Master of Science in Recreation and Leisure, Major in Recreation and Sport Management Online
Advance your career in leisure services with new professional competencies in management, recreation education, outdoor recreation, and more.
Program Overview
Learn more about the online M.S. in Recreation and Leisure – Recreation and Sport Management
Whether you want to turn your love of recreation and sports into a fulfilling career or are ready to keep growing and become a leader in the field, the online Master of Science in Recreation and Leisure, Major in Recreation and Sport Management program at Texas State University can help get you there. This flexible and affordable program focuses on innovative programming, research, and evidence-based professional preparation so you’re equipped to meet the ever-changing needs of your community.
Prepare for career-appropriate credentials, such as Certified Parks and Recreation Professional or Registry of Collegiate Recreational Sports Professionals. Sharpen your skills in financial management, organizational leadership, problem-solving, and managing human resources. Prepare for advanced roles with new insights into management techniques, recreation education, mindfulness of service to diverse populations, understanding of leisure spaces, and more.
As a student of this master’s recreation and leisure online program, you will learn how to:
- Synthesize and disseminate complex information and apply it to new contexts
- Identify goals/tasks and create a realistic timeline for completion
- Think and reason ethically
- Identify alternative solutions to address changing needs of constituency
- Manage financial and human resources efficiently and effectively
- Plan services by integrating diverse viewpoints and needs
- Synthesize and disseminate complex information and apply it to new contexts
- Identify goals/tasks and create a realistic timeline for completion
- Think and reason ethically
- Identify alternative solutions to address changing needs of constituency
- Manage financial and human resources efficiently and effectively
- Plan services by integrating diverse viewpoints and needs
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Tuition
Pay by the course for your recreation and leisure degree
Tuition for the Master’s Recreation and Leisure, Major in Recreation and Sport Management degree online program is affordable and paid by the course, so you can achieve your academic goals while remaining within your budget.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. Sport Management | $500 | $1,501 | $15,014* |
*Students in Accelerated Online Programs are not eligible for payment plans or emergency loans. Tuition and fees are subject to change by legislative or Board of Regents action; changes become effective on the date of enactment. BookSmart fees are automatically added each semester but are not included in program costs; students may opt out by the start of each term. Registrations after the tuition deadline require full payment at registration. Cost of Attendance details are available through TXST One Stop.
Tuition breakdown
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Calendar
Find the start date that works best for your schedule
The Texas State M.S. in Recreation and Leisure – Recreation and Sport Management is delivered in a convenient online learning format that offers maximum flexibility for working adults like you. Choose the start date that fits your goals.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2 2026 | 6/30/26 | 6/15/26 | 6/22/26 | 6/29/26 | 6/25/26 | 7/31/26 | 5 weeks |
| Fall 1 2026 | 8/19/26 | 8/5/26 | 8/12/26 | 8/19/26 | 8/13/26 | 10/7/26 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 2 2026 | 10/8/26 | 9/24/26 | 10/1/26 | 10/8/26 | 10/1/26 | 12/10/26 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 1 2027 | 1/19/27 | 1/4/27 | 1/11/27 | 1/19/27 | 1/14/27 | 3/8/27 | 8 Weeks |
| Spring 2 2027 | 3/9/27 | 2/23/27 | 3/2/27 | 3/9/27 | 3/4/24 | 5/12/27 | 8 Weeks |
| Summer 1 2027 | 6/1/27 | 5/17/27 | 5/24/27 | 6/1/27 | 5/27/27 | 7/2/27 | 5 Weeks |
| Summer 2 2027 | 7/5/27 | 6/21/27 | 6/28/27 | 7/5/27 | 7/1/27 | 8/5/27 | 5 Weeks |
| Fall 1 2027 | 8/25/27 | 8/11/27 | 8/18/27 | 8/25/27 | 8/19/27 | 10/13/27 | 8 Weeks |
| Fall 2 2027 | 10/18/27 | 10/4/27 | 10/11/27 | 10/18/27 | 10/14/27 | 8 Weeks |
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Admissions
The application for this M.S. Recreation and Leisure, Major in Recreation and Sport Management online program is streamlined
Apply to the online M.S. in Recreation and Leisure – Major in Recreation and Sport Management program quickly and easily with our streamlined admission process. Review the admission requirements below and take the next step toward your professional goals.
To be eligible to earn your M.S. in Sport Management online from Texas State University, you must have the following:
- Completed online application
- Nonrefundable application fee of $55 ($90 for international*)
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
- Copy of official transcripts from all institutions where course credit was granted
- Minimum 2.75 GPA overall or 2.75 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work including any completed graduate courses
- Resume/CV
- 500-word, double-spaced, and typed statement of purpose addressing the following:
- What experiences have led you to pursue graduate studies in recreation management?
- What qualities, values, characteristics do you possess that will enable you to meet the academic rigors of graduate education?
- What are your career goals relating to obtaining a master's degree?
For applicants without a U.S. bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)**:
You must submit an approved English proficiency exam score that meets the minimum program requirements.
- Official TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of
- 19 listening
- 19 reading
- 19 speaking
- 18 writing
- Official PTE scores required with a 52 overall
- Official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
- Official Duolingo scores required with a 110 overall
- Official TOEFL Essentials scores required with an 8.5 overall
**Exemption: Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a country on our exempt countries list are not required to submit an English proficiency exam score.
Transcripts may be sent electronically to [email protected] or mailed to:
TXST One Stop
Texas State University – Graduate Admissions
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
*Texas State defines an on-campus international student as anyone with a nonimmigrant visa status, including H-1B visa holders, or those seeking a visa to enroll. If you are not a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, you will be classified as an international applicant.
An online international student is someone who holds citizenship in another country, is not a U.S. permanent resident, and resides outside the U.S. while enrolling in an online program.
Students who are not on a visa but are graduating from a Texas high school after three years in residence are considered domestic applicants.
If you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, you are considered a domestic applicant.
Admission Requirements
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- No GMAT/GRE required
- Official transcripts
Courses
Here’s what you will learn in this online recreation and leisure degree program
To graduate from the M.S. in Recreation and Leisure – Recreation and Sport Management online degree program, you must complete a total of 30 credit hours, including 24 credit hours of core courses and six credit hours of electives.
Students must take 6 hours of electives including REC 5337. Students will work with their advisor to select their additional elective.
