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 117 (3 units)
RLS 135 (3 units)
RLS 115 (3 units)

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

Total (12 units)