Recreation Administration, B.A.

Recreation majors have many fieldwork choices through the abundance of nearby parks, wilderness areas, lakes, beaches, rivers, and leisure-oriented organizations.

Students round out their education by completing a minor (or minor field of study) in business administration and an internship. The internship may be taken any semester, with the summer option offered through the College of Extended Education & Global Engagement.

Organizations employing recreation administration graduates include: community parks, volunteer agencies, corporate wellness programs, college recreation programs, commercial recreation centers, therapeutic recreation programs, tourism organizations and outdoor education and recreation programs.

Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree

A bachelor’s degree requires a total of 120 units. Students must fulfill General Education & All-University Requirements , residency, unit, and GPA requirements as outlined in the Bachelor’s Degree Requirements . This major does not include a Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) certified course. Students must take a GWAR certified writing intensive course to fulfill the requirement.

Major Academic Plans, Recreation Administration, B.A.

Program MAPs represent recommended or possible pathways toward degree completion in four years (or two years for transfer students). Please see an advisor and use the DARS planner to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs.

Recreation Administration, B.A. MAP

Recreation Administration, B.A. Transfer MAP

Requirements for the Major (55-62 Units)

Students must earn a C- or better in all required courses for the major (or their equivalent, in the case of courses transferred from another institution).

Core Courses (28 Units)

Lower Division

If you plan to take Master Diving REC 362 in the Professional Development Courses, you must first take the following two courses: Diving First Aid REC 252 and then Beginning SCUBA REC 262 .

REC 100 - Serious Fun Units: 3
REC 210 - Recreation Leadership Units: 3
REC 220 - Program and Event Management Units: 3
Plus one physical education course Units: 1

Upper Division

REC 302 - Inclusive Recreation Units: 3
REC 320 - Organization, Administration and Facility Planning Units: 3
REC 420 - Legal and Financial Aspects of Recreation Units: 3
REC 455 - Internship and Career Preparation Workshop Units: 1
REC 482 - Internship in Recreation Units: 1-6 (Required Units: 6)
REC 485 - Senior Seminar - Majors Units: 2

Professional Development Courses (15 Units)

Students must complete a minimum of 15 units of professional development courses.

REC 315 - Travel Industry Management Units: 3
REC 330 - Adventure Theory and Practice Units: 3
REC 345 - Environmental Education Units: 3
REC 362 - Master Diver Units: 4
REC 370 - Outdoor Leadership Foundations Units: 3
REC 375 - Winter Wilderness Living Units: 2
REC 383 - Rescue Diver Units: 3
REC 410 - Community Recreation Units: 3
REC 415 - Leisure and Aging Units: 3
REC 430 - Outdoor Leadership Expedition Units: 4
REC 435 - Sustainable Tourism Units: 3
REC 472 - Leadership Diving: Assistant Instructor Units: 4

Business Requirement (12-18 Units)

Complete a minor in business (18 Units) - obtain requirements from the School of Business
or
Complete a minimum of 12 units of business and/or economics advisor-approved coursework. 8 units must be upper division.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program.

Develop, implement, and evaluate leisure service(s) and programs within general recreation context and within their specified professional emphasis area.
Identify and create leisure opportunities that maximize participation for diverse populations.
Evaluate effective professional communication, leadership, and management in the leisure industry.
Apply effective professional communication, leadership, and management to the leisure industry.
Synthesize professional knowledge and relevant skills specific to students’ emphasis area.