The Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management

Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree: 120 units

See Bachelor's Degree Requirements in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 39 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.

A suggested Major Academic Plan (MAP) has been prepared to help students meet all graduation requirements within four years. You can view MAPs on the Degree MAPs page in the University Catalog or you can request a plan from your major advisor.

General Education Pathway Requirements: 48 units

See General Education in the University Catalog and the Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education Pathway Requirements and course offerings.

Diversity Course Requirements: 6 units

See Diversity Requirements in the University Catalog. Most courses taken to satisfy these requirements may also apply to General Education .

Upper-Division Writing Requirement:

Writing Across the Curriculum (Executive Memorandum 17-009) is a graduation requirement and may be demonstrated through satisfactory completion of four Writing (W) courses, two of which are designated by the major department. See Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning and Writing Requirements in the University Catalog for more details on the four courses.  The first of the major designated Writing (W) courses is listed below.

The second major-designated Writing course is the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GW) (Executive Order 665). Students must earn a C- or higher to receive GW credit. The GE Written Communication (A2) requirement must be completed before a student is permitted to register for a GW course.

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.

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: 55-67 units

Completion of the following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, is required of all candidates for this degree. Additional required courses, depending upon the selected option are outlined following the major core program requirements.

Note: A maximum of 15 units of internship (courses numbered 189, 289, 389, 489, 589) may be applied to a bachelor's degree at CSU, Chico.

Since the Department of Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management uses a mentor-advisor system, it is important for you to request an advisor when you declare Recreation Administration as your major. In general, Recreation Administration majors are encouraged to take RHPM 200 and RHPM 201 during the first semester in the department. Depending on the desired option, RHPM 250 (for the Options in Resort and Lodging Management and Event Management) or RHPM 240 (for the Options in Community/Commercial Recreation and Tourism and Parks and Natural Resource Management) or RHPM 326W (for the Option in Recreation Therapy) should also be considered.

Major Core Program: 39 units

9 courses required:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Sustainable	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
RHPM 200	Foundations of Leisure and Recreation		3.0	FS
First professional preparation course for majors and minors. Prerequisite to all upper-division required recreation courses for majors and minors. Sociology and social psychology of leisure. History of leisure in Western cultures. Philosophical foundations of leisure studies. Introduction to the principal journals and professional literature. Ethics and foundations of professional practice. Introduction to the principal professional organizations. Career and course of study planning. 3 hours lecture. (008779)
RHPM 201	Applications in Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management		1.0	FS
Familiarization with the capabilities, limitations, and recreation management applications of computers. The basic operation, functions, and vocabulary of computers is examined. Word processing, electronic spreadsheet, and database/file management software packages is introduced. 1 hour lecture. (008780)
RHPM 220	Program Planning		3.0	FS
Theory and process of program planning, construction, operation, and evaluation as applicable to a variety of agencies and communities. Exposure to several types of programs serving different age groups, interests, and needs within a range of environments. Recruitment, use, and supervision of volunteers. Exploration of program areas in depth: social, cultural, physical, mental, and special events. Consideration of practical application. 3 hours lecture. (008781)
RHPM 300	Leisure Science		3.0	FS
Prerequisites: RHPM 200; one course chosen from RHPM 220, RHPM 240, or RHPM 250. Open to Recreation majors only. Applications of science in recreation and parks management, including needs assessment and evaluation methods. Interpretation of research literature. Use of computers for data management and analysis. 3 hours lecture. (008817)
RHPM 301	Leadership and Supervision in Recreation		3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RHPM 200, or faculty permission. Study of the nature, scope, status, and historical development of professional leadership in recreation, parks, and special groups. Types, responsibilities, and criteria for positions. Professional preparation of personnel. Examination of professional body of knowledge, group dynamics, and theories of leadership. Competence, skills, and techniques of the supervisor and other professional personnel stressed. 3 hours lecture. (008822)
RHPM 326W	Recreation Therapy and Inclusion (W)		3.0	FS	W
A study of the characteristics and needs of diverse populations, specifically related to the delivery of inclusive leisure services. In-depth discussion of personal and societal attitudes, stereotypes, cultural competencies, legislation, accessibility, and program modification. Learning experiences include volunteer work, guest speakers, and wheelchair experience. This course is applicable to all disciplines dealing with diverse populations. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Writing Course. Formerly RHPM 260. (008785)
RHPM 371	Customer Service in Recreation Operations		3.0	FS
Prerequisites: RHPM 200, concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of one course chosen from RHPM 220, RHPM 240, RHPM 250, or RHPM 326W. Comprehensive knowledge of managing customer service in recreation, park, hospitality, and tourism operations. Methods for identifying customer service expectations; developing a service culture within a recreation or hospitality organization; setting quality standards; developing policies, procedures, and systems to assure quality customer service; managing personnel for quality customer service; developing techniques to minimize customer service problems; resolving customer complaints; and measuring customer satisfaction. 3 hours lecture. (015805)
RHPM 400W	Management of Recreation and Parks (W)		3.0	FS	GW  W
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Written Communication (A2) requirement, RHPM 200, RHPM 301; one course chosen from RHPM 220, RHPM 240, RHPM 250, or RHPM 326W; senior standing. Management of parks and/or recreation operations and agencies. Legalities, policies, practices, procedures, principles, and theory related to planning, organizing, staffing, training, motivating, controlling, evaluating, financing, and managing resources in parks, recreation, and leisure services. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved Writing Course. (008838)
RHPM 420	Recreation Budgeting and Finance Management		3.0	FS
Prerequisites: RHPM 200, RHPM 220, RHPM 300 (for RECR majors only); ACCT 201, NFSC 230 (for NFSC majors only); or faculty permission. Management approaches to budget and finance in recreation and park agencies and businesses; budget preparations, forecasting, accounting techniques, and capital acquisition. Review of revenue options, capital funding, and revenue sources included. 3 hours discussion. (008829)

