Program Overview
The Recreation and Leisure Studies at Southern Connecticut State University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Recreation and Leisure Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 18,102 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,497 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New Haven, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Recreation and Leisure Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced practice in Therapeutic Recreation Programming
- Seminar in Therapeutic Recreation Service
- Clinical Aspects of Therapeutic Recreation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
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- Recommendation\nof the graduate program coordinator. Specific graduate programs may have\nhigher admission standards and/or require scores on standardized\nexaminations such as the GRE (Graduate\xc2\xa0 Record Examination) or GMAT\n(Graduate Management Admission Test) as well as letters of recommendation. \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 18,102 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,497 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 18,102 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,497 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Connecticut State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Southern Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, United States
Southern Connecticut State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2024-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-29
- Language English
- Duration 24 months