Online Master of Science in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism
About Our Degree Program
The online Master of Science degree from the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism provides you a quality and highly accessible education, ensuring that you are prepared to meet the changing requirements of the recreation, sport and tourism industry.
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High ranking program and university
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Graduate in 18 months
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Ideal for working professionals
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Cost effective compared to other online programs
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100% online delivery; no campus visit required
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36 credit, non-thesis degree
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No GRE scores required
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No background in RST required
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No additional cost for out-of-state or international students
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Federal financial aid available
Testimonials
Eva Schmidt
Alumni Perspectives
Jay Lopez
Important Dates
Summer 2023
- Application deadline: May 31, 2023
Fall 2023
- Application deadline: August 12, 2023
Spring 2023
- Application deadline: December 12, 2022
To apply for a graduate degree program in Recreation, Sport and Tourism, please visit this page.
Required and Elective Courses
Required Courses
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RST 501-Concepts & Applications in RST
Hours: 4 |
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RST 512-Managing RST Organizations
Hours: 4 |
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RST 515-Marketing in RST
Hours: 4 |
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RST 516-Finance & Budgeting
Hours: 4 |
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RST 519-Strategic Management
Hours: 4 |
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RST 504-Applied Evaluation & Needs Assessment in RST
Hours: 4 |
Total Hours: 24
Required Emphasis Area Coursework
Select one of the following courses
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RST 502-Critical Issues in Recreation Hours
Hours: 4 |
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RST 520-Critical Issues in Sport
Hours: 4 |
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RST 530-Critical issues in Tourism
Hours: 4 |
Total Hours: 4
Graduate Electives
Select two of the following courses
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RST 580 Legal Aspects in RST
Hours: 4 |
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RST 518-Event Management
Hours: 4 |
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RST 588 Park Planning and Design
Hours: 4 |
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RST 585 Inclusive by Design
Hours: 4 |
Total Hours: 8
Tuition and Fees
The RST online MS degree features a flat-rate tuition—no additional cost for out-of-state or international students. Cost of the program for the 2022-2023 academic year is $726 per credit hour including fees. Veteran benefits apply.
Financial aid is available.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a cumulative 3.0 GPA (4.0 grading scale) in the last 60 credit hours/two years from a regionally accredited college/university
- Two letters of recommendation
- A personal statement
- NO GRE is required
- Application fee
- For international applicants – Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT – greater than 102; IELTS – greater than 7.0)
Application Checklist for Spring, Summer and Fall 2023
For more information, contact Timothy Tiger, Student Services Adviser, or call 217-333-3629
Online Graduate Handbook
You can download the Online Graduate Handbook by following this link.