Ph.D. in education with an emphasis in recreation, park, and
leisure studies
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program in education
with an emphasis in recreation, park, and leisure studies is
offered by the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota in
cooperation with the College of Education and Human Development.
The program is administered through the
faculty
of recreation, park, and leisure studies of the School of
Kinesiology, a unit of the College of Education and Human
Development.
The Ph.D. degree program is designed for a select group of
mature graduate students with demonstrated intellectual
competency and creditable experience in leisure service delivery
systems. The primary purpose of this program is to prepare
individuals for academic careers in institutions of higher
education. The program includes course work, examinations, and
the completion of a dissertation, which contributes to the body
of knowledge in recreation, park, and leisure studies.
Program objectives
The program objectives for the Ph.D. degree in education with an
emphasis in recreation, park, and leisure studies include the
preparation of students who will have:
- A breadth and depth of theoretical and empirical
knowledge in the general field of recreation, park, and
leisure studies.
- Expertise in at least one specialty within the field of
leisure studies and services or expertise in the formulation
of theory, which supports leisure, services delivery.
- A commitment to the development of new knowledge and
proficiency in the design and conduct of research in this
field.
- An in-depth knowledge of one of the varieties of
disciplined inquiry—philosophical, aesthetic, descriptive,
experimental—related to this field. A minimal familiarity
with other research methods is also expected.
- A proficiency in the dissemination of disciplined
inquiry, both in written and oral forms.
- Knowledge of the conceptual, research and practical
basis for teaching in higher education settings.
- Knowledge of behavioral science contributions to the
understanding of leisure behaviors and the delivery of
leisure services.
- Relevant knowledge from related fields to enhance the
delivery of recreation and park services.
- Knowledge of human growth and development relevant to
the understanding of student/client/participant needs
assessment and evaluation.
- Knowledge of organizational patterns and policies
relevant to the education of practitioners in recreation and
parks.
- Knowledge of organizational patterns and policies
relevant to the delivery of leisure services (government,
health facilities, educational institutions, youth-serving
agencies, etc.).
It should be noted that the examination process is designed
to test for attainment of the above objectives. Students should
keep these objectives in mind as they design their individual
programs in consultation with their major adviser.
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