Program Overview
The Sport and Recreational Studies at South Dakota 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 Sport and Recreational 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 5.5
- Tuition: USD 465 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 220 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Brookings, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sport and Recreational 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
- Group Processes
- Research Methods in Health and Nutritional Sciences
- Recreation and Sport Facility Management
- OR Sports Medicine
- Analyses and Strategies of Teaching and Supervision of PE and Sports
- Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise
- Advanced Administration of Interschool Athletics
- Current Trends in HPER and Athletics
- Financial Aspects of Sport Management
- Thesis Credits: 5 (Option A)
- OR Individual Research and Study Credits: 3 (Option B)
- OR Approved Electives (Option C)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Submit the Online Application
- Pay the Application Fee - The $35.00 fee can be paid through the online application system at the time of application submission or by sending a check or money order to the Graduate School
- Submit Your Official Transcripts - Request official transcripts from: Each institution from which a degree was earned or will be earned or Any institution at which you have earned graduate credits.
- Submit Proof of immunity - Medically signed proof of two properly administered measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) immunizations OR immune titers for measles (rubella), mumps, and rubella is required. For additional information contact Student Health Services.
- Submit Any Additional Documents Required by Your Program of Interest- Programs may ask for additional documents beyond what the Graduate School requires. Examples may include: Letters of recommendation, Resume, Goal Statement, Curriculum Vitae, Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 465 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 220 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 465 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 220 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact South Dakota 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 South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
Brookings, United States
South Dakota State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months