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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 (59-62 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, 128, 128L, 146, 179, 180 (19 units)
Emphases (select one) (28-31 units)
Leisure Services Management Emphasis
RLS 125, 131, 133, 135, 139, 184 (28 units)
Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis
RLS 142, 144A, 144B, 148, 187; PHYAN 64; PSYCH 166 (31 units)
Recreation electives (12 units)
All students must complete a minimum of 12 units from the following divisions
with no more than 6 units taken from any one division except for those students
electing area F.
A. ART 20, 30, 40, 60, 70
B. DRAMA 136, 137; MUSIC 9, 153; KINES 122, 130, 152
C. PSYCH 36, 167, 169; COUN 174
D. RLS 75, 80, 101
E. ACCT 3; B A 18; MGT 104, 106, 110; IS 50; MCJ 106
F. PHYAN 65, 130; PH TH 110
Students who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree related to physical
rehabilitation should elect area F.
General Education (51 units)
Electives and remaining degree requirements* (15-24 units)
Total (128 units)
Advising Notes
- CR/NC grading is not permitted in the recreation administration major with the exceptions of RLS 75, 184, and 187.
- 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 university writing requirement are advised to take IS 105W.
- Only a grade of C or higher in RLS 55, 73, 73L, 128, 128L, 131, 142, 146, 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)
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)
COM S 101* (3 units)
Elective courses (6 units)
Select 6 units from the following:
CRIM 120, PSYCH 102; CFS 133, 136; EHD 107, 108; COUN 150; RLS 106, 117
Total (12 units)
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* COM S 101 and RLS 113 must be taken concurrently.
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)
COM S 101 (2-3 units)
Elective courses (3-4 units)
Select one class from the following:
MCJ 106 (4 units)
MCJ 142 (4 units)
MGT 129 (3 units)
MGT 133 (3 units)
Total (12 units)
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)
COM S 101 (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)
