Recreation and Leisure Management, Graduate Certificate

Get certified in recreation and leisure management

This graduate certificate is designed for professionals with a minimum of a bachelor's degree who seek additional education in the field of recreation and leisure management, including those wishing to complement another graduate program, those seeking a career change or those wanting to further their understanding of the field. This certificate is often obtained by active-duty military and civilian personnel working with the military in Moral, Welfare and Recreation (MWR).

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Overview

This program prepares you to understand professions within recreation and leisure management, apply theories to the professions, use relevant research to provide high-quality services and create quality programs for specific populations. You will get up-to-date information about recreation and event planning, sports programs, recreation venues and more.

Successful completion of the certificate program requires 12 credit hours (four courses) of graduate-level coursework in leisure studies. Credit hours are transferable to additional graduate degree programs.

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Coursework

Courses are delivered on the OSU Stillwater campus, with many opportunities for peer-to-peer collaboration. Any substitutions or deviations from the list must be approved by the program coordinator prior to enrollment.

Required (three credit hours):

LEIS 5453: Social Psychology of Leisure

Choose one of the following (three credit hours):

LEIS 5030: Field Problems in Leisure Studies
LEIS 5030: Readings in Recreation and Leisure Management
LEIS 5423: Supervision and Leadership in Leisure Studies

Choose one of the following (three credit hours):

LEIS 5113: Graduate Internship in Recreation Management
LEIS 5403: Outdoor Education
LEIS 5463: Areas and Facilities in Leisure Services
LEIS 5933: Campus Recreation, Intramurals and Sport

Choose one of the following (three credit hours):

LEIS 5020: Workshop in Leisure Studies
LEIS 5013: Recreation and a Technologically Advanced Society
LEIS 5023: Legal Aspects of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services
LEIS 5033: Recreation Specialization and Serious Leisure
LEIS 5413: Organization and Administration of Leisure Services
LEIS 5943: Grant Writing and Nonprofit Management

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Admissions Requirements and Deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified of admission status within four to six weeks of submission.

To apply for the program, submit the following:

Graduate College application
Transcripts from all previously attended institutions (undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a minimum 3.0 GPA required; admission with qualifications may be considered)
Academic vita/resume
Three letters of recommendation (focused on academic capability, communication skills, desire and potential for success, ability to work independently and relevant experience)
Writing sample (can be a past class assignment)
Personal statement (250 words max) addressing desire and potential for success, ability to work independently and relevant experience)

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