Program
BS in Recreation Administration
Options in:
Community and Commercial Recreation and Tourism
Parks and Natural Resources Management
Resort and Lodging Management
Therapeutic Recreation
Minor in Recreation Administration
Minor in Tourism
Certificate in Employee Services and Recreation
Certificate in Wilderness Stewardship
MA in Recreation Administration
The Faculty
Course Offerings

Graduate Coordinator: David E. Simcox

Option Coordinators:
Resort and Lodging Management,
Edward E. Seagle
Community, Commercial Recreation, and Tourism,
Roger H. Guthrie
Parks and Natural Resources Management,
Jon K. Hooper
Therapeutic Recreation,
Laura J. McLachlin

Minor Coordinators:
Recreation, Edward E. Seagle
Tourism, Emilyn A. Sheffield

The Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration

Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree: 128 units

See “Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree” in The University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.

The department has prepared a suggested Four Year Advising Plan to help students meet all graduation requirements within four years. Please request a plan from your major adviser or view it and other current advising information on the CSU, Chico Web.

General Education Requirements: 48 units

See “General Education Requirements” in The University Catalog and The Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education Requirements and course offerings. The course requirements marked below with an asterisk (*) may also be applied toward General Education.

Cultural Diversity Course Requirements: 6 units

See “Cultural Diversity” in The University Catalog. Most courses used to satisfy these requirements may also apply to General Education.

American Institutions Requirement: 6 units

See the “American Institutions Requirement” under “Bachelor’s Degree Requirements.” This requirement is normally fulfilled by completing HIST 050 and POLS 055. Courses used to satisfy this requirement do not apply to General Education.

Literacy Requirement:

See “Mathematics and Writing Requirements” in The University Catalog. Writing proficiency in the major is a graduation requirement and may be demonstrated through satisfactory completion of a course in your major which has been designated as the Writing Proficiency (WP) course for the semester in which you take the course. Students who earn below a C- are required to repeat the course and earn a C- or better to receive WP credit. See The Class Schedule for the designated WP courses for each semester. You must pass ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a C- or better before you may register for a WP course.

Application to the Major:

Departmental approval is required before you begin course work for this major. Application to the major can be made at the department office.

Course Requirements for the Major: 66-69 units

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree. Additional required courses, dependent upon a selected option or advising pattern, are outlined following the degree core program requirements.

NOTE: A maximum of 15 units of internship (courses numbered 089, 189, 289, 389) may be applied to a bachelor’s degree at CSU, Chico.

Since the Department of Recreation and Parks Management uses a mentor-adviser system, it is important for you to request an adviser when you declare Recreation as your major. In general, Recreation majors are encouraged to take RECR 010 and complete the computer literacy requirement during the first semester in the department. Depending on the desired option, RECR 020 (for the Option in Community/Commercial Recreation and Tourism) or RECR 050 (for the Option in Resort and Lodging Management) or RECR 040 (for the Option in Parks and Natural Resource Management) or RECR 060 (for the Option in Therapeutic Recreation) should also be considered.

DEGREE CORE PROGRAM: 29 units

Computer Literacy

3 units selected from:

CSCI 010 Computer Literacy 3.0 FS

MINS 001 Windows/Wd Proc/Present Software 1.0 FS

AND (Both the above and following course must be taken)

MINS 002 Spreadsheets and Graphics 1.0 FS

AND (Both the above and following course must be taken)

MINS 003 Introduction to Databases 1.0 FS

RECR 012 Computers in Recreation 3.0 FS

SOSC 010 Computer Applications for BSS 3.0 FS

Recreation majors are strongly advised to develop computer literacy skills early in their course of study. Most community college computer literacy courses are transferable.

4 courses required:

RECR 010 Foundations Leisure/Recreation 3.0 FS

RECR 191 Leadership/Supervision in Recr 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 010; or faculty permission.

RECR 200 Leisure Science 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; one course chosen from RECR 020, RECR 040, RECR 050, or RECR 060; successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 280 Management of Recreation/Parks 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher; successful completion of computer literacy requirement; RECR 010; RECR 191; one course chosen from RECR 020, RECR 040, RECR 050, or RECR 060; senior standing.

