RecreationRecreationProfessor—Dahl, Jaquith, Michaelis, Taylor, Tierney
Associate Professor—Severin
Lecturer—Schwartz
B.A. in Recreation
Minor in Recreation
Certificate in Youth and Human Services Non-profit Agency Administration
M.S. in Recreation
The Bachelor of Arts prepares students for full-time, multi-optional public and private sector careers in leisure services, one of America's largest industries. Students majoring in this program are expected to participate actively in appropriate professional organizations.
Students desiring to major or minor in recreation should consult with the Department of Recreation-Leisure Studies where they will be directed to a faculty adviser related to their area of specific interest. Students interested in the non-profit sector can obtain a certificate in non-profit management and should see the American Humanics campus director for advising.
The Master of Science in Recreation is designed to qualify students for professional positions of greater responsibility in leisure service management in both the public and private sectors. Within the program, the student is able to choose from a wide range of career path options.
Students wishing to become certified as recreation therapists at either the state or national level will become eligible upon completion of the B.A. or M.S. in Recreation and specified course work, including an internship.
Students are expected to observe requirements stated in this Bulletin and specific department requirements.
On-line course descriptions are available.
| Program | Units | |
| REC 200 | Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services | 3 |
| REC 300 | Leisure Leadership | 3 |
| REC 380 | Developmental Play Processes | 3 |
| REC 400 | Theory of Program Planning | 3 |
| REC 410 | Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation | 3 |
| REC 500 | Organization of Recreation and Leisure Services | 3 |
| REC 520 | Park and Outdoor Leisure Resources | 3 |
| REC 550 | Planning and Evaluation of Recreation and Leisure Services | 3 |
| REC 660 | Seminar in Current Professional Issues | 3 |
| Units from the following: | 6 | |
| REC 230 | Growth Through Adventure | |
| REC 260 | Leisure Travel and Tourism | |
| REC 330 | Arts and Crafts for Leisure | |
| REC 340 | Conference and Event Planning and Management | |
| REC 430 | Ecology of Outdoor Recreation | |
| REC 440 | Urban Recreation and Leisure Services | |
| REC 445 | Recreation Therapy and the Expressive Arts | |
| REC 610 | Therapeutic Recreation Principles and Procedures: Clinical and Community Applications | |
| In the final semester, students complete a twelve-unit Directed Field Experience in appropriate recreation or leisure services setting. A minimum of 800 hours of paid or volunteer work in recreation settings and completion of core courses are required prior to enrolling in the Directed Field Experience | 12 | |
| REC 680 | Directed Field Experience in Recreation and Leisure Services (6) | |
| REC 690 | Directed Management Experience in Recreation and Leisure Services (6) | |
| Additional course work is required for students seeking internships in settings which require special skills; such course work is prescribed in consultation with an adviser. | ||
| Total for major | 45 | |
| Required Core | Units | |
| REC 200 | Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services or | 3 |
| REC 420 | Leisure and Contemporary Society | |
| REC 400 | Theory of Program Planning | 3 |
| REC 680 | Directed Field Experience in Recreation and Leisure Studies | 6 |
| In consultation with an adviser, students should select from the following electives according to the area of interest: | 8-10 | |
| General/Community | ||
| REC 330 | Arts and Crafts for Leisure | |
| REC 340 | Conference and Event Planning and Management | |
| REC 380 | Developmental Play Processes | |
| REC 440 | Urban Recreation and Leisure Services | |
| Parks and Resources Management | ||
| REC 430 | Ecology of Outdoor Recreation | |
| REC 520 | Park and Outdoor Leisure Resources | |
| One course selected from the following: | ||
| GEOG 418 | Management of National Parks and Natural Areas (4) | |
| GEOL 250 | Geology of the National Parks | |
| BIOL 300 | Nature Study | |
| GEOG 652 | Environmental Impact Analysis | |
| Outdoor Recreation | ||
| REC 230 | Growth Through Adventure | |
| REC 430 | Ecology of Outdoor Recreation | |
| One course selected from the following: | ||
| REC 123 | Ski Touring and Winter Trekking (2) | |
| REC 128 | Downhill Skiing (2) | |
| REC 152 | Small Boat Sailing (1) and | |
| REC 184 | Small Boat Maintenance (1) | |
| REC 210 | Introduction to Camping | |
| Therapeutic Recreation | ||
| REC 380 | Developmental Play Processes | |
| REC 410 | Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation | |
| REC 445 | Recreation Therapy and the Expressive Arts or | |
| REC 610 | Therapeutic Recreation Principles and Procedures: Clinical and Community Applications |
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| Commercial Recreation | ||
| REC 260 | Leisure Travel and Tourism | |
| REC 340 | Conference and Event Planning and Management | |
| REC 460 | Destination Recreation Resorts | |
| REC 540 | Administration of Private Recreation Enterprise | |
| Minimum total for minor | 21 | |
Campus Director—Ginny Jaquith
Non-profit agencies play an important role in the development and well-being of individuals and communities. To help meet the growing need for qualified leadership in today's non-profit organizations our program inspires and prepares undergraduates for entry-level professional positions in the non-profit sector. With the resources of American Humanics, Inc. and its national non-profit partners, SFSU is committed to preparing quality non-profit leaders, dedicated to making a difference in their community and in the lives of others through the Youth and Human Services Non-profit Agency Administration Certificate.
