Program Overview
The Recreation at San Jos\xc3\xa9 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 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: San Jose, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Recreation 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
- Event Planning
- Writing Workshop
- Leisure, Life and Contemporary Society
- Leisure, Culture, and Identity
- Foundations of Recreation Therapy
- Leisure: Philosophy and Education
- Event Marketing in Recreation Enterprises
- Recreation Program Planning
- Principles of Recreation Leadership
- Planning and Managing Rec Areas & Facil
- Principles of Recreation and Park Admin
- Recreation Risk & Financial Management
- Specialized Interventions in Recreation Therapy
- Festivals and Community Special Events
- Natural and Cultural Resource Interpretation in Recreation and Parks
- Biofeedback Principles and Practices
- For-Profit Enterprises in Recreation
- Planning and Development of Tourism and Event Enterprises
- Non-Profit Leadership & Management
- Youth Development and Services
- Outdoor Recreation Systems
- Principles of Sustainable Travel and Tourism
- Sustainable Recreation & Ecotourism
- Cultural and Heritage Tourism
- Research and Evaluation in 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 2.5 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).
- The completion of a 4-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a foreign country, or the completion of a U.S. bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Hold a GPA of at least 2.5 (from the 0.0-4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a GPA of 2.5 in the last two years of full time study.
- Good academic standing at the last institution attended.
- Satisfactorily meet the minimum test scores for the English Language Proficiency Exam.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact San Jos\xc3\xa9 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 San Jose State University
San Jose State University
San Jose, United States
San Jose State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date Handbook 2025
- Language English
- Duration 24 months