14 units selected from:

one of the following two plans:

PLAN I-Internship Program

3 courses required:

RECR 287 Internship Preparation 1.0 FS

Prerequisites: Senior standing; faculty permission.

RECR 288 Internship Seminar 1.0 FS

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in RECR 289; faculty permission.

RECR 289 Internship in Parks/Recr/Hosp 12.0 FS

Prerequisites: Graduating senior standing; completion of other course requirements; RECR 287; 700 hours of approved field experience; concurrent enrollment in RECR 288; cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; faculty permission.

PLAN II-Merit Internship Program

Students whose GPA in overall course work is 3.0 or above may elect to enter the Merit Internship Program. Formal application for this program must occur by the second semester of the junior year.

3 courses required:

RECR 287M Merit Internship Preparation 1.0 FS

Prerequisites: Senior standing; cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 or higher; faculty permission.

RECR 288M Merit Internship Seminar 1.0 FS

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in RECR 289M; cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 or higher; faculty permission.

RECR 289M Merit Intern Parks/Recr/Hosp 12.0 FS

Prerequisites: Graduating senior standing; GPA of 3.0 or higher in overall course work; completion of other course requirements; RECR 287M; 1000 hours of approved field experience; concurrent enrollment in RECR 288M; faculty permission.

Major Option Course Requirements: 37-40 units

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required dependent upon the option chosen. Students must select one of the following options for completion of the major course requirements.

THE OPTION IN COMMUNITY/COMMERCIAL RECREATION AND TOURISM: 39 units

Option Core: 21 units

7 courses required:

RECR 020 Foundations of Programming 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 010 or faculty permission.

RECR 060 Intro to Special Populations 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 010 or faculty permission.

RECR 170A Commercial Recreation/Tourism 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 020, RECR 040, RECR 050, or RECR 060; or faculty permission.

RECR 220 Recreation Budget/Finance Mgmt 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; one course chosen from RECR 020, RECR 040, RECR 050, or RECR 060; successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 222 Leisure Services Promotion 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 234 Commercial Recreation Operations 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; one course chosen from RECR 020, RECR 040, RECR 050, or RECR 060; RECR 220; RECR 222; successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 238 Recreation/Park Law/Principles 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 020, RECR 040, RECR 050, or RECR 060; or faculty permission.

Advising Pattern Course Requirements: 18 units

Students must select one of the following patterns to complete the requirements for the Option in Community/Commercial Recreation and Tourism.

Commercial Recreation Pattern: 18 units

6 courses selected from:

MGMT 131 Human Resource Management 3.0 FS

MGMT 232 Recruitment and Selection 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: MGMT 131.

MGMT 233 Training and Development 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: MGMT 131.

MGMT 234 Performance Management 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: MGMT 131.

MKTG 170 Survey of Marketing 3.0 FS

MKTG 273 Strategic Personal Selling 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: MKTG 170, MKTG 171, MKTG 180.

MKTG 275 Retailing 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: MKTG 170, MKTG 171, MKTG 180.

MKTG 278 Service Marketing 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: MKTG 170, MKTG 171, MKTG 180.

RECR 133 Cultural/Social/Creative Prog 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010, RECR 020, or faculty permission.

RECR 134 Health Club and Spa Management 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010, or faculty permission.

RECR 142 Systems Mgmt in Maintnc & Oper 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 010; or faculty permission.

RECR 150 Food & Beverage Administration 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 050.

RECR 171 Visitor Information Systems 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; RECR 170A, successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 172 Meeting and Conference Planning 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; RECR 170A, successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 212 Adv Apps of Tech for Recreation 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Any approved department computer literacy course.

Community/Programming Pattern: 18 units

4 courses selected from:

RECR 085 Camp Mgmt & Outdoor Leadership 3.0 FS

RECR 115 Outdoor Leadership Practicum 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 085; or faculty permission.

RECR 132 Trend Sport/Physical Recreation 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 010; or faculty permission.

