MA in Recreation and Leisure Studies
Recreation Administration
The recreation and leisure studies (RLS) program offers advanced study beyond the baccalaureate level in recreation and leisure studies with emphasis in recreation administration or recreational therapy. The graduate degree offers students the ability to focus on areas of interest while obtaining skills beyond the entry level. Advanced coursework challenges the student to investigate personal philosophies as they relate to the delivery of recreation, sport and leisure services.
Students enrolling in the master of arts in recreation and leisure must meet the following minimum admission requirements:
- A bachelor’s or professional degree earned from a department of approved standing and granted by an accredited college or university.
- A 2.70 or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) for all previous undergraduate academic work.
- Prerequisite academic work that indicates the applicant should be able to pursue effectively the master of arts in recreation and leisure studies.
- Proof of health and accident insurance.
- Satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if from a country where English is not the primary language.
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Provisional acceptance to the program may be considered for applicants not meeting the requirements for regular student status admission.
For the degree in recreation administration, immunizations, background checks, and a "fit for duty" test may be required by host agencies for internships. Students must provide their own transportation to internship sites.
Students in the recreation therapy program must provide verification of immunizations:
- Mantoux,
- Rubella Titer/Roseolla (MMR),
- Hepatitis B status, as well as
- current CPR certification.
Additional immunizations may be required by host agencies for clinicals or internships. Host agencies may also require background checks and/or “fit for duty” tests. Students must provide their own transportation to volunteer, clinical or internship sites. More information can be found at: http://www.utoledo.edu/hhs/rec-admin/
Summary of Recreation and Leisure Studies Technical Standards
Students completing the master’s degree in recreation and leisure studies must possess/demonstrate the competencies needed for the provision of recreation and/or recreation therapy services at the administrative level. Students must understand the context of recreation services in contemporary society, be able to identify and adapt to the issues and trends effecting the recreation profession and the communities in which services are provided, demonstrate the ability to be effective administrative leaders and effective fiscal resource managers, as well as demonstrate the ability to competently engage in the evaluation of programs and services. Students must also demonstrate the capacity to engage in critical thinking and effective problem solving and decision making. In addition, students must demonstrate the ability to apply the aforementioned knowledge and skills from a multicultural, inclusive, and nondiscriminatory perspective.
The program leading to the master’s degree allows students to choose service learning projects, internships, or research activities that will prepare them for successful careers in the field. The program includes a research core, recreation core, and specific courses and electives in the student's area of concentration. A minimum of 30 credits is required for the degree with a plan of study submitted and approved during the first semester of matriculation. For further information, please contact eric.longsdorf@utoledo.edu.
Depending on student's goals, emphasis and scheduling preference, the master's degree with an emphasis in recreation administration can be completed online.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Program Courses | ||
| RCRT 5310 | Leisure And Popular Culture 1 | 3 |
| RCRT 5320 | Administration In Recreational Therapy 1 | 3 |
| RCRT 5420 | Leisure Program Research Techniques 1 | 3 |
| RCRT 6000 | Issues And Trends In Recreation/Recreational Therapy 1 | 3 |
| RCRT 6020 | Financial Resources Of Recreation And Recreational Therapy 1 | 3 |
| Program Concentration | ||
| Select one (1) of the following Options: A or B | ||
| A. Recreation Administration (9 Credit Hours) | ||
| Select three (3) courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Community Event Planning 1 | ||
| Planning and Promotion of Sport 1 | ||
| Inclusion and Recreational Therapy Services 1 | ||
| Leisure, Recreation, And Aging in Recreational Therapy Practice 1 | ||
| Facility Planning and Design 1 | ||
| Adventure Programming in Recreation and Recreation Therapy | ||
| Independent Study In Recreation And Leisure (Advisor Approval Required) | ||
5000/6000 Level University Elective (Advisor Approval Required) | ||
| B. Recreational Therapy (26 Credit Hours) | ||
| NCTRC Certification Prerequisites (May be completed concurrently with graduate course study) | ||
Medical Terminology | ||
Lifespan Development Psychology | ||
Abnormal Psychology | ||
Anatomy and Physiology | ||
Human Service Elective | ||
Human Service Elective | ||
| Inclusion and Recreational Therapy Services 1 | ||
| Rt Intervention: Therapeutic Groups | ||
| Introduction To Therapeutic Recreation | ||
| Physical and Neurological Diagnosis and Conditions in Recreational Therapy Practice | ||
| APIE in Recreation Therapy | ||
| Psychological Diagnosis and Conditions in Recreational Therapy Practice | ||
| Clinical: Psychiatric Rehabilitation | ||
| Clinical: Geriatric | ||
| Program Planning In Recreational Therapy | ||
| Select four (4) courses from the following: | ||
| Animal Assisted Therapy | ||
| Therapeutic Activities | ||
| Relaxation And Stress Management | ||
| Rt Intervention: Leisure Education | ||
| Rt Intervention: Assistive Technology And Techniques | ||
| Rt Intervention: Aquatic Therapy | ||
| Therapeutic Fitness | ||
| Rt Intervention: Craft Therapy | ||
| Rt Intervention: Horticulture Therapy | ||
| Select one(1) course from the following: | ||
| Clinical: Physical Rehabilitation | ||
| RT Clinical: Intellectual Deficits / Developmental Disability | ||
| Capstone Option (6 Credit Hours) | ||
| Select one (1) of the following Options: A, B, or C | 6 | |
| Option A | ||
| Internship In Recreation And Leisure | ||
or RCRT 6940 | Internship | |
| Option B | ||
| Master's Project In Recreation And Leisure | ||
| Select one (1) research/statistics course from the following: | ||
| Quantitative Methods I | ||
or SOC 5290 | Social Research Statistics | |
| Social Research Statistics | ||
| Option C | ||
| Master's Thesis In Recreation And Leisure | ||
Select one (1) research/statistics course from the following: | ||
| Quantitative Methods I | ||
or SOC 5290 | Social Research Statistics | |
| Social Research Statistics | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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Denotes online course availability.
