Local Economic Development

The program, which is offered jointly by the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies and the Faculty of Environmental Studies , provides a constructive, critical, and interdisciplinary education that will prepare you for careers in government, business, tourism and recreation planning, and consulting. You will interact with professors with strong local, national and international research links from a variety of disciplines.

Admission

Applicants must:

• have an Honours Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree with at least a B standing (75%).
• submit three letters of reference , normally from academic sources, but may be from professional sources.
• provide proof of competency in English (if applicable) . A score of at least 600 is required in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A score of 250 is required on the computerized version of the TOEFL. (See Academic Regulations - English Language Proficiency Certification for other acceptable tests of English.)
• Submit a University of Waterloo application form and official transcripts from each previous post-secondary institution.

Students who do not meet the requirements outlined above may be considered for admission to a transitional, probationary or qualifying program depending on their academic background. (See Graduate Studies Calendar - Academic Regulations - Categories of Admission to the Master's Program .)

Deadline:

The deadline for applications to the Master's program is February 1.

Degree Requirements

The degree should be completed within two years of initial registration. Environmental Studies Homepage