RECR 133 Cultural/Social/Creative Prog 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010, RECR 020, or faculty permission.

RECR 160 Leisure in Later Life 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 010; or faculty permission.

RECR 210 Leisure Serv Military Setting 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of one course chosen from RECR 020, RECR 040, RECR 050, or RECR 060; or faculty permission.

2 courses selected from:

RECR 040 Outdoor Recreation Systems 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 010; or faculty permission.

RECR 142 Systems Mgmt in Maintnc & Oper 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 010; or faculty permission.

RECR 240 Environ/Comprehensive Plan Rec 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 040 and RECR 200; completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 260 Comprehensive Study Special Pops 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: RECR 010; RECR 060; successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 262 Therapeutic Recreation Services 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: RECR 010; RECR 060; successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 264 Therapeutic Recr Technique 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 060.

RECR 266 Program Mgmt Special Populations 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: RECR 060; RECR 262; RECR 264; or faculty permission.

Tourism Pattern: 18 units

6 courses selected from:

ANTH 138 Culture and Tourism 3.0 Inq

MKTG 170 Survey of Marketing 3.0 FS

MKTG 171 Consumer Behavior 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: MKTG 170.

MKTG 278 Service Marketing 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: MKTG 170, MKTG 171, MKTG 180.

RECR 050 Hospitality Industry Intro 3.0 FS

RECR 171 Visitor Information Systems 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; RECR 170A, successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 172 Meeting and Conference Planning 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; RECR 170A, successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 247 Recr & Nat Resource Economics 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010, RECR 040, computer literacy; or faculty permission.

RECR 271 Trends Outdoor Recr & Tourism 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 010; or faculty permission.

RECR 279 Tourism Capstone Seminar 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Faculty permission.

THE OPTION IN PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: 37-40 units

Option Core: 18 units

6 courses required:

RECR 040 Outdoor Recreation Systems 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 010; or faculty permission.

RECR 240 Environ/Comprehensive Plan Rec 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 040 and RECR 200; completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 241 Citizen Involvement in Res Mgmt 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; concurrent enrollment in or completion of RECR 040 and RECR 200; or faculty permission.

RECR 244 Environmental Interpretation 4.0 SP

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; a basic oral communication course such as CMST 011; or faculty permission.

RECR 246 Natural Resources Management 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: RECR 010; RECR 040; RECR 200; RECR 240; successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 249 Senior Workshop: Field Methods 2.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; RECR 040; RECR 200; RECR 240; senior standing.

Advising Pattern Course Requirements: 19-22 units

Students must select one of the following patterns to complete the requirements for the Option in Parks and Natural Resource Management.

Environmental Interpretation/Education Pattern: 19-21 units

2 courses required:

RECR 222 Leisure Services Promotion 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 245 Adv Meth of Environ Interpret 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; a basic oral communication course, such as CMST 011; RECR 244; or faculty permission.

1 course selected from:

EDCI 251 Methods/Materials for Environ Ed 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: BIOL 142 or GEOS 030 or equivalent.

This course is the same as RECR 251 which may be substituted.

RECR 251 Methods/Materials for Environ Ed 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: BIOL 142 or GEOS 030 or equivalent or faculty permission.

This course is the same as EDCI 251 which may be substituted.

1 course selected from:

ART 015A Color Theory 3.0 FS

ART 015B Design 3.0 FS

ART 143 Human Factors in Design 3.0 FS

CDES 023 Visual Communication Concepts 2.0 FS

RECR 060 Intro to Special Populations 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 010 or faculty permission.

3 courses selected from:

ANTH 261 Museum Collections Management 3.0 FA

ANTH 288A Exhibit Research and Design 3.0 SP

ANTH 288B Exhibit Installation 3.0 FA

ART 058 Introduction to Computer Art 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: ART 003A, ART 015A, or faculty permission.

OR (the following course may be substituted for the above)

CDES 122 Computer Graphics 3.0 FS

OR (the following course may be substituted for the above)

CSCI 040 Computer-Assisted Art I 3.0 FS *

BIOL 007 Museum Techniques 2.0 Inq

Prerequisites: Previous biological course work is recommended.

