Sport and Recreation Leadership, Sport and Recreation Concentration, M.S.

Sport and Recreation Concentration

Students who complete the sport and recreation concentration requirements will be prepared to work in all segments of the sport and recreation industry. Graduates of this concentration will find employment in areas such as high school and college coaching and athletic administration; professional and amateur sport associations; public, private, and non-profit agency administrators; parks and recreation agencies; and youth sports programs.

Sport and Recreation Requirements

Required Courses

Core Courses: 15 Credit Hours

Choose one of the following:

Non-Thesis Option:
SRL 670. Advanced Event Planning and Management in Sport and Recreation 3.00
One of the following (with SRL graduate director approval):
SRL 685. Internship in Sport and Recreation Leadership 3.00 or
Elective
Thesis Option:
SRL 700. Thesis Research 3.00
(Students will enroll in SRL 700. Thesis Research for two consecutive semesters upon completion of 18 credit hours.)