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Prepare for leadership roles in the exciting and evolving realm of municipal, nonprofit and public recreation organizations with an online Master of Science in Recreation program.

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Why choose a Northwest MSR online program?

Flexible format: Complete your recreation degree with 100% online coursework while continuing in your current role.
Highly qualified faculty: Our 100% online Master of Science in Recreation classes are taught by professionals, not graduate assistants.
Affordable tuition: Take advantage of pay-by-the-course tuition that is the same for in-state and out-of-state students, with all fees included.

Master of Science in Recreation with an Emphasis in Sports Management online

GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Science in Recreation with an Emphasis in Sports Management

As few as 12 months Duration

30 Credit Hours

$11,730 Total Tuition

Expand your leadership capabilities for sports organizations ranging from recreational to professional with the Master of Science in Recreation with an emphasis in Sports Management online. Follow your passion for athletics into a variety of exciting career paths while learning real-world management skills applicable to professional sports, youth organizations, fitness or recreational endeavors—and much more.

In this online recreation master's program, you will enrich your knowledge in areas such as sports communication, facility design and management, and finance and marketing in recreation. Our core coursework covers broader topics such as data analytics, risk management, grant writing, and human resources.

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Master of Science in Recreation with an Emphasis in Recreation Management online

GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Science in Recreation with an Emphasis in Recreation Management

As few as 12 months Duration

30 Credit Hours

$11,730 Total Tuition

Prepare for leadership roles in the exciting and evolving realm of municipal and nonprofit recreation with the Master of Science in Recreation with an emphasis in Recreation Management online. Gain an in-depth understanding of fast-moving, increasingly complex recreational challenges while deepening your credentials for leading programs in youth and municipal organizations, parks and recreation departments and more.

In this online program, you will study topics such as facility design and management, recreation programming, commercial recreation, and athletics for active adults. Our curriculum is aligned with the requirements for Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification, which is essential for high-level employment in the industry.

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Master of Science in Recreation with an Emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation online

GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Science in Recreation with an Emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation

As few as 12 months Duration

30 Credit Hours

$11,730 Total Tuition

Broaden your expertise and follow your passion into therapy for adults and children in recreational settings with the Master of Science in Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation online. Prepare for leading roles in recreational therapy while developing a well-rounded background applicable to adaptive youth sports, adult therapies, care agencies and more.

In this online program, your studies will include strength-based practices and interventions, psychological theories in recreational therapy, and managerial functions.

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Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and is recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education™ (DESE) and the Higher Learning Commission.

M.S. in Recreation with an Emphasis in Sports Management
M.S. in Recreation with an Emphasis in Recreation Management
M.S. in Recreation with an Emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation

Master of Science in Recreation with an Emphasis in Sports Management

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Master of Science in Recreation with an Emphasis in Recreation Management

Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $391 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 1/3/25 Start class: 1/13/25

Master of Science in Recreation with an Emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation

Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $391 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 1/3/25 Start class: 1/13/25

In this online program, your studies will include strength-based practices and interventions, psychological theories in recreational therapy, and managerial functions.

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Online Recreation Programs

Why choose a Northwest MSR online program?

Master of Science in Recreation with an Emphasis in Sports Management

Master of Science in Recreation with an Emphasis in Recreation Management

Master of Science in Recreation with an Emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation

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