Recreation Management and Recreational Therapy, MS
Master’s in Recreation Management and Recreational Therapy
Curriculum
This 36-credit hour program offers a thesis or non-thesis options and includes the following core courses:
- Recreational Therapy & Geriatrics
- Recreational Therapy for Persons with Physical Disabilities
- Recreational Therapy for Persons in Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities
- Areas & Facilities in Leisure Services
- Recreation in the Natural Environment
- Advanced Methods in Therapeutic Recreation
- Tourism in Recreation Settings
- Entrepreneurial Leisure Services
- Grant Writing & Nonprofit Management
- Field Problems in Leisure Services
- Interpretive Services in Leisure Services
- Supervision & Leadership in Leisure Services
- Outdoor Education
Complete a Graduate Certificate in Recreation & Leisure Management
Research and Faculty
Our program supports community-based, interdisciplinary research through work with our colleagues across campus. We are currently involved with Parkinson’s disease research to assist individuals in living as independently as possible within the community. Recreational therapy provides treatment interventions such as exercise, gait training and cognitive learning to assist individuals with improving and maintaining balance, muscular strength and independence.
Faculty highlights:
- Dr. Tim Passmore is nationally recognized for his expertise on Medicare and Medicaid regulations related to inpatient and outpatient health care. He regularly provides consultation to recreational therapists and health care organizations related to behavioral health and physical rehabilitation.
- Dr. Donna Lindenmeier is nationally recognized for her expertise in outdoor and community recreation programming. She specifically focuses on the use of recreation to enhance the lives of post-service military personnel.
- Dr. Brittany Dao is an emerging expert in pediatric recreational therapy interventions and support.
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Assistance Center
Admissions
Applications to the program are accepted on a rolling basis. Students are strongly encouraged to apply no later than six weeks prior to the start of the semester.
To apply to the program, complete the following:
- Graduate College application
- Transcripts from all previously attended institutions (3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA required)
- Current resume/vita
- Letter of interest
- Three letters of recommendation
Cost and Assistance
Full-time students may be eligible for graduate assistantships in the School of Kinesiology, Applied Health and Recreation, either as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) or a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA).
These positions are highly competitive and typically awarded in the spring semester.
Those granted assistantships are eligible to receive a tuition waiver, health insurance
and stipend.
Currently enrolled students are also eligible for scholarships offered through the College of Education and Human Sciences.