You are in the official 2008-2009 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 2008-2009 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Major requirements (65-68 units)
The following core program courses are required of all candidates for this
degree. Additional required courses dependent upon the selected emphasis
area and specialization are outlined following the core program requirements.
Core Program
RLS 55, 73, 73L, 80, 101, 125, 128, 128L, 179, 180 (26 units)
Emphasis Area (39-42 units)
--- Leisure Services Management Emphasis Area ---
RLS 133, 135 or MKTG 100S, RLS 139, 184 (22 units)
Select one of the specializations listed below (17-20 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 6 units in General Education also
may be applied to 6 units of electives in the RLS major as follows: RLS
80 or GERON 10S in G.E. Breadth E1. Consult the department chair or faculty
adviser for additional details.
**As of fall 2004, the Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis has been suspended
and is no longer taking admissions. Students with substantial coursework
in this area should consult with the Recreation Administration and Leisure
Studies Program if they wish to pursue this emphasis area.
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.
RLS 55, 73, 73L, 125, 80 or 101 (13 units)
Select from RLS 113, 117, 131, 133, 135, 142, 146, or 150 (9 units)
Total (22 units)
Note: The Recreation Administration Minor also requires a 2.0 GPA and 6 upper-division units in residence.
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)
RLS 113 (3 units)*
RLS 115 (3 units)*
Elective courses (6 units)
Select 6 units from the following:
CFS 133S, 136; COMM 164; CRIM 120; COUN 150; EHD 107; HS 110; MGT 133; PSYCH
101, 102; RLS 106, 117; SOC 143, 165; SWRK 128, 136
Total (12 units)
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* RLS 115 must be taken concurrently with RLS 113.
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)
RLS 115 (3 units)*
RLS 117 (3 units)*
RLS 135 or MKT 100S (3 units)
Elective courses (3 units)
Select 3 units from the following:
MCJ 106 (3 units)
MCJ 142 (3 units)
MGT 133 (3 units)
MCJ 152 (3 units)
Total (12 units)
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*RLS 115 and 117 must be taken concurrently.
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 (9 units)
RLS 80 (3 units)
RLS 106 (3 units)
RLS 146 (3 units)
Elective courses (6 units)
Select 6 units from the following:
COUN 174 (3 units)
KINES 122 (3 units)
RLS 113 (3 units)
RLS 115 (3 units)
Total (15 units)
The certificate in Sports and Entertainment Facility Management is awarded to students who successfully complete 15 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
RLS 115 (3 units)
RLS 117 (3 units)
RLS 150 (3 units)
RLS 152 (3 units)
RLS 154 (4 units)
Total (16 units)
RLS 55 is recommended for RLS majors prior to RLS 150. RLS 115 must be
taken concurrently with RLS 150. RLS 150 and 135 or MKTG 100S are prerequisites
for RLS 152. RLS 152 and 154 must be taken concurrently.
Recreation Administration and
Leisure Studies Courses