Associates Degree
Recreation Management Course Sequence for AA Degree
An Associate in Arts in Recreation Management involves classes and field experiences in the areas of recreation and leisure for all age groups. Recreation managers are responsible for assisting and planning a variety of programs and overseeing the daily operations of one or more recreational facilities for an agency (i.e. city, county, state, or federal) including community service related programs and activities. This program also provides the student with experience in variety of recreation and leisure industry settings.
Course work includes classes on recreation and leisure in contemporary society, planning programs and events, therapeutic recreation with special populations, resource and visitor management, emergency procedures, courses in sociology and psychology as well as field work experiences.
Associate in Arts Degree: Recreation Management
Units required for major: 23-24
Program Requirements:
| Course ID | Course Title | Units |
| REC100 | Leisure for Life | 3 |
| REC101 | Recreation and Leisure in Contemporary Society | 3 |
| REC102 | Planning Programs and Events for Recreation Experiences | 3 |
| REC104 | Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation & Special Populations | 3 |
Plus four courses (11 or 12 units) from the following:
| Course ID | Course Title | Units |
| REC103 | Outdoor Recreation and the Natural Environment | 3 |
| REC105 | Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services | 3 |
| SOC233 | Sociological Issues of Life and Longevity | 3 |
| KPET120 | Emergency Procedures | 2 |
| KPET217 | Sports Management | 3 |
| HRMGT101 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
Recommended Electives:
| Course ID | Course Title | Units |
| PSYCH172 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| BUS110 | Principles of Management | 3 |
*Consult with your academic advisor regarding transfer requirements.