Internship Program

3 courses required:

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

Major Option Course Requirements: 16-28 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.  Use the links below to jump to your chosen option.

• The Option in Community and Commercial Recreation and Tourism
• The Option in Parks and Natural Resources Management
• The Option in Resort and Lodging Management
• The Option in Recreation Therapy
• The Option in Event Management

The Option in Community and Commercial Recreation and Tourism: 20-21 units

5 courses required:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Sustainable	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
RHPM 240	Outdoor Recreation Systems		3.0	FS
Resources and needs for outdoor recreation: managing people and natural resources to provide quality outdoor recreation experiences. Study of historic, social, political, economic, and environmental factors influencing natural resources recreation at federal, state, and local levels. Survey of conflicts in natural resource land use. Required field trip. 3 hours lecture. (008782)
RHPM 270	Commercial Recreation and Tourism		3.0	FA
Overview of the private sector of leisure services, including current trends in commercial recreation, employee recreation, the resort and hospitality industry, and recreation travel and tourism. The social, economic, and environmental significance of tourism and private sector recreation is examined. Selected recreation specialty businesses and tourism service providers are explored. 3 hours lecture. (008808)
RHPM 422	Leisure Services Promotion		3.0	FS
Prerequisites: RHPM 200, RHPM 220, RHPM 300, or faculty permission. Introduction to marketing concepts; application of promotion in recreation, hospitality, and parks through the development of promotional materials for programs, organizations, and events. Creation of program, organization, and business promotional strategies, including message design, promotion creation, and evaluation. 3 hours lecture. (008832)
RHPM 466	Program Management in Recreation Therapy		3.0	FA
Prerequisite: RHPM 326W. Application of knowledge and skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation programs for diverse populations. Course topics include volunteer management, marketing, public relations, funding, risk management, evaluation, and problem-solving. Requires out-of-class activity. Applicable to all human service fields. 3 hours lecture. (008835)
RHPM 524	Commercial Recreation Operation		3.0	FA
Prerequisites: RHPM 420 (may be taken concurrently). Management of private and commercial recreation programs, areas, and facilities. Considers planning, organizing, financing, staffing, operation, evaluation, facility use, and operational effectiveness and efficiency. Explores a broad range of private and commercial operations. 3 hours lecture. (008830)