BIOL 142 Field Biology 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: BIOL 001 or BIOL 008.

CDES 003 Writing for Electronic Media 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: ENGL 001.

CDES 092 Intro Photo Com & Dig Imaging 3.0 FS

JOUR 060 Writing for Mass Media 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: ENGL 001.

MUS 157 Music in Recreation 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: MUS 129, faculty permission.

Note: An approved minor may be substituted for 9 units of the “selected courses” in this advising pattern. Approved minors include biological sciences, communication design, instructional design, museology (certificate), or other with adviser’s approval.

Human Dimensions in Parks Management Pattern: 21 units

2 courses required:

RECR 238 Recreation/Park Law/Principles 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 020, RECR 040, RECR 050, or RECR 060; or faculty permission.

RECR 247 Recr & Nat Resource Economics 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010, RECR 040, computer literacy; or faculty permission.

2 courses selected from:

POLS 260A Intro to Public Administration 3.0 FS

POLS 261 Environmental Politics/Admin 3.0 SP

POLS 271A Public Policy Formation 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in POLS 199A required.

SOCI 145 Environmental Sociology 3.0 FA

1 course selected from:

GEOG 227 Environmental Impact Analysis 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: GEOG 120 or equivalent.

POLS 264 Administrative Law 3.0 FA

POLS 268 Planning Law 3.0 SP

1 course selected from:

ANTH 223 Human Behavioral Ecology 3.0 Inq

BIOL 134 Conservation Ecology 3.0 FS *

Prerequisites: BIOL 001 or equivalent.

HIST 150 American Environment 3.0 SP *Eth

PSY 245 Social Psychology 3.0 FS

SOCI 200 Rural Sociology 3.0 FA

SOCI 210 Population and Human Ecology 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: SOCI 110 is recommended.

1 course selected from:

CMST 012 Small Group Communication 3.0 FS *

CMST 111 Advanced Presentational Speaking 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: CMST 011.

CMST 114 Persuasion 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: CMST 011.

CMST 117 Intro to Organizational Comm 3.0 FS

CMST 218 Social Movement Communication 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: CMST 101.

CMST 224 Public Opinion and Propaganda 3.0 FS

This course is the same as JOUR 224 and POLS 224 which may be substituted.

MGMT 145 Negotiation Techn for Conflict 3.0 SP

Outdoor Leadership Pattern: 21-22 units

Note: Completion of the Certificate in Outdoor Education (see the chapter on Physical Education and Exercise Physiology) can be substituted for the Outdoor Leadership Pattern to fulfill advising pattern requirments for the Option in Parks and Natural Resource Management.

2 courses required:

RECR 115 Outdoor Leadership Practicum 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 085; or faculty permission.

RECR 238 Recreation/Park Law/Principles 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 020, RECR 040, RECR 050, or RECR 060; or faculty permission.

1 course selected from:

EDCI 251 Methods/Materials for Environ Ed 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: BIOL 142 or GEOS 030 or equivalent.

This course is the same as RECR 251 which may be substituted.

RECR 251 Methods/Materials for Environ Ed 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: BIOL 142 or GEOS 030 or equivalent or faculty permission.

This course is the same as EDCI 251 which may be substituted.

1 course selected from:

RECR 020 Foundations of Programming 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 010 or faculty permission.

RECR 060 Intro to Special Populations 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 010 or faculty permission.

2 courses selected from:

CMST 012 Small Group Communication 3.0 FS *

CMST 229 Org Ldrshp & Decsn Making 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, CMST 012, CMST 101, CMST 117 for Communication Studies majors; by faculty permission for non-majors.

PHED 208 Social Psych of Sport/Play/Games 3.0 FS

This course is the same as PSY 208 which may be substituted.

OR (the following course may be substituted for the above)

PSY 208 Social Psych of Sport/Play/Games 3.0 FS

This course is the same as PHED 208 which may be substituted.

PHED 260 Phil Found of Outdoor Education 3.0 FS

PHED 264 Facilitating Adventure Exp 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: PHED 260.

