Overview

In this online recreation master's program, from Northwest Missouri State University, your studies will includes strength-based practices and interventions, psychological theories in recreational therapy, and managerial functions. Our core coursework covers broader topics such as data analytics, risk management, grant writing, and human resources.

Our curriculum is aligned with the requirements for Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist® (CTRS) certification, which is essential for high-level employment in the industry. Plus our online students may join campus associations and student organizations, such as the Health Science and Wellness Future Professionals, to broaden networking opportunities with peers.

Therapeutic recreation job opportunities:

Recreational Therapist
Wellness Coordinator
Activities Director
Specialty Camp Director/Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assessment and Evaluation of Recreation/Leisure Services

Human Resources and Ethics

Research Methods in Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Strength-Based Therapeutic Recreation Practice and Interventions

Trends and Issues in Therapeutic Recreation

Psychological Aspects of Therapeutic Recreation

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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National students: There is no deadline for admission applications as the university has a rolling admissions process.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Maryville, United States

Disciplines

Educational Research Risk Management Tourism & Leisure View 50 other Masters in Tourism & Leisure in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on the undergraduate transcript from a regionally accredited institution OR an undergraduate overall GPA of 2.50 to 2.74 from a regionally accredited institution and a 3.0 GPA on six hours of required graduate coursework at Northwest in the major program where admission is requested.

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General requirements

To apply for this program, you must meet these requirements:

A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on the undergraduate transcript from a regionally accredited institution OR an undergraduate overall GPA of 2.50 to 2.74 from a regionally accredited institution and a 3.0 GPA on six hours of required graduate coursework at Northwest in the major program where admission is requested.
Documentation of ONE of the following:

Score of 280 or higher on GRE combined score

3.0 Overall undergraduate GPA

Two years of documented full-time employment (minimum average 30 hours per week) in the field of study

Successful completion of another master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with at least a 2.75 GPA

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12210 USD / year

≈ 12210 USD / year
Out-of-State

12210 USD / year

≈ 12210 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12210 USD / year

≈ 12210 USD / year

Funding

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