Methodologies
Human subject protection
Ethics
Research process
Study Planning
Validity/reliability
Data collection
Data analysis
Manuscript and report development
Application: Evidence-based practice
7. Ability to demonstrate a breadth and depth of understanding of the design and management of physical resources in recreation and recreation therapy in relation to:
Site Analysis
Functional Analysis
Land & Facility Use
Legal Requirements
Principles of design
Programming Relationships
Development of Master plans
Construction/green construction
Sustainable maintenance
Circulation, safety, control and security
Visitor Management
Auxiliary Facilities: (e.g. Playgrounds, aquatics, sports courts, strength areas)
Current and future perspectives, issues, and trends
6. Ability to demonstrate a breadth and depth of understanding of legal aspects, liability, and risk management in recreation and recreation therapy in relation to:
The judicial system
The legal process
Legal Issues
Authority and jurisdiction
Criminal liability
Civil liability: Contract law
Civil liability: Negligence law
Civil liability: Strict liability law
Civil liability: Nuisance law
Civil liability: Constitutional/equal rights
Risk Management: Assessment & planning
Writing risk management plans
Current and future perspectives, issues, and trends
2. Ability to demonstrate a breadth and depth of understanding of administrative leadership in recreation and recreation therapy in relation to:
Philosophies, theories, models, and constructs
Strategic planning
Organizational structure and design
Creating vision
Decision making
Establishing constructive climates and environments
Inclusivity and diversity
Effective communication
Fostering creativity and innovation
Managing conflict and negotiation
Developing leadership skills
Collaborative leadership
Current and future perspectives, issues, and trends
5. Ability to demonstrate a breadth and depth of understanding of the management of financial resources and fiscal operations in recreation and recreation therapy in relation to:
Foundations of fiscal management and the cash flow cycle
Models and constructs of fiscal management and planning
Fiscal resource acquisition and financing
Fiscal resource allocation
Methods for measuring financial performance
Managing inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
Reading and understanding annual reports
Budgeting
Balance sheets
Assets, liabilities, and equity
Revenues, costs, expenses, and profits
Cash flow statements
Managing day-to-day cash flow
Current and future perspectives, issues, and trends
4. Ability to demonstrate a breadth and depth of understanding of the management of facility operations in recreation and recreation therapy in relation to:
Management methods & models
Strategic operational planning
Service outsourcing
Emergency management
Developing operational systems and controls
Energy management and renewable energy
Managing equipment and subsystems
Coordinating and scheduling
Information technology
Service delivery
Quality assurance
Current and future perspectives, issues, and trends
3. Ability to demonstrate a breadth and depth of understanding of the management of human resources in recreation and recreation therapy in relation to:
Dynamic environment of human resource management
Fundamentals of strategic of resource management
Theories, models, and constructs of human resource management
Equal opportunity employment
Employment rights and discipline
Human resource planning
Employment searches
Candidate recruitment
Candidate interviews & selection
Contract negotiations
Orientation, mentorship & training
Developing performance management systems
Labor relations & collective bargaining
Current and future perspectives, issues, and trends
1. Ability to demonstrate a breadth and depth of understanding that encompasses the conceptual foundations of the recreation and recreation therapy professions in relation to:
Historical development including both profession and infrastructure advancement
Key developmental pioneers
Philosophies, theories, models, and constructs that govern and or direct the provision of services in contemporary society
Cultural, social, and economic roles and impacts of recreation in contemporary society
Defining leisure and recreation behavior
Social and behavior science underpinnings
Breadth and depth of the various types of service provisions in contemporary society
Current and future perspectives, issues, and trends