Two concentrations are offered at the master’s level in Recreation and Sport Management: Sport Management and Therapeutic Recreation. One of the primary features of the concentrations is an emphasis on the experiential education approach to academic preparation. Students graduating from this program will gain practical experience to accompany their academic degree.

Concentrations (Required) and Options Available

Sport Management — Thesis, Project
Therapeutic Recreation —? Thesis, Course Only with Comprehensive Exam

Sport Management Concentration —? Thesis

The Sport Management concentration provides the opportunity for students to have a quality academic experience and to gain professional experience as they prepare for careers in the sports industry.

Sport Management Concentration —? Project

The Sport Management concentration provides the opportunity for students to have a quality academic experience and to gain professional experience as they prepare for careers in the sports industry.

Therapeutic Recreation Concentration —? Thesis

The therapeutic recreation concentration prepares students for employment in management and leadership positions with agencies that deliver health care services. Students are successful in gaining employment in physical rehabilitation hospitals, children’s programs, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and treatment centers, programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities, long-term care and assisted living facilities, and in community, outdoor and school-based therapeutic recreation programs. Graduates of the program fulfill the requirements for national certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) and have been successful in completing the national exam.