3-4 units selected from:

PHED 024 Methods of Teaching Rock Climb 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: Wilderness 1st Responder or faculty permission.

PHED 026 Methods of Tch Wilderness Living 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: Wilderness 1st Responder or faculty permission.

PHED 027 Winter and the Mountain 4.0 JA

Prerequisites: Wilderness 1st Responder, PHED 026 or RECR 115.

PHED 028 Methods of Tch Canoeing/Kayaking 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: Wilderness 1st Responder.

RECR 085 Camp Mgmt & Outdoor Leadership 3.0 FS

Parks and Facilities Management Pattern: 21 units

3 courses required:

RECR 142 Systems Mgmt in Maintnc & Oper 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 010; or faculty permission.

RECR 212 Adv Apps of Tech for Recreation 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Any approved department computer literacy course.

RECR 238 Recreation/Park Law/Principles 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 020, RECR 040, RECR 050, or RECR 060; or faculty permission.

2 courses selected from:

PSSC 002 Introduction to Plant Science 3.0 FS *

RECR 154 Resort/Lodging Development & Mgt 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; RECR 050; successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 220 Recreation Budget/Finance Mgmt 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; one course chosen from RECR 020, RECR 040, RECR 050, or RECR 060; successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

2 courses selected from:

CM 091 Construction Graphics 3.0 FS

CM 093 Construction Materials & Systems 3.0 FS

CM 094 Analysis Construction Drawing 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: CM 091, CM 093.

PSSC 050 Introduction to Soil Science 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: CHEM 027 or CHEM 037.

PSSC 153 Agrichemicals 3.0 F1

Prerequisites: CHEM 027 or CHEM 037; PSSC 050.

THE OPTION IN RESORT AND LODGING MANAGEMENT: 39 units

Option Core: 21 units

7 courses required:

RECR 050 Hospitality Industry Intro 3.0 FS

RECR 150 Food & Beverage Administration 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 050.

RECR 154 Resort/Lodging Development & Mgt 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; RECR 050; successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 170A Commercial Recreation/Tourism 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 020, RECR 040, RECR 050, or RECR 060; or faculty permission.

RECR 220 Recreation Budget/Finance Mgmt 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; one course chosen from RECR 020, RECR 040, RECR 050, or RECR 060; successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 252 Resort/Lodging Front House Mgmt 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010, RECR 050, computer literacy.

RECR 258 Adv Resort/Lodging Operations 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010, RECR 050, RECR 252, RECR 254, computer literacy.

Option Selection: 18 units

A maximum of 9 lower-division units may be selected to meet this requirement.

18 units selected from:

ACCT 015 Intro to Financial Accounting 3.0 FS

ACCT 016 Intro to Managerial Accounting 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: ACCT 015 (or ABUS 083 for ABUS majors only).

BLAW 100 Managing the Legal Environment 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: At least junior standing.

BLAW 213 Employment Law 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: At least junior standing.

BLAW 214 Labor Law/Collective Bargaining 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: At least junior standing or faculty permission.

CDES 001 Introduction to Communication 3.0 FS

This course is the same as JOUR 001 which may be substituted.

CMST 012 Small Group Communication 3.0 FS *

CMST 100 Theory/Principles Communication 3.0 FS

CMST 113 Foundations of Interpersonal Com 3.0 FS

CMST 117 Intro to Organizational Comm 3.0 FS

CMST 229 Org Ldrshp & Decsn Making 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, CMST 012, CMST 101, CMST 117 for Communication Studies majors; by faculty permission for non-majors.

FIN 150 Survey of Finance 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: ACCT 015, ECON 003.

FREN 001 First-Semester French 4.0 FS *

FREN 002 Second-Semester French 4.0 FS *

Prerequisites: FREN 001 or equivalent.

FREN 003 Third-Semester French 4.0 FA *

Prerequisites: FREN 002 or equivalent.

FREN 004 Fourth-Semester French 4.0 SP *

Prerequisites: FREN 003 or equivalent.

