The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). These programs emphasize a multi-disciplinary approach with emphasis on high quality research applied to practical problems. Because of the broad spectrum of research fields within the Department, candidates with degrees in such areas as business, geography, kinesiology, health studies, psychology and sociology as well as recreation and leisure studies will be considered. However, students whose previous degree programs do not supply them with sufficient backgrounds will normally enter the program as qualifying, probationary or transitional students and may be required to complete a program of courses before admission as regular graduate students. Successful completion of the qualifying program does not guarantee admission to the graduate program.
Full-time students enrolled in the Master's program normally take 2 years (6 terms) to complete the degree. Full time students enrolled in the Doctoral program normally take 3-4 years (9-12 terms) to complete the degree.