Sport Management and Recreational Therapy Concentration, M.S.
Overview
The Department of Sport Management and Recreational Therapy at UNC Greensboro offers a Master of Science degree in Sport Management and Recreational Therapy with a concentration in Recreational Therapy.
Graduates of the program are prepared to enter professional practice as licensed recreation therapists in active treatment, leisure education, transitional treatment, and community-based leisure service delivery systems in psychiatric, rehabilitation, geriatric, corrections, schools, long-term care, adult day care, community inclusion, and pediatric and child life medical settings.
The program curriculum is consistent with the standards published by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification and the North Carolina Board of Recreation Therapy Licensure.
| Program Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Assistantships and Tuition Waivers | Eligible applicants may compete for graduate assistantships and a limited number of tuition waivers. |
| Practical Experience | Directed practical experience in approved recreation and parks agencies is an integral part of the graduate degree programs. |
| Credit Hours | The M.S. in Sport Management and Recreational Therapy requires 36 credit hours. |
| Thesis or Non-Thesis Option | Students may choose either the thesis or non-thesis option after discussing career goals with their advisor. |
| Non-Thesis Requirements | Advisors determine whether non-thesis students complete a project, internship, or a combination of both based on professional experience. |
| Internship Requirement | Students with minimal professional experience may be required to complete an internship. |
| Advising Requirement | Students must meet with their advisor or the Director of Graduate Study before registering for coursework. |
Potential Careers
- Careers include
- Parks and Forestry
- Commercial Enterprising
- Sports Management
- Resource Management
- Recreation and Parks Administration
APPLY TO PROGRAM
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.00
- Current resume
- Professional statement including career goals, and three references
- Interviews are encouraged for all applicants, and required for graduate assistants.
Based on experience, recommendations, and interviews, a provisional admission may be granted. Upon completion of 6 to 9 credits with a B grade or better, a provisionally admitted student may be granted full graduate standing.
Students in the Sport Management and Recreational Therapy concentration who do not have an undergraduate degree in Sport Management and Recreational Therapy will be required to take one additional undergraduate Therapeutic Recreation (TR) course (CTR 231 or 235), in order to complete the 6 required TR courses (18 credits) necessary to apply for professional certification and licensure.
There are no undergraduate prerequisite courses in the concentration.