GERM 001 First-Semester German 4.0 FS *

GERM 002 Second-Semester German 4.0 FS *

Prerequisites: GERM 001 or equivalent.

GERM 003 Third-Semester German 4.0 FS *

Prerequisites: GERM 002 or equivalent.

GERM 004 Fourth-Semester German 4.0 FS *

Prerequisites: GERM 003 or equivalent.

ITAL 001 First-Semester Italian 4.0 FS *

ITAL 002 Second-Semester Italian 4.0 FS *

Prerequisites: ITAL 001 or equivalent.

ITAL 003 Third-Semester Italian 4.0 FS *

Prerequisites: ITAL 002 or equivalent.

ITAL 004 Fourth-Semester Italian 4.0 FS *

Prerequisites: ITAL 003 or equivalent.

JAPN 001 First-Semester Japanese 4.0 FS *

JAPN 002 Second-Semester Japanese 4.0 FS *

Prerequisites: JAPN 001 or faculty permission.

JAPN 003 Third-Semester Japanese 4.0 FS *

Prerequisites: JAPN 002 or faculty permission.

JAPN 004 Fourth-Semester Japanese 4.0 FS *

Prerequisites: JAPN 003 or faculty permission.

MGMT 129 Communication in Business 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.

MGMT 131 Human Resource Management 3.0 FS

MGMT 145 Negotiation Techn for Conflict 3.0 SP

MGMT 243 Managing Innovation and Change 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: MGMT 180.

MGMT 245 International Management 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: MGMT 180.

MGMT 284 Managing Project Teams 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: MGMT 180.

MKTG 170 Survey of Marketing 3.0 FS

MKTG 171 Consumer Behavior 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: MKTG 170.

MKTG 270 Sales Force Management 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: MKTG 170, MKTG 171, MKTG 180.

MKTG 274 Market Analysis 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: MKTG 170, MKTG 171, MKTG 180.

NFSC 020 Elementary Food 3.0 FS

NFSC 160 Intro Foodserv Adm & Sanitation 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: NFSC 020.

NFSC 261 Foodservice Procurement & Mgmt 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: BIOL 011; NFSC 160 or MGMT 180; NFSC 020.

NFSC 262 Foodservice Equip/Production 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: NFSC 261.

NFSC 263 Adv Foodservice Administration 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: NFSC 261, NFSC 262.

PSSC 195 Introduction to Wines 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: At least junior standing.

RECR 020 Foundations of Programming 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 010 or faculty permission.

RECR 060 Intro to Special Populations 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 010 or faculty permission.

RECR 134 Health Club and Spa Management 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; or faculty permission.

RECR 171 Visitor Information Systems 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; RECR 170A, successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 172 Meeting and Conference Planning 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; RECR 170A, successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 189 Direct Fieldwork 1.0-6.0 FS

Prerequisites: faculty permission.

RECR 199 Special Problems 1.0-3.0 FS

RECR 222 Leisure Services Promotion 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 234 Commercial Recreation Operations 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; one course chosen from RECR 020, RECR 040, RECR 050, or RECR 060; RECR 220; RECR 222; successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 238 Recreation/Park Law/Principles 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 010; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 020, RECR 040, RECR 050, or RECR 060; or faculty permission.

RECR 271 Trends Outdoor Recr & Tourism 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 010; or faculty permission.

RECR 279 Tourism Capstone Seminar 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Faculty permission.

SPAN 001 First-Semester Spanish 4.0 FS *

Prerequisites: SPAN 001 is not available for credit to students with two or more years of Spanish within the last three years.

SPAN 002 Second-Semester Spanish 4.0 FS *

Prerequisites: SPAN 001 or equivalent.

SPAN 003 Third-Semester Spanish 4.0 FS *

Prerequisites: SPAN 002 or equivalent.

SPAN 004 Fourth-Semester Spanish 4.0 FS *

Prerequisites: SPAN 003 or equivalent.

