PhD in Leisure Behavior in Bloomington United States | Indiana University Bloomington

If you're passionate about teaching or overseeing recreation, parks, and tourism operations, the Ph.D. in Leisure Behavior program supports your educational and professional aspirations. You'll pursue research within a department that fosters creativity and teamwork, guided by distinguished faculty who apply diverse, human-centered perspectives to studying leisure's impact on wellbeing. Specialized coursework will refine your research abilities as you investigate particular aspects of leisure behavior while gaining comprehensive knowledge in a related discipline. The program combines philosophical inquiry with scientific investigation, focusing on theoretical exploration. Throughout your studies, you'll have opportunities to share findings at academic conferences and publish in relevant journals. The program concludes with a doctoral dissertation.