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Aug 24, 2024
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2021-22 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management, Recreation and Leisure Services Concentration, M.S.
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Dr. Steve Estes, Program Director
(615) 898-2906
Steven.Estes@mtsu.edu
Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management is for those who are preparing for senior-level positions in leisure and sport professions or those who are preparing for doctoral-level work in the leisure and sport fields. The two year program focuses on parks and recreation; recreational, college, and professional sport; event planning; tourism; and resort or hotel administration.
The goal of the Master’s in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management is to prepare individuals to lead leisure and sport organizations, to support the expansion of the leisure and sport industries, and to conduct research that advances the body of knowledge in these disciplines.
Please see undergraduate catalog for information regarding undergraduate programs.
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Admission Requirements
Admission decisions will be made after reviewing all materials and determining the applicant’s capacity, suitability, and preparation for graduate study. Admission decisions are based upon consideration of a number of criteria which are believed to indicate a high potential in the graduate program.
Admission to the Master of Science (M.S.) program in Leisure and Sport Management requires
- an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. Applicants must have earned at least 18 semester hours at the bachelor’s or master’s level in courses related to the selected concentration (e.g., foundations of leisure and sport management, management practices, financial management and marketing, program planning). Students lacking an appropriate background may be required to complete prerequisite coursework.
- an acceptable grade point average (GPA) in all college work taken.
- completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with acceptable scores. Successful applicants typically have scores on the GRE Verbal and Quantitative measures that exceed 146 and 140 respectively with a total score that exceeds 286. The Analytical Writing Assessment score is also considered.
- letters from professors who can address one’s ability to do graduate-level work: thinking, writing, and speaking.
Application Procedures
All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.
Application deadline: Applications for Summer/Fall admission must be complete by April 1, and applications for Spring admission must be complete by November 1. Late applicants who meet the admission criteria may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants must
- submit application with appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php). Once this initial application has been accepted, the applicant will receive directions on how to enter the graduate portal to be able to submit other materials.
- submit official scores on the GRE;
- submit official transcripts of all previous college work;
- provide three letters of recommendation from persons (faculty/professors) who can address their academic qualifications to do graduate-level thinking, writing, speaking, and potential for success in graduate study;
- provide a 400-word statement of purpose giving their reasons for applying to the program, their academic interests, and their professional goals.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Leisure and Sport Management with a concentration in Recreation and Leisure Services requires completion of a minimum of 36 semester hours (thesis) or 36 semester hours (professional project or internship).
Candidate must
- complete either the thesis or professional project/internship curriculum as detailed below in the Curriculum section;
- if choosing the thesis option,
- select a thesis committee composed of two members (one of whom must be from the Department of Health and Human Performance);
- successfully complete thesis proposal;
- successfully complete an oral examination relating to the thesis defense.
- if choosing the professional project or internship option, successfully complete a written comprehensive examination prior to the completion of a professional project or internship (may be taken no more than twice).
Curriculum: Leisure and Sport Management, Recreation and Leisure Services Concentration
The following illustrates the minimum coursework requirements.