2 courses selected from:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Sustainable	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
ANTH 338	Culture and Tourism		3.0	INQ
This course examines the cultural diversity of tourism as a global phenomenon, focusing on non-Western cultures and the impact of culture change in the 21st century. The development of tourism as a global industry is discussed as well as an analysis of types of tourists and motivation for travel to various destinations, such as cultural heritage tourism and ecotourism. Case studies illustrate the positive and negative impacts of tourism. 3 hours lecture. (000516)
MKTG 305	Survey of Marketing		3.0	FS
Nature and functions of marketing systems and marketing in the individual firm. Study of the marketing mix, marketing institutions, and the environments in which marketing decisions are made. 3 hours lecture. (005872)
MKTG 371	Consumer Behavior		3.0	FS
Prerequisite: MKTG 305. Study of the decision processes of individuals and groups toward consumer products and the implications to marketers. Emphasis on both individual, group, and external determinants of consumer attitudes and behavior. 3 hours discussion. (005873)
MKTG 478	Service Marketing		3.0	SP
Prerequisite: MKTG 371. Study of the unique characteristics of services and their implications for the development of effective marketing strategies, programs, and plans for service businesses, including professional services, not-for-profit services, and international services. 3 hours discussion. (005889)
RHPM 360	Recreation Therapy for Older Adults		3.0	SP
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RHPM 200, or faculty permission. Methods and skills to effectively provide recreation services for elders in a variety of settings; current issues and problems involved in providing leisure and recreation services for the elders; examination of the value of recreation activities in the lives of elders with regard to relatives and friends as well as oneself; resources for providing leisure programs and pre-retirement planning. Requires out-of-class activity with senior programs. Helpful to all disciplines working with senior citizens. 3 hours lecture. (004440)
RHPM 390	Service Learning in Recreation Programs		2.0	FS
This course provides students with the opportunity to become involved in service to recreation and leisure agencies and organizations. Integrated learning is coupled with service in a collaborative relationship with a variety of civic and regional service agencies and organizations. Students are involved in planning, implementing, and evaluating selected service learning projects. 2 hours discussion. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (021722)
RHPM 428	Recreation Law and Legal Principles		3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Junior standing. Introduction to the study of law applicable to the management of recreation resources in providing valuable recreational experiences for clientele of public and commercial recreation programs and facilities. Examines general legal principles, legal aspects of provision of services by the private sector, contracts and contracting for recreation and park services, legal authority and methods in resource-based recreation areas, and legal liability in parks, recreation, and athletic programs. 3 hours lecture. (008818)
RHPM 474	Association Operations and Events		3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Junior standing. Exploration of the role and scope of professional associations and affinity organizations. Topics include mission and values, organizational structures, board governance, typical association divisions, member services, and employment opportunities. Students gain experience in special event planning and the development of member benefits. Partnerships with campus or area organizations provide opportunities to apply the class material. 3 hours lecture. (015806)

