Master of Science Degree: Leisure Behavior

(1) Thesis Option: 36 hours total

Core Requirements—12 credit hours:

• RST 501 - Theories and Concepts of Leisure—4 hours
• RST 503 - Advanced Leisure Research Methods—4 hours
  
  
• RST 502 - Critical Issues in Recreation Management—4 hours
• Or
• RST 520 - Critical Issues in Sport Management—4 hours
• Or
• RST 530 - Critical Issues in Tourism Management—4 hours
• Plus:
• RST 590 - Seminar (2 semesters are required)— 0 hours

Restricted Electives—16 credit hours:

Restricted electives are selected in consultation with advisor and include specialization and approved elective courses in the department as well as outside the department.

Thesis—8 credit hours:

• RST 599 - Thesis Research—8 hours

ALL COURSE SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE IN CONSULTATION WITH YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR.

(2) Non-Thesis Option: 36 hours total

Core Requirements—24 credit hours:

• RST 501 - Foundations of Leisure Studies—4 hours
• RST 503 - Advanced Leisure Research Methods—4 hours
  
  
• RST 502 - Critical Issues in Recreation Management—4 hours
• Or
• RST 520 - Critical Issues in Sport Management—4 hours
• Or
• RST 530 - Critical Issues in Tourism Management—4 hours
• Plus:
• RST 590 - Seminar (2 semesters are required)— 0 hours

Restricted Electives—8 credit hours:

Restricted electives are selected in consultation with advisor and include specialization and approved elective courses in the department as well as outside the department.

Professional Paper—4 credit hours:

• RST 593 - Special Problems (Professional Paper)—4 hours

ALL COURSE SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE IN CONSULTATION WITH YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR.

(3) Non-Thesis ONLINE Option: 36 hours total

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ALL COURSE SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE IN CONSULTATION WITH YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR.