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Recreation Administration
and Leisure Studies Program

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Recreation Administration Major

Major requirements (59-64 units)
The following courses are required of all candidates for this degree. Additional required courses dependent upon the selected emphasis are outlined following the core program requirements.

Core Program
RLS 55, 73, 73L, 101, 125, 128, 128L, 179, 180 (22units)

Emphases (select one) (25-36 units)
--- Leisure Services Management Emphasis ---
RLS 131, 133, 135, 139, 184 (25 units)
--- Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis ---
RLS 142, 144A, 144B, 148, 187; PHYAN 33; PSYCH 166; CFS 38 (36 units)

Electives (6-12 units)
--- Leisure Services Management Emphasis ---
Complete 9 units from the following: RLS 75, 80, 113, 117, 146, 192T (repeatable for up to 4 units)
Select 3 units from the following: B A 18; IS 50; ART 20, 30, 60, 70; MCJ 106; MGT 133, MUSIC 153; DRAMA 136; IPC 201 (with permission)

--- Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis* ---
Complete 3 units from the following: RLS 75, 80, 113, 117, 146, 192T (repeatable for up to 4 units)
Select 3 units from the following: PSYCH 101, 102; COUN 174; CSD 91; CFS 131, 136; CRIM 100, 120, 130; SOC 143, 147, 168; GERON 103, 130, 132, 161; PH TH 105; IPC 201 (with permission)

General Education (51 units)

Electives and remaining degree requirements (15-27 units)*

Total (128 units)**

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* Students in the Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis who may seek certification at the state or national level are encouraged to meet with faculty for advisement on their selection of electives.

**This total indicates that a maximum of 9 units in General Education also may be applied to electives in the RLS major as follows: 6 units of ART 20, ART 40 and/or MUSIC 9 in G.E. Breadth C1; and RLS 80 in G.E. Breadth E1. Consult the department chair or faculty adviser for additional details.

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Advising Notes

1. CR/NC grading is not permitted in the recreation administration major with the exceptions of RLS 75, 184, and 187.
2. General Education and elective units may be used toward a minor (see departmental minor below). Consult the appropriate department chair, program coordinator, or faculty adviser for further information.
3. Students who must complete a course to fulfill the Upper-Division Writing Skills requirement are advised to take IS 105W
4. Only a grade of C or higher in RLS 55, 73, 73L, 101, 125, 128, 128L, 131, 142, 179, and 180 will apply to the major in Recreation Administration.

Recreation Administration Minor

The Minor in Recreation Administration consists of 23 units. Students completing the minor develop a basic knowledge of leisure services management that has application in many diverse fields.

RLS 55, 73, 73L, 80 or 101, 128, 128L, 131, 133 or 146, 135 (23 units)

Note: The Recreation Administration Minor also requires a 2.0 GPA and 6 upper-division units in residence.

Certificate in Serving At-Risk Youth

The Certificate in Serving At-Risk Youth is awarded to students who successfully complete 12 units of upper-division coursework selected to provide an overview of the critical issues that face youth and the service concerns associated with meeting their needs. All coursework to be applied to this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C to be counted. The required units in COM S 101 must be in a placement approved by the faculty. Admission to the program requires the consent of the program faculty.

Required courses (6 units)
RLS 113 (3 units)*
RLS 115 (3 units)*

Elective courses (6 units)
Select 6 units from the following:
CRIM 120, PSYCH 102; CFS 133S, 136; EHD 107, 108; COUN 150; RLS 106, 117

Total (12 units)

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* RLS 115 must be taken concurrently with RLS 113.

 

Certificate in Special Event Planning

The Certificate in Special Event Planning is awarded to students who complete a selective course of study in recreation administration and related courses. Students must complete a minimum of 12 units of upper-division coursework with a grade of C or better in all classes.

The Certificate in Special Event Planning is designed to prepare students to plan large community events such as street fairs, community festivals, convention center events, major fund-raising events, corporate events, and joint sponsorship events.

The certificate is appropriate for those students seeking employment in community-based recreation agencies, corporate recreation, community nonprofit organizations, convention centers, and any business dealing with special event planning.

Required courses (8-9 units)
RLS 117 (3 units)
RLS 135 (3 units)
RLS 115 (2-3 units)*

Elective courses (3-4 units)
Select one class from the following:
MCJ 106 (4 units)
MCJ 142 (4 units)
ENTR 81 (3 units)
MGT 133 (3 units)

Total (12 units)

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*RLS 115 and 117 must be taken concurrently.

Certificate in Adventure-Based Programming

The Certificate in Adventure-Based Programming is designed for students pursuing a professional interest in perceived risk and wilderness activities within settings such as youth organizations, church groups, travel and tourism, and schools and colleges. Adventure education will be explored through courses using group initiative and perceived risk activities to foster personal development. The certificate will center on preparing students to facilitate ropes courses, climbing walls, mobile initiative courses, and natural resource-based pursuits such as rock climbing, backpacking, cross-country skiing, and other outdoor activities.

Students will learn specific sequencing, processing, and leadership techniques for adventure education. They will gain insight into their own strengths and weaknesses related to interaction with on-going psychodynamic processes and apply these techniques to diverse groups and special populations. All coursework to be applied to this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C to be counted. Admission to the program requires the consent of the program faculty.

Required courses (6-7 units)
RLS 106 (2 units)
RLS 146 (3 units)
RLS 115 (1-2 units)*

Elective courses (5-6 units)
Select one class from the following:
RLS 113 (3 units)
COUN 174 (3 units)
MGT 106 (3 units)
KINES 122 (3 units)
CTET 122 (2 units)

Total (12 units)

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*RLS 115 must be taken concurrently with RLS 146.

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