The Option in Parks and Natural Resources Management: 27-28 units

5 courses required:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Sustainable	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
RHPM 240	Outdoor Recreation Systems		3.0	FS
Resources and needs for outdoor recreation: managing people and natural resources to provide quality outdoor recreation experiences. Study of historic, social, political, economic, and environmental factors influencing natural resources recreation at federal, state, and local levels. Survey of conflicts in natural resource land use. Required field trip. 3 hours lecture. (008782)
RHPM 342	Systems Management in Maintenance and Operations		3.0	FA
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RHPM 200, or faculty permission. Purpose, types, organization for scheduling, budget, recruitment, training, supervision, appraisal, tasks, tools, equipment, vegetation, OSHA, safety, and methods of maintenance. Design to minimize maintenance and vandalism. Review of special facilities: pools, golf courses, ball fields, camps, lakes, marinas, ski areas, state and federal recreation areas, etc. Field visits required. 3 hours lecture. (008804)
RHPM 441	Citizen Involvement in Recreation Resource Management		3.0	SP
Prerequisites: Junior standing. Theoretical and applied concepts of citizen involvement in policy and management decisions for both public and private sectors of recreation resource management. Discussion of legal mandates, agency/organization credibility, applied methods for obtaining citizen input, and case studies. 3 hours lecture. (008839)
RHPM 444	Environmental Interpretation and Communication		3.0	SP
Prerequisites: Junior standing. Theory and application of environmental interpretation services to visitors in natural and cultural resource settings. Communication of environmental information to general public via audio-visual presentations, conducted trips, exhibits, nature trails, publications, and visitor centers. 3 hours lecture. (008840)
RHPM 446	Natural Resources Management		3.0	FA
Prerequisites: RHPM 240, RHPM 300, or faculty permission. Managing the interactions between natural resources and users to produce outdoor recreation. The outdoor recreation production function. Carrying capacity, limits of acceptable change, competition, and complementarity among recreation uses and between recreation uses and other resource uses. Methods for monitoring recreational impacts, and approaches to managing resource quality and recreational opportunities. Required field trip. 3 hours discussion. (008843)

