation, as well as sports programming and collegiate coaching.
The M.A. in Recreation & Leisure with an emphasis in Recreation Administration can be completed in 30 hours over the course of three semesters (Fall, Spring & Summer) when completing an internship capstone experience. The program also offers a Scholarly Project or Thesis capstone option. Students seeking to complete a Scholarly Project can complete the program in four semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer & Fall). Students seeking to complete a Thesis should expect to engage in one year of academic study and up to one year of Thesis preparation, research and defense.
NO PREREQUISITE UNDERGRADUATE COURSEWORK REQUIRED.
ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE ARE WELCOME TO APPLY.
EMPHASIS: RECREATION THERAPY (AVAILABLE 100% ONLINE)
The M.A. in Recreation & Leisure with an emphasis in Recreation Therapy can be completed in 47 credit hours over the course of two academic years, including summer enrollment and a 14-week/560-hour internship. Candidates successfully completing the M.A. in Recreation & Leisure with an emphasis in Recreation Therapy are eligible to apply for the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification exam administered by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
Current students enrolled in the M.A. in Recreation & Leisure with an emphasis in Recreation Therapy come from a variety of backgrounds such as directly from baccalaureate study or employment in rehabilitation, health care, or other specialized professions serving individuals with disabilities.
PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK IN MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY,
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY, LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN SERVICES
IS RECOMMENDED BUT CAN BE COMPLETED CONCURRENTLY WITH GRADUATE COURSEWORK.
ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE ARE WELCOME TO APPLY.
ADMISSION
Candidates interested in enrolling in graduate study at the University of Toledo must
meet the general acceptance requirements of the University of Toledo’s College of
Graduate Studies, the College of Health & Human Services, and the Division of Recreation
& Recreation Therapy’s M.A. program.
Entrance Qualifications into the Division of Recreation & Recreation Therapy’s M.A.
program include:
- A minimum 2.70 cumulative GPA for all previous college/university coursework.
Note: Applicants with less than a 2.70 cumulative GPA on previous college/university coursework are required to forward results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Only GRE report scores completed within the last 5 years will be accepted by the University of Toledo’s College of Graduate Studies and the College of Health & Human Services. GRE results should be submitted using the following: General Test Institution Code 1845
Minimum GRE scores required for admission into the Division of Recreation & Recreation Therapy’s M.A. program are: 144 Verbal, 144 Quantitative and 3.5 Analytical Writing.
After submitting application materials
Contact Dr. Eric Longsdorf, graduate program director, at eric.longsdorf@utoledo.edu to inform him whether you will be completing the emphasis in recreation administration or the emphasis in recreation therapy. This is important to ensure proper sequencing for your emphasis.
Not adhering to required course sequencing may result in:
- The need to take additional credit hours to maintain enrollment status
- Impacts to financial aid
- Delays in anticipated graduation