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Bachelor of Recreation and Leisure Studies
- St. Catharines, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Master of Science in Recreation and Leisure Studies is delivered online by the College of Health and Human Services at Southern Connecticut State University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate an understanding of the central ideas
- methods and debates within Recreation and Leisure Studies. Critically evaluate specialist evidence and apply advanced research or professional approaches in Recreation and Leisure Studies. Communicate informed conclusions and reflect on ethical and professional contexts.
Career outcomes
- Recreational therapy in VA
- rehabilitation and mental health settings
- state parks and recreation departments
- YMCA
- youth sports
- Boys and Girls Clubs
- campus recreation
Curriculum
- Concentrations in recreation therapy
- recreation administration and child life
- taken over about four consecutive terms. Ends with a comprehensive exam (recreation therapy) or special project or thesis (recreation administration)
- with practicums in clinical and community organisations.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Senior secondary school credential appropriate for university entry in the home country
- An academically rigorous Grade 12 year
- Grade 12 university-preparatory prerequisites for the chosen program
- Minimum B- average (higher for some programs)
- English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- Duolingo 110
- PTE 58).
Accepted academic background
Senior secondary school credential for university entry in the home country, academically rigorous Grade 12 year, programme prerequisites at Grade 12 university-preparatory level
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 58
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- A passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review eligibility and deadlines for Recreation and Leisure Studies. Prepare academic records
- identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $37,634 - $39,311, $38,500 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $130 CAD |
| Deposit | $500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Applied Health Sciences |
| Department | Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 20 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
63 days leftProgram starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
63 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
63 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $37,634 - $39,311, $38,500 CAD per year. The application fee is $130 CAD. The deposit is $500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 58, IELTS Academic 6.5.