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Recreation Administration
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Recreation Administration Major
Major requirements (65-69 units)
The following core program courses are required of all candidates for this
degree. Additional required courses dependent upon the selected emphasis
area.
Courses
RA 55, 73S, 77S, 80, 101, 125, 128, 128L, 179, 180 (27 units)
Emphases (38-42 units)
- Adventure Recreation and Tourism Emphasis Area
Complete RA 131, 133, 135 or MKTG 100S, RA 139, 146, and 184 (27-28 units)
Select 11 units from the following: COUN 174; ENTR 81; GEOG 135, 139T; EES 3; PH 48; KINES 122; RA 106, 113, 192T (192T repeatable up to 2 units); REC 74, 75, 82, 84, 86, 88 (11 units) - Commercial Recreation and Event Planning Emphasis Area
Complete RA 117, 131, 133, 135 or MKTG 100S, RA 139, 184, and ACCT 3 or 4A (30-31 units)
Select from the following: BA 18; COMM 103; ENTR 81; MCJ 106, 142, 152S; RA 119, 146, 150, 192T (192T repeatable up to 2 units); REC 74 (8 units) - Community Recreation and Youth Services Emphasis Area
Complete RA 113, 117, 121, 133, 135 or MKTG 100S, RA 139 and 184 (30-31 units)
Select from the following: RA 106, 146; REC 74, 75; CFS 39, 136; CRIM 120; EHD 107; GERON 10S, 140; KINES 32; MCJ 106, 152S; MGT 133S; PLSI 163; PSYCH 102; SSCI 150T (150T repeatable up to 2 units) (8-9 units) - Sports and Entertainment Facility Management Emphasis Area
Complete RA 117, 133, 135 or MKTG 100S; RA 139, 150, 152, 154, and 184; ACCT 3 (37-38 units)
Select from the following: BA 18; COMM 103; PH 143; MCJ 106, 152S; MKTG 150; RA 119 (3-4 units) - Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis Area
RA 142, 144A, 144B, 148, 149, 187; BIOL 33; PSYCH 166; CFS 38 (38 units)
Select from the following: Select from the following: - RA 106, 113, 146; PSYCH 101, 102; COUN 174; CFS 131, 136; CRIM 100, 120; SOC 143, 147, 168; GERON 103, 132, 161; PHTH 105 (3 units)
General Education requirements (51 units)
Electives and remaining degree requirements (1-7 units)
Total (120 units)*
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*This total indicates that a maximum of 3 units in General Education also
may be applied to 3 units of electives in the RA major as follows: RA 80
or GERON 10S 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 REC 74, 75, 82, 84, 86, 88; RA 115, 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 BA 105W
- All Recreation Administration courses used in the major must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Recreation Administration Minor
The Minor in Recreation Administration consists of 22 units. Students
completing the minor develop a basic knowledge of leisure services management
that has application in many diverse fields.
RA 55, 73S, 77S, 125, 80 or 101 (15 units)
Select from RA 113, 117, 121, 131, 133, 135, 142, 146, or 150 (9 units)
Total (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.
Required courses (6 units)
RA 113 (3 units)*
RA 115 (3 units)*
Elective courses (6 units)
Select 6 units from the following:
CFS 133S, 136; COMM 164; CRIM 120; COUN 150; EHD 107; PH 110; MGT 133S;
PSYCH 101, 102; RA 106, 117, 121, 146; SOC 143, 165; SWRK 128, 136
Total (12 units)
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* RA 115 must be taken concurrently with RA 113.
Certificate in Special Event Planning
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. Students must complete a minimum of 12 units of upper-division coursework. All coursework to be applied to this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C.
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)
RA 115 (3 units)*
RA 117 (3 units)*
RA 135 or MKT 100S (3 units)
Elective courses (3 units)
Select 3 units from the following:
FSM 131 (3 units)
MCJ 106 (3 units)
MCJ 142 (3 units)
MGT 133S (3 units)
MCJ 152S (3 units)
RA 119 (3 units)
SOC 183 (3 units)
Total (12 units)
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*RA 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 experiential education and wilderness activities within settings such as youth organizations, church groups, travel and tourism, and schools and colleges. Adventure education is explored through courses using group initiative and perceived risk activities to foster personal development. The certificate centers 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.
All coursework to be applied to this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C to be counted.
Required courses (12 units)
RA 80 (3 units)
RA 106 (3 units)
RA 146 (3 units)
RA 115 (3 units)
Elective courses (3 units)
Select 3 units from the following:
COUN 174 (3 units)
RA 113 (3 units)
RA 121 (3 units)
Total (15 units)
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* RA 115 and 146 must be taken concurrently.
Certificate in Sports and Entertainment Facility Management
The certificate in Sports and Entertainment Facility Management is awarded to students who successfully complete 16 units of upper-division coursework selected to provide students a foundation in this area. The certificate is appropriate for students with interest in stadiums, arenas, convention centers, performing arts centers, and other public assembly facilities. Students will learn about the operations, marketing, and management of these facilities, as well as gain related practical experience. All coursework to be applied to this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C.
Required courses
RA 115 (3 units)
RA 117 (3 units)
RA 150 (3 units)
RA 152 (3 units)
RA 154 (4 units)
Total (16 units)
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RA 55 is recommended for RA majors prior to RA 150. RA 115 must be taken
concurrently with RA 150, or RA 152 and 154. RA 150 and 135 or MKTG 100S
are prerequisites for RA 152. RA 152 and 154 must be taken concurrently.
Recreation Administration Courses