Recreation Management - Professional Development
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A career with meaning
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s fully online Master of Science in Recreation Management - Professional Development is a versatile program that will enrich your professional experience and inspire you to achieve more. Focused on advanced management skills, this program empowers professionals currently working in the field to build on a base of recreation education and/or experience to advance knowledge, skills and careers. Empower yourself to push the boundaries and boldly lead and inspire with innovative solutions that enrich lives.
Occupational outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job outlook for Recreation Managers from 2023–2033 is expected to grow much faster than average.
Acccepting applications for Fall 2025!
Applicants will be notified of admission decisions as soon as an acceptance decision is made. The priority deadline for application review is May 1 of each year. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis.
Program Scholarships
Special scholarships are available specifically for students in the Recreation Management - Professional Development M.S. program! Explore opportunities and learn how to apply!
Program
Students in the Recreation Management - Professional Development M.S. program progress through the program with other learners. Our online, 30-credit program offers collaborative learning opportunities consisting of projects, discussions and research based content and best practices in the field of recreation management. Learn from UWL's well-respected instructors without having to leave your current position to attend graduate school.
There is no GRE requirement for admission.
Timeline
Classes are 7 weeks long, and you take just one class a time. Classes run fall, spring, and summer terms for the first year of the program. In your second year, you finish up with classes in the fall and spring.
The culminating course is a Capstone Seminar in which you integrate skills and knowledge into an actionable plan for addressing an issue in recreation or leisure service delivery.
No thesis or comprehensive exam required.
Faculty
Your experience in the program will be enhanced by faculty who come from diverse professional backgrounds:
- Campus Recreation
- Corporate Team Building
- Landscape Architecture
- Municipal Parks & Recreation
- National Parks
- Professional Fundraising
- Professional Guiding
- Tourism & Event Management
- Summer Camps & Conference Centers