12-13 units selected from:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Sustainable	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
AGET 340	GPS & GIS in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management		3.0	FA
Application of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in agriculture and natural resource management. Identification and delineation of locations and areas; collection, analysis, storage, and retrieval of site and time specific data for agriculture and natural resource management and monitoring. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (000168)
AGET 360	Irrigation		3.0	SP
Prerequisites: PSSC 101 or PSSC 250 or faculty permission. Design, management, and evaluation of landscape and agricultural irrigation systems for efficient water use. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (000170)
ANTH 461	Museum Collections Management		3.0	INQ
Offers practical training in collections management techniques, including registration methods, curatorial practices, and the care, preservation, and conservation of museum specimens. 6 hours activity. (000596)
ANTH 467	Exhibit Research, Design, and Installation		3.0	FA
This course focuses on the creation of an actual museum exhibit for the annual spring Museum of Anthropology student-created exhibition. Students are required to undertake all phases of the research and design process and final installation. 3 hours seminar. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (000621)
ARTS 250	Introduction to Digital Media		3.0	FS
Prerequisites: ARTS 122 or ARTS 125, sophomore standing. This is a foundation computer course for studio artists. The course covers basic instruction using computers for painting, vector drawing, image processing, photographic composites, typography/words as art, animation, research, and internet publishing including HTML coding. Emphasis is on conceptual and creative processes. Art and design principles, aesthetic decision making, and visual effectiveness, digital ethics, and sustainability are addressed. Basic drawing skills strongly recommended. 6 hours activity. (000737)
BIOL 334	Conservation Ecology		3.0	FS	GE
Prerequisites: One biological sciences course. An examination of ecological principles and the impact of increasing population and technology upon the environment. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved General Education course. (001156)
CAGD 110	Computer-Assisted Art I		3.0	FS	GE
This course provides an introduction to computer graphics and art. Students use the computer as a tool for creating static and animated images. Basic instruction in design and color relationships is provided. The writing component may include research reports from current graphics publications and/or attendance and discussion of art exhibitions. 1 hour discussion, 4 hours activity. This is an approved General Education course. (002287)
EDCI 448	Methods and Materials for Environmental Education		3.0	SP
Prerequisite: GEOS 130 or SCED 343 or equivalent. This course is also offered as RHPM 448. Experiential-oriented survey of methods and materials for teaching environmental concepts in schools, communities, nature centers, camps, and parks. Exposure to history, theory, philosophy, and goals of environmental education programs. 3 hours lecture. (002778)
GEOG 211	Introduction to Geographical Information Systems		3.0	FS
This course provides an introduction to topics and technology in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The course will combine a conceptual discussion of topics with practical exercises. Both the theory and practice of GIS analysis will be presented. 3 hours lecture. (021439)
GEOG 427	Environmental Impact Analysis		3.0	SP
Prerequisites: GEOG 320 or equivalent. Study of the legal antecedents to California environmental impact legislation; analysis of environmental review procedures, environmental research, preparation and evaluation of EIRs, and conditional negative declarations. 3 hours discussion. (003949)
JOUR 260W	Writing for Mass Media (W)		3.0	FS	W
Prerequisite: ENGL 130W or JOUR 130W. Techniques of information gathering and writing for various audiences in the mass media. Required course for the Options in News-Editorial and Public Relations. Students must earn a grade of C or higher to advance to subsequent writing courses in the Department of Journalism. Students who do not receive at least a C may repeat the course. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Writing Course. (004838)
KINE 224	Methods of Teaching Rock Climbing		3.0	FA
Prerequisites: KINE 123 or KINE 124 recommended. This course is for outdoor education and recreation leaders and is an introduction to the skills and safety systems associated with beginning rock climbing (e.g., top rope climbing, rappelling, bouldering) and the management of rock climbing in outdoor programs. Additionally, teaching methods appropriate for rock climbing are discussed, demonstrated, and evaluated. This course requires additional field time taught on weekends. 1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule. (006686)
KINE 226	Methods of Teaching Wilderness Living		4.0	FS
Prerequisites: KINE 121 recommended but not required. Introduction to basic summer backpacking skills, including equipment, nutrition, fitness, minimum impact camping, safety, beginning map and compass skills, leadership issues, and environmental ethics. Emphasis on technical applications and the implementation of these skills in adventure programs. Successful completion of this course meets the requirements for two national certifications: 1) The Wilderness Education Association's Wilderness Steward Certification; 2) Leave No Trace Trainer Certification. This course requires a ten-day field session taught over Thanksgiving break. 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule. (006700)
KINE 227	Winter and the Mountain		4.0	SP
Prerequisites: KINE 226 or equivalent. Introduction to winter wilderness living skills including nutrition, minimum impact camping, snow physics, avalanche, safety, medical issues, back country skiing techniques, snow shelters, leadership issues, and environmental ethics. Emphasis is on technical applications and the implementations of these skills in adventure programs. Successful completion of this class earns the student an American Institute of Avalanche Research and Education Level I certification. This is a physically demanding course requiring 10 continuous days of camping in winter conditions. It is not for the novice. 1 hour lecture, 9 hours laboratory. (006685)
KINE 228	Methods of Teaching Canoeing and Kayaking		3.0	FS
Prerequisites: KINE 226 (may be taken concurrently). This course gives students an introduction to whitewater canoeing and kayaking skills. Students gain an understanding of the equipment, techniques, and procedures to conduct canoeing and kayaking activities in flat water, moving water, and whitewater environments. Emphasis is on the development of individual paddling skills, safe and conscientious paddling, and group management while on moving water. This course requires additional field time taught on weekends. 1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule. (006707)
