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for California State University, Fresno.
Recreation Administration
and Leisure Studies Program
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Recreation Administration Major
Major requirements (65 units)
The following core program courses are required of all candidates for this
degree. Additional required courses dependent upon the selected emphasis
area and specialization are outlined following the core program requirements.
Core Program
RLS 55, 73, 73L, 101, 125, 128, 128L, 179, 180 (23 units)
Emphasis Area (select one) (42 units)
--- Leisure Services Management Emphasis Area ---
RLS 133, 135, 139, 184 (22 units)
Select one of the specializations listed below (20 units)
- Specialization in Community Recreation and Youth Services
Complete RLS 113, 117 and 146 (9 units)
Select from the following: RLS 80, 106, 146; CFS 39, 136; CRIM 120, 130; EHD 107, 109; GERON 10, 103; HS 110; MCJ 106, 152; MGT 133; PLSI 163; PSYCH 102; SSCI 150T (150T repeatable up to 2 units); SWRK 128 (5-8 units)
Select 3-6 units from the following: ART 20, 30, 60; DRAMA 136, 138A; HS 48; KINES 32, 132, 152; MUSIC 153; RLS 75, 192T (192T repeatable up to 4 units) (3-6 units) - Specialization in Commercial Recreation
Complete RLS 117, 131 and MCJ 106 (9 units)
Select 11 units from the following: ACCT 3; BA 18; COMM 103; ENTR 81, 153, 155; HS 48; MCJ 142; MKT 130; RLS 146, 192T (192T repeatable up to 4 units) (11 units) - Specialization in Adventure Recreation and Tourism
Complete RLS 131, 146; HS 48 or equivalen (9 units)
Select 11 units from the following: BIOL 100; COUN 174; ENTR 81; GEOG 135, 145T; GEOL 3; KINES 122; RLS 75, 80, 106, 113, 192T (192T repeatable up to 4 units) (11 units)
--- Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis Area ---
RLS 142, 144A, 144B, 148, 187; PHYAN 33; PSYCH 166; CFS 38 (36 units)
Select from the following: RLS 75, 80, 113, 117, 146, 192T (repeatable for
up to 4 units) (3 units)
Select 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; PHTH 105;
IPC 201 (with permission) (3 units)
General Education requirements (51 units)
Electives and remaining degree requirements (8-14 units)*
Total (124 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 6 units in General Education
also may be applied to 6 units of electives in the RLS major as follows:
ART 20 in G.E. Breadth C1; RLS 80 or GERON 10 in G.E. Breadth E1. Consult
the department chair or faculty adviser for additional details.
Advising Notes
- CR/NC grading is not permitted in the recreation administration major with the exceptions of RLS 75, 115, 184, 187, and 192T.
- 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.
- Students who must complete a course to fulfill the Upper-Division Writing Skills requirement are advised to take IS 105W
- 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 24 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 or 113, 133 or 146, 135 (24
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.
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 (9 units)
RLS 115 (3 units)*
RLS 117 (3 units)*
RLS 135 (3 units)
Elective courses (3 units)
Select 3 units from the following:
ENTR 81 (3 units)
MCJ 106 (3 units)
MCJ 142 (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 115 (1-2 units)*
RLS 146 (3 units)
Elective courses (5-6 units)
Select 5-6 units from the following:
COUN 174 (3 units)
CTET 122 (2 units)
KINES 122 (3 units)
MGT 106 (3 units)
RLS 113 (3 units)
Total (12 units)
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*RLS 115 must be taken concurrently with RLS 146.
Recreation Administration and
Leisure Studies Courses