NOTE: An approved minor may be substituted for the “selected courses” in the Option in Resort Lodging Management. Approved minors include: accounting, business administration, communication, communication design, computer science, economics, foodservice administration, a foreign language, international business, management of human resources, management information systems, managing diversity in organizations, marketing, organizational communication, public administration, tourism.

THE OPTION IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION: 39 units

Option Core: 21 units

7 courses required:

RECR 060 Intro to Special Populations 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 010 or faculty permission.

RECR 260 Comprehensive Study Special Pops 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: RECR 010; RECR 060; successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 262 Therapeutic Recreation Services 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: RECR 010; RECR 060; successful completion of computer literacy requirement; or faculty permission.

RECR 264 Therapeutic Recr Technique 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 060.

RECR 266 Program Mgmt Special Populations 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: RECR 060; RECR 262; RECR 264; or faculty permission.

RECR 268 Leisure Counseling 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: RECR 060 or faculty permission.

RECR 269 Therapeutic Case Management 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: RECR 060; RECR 262; or faculty permission.

Option Selection: 18 units

4 courses required:

BIOL 003 Human Anatomy 3.0 FS *

BIOL 004 Human Physiology 3.0 FS *

PSY 225 Abnormal Psychology 3.0 FS

C D 052 Child Development 3.0 FS *

OR (the following course may be substituted for the above)

C D 254 Adolescent Development 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: C D 050 or C D 052 or PSY 202.

The four courses above are the minimum requirement for certification through California Board of Recreation and Park Certification (CBPAC) and National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Additional courses may be needed to complete requirements for certification.

6 units selected from:

In consultaton with your adviser, select two courses from the following areas or an approved minor: child development, health and community services, physical education, education, psychology, physical/biological science, social work, and sociology.

Electives Requirement:

To complete the total units required for the bachelor’s degree, select additional elective courses from the total university offerings. You should consult with an adviser regarding the selection of courses which will provide breadth to your university experience and apply to a supportive second major or minor.

Grading Requirement:

All courses taken to fulfill major course requirements must be taken for a letter grade, except those courses specified by the department as Credit/No Credit grading only.

Advising Requirement:

Advising is mandatory for all majors in this degree program. Consult your undergraduate adviser for specific information.

Honors in the Major

Honors in the Major is a program of independent work in your major.
It involves 6 units of honors course work completed over two semesters.

Your Honors work will be recognized at your graduation, on your permanent transcripts, and on your diploma. It is often accompanied by letters of commendation from your mentor in the department or the department chair. Most importantly, however, the Honors in the Major program allows you to work closely with a faculty mentor in your area of interest on an original performance or research project. This year-long collaboration allows you to work in your field at a professional level and culminates in a public presentation of your work. Students sometimes take their projects beyond the university for submission in professional journals, presentation at conferences, or competition in shows; such experience is valuable for graduate school and later professional life.

Some common features of Honors in the Major program are

1. You must take 6 units of Honors in the Major course work. At least 3 of these 6 units are independent study (299H) as specified by your department. You must complete each class with a minimum grade of B.
2. You must have completed 9 units of upper-division course work or 21 overall units in your major before you can be admitted to Honors in the Major. Check the requirements carefully, as there may be specific courses that must be included in these units.
3. Your cumulative GPA should be at least 3.5 or within the top 5 percent of majors in your department.
4. Your GPA in your major should be at least 3.5 or within the top 5 percent of majors in your department.
5. Most students apply for or are invited to participate in Honors in the Major during the second semester of their junior year. Then they complete the 6 units of course work over the two semesters of their senior year.
6. Your honors work culminates with a public presentation of your Honors project.

While Honors in the Major is part of the Honors Program, each department administers its own program. Please contact your major department or major adviser for further information.

Honors in Recreation Administration

1. You must complete RECR 010, RECR 191, and RECR 200 before you can be admitted to the Honors in the Major program.
2. Your overall GPA must be 3.5 or above for the four semesters before entering the program and 3.5 or above in the major. You must also be recommended by a faculty member and approved by the department chair.
3. To complete Honors in the Major, you must take RECR 280H and RECR 299H during your senior year and earn at least a grade of B in each. You must also maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in your senior year.