KINE 460	Foundations of Outdoor Education		3.0	FS
This course provides the historical and philosophical foundations for using the outdoors as a medium for learning. Basic teaching and leadership styles used in instruction are emphasized, including a detailed look at the ethics involved in using the outdoors and adventure programming in education. 3 hours lecture. (007019)
KINE 564	Facilitating the Adventure Experience		3.0	FS
Prerequisites: KINE 222 recommended. This course focuses on the process of facilitation. Specific attention is paid to transfer of learning, outdoor education process/theory, use of metaphors, small group development, debriefing/processing, providing appropriate feedback, therapeutic approaches, framing experiences, and the various theories involved in the use of adventure experiences as a medium for education/therapy. Applications are generalized to specific populations (e.g., youth at risk, chemical dependency, businesses, university orientation programs, and public schools). This class focuses on advanced methods of facilitation and processing. 3 hours lecture. (007021)
MADT 206	Introduction to Commercial Photography and Digital Imaging		3.0	FS
This course is an introduction to the fundamental vocabulary and techniques of commercial digital photography. Emphasis is placed on developing visual competence in the creation and consumption of lens-based imagery. Course content includes the basics of camera and digital production techniques for color and black and white photographs that are produced as exhibition-quality prints and on-screen imagery for commercial use. Includes a broad-based survey of photo history, contemporary theory, and current issues related to the practice of photography. Open to non-majors. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (001654)
PHIL 332	Criminal Justice Ethics		3.0	FS
An investigation of contemporary moral issues involved in police work and corrections, such as deadly force, entrapment, undercover work, corruption, and prisoners' rights. 3 hours seminar. (021814)
POLS 250	Introduction to Criminal Justice		3.0	SP	GE  USD
The history and philosophy of criminal justice in America; recapitulation of the system and how it disproportionately impacts different groups in America; identifying the various sub-systems, role expectations, and their interrelationships; theories of crime, punishment, and rehabilitation; ethics, education, and training for professionalism in the criminal justice system. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course. (001563)
POLS 258	Introduction to Criminal Law		3.0	FS
Prerequisites: POLS 250 or faculty permission. Examines current and developing programs and issues in the field of criminal justice. 3 hours seminar. (001603)
PSSC 101	Introduction to Plant Science		3.0	FS	GE
Plant structure, growth, reproduction, and responses to the environment. How humans modify plants and the environment to grow crops. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved General Education course. (007765)
PSSC 250	Introduction to Soil Science		3.0	FA
Prerequisites: CHEM 107 or CHEM 111. Soil biology, fertility, chemistry, physical properties, taxonomy and their applications to agricultural management and environmental enhancement. Relationships of soils to the world food supply and population. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (007776)
PSSC 330	Rangeland Resources and Management		3.0	FA
A survey of North American rangeland resources and the principles of their use and management, including basic plant-animal-soil relationships and multiple uses. 3 hours lecture. (007775)
RHPM 422	Leisure Services Promotion		3.0	FS
Prerequisites: RHPM 200, RHPM 220, RHPM 300, or faculty permission. Introduction to marketing concepts; application of promotion in recreation, hospitality, and parks through the development of promotional materials for programs, organizations, and events. Creation of program, organization, and business promotional strategies, including message design, promotion creation, and evaluation. 3 hours lecture. (008832)
RHPM 428	Recreation Law and Legal Principles		3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Junior standing. Introduction to the study of law applicable to the management of recreation resources in providing valuable recreational experiences for clientele of public and commercial recreation programs and facilities. Examines general legal principles, legal aspects of provision of services by the private sector, contracts and contracting for recreation and park services, legal authority and methods in resource-based recreation areas, and legal liability in parks, recreation, and athletic programs. 3 hours lecture. (008818)
RHPM 448	Methods and Materials for Environmental Education		3.0	SP
Prerequisite: GEOS 130 or SCED 343 or equivalent. This course is also offered as EDCI 448. Experiential-oriented survey of methods and materials for teaching environmental concepts in schools, communities, nature centers, camps, and parks. Exposure to history, theory, philosophy, and goals of environmental education programs. 3 hours lecture. (002778)

Students are encouraged to select courses with the approval of an advisor. Also, with an advisor's approval, additional courses not listed above may be used to meet the elective requirement above.

An approved minor or certificate may be substituted for the 9 units (3 courses) listed above. Approved minors/certificates include biological sciences, communication design, communication studies, criminal justice, environmental studies, geography, geology, instructional design, journalism, museum studies (certificate), and outdoor education (certificate). Other minors may also be acceptable with advisor's approval.

The Option in Resort and Lodging Management: 18 units

5 courses required:

3 units selected from:

Any RHPM courses.

The Option in Recreation Therapy: 26 units

The Recreation Therapy Option is designed to prepare students to work as allied health professionals with people who have special needs in clinical, residential, and community-based agencies. Students studying in this option will meet the standards developed by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) and the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification (CBRPC). Successfully completing this curriculum will provide students with knowledge competencies necessary to qualify for both the National and State Therapeutic Recreation Certification Exams.

8 courses required:

The Option in Event Management: 16 units

6 courses required:

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 advisor regarding the selection of courses which will provide breadth to your University experience and possibly apply to a supportive second major or minor.

Advising Requirement:

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