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Purpose and Mission
To develop leaders and advocates for individual development
and social change who will serve as catalysts to: (1) Advance the recreation,
parks and tourism professions, and (2) improve leisure opportunities
and quality of life, through entrepreneurial and collaborative approaches
that link theory and practice. This will be accomplished through a strong
foundation of education, service and research based on cutting edge
knowledge that fosters creative and critical thinking.
Learning Outcomes
As part of the Masters of Science Degree in Recreation
students will:
1. Leadership
Examine and develop collaborative and entrepreneurial leadership behaviors
that advance the recreation, parks and tourism profession and society.
2. Management/Administration
Acquire the ability to apply fiscal, budgetary, marketing and human
resource knowledge and skills to meet present and future organizational
needs and challenges.
3. Theories
Acquire knowledge of theories, models and paradigms for explaining the
past, present and future of leisure, and the ability to translate and
apply these to recreation, parks and tourism programs and services.
4. Research
Demonstrate the ability to: A) Design and conduct research, B) analyze
and interpret data, and C) apply findings to advancing knowledge through
linking theory and practice to improve the recreation, parks and tourism
profession.
5. Quality of Life
Appraise and promote the importance and benefits of leisure, recreation,
parks and tourism to enhance the well-being of individuals, community
and the environment.
 Undergraduate
Preparation and Admission Standards
It is desirable that applicants for candidacy
for the Master of Science in Recreation have completed a Bachelor's degree
in Recreation. A degree in a related field, however, (e.g., Creative Arts,
Natural Science, Physical Education, Public Administration, Park Planning,
Social Welfare, etc.) may be accepted provided such applicants demonstrate,
through experience and/or training, professional skills and qualifications
for the field of recreation.
Because Master's degree work in Recreation is based upon professional
experience in the field, no application for candidacy for the Master of
Science program will be processed unless the applicant has had a minimum
of two years, or the equivalent, of successful full-time paid employment
in recreation or a closely allied field.
Applicants lacking satisfactory field experiences, professional
preparation or an appropriate under- graduate degree may be required
to complete indicated undergraduate courses and requirements to become
eligible for consideration. Such units may NOT be counted as part of
the total number of units required for the Master's degree.
Admission to Candidacy
Applicants for candidacy for the Master of Science
in Recreation must meet all college requirements for graduate students
as listed in the University Bulletin, which may be obtained from the
Franciscan Shops Bookstore, San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway
Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132. Telephone (415) 338-2665.
In addition to the all-college requirements, applicants
must have an undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 or better in
the last 60 units of undergraduate course work (equivalent of a B-),
or have other very strong compensating qualifications. Students are
required to maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (B) in all post-baccalaureate
work.
Specialization
Applicants may develop, under advisement, an emphasis
in a special area of recreation through selection of appropriate courses
in the contract program, in addition to the core requirements. (See
Additional Requirements on reverse).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132
Telephone: (415)338-2030
Email: recdept@sfsu.edu
CURRICULUM IN-EFFECT FALL 2005
General college requirements for the Master of Science Degree are listed
in the Graduate Studies section of the Bulletin. Division and Department
requirements are summarized below:
Core Requirement Units
FOUNDATIONS
(7 UNITS OF REQUIRED COURSES)
REC 700 - Orientation and Professional Development
REC 720 - Developing Collaborative Leaders In Leisure Services
REC 730 - Foundations of Leisure
PROFESSIONAL CORE
(12 UNITS OF REQUIRED COURSES)
REC 810 - Research Methods in Recreation and Leisure
Studies
REC 850 - Human Resources Development in Leisure Services
REC 862 - Management of Leisure Services
REC 880 - Trends and Issues in Leisure Services
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION *
(12 UNITS)
Selected courses with advisor approval
(maximum of 9 units of upper division undergraduate courses)
CULMINATING EXPERIENCE OPTION
(3 UNITS; SELECT ONE OPTION)
A. Thesis
B. Comprehensive Exam
TOTAL UNITS = 34
EXAMINATION
In addition to the oral defense required of students
completing a thesis, those candidates not completing a thesis must pass
a comprehensive written examination which includes an oral defense.
This written exam broadly assesses the student's integration and synthesis
of required foundation and professional core content. The comprehensive
written examination may be attempted a total of two times.
*Classes taken in your area of specialization must
be approved by your advisor.
Suggested Areas of Specialization
At-Risk Populations
Campus Recreation
Commercial Recreation
Community/Urban Services
Convention & Special Event Management
Cultural Arts
Environmental/Interpretation
Industrial/Corporate Services
Outdoor Recreation
Eco-Tourism and Resorts
Leisure Education & Counseling
Leisure & Recreation Resource Management
Leisure Research
Leisure Service
Leisure Service Finance & Budgeting
Leisure Services & Resource Planning
Leisure Marketing & Public Relations
Leisure Wellness
Services For Aging Populations
Special Needs Populations
Tourism
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