Thesis Option (36 hours)
All candidates for the M.S. in Leisure and Sport Management with a concentration in Recreation and Leisure Services pursuing the thesis option must complete 36 credit hours in the following course of study:
Core Requirements (21 hours)
Concentration Electives (12 hours)
LSM Electives
Choose 6-9 hours from the following list in consultation with the advisor:
- LSM 5120 - Community Development through Leisure, Sport, and Tourism 3 credit hours
- LSM 5130 - Sport Tourism 3 credit hours
- LSM 5340 - Fitness Education for the Adult 3 credit hours
- LSM 5380 - Disabilities and Diversity in Leisure, Sport and Tourism 3 credit hours
- LSM 5470 - Leisure and Aging 3 credit hours
- LSM 5480 - Recreational Therapy Techniques 3 credit hours
- LSM 5490 - Campus Recreation 3 credit hours
- LSM 5499 - Therapeutic Terminology in Recreational Therapy 3 credit hours
- LSM 5500 - Introduction to Recreational Therapy 3 credit hours
- LSM 5510 - Recreational Therapy in Clinical Settings 3 credit hours
- LSM 5520 - Transitional and Community Recreational Therapy 3 credit hours
- LSM 5540 - Organization and Administration of Leisure, Sport, and Tourism 3 credit hours
- LSM 5560 - Field Studies in Leisure, Sports, and Tourism 3 credit hours
- LSM 5570 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop 3 credit hours
- LSM 5580 - Seminar: Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Issues 3 credit hours
- LSM 5590 - Readings in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism 3 credit hours
- LSM 5660 - Evaluation of Leisure, Sport, and Tourism 3 credit hours
- LSM 5790 - Sport and Society 3 credit hours
- LSM 5965 - Aquatic Exercise and Therapeutic Techniques 3 credit hours
- LSM 6550 - Outdoor Environmental Education 3 credit hours
- LSM 6570 - Issues, Trends, and Research in Leisure and Sport 3 credit hours
- LSM 6670 - Behavioral Concepts in Leisure and Sport 3 credit hours
- LSM 6850 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Leisure and Tourism 3 credit hours (Study Abroad)
- LSM 6910 - Special Problems 1 to 3 credit hours
- REC 5600 - Technology Applications 1 credit hours
- REC 5601 - Technology Applications Lab 2 credit hours
- PHED 6820 - Administration and Supervision of Physical Education and Sport 3 credit hours
Non-LSM Electives
- Select 3-9 hours of non-LSM courses in consultation with the advisor.
Thesis Option Requirement (3 hours)
Professional Project or Internship Option (36 hours)
All candidates for the M.S. in Leisure and Sport Management with a concentration in Recreation and Leisure Services pursuing the professional project or internship option must complete 36 credit hours in the following course of study: Core Requirements (21 hours)
Concentration Electives (12 hours)
LSM Electives
Choose 6-9 hours from the following list in consultation with the advisor.
- LSM 5120 - Community Development through Leisure, Sport, and Tourism 3 credit hours
- LSM 5130 - Sport Tourism 3 credit hours
- LSM 5340 - Fitness Education for the Adult 3 credit hours
- LSM 5380 - Disabilities and Diversity in Leisure, Sport and Tourism 3 credit hours
- LSM 5470 - Leisure and Aging 3 credit hours
- LSM 5480 - Recreational Therapy Techniques 3 credit hours
- LSM 5490 - Campus Recreation 3 credit hours
- LSM 5499 - Therapeutic Terminology in Recreational Therapy 3 credit hours
- LSM 5500 - Introduction to Recreational Therapy 3 credit hours
- LSM 5510 - Recreational Therapy in Clinical Settings 3 credit hours
- LSM 5520 - Transitional and Community Recreational Therapy 3 credit hours
- LSM 5540 - Organization and Administration of Leisure, Sport, and Tourism 3 credit hours
- LSM 5560 - Field Studies in Leisure, Sports, and Tourism 3 credit hours
- LSM 5570 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop 3 credit hours
- LSM 5580 - Seminar: Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Issues 3 credit hours
- LSM 5590 - Readings in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism 3 credit hours
- LSM 5660 - Evaluation of Leisure, Sport, and Tourism 3 credit hours
- LSM 5965 - Aquatic Exercise and Therapeutic Techniques 3 credit hours
- LSM 6550 - Outdoor Environmental Education 3 credit hours
- LSM 6570 - Issues, Trends, and Research in Leisure and Sport 3 credit hours
- LSM 6670 - Behavioral Concepts in Leisure and Sport 3 credit hours
- LSM 6850 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Leisure and Tourism 3 credit hours (Study Abroad)
- LSM 6910 - Special Problems 1 to 3 credit hours
- PHED 6820 - Administration and Supervision of Physical Education and Sport 3 credit hours
- REC 5600 - Technology Applications 1 credit hours
- REC 5601 - Technology Applications Lab 2 credit hours
Non-LSM Electives
- Select 3-9 hours of non-LSM courses in consultation with the advisor.
Professional Project/Internship Requirement (3 hours)
Program Notes and or HHP 6620 must be taken with the first year of study.
Students are strongly encouraged to take the non-LSM courses outside the department.
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