| Master of Science in Recreation and Sport Administration Ref. # 095 The revised WKU Masters of Science in Recreation and Sport Administration went into effect in the fall of 2005 and combines Recreation Administration and SpoArt Administration. Students in both Recreation and Sport Administration work with Faculty to design the best course of study for their interests and needs. In addition to sport administration, coursework emphases include: environmental education, campus recreation, parks, and government agencies. Currently there are six fulltime Graduate Faculty members and assorted part time Faculty teaching in the Recreation and Sport Administration Masters Program. The Recreation and Sport Administration faculty possess diverse backgrounds, which allows for sharing a variety of expertise with students. Students: Flexibility is key in the ever-changing and competitive leisure service industry. Our program combines diverse opportunities for students and encourages practical experience as integral to the MS degree. Professional experience in a relate profession is strongly encouraged during the MS degree. Currently, 90% of students in the Recreation and Sport Administration Masters Program are working in a recreation or sport administration position while pursuing the degree. Our student makeup is quite diverse with a wide array of fields represented. Approximately 60% of the students in the MS program receive aid from WKU through a number of different programs including: part-time employment, fulltime employment, graduate assistantship, and/or scholarships. Admission GAP scores determine admission. Gap is computed by Undergraduate GPA multiplied by GRE GAP Score required for admission is 2200. Masters of Science Recreation and Sport Administration – Ref. # 095 Required courses (24 hrs.) + electives (9 hrs) = 33 hrs. This program is designed to prepare professional Recreation and Sport Administration practitioners for a wide range of occupations; provide opportunity for study in a specialized area of recreation; provide knowledge of research procedures; and provide academic background for students planning to pursue doctoral study. Program includes thesis and non-thesis options. Candidates are encouraged to write a thesis. A 24-hour major in recreation and Sport Administration is required with 9 elective hours, to be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor. The program requires a research course and a practicum. Some courses are offered online at various times (noted by *). Most courses are web-assisted. Required courses (24 hrs): *REC 501 Research Methods in Recreation and Sport (3) REC 513 Recreation and Sport Administration (3) *REC 515 Recreation and Sport Facility Development (3) *REC 517 Legal Issues in Recreation and Sport (3) *REC 519 Fiscal Practices in Recreation and Sport (3) *REC 521 Public Relations in Recreation and Sport (3) REC 523 Theoretical Foundations in Recreation and Sport (3) REC 590 Practicum (3) Electives courses (9 hrs): REC 404G Recreation Facility Mgmt. REC 420G Commercial Recreation & Tourism (3 hours) REC 424G Camp and Conference Center Administration (3 hours) REC 426G Facility Planning and Design REC 428G Community Centers and Playgrounds (3 hours) REC 430G Recreation Resource Management (3 hours) REC 434G Environmental Interpretation (3 hours) REC 435G Outdoor Expedition Planning (3 hours) REC 437G Outdoor Leadership Expedition (3 hours) REC 404G Recreation Facility Management (3 hours) REC 482G Recreation Workshop (3 hours) REC 530 Independent Investigations in Recreation (1 to 3 hours) REC 532 Environmental Education Resources (3 hours) REC 599 Thesis (6 hrs) REC 600I Maintaining Matriculation (1 to 6 hours) Electives (Suggested) ENVE 520 Foundations in Environmental Education ENVE 580 LBL Environmental Education Consortium EDFN 501 Educational Statistics Counseling and Student Services CNS 571 Intro to Student Affairs in Higher Education CNS 573 Leadership in Student Affairs Tier I Business Administration Courses (For people without a business background, offered on demand) BA 500 Management Dynamics BA 501 Survey of Economic Theory BA 505 Survey of Accounting Principles BA 507 Marketing Management Statistics ================================================================= Note: Graduate students with a major in areas other than recreation and sport, who apply for a master’s in recreation, will have their transcripts evaluated by the recreation graduate faculty. This evaluation will determine admission and any conditional admission requirements. Effective fall 2006, no student admitted into the Recreation and Sport Administration MS program will be required to take deficiency hours. This decision places the responsibility on the student to overcome any knowledge deficiency through their own efforts. | 
