Recreation, Tourism & Nonprofit Leadership (M.A.)

For International Students

  • On campus

Ready to enhance your leadership skills in managing youth, community, and outdoor programs as well as tourism agencies within public or nonprofit sectors? Enroll in our MA program to gain the latest knowledge and best practices for managing recreation, tourism and nonprofit leadership (RTNL) programs and organizations. Grow intellectually and professionally while preparing to meet the needs of today's communities.

  • Join a cohort of students and attend in-person classes in UNI’s Wellness and Recreation Center, a lively facility dedicated to athletics, fitness, rock climbing, and aquatics.  
  • Learn to design programs and manage facilities for recreation, tourism, and nonprofit agencies.
  • Explore on-campus job opportunities in recreation and athletics or apply for a graduate assistant position in outdoor education and leadership.
International Admissions

Admission Requirements:

  • International Application for Admission
  • All post-secondary official transcripts sent directly from your current and/or all prior academic institutions that you have attended to the Office of Admissions at the mailing address listed below.
    • Mailing Address
      • University of Northern Iowa
      • International Graduate Admissions
      • 002 Gilchrist Hall
      • Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0018
  • Minimum undergraduate grade point average of a 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale
  • Official TOEFL score of (79), IELTS score of (6.5), or Duolingo score of (105) to be considered for full admission
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Applicant statement addressing the motivations for seeking degree at UNI, research interests, professional goals and describing the reasons for seeking this degree, your research interests or expertise and professional goals.

Application Deadlines:

  • Rolling Admissions

Program Duration:

  • 2 Years

Graduate Funding Requirements:

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