24.2 Program and Degree Requirements

1. The Degree of Master of Human Kinetics and Recreation consists of a minimum of 30 credit hours in graduate courses in the student's major area of study.

2. The program of a student for the Master of Human Kinetics and Recreation shall be the responsibility of the student and the Dean of the School, or delegate. Students shall be required to complete a minimum of 30 credit hours. HKR 6500 is normally required for all students.

3. In conjunction and collaboration with other Faculties and Schools of Memorial University of Newfoundland, students may pursue their special interests through electives from departments/schools outside the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation. A maximum of two courses or 6 credit hours can be completed as electives. These courses must be approved by the Graduate Studies Committee and the Dean of Graduate Studies in the preceding semester.

4. Students may apply for transfer course credits. All course transfers require the approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, and are subject to General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies, Program Requirements, Transfer of Course Credits.