MS Recreation Management and Policy: Adaptive Sports at University of New Hampshire

Programme overview

Prepares professionals for mid- to upper-level administrative roles in adaptive sports, supported by a partnership with Northeast Passage. Students choose a thesis or portfolio track.

Department: Recreation Management and Policy Department | Duration: Up to two years plus one summer full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durham, NH, United States

What you will study

Core in recreation administration, adaptive sport facilitation, law and public policy in leisure services, non-profit administration and fund development, a graduate field practicum, research/evaluation courses, electives, and a thesis (6 credits) or capstone seminar. 32-33 credits.

Career pathways

Administrative roles in parks and recreation departments, rehabilitation hospitals, VA hospitals and clinics, non-profits, public schools, adaptive sport organisations and commercial sport and recreation providers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions to this option are paused beginning the 2025-2026 academic year (current students continue). UNH undergraduates applying through the Accelerated Master's option: minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA (some exceptions), at least 90 undergraduate credits before enrolling in 800-level courses, streamlined application with two letters of recommendation. UNH Graduate School (all graduate applicants who are non-native English speakers): minimum TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo English Test 120; waivers possible at department and Graduate School discretion.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: Up to two years plus one summer full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.unh.edu/graduate-school/admissions

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