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University of Alberta Calendar 2017-2018 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

The Degree of MA in Recreation and Leisure Studies (Physical Education and Recreation) [Graduate]


Both thesis-based and course-based options are available in the MA(RLS) program. While both are research-oriented programs, the thesis program requires fewer courses and places more emphasis on the development of research skills.

Program Requirements


The minimum requirements for the thesis-based MA(RLS) are the completion of ★12 in addition to the thesis. All students must successfully complete RLS 510  and a graduate level research course, PERLS 581  recommended. In addition students will complete an ethics and integrity training requirement of eight hours.

Students must complete a residence requirement of two four-month terms of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.

Students enrolled in the course-based MA(RLS) degree program must complete as a minimum, the equivalent of ★24. All students must successfully complete RLS 510  and a graduate level research course, PERLS 581  recommended. In addition, students must successfully complete a capping exercise. This will take the form of a completed research project or successful completion of a comprehensive examination.

There is no residency requirement for the course-based degree program.

Length of Program


The time required to complete the program will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken. Normally a minimum of two years is required to complete the program. Thesis-based master’s candidates must complete all the requirements within four years of the term in which they first register. Course-based master’s candidates must complete all the requirements within six years of the term in which they first register.