Students take courses in a broad-based curriculum designed to develop leadership and management skills in non-profit organizations. Students are encouraged to consult with the campus director to determine course work and co-curricular activities.
| Required Core | Units | |
| REC 370 | Introduction to Non-profit Management | 3 |
| REC 570 | Developing and Managing Resources for Non-profit Agencies | 3 |
| REC 680 | Directed Field Experience | 6 |
| Total for core | 12 | |
| Areas of Interest Units selected from the following with at least 1 course chosen from each area. |
15 | |
| Community Organization and Group Work | ||
| HED 410 | Organization and Function of Health Services | |
| REC 440 | Urban Recreation and Leisure Services | |
| HED 455 | Community Organizing and Building for Health | |
| REC 300 | Leisure Leadership | |
| SW 300 | U.S. Social Welfare I: Past, Present, and Future | |
| SW 301 | U.S. Social Welfare II: Problems, Policies, and Programs | |
| SW 410 | Human Development and the Social Services | |
| Management and Administration | ||
| REC 500 | Administration of Recreation and Leisure Services | |
| MGMT 405 | Introduction to Management and Organization of Business | |
| MGMT 610 | Human Resources Management | |
| SW 660/ URBS 660 |
Roles of Non-profit Organizations in Urban Life | |
| SW 302 | Introduction to Social Service Organizations (2) | |
| PA 775 | Developing Non-profit Resources | |
| Program Planning | ||
| REC 340 | Conference and Event Planning and Management | |
| REC 380 | Developmental Play Processes | |
| REC 400 | Theory of Program Planning | |
| HED 431 | Community Health Education: Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation | |
| Total for certificate | 27 | |
English Proficiency Requirement: Students must meet the English proficiency requirement by demonstrating competence through a written examination during the first semester of enrollment and the completion of a written paper.
Graduate Advisers—Dahl, Michaelis, Jaquith, Taylor, Tierney
Students interested in this program ordinarily must have received a baccalaureate degree in recreation. However, a degree in a related major (e.g., creative arts, natural science, physical education, psychology, business, special education, public administration, park planning, social welfare, etc.) may be accepted provided such applicants demonstrate through experience and/or training a knowledge of recreation and the ability to program and organize recreation in a variety of settings.
Applicants lacking successful field experiences, professional preparation, full-time paid experience, or a related undergraduate degree may be required to complete indicated undergraduate courses and/or experience requirements to become eligible for consideration.
To be considered for admission, applicants must have a 3.0 GPA for the last 60 units of undergraduate work, and submit the following documents to the department: three letters of recommendation, transcripts of all academic work, and a departmental application. Students must also apply separately to the university. A personal interview is recommended.
Students admitted to the department under "conditionally classified status" may achieve fully classified status after meeting the conditions set by the department for admission to classified status. Such conditions vary by student experience and undergraduate degree and may include: (a) prerequisite course requirements, such as REC 400, REC 410, REC 500, and REC 520, or judged equivalents; (b) full-time work experience in the field, or judged equivalent, within a specified time frame; and/or (c) a grade of B or better in two graduate courses.
Level One: students must take the Graduate Essay Test (GET) or petition the department's graduate faculty to approve an equivalent demonstration, either prior to or during the first semester of enrollment. In no case will a student be advanced to candidacy until this requirement is met. Level Two: assessment of writing proficiency takes place near the end of the student's course of study, and is based on performance on either the written comprehensive examination or the thesis. An independent literacy assessment, separate from other proficiency standards and requirements, is carried out for either culminating experience requirement.
Besides meeting all general requirements, applicants must:
On-line course descriptions are available. Upper division courses of the department are acceptable on approval of the graduate adviser.
| Foundation | Units | |
| REC 710 | Research Methods in Recreation and Leisure Studies | 3 |
| REC 730 | Foundations of Leisure | 3 |
| REC 750 | Leisure Education | 3 |
| Professional Core | ||
| REC 850 | Human Resources Development in Leisure Services | 3 |
| REC 862 | Management of Leisure Services | 3 |
| REC 880 | Trends and Issues in Leisure Services | 3 |
| Area of Specialization | ||
| Selected courses with adviser approval (maximum of 9 units upper division courses) in areas such as tourism, therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, gerontology | 12 | |
| Culminating Experience Option | ||
| REC 898 | Master's Thesis and Oral Defense or | 3 |
| Selection of upper division/graduate recreation courses with approval of graduate major adviser and Master's Comprehensive Written and Oral Examinations | ||
| Total | 33 | |
NOTE: Total units may exceed 33 units for students with an interest in therapeutic recreation. Students with an interest in therapeutic recreation must complete all requirements for the M.S. in Recreation. If the student desires a state and/or national certification in therapeutic recreation, provision is made for course work and a six-unit internship at an approved agency.
Examination. Those candidates not completing a thesis and oral defense must pass a comprehensive written examination. This written examination broadly assesses the student's integration and synthesis of required foundation and professional core content. The comprehensive written examination may be attempted a total of two times.