Master in Parks and Recreation (Online)

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The Master in Parks and Recreation is a 2-year online program that explores the link between recreation and public health. This Master's degree teaches administrative and leadership skills for developing recreational programs with public health outcomes. It is taught in English at Indiana University Bloomington.

The curriculum covers core areas of public health, including epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behavioral sciences, environmental health, and health policy and management. Students develop competencies in these areas and learn to deliver recreational programs with public health outcomes in mind.

Graduates can work as Recreation Directors, Public Health Specialists, Program Coordinators, Health Educators, or Policy Analysts. They can work in government agencies, non-profit organizations, or private companies, applying their knowledge to develop and deliver recreational programs that promote public health.