圣何塞州立大学

The Department of Public Health and Recreation prepares leaders and practitioners who promote health and improve the environments in which we live, work, learn, and play. We strive to embrace a Teacher-Scholar-Practitioner Model through student, alumni, faculty, and community engagement to advance practices in public health and recreation fields. Our undergraduate curriculum in public health examines the multiple dimensions/determinants of health (e.g., physical, emotional, social, environmental, and spiritual) and the scientific and practical basis for understanding and promoting health at the population level (including epidemiology, policies, and community health) to create the optimal, meaningful conditions for health and wellness for all. Founded in 1970, the Master of Public Health program (MPH) has been accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) since 1974 and is offered in two formats. Our campus format is regular session and offers the flexibility to complete the program full or part-time. Our synchronous online format is offered through the College of Professional and Global Education. Our MPH students engage in an integrated program of learning, scholarship, and internships in partnership with a diverse network of community agencies. Our recreation degree program, founded in 1947 (the oldest undergraduate recreation degree program in the State of California), has a core curriculum continuously accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Park, Recreation, and Tourism Related Professions (COAPRT) since 1987. We offer concentrations in Recreation Management and Recreation Therapy, as well as a minor in recreation and a minor in recreation and nature. We also plan to offer an innovative Master's Program in Recreation through Northern California CSU four-campus coalition.

Course Requirements

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

At SJSU, students must pass the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR). For information on the GWAR, please see http://info.sjsu.edu/gcw.html.

Requirements of the Masters

Core Courses

RECL 200. Foundations of Recreation and Tourism

RECL 202. Evaluation and Assessment in Recreation and Tourism

Electives

Selected in consultation with graduate advisor.

Culminating Experience

RECL 204. Research Methods in Recreation and Tourism

RECL 298. Special Studies

RECL 299. Master's Thesis