Earn a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) to prepare for a research-driven career in academia, private industry or public service. This program involves advanced coursework, preliminary written and oral exams and the completion of a dissertation where you’ll contribute original research to your field of interest.
Curriculum
For more information contact the Ph.D. advisor or reference the university catalog.
Ph.D. Coursework
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| RST 550: Theory and Methods of Leisure | 4 |
| RST 551: Contemporary Issues in Leisure | 4 |
| RST 553: Advanced Leisure Research Methods | 4 |
| RST 590: Doctoral Research Seminar and Colloquium | 4 |
| Coursework to support specialization (28 hours. Of the 28 required hours, a student must complete 12 hours of RST coursework) | 28 |
| Advanced research methods to support specialization | 16 |
| RST 599: Thesis Research | 20 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
RST Graduate Handbook
The Graduate Student Handbook is designed to be a primary source of information about the program of study and the administrative regulations governing your participation in the program.
