Program Details
The online Master of Public Health in Parks and Recreation provides the knowledge and skills to influence decisions about resources and land use with the health of the public in mind. The curriculum covers topics including administrative, theory, and management in parks, recreation, tourism, and public lands; public health policy and politics; population health determinants, legal aspects, philosophy of leisure and recreation, and evidence-based approaches to public health; human health and quality of life; and leadership and communication. Graduates work within the parks, recreation, and leisure delivery systems in the built and natural environment to promote the health of the public.
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Indiana University Online is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeAdmission Tests
GRE, Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent