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Orientation to the professional roles in the field of leisure services; the philosophy, academic requirements, standards, documentation, procedures of the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies; and computer applications required of all majors. Traditional grading only. Letter grade only (a-F).
Prerequisite: One GE Foundation Course (may be taken concurrently). Survey of public, private and non-profit agencies engaged in leisure services. Examination of populations served. Organizing principles of the recreation and leisure services profession. Not open to students who have completed REC 241. (CAN REC 2)
Field experiences in unique outdoor recreation programs. Course content will include planning, logistics and leadership techniques involved in field trip organization. (Activity 2 hours).
Prerequisites: Completion of the G.E. Foundation requirements. Exploration of the ethnic origins of play from an international perspective. Influence of play on creativity, drive and self-image of society. Theory and practicum. Course maybe repeated to a maximum of 3 units.
Methods and materials used in planning and conducting organized recreation programs in public and private agencies. Analysis of interpersonal and group skills necessary for effective leadership of recreation activities. Special emphasis on supervised programming field experiences. Letter grade only (A-F).
Orientation to the professional roles in the field of leisure services; the philosophy, academic requirements, standards, documentation, procedures of the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies; and computer applications required of all majors. Traditional grading only. Letter grade only (A-F). Not open to students with credit in REC 100.
Prerequisites or corequisites: REC 100 or 300, REC 225, or consent of instructor. Theory and application of leadership as it pertains to leisure service agencies. In depth analysis of interaction between leadership styles and group dynamics. Facilitation techniques necessary for effective group leadership.
Organization and supervision of recreational sports for community-wide participation.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing. Principles and practices in provision of recreation services on college, secondary, and elementary school campuses.
Prerequisites: REC 100 or 300, REC 225, 241. Advanced management of recreation and leisure service programs with special emphasis on event planning and promotion. Includes interpretations of needs assessments and market analysis; analysis and selection of prospective client bases; program design, marketing, promotion, implementation and evaluation.
Principles and practices of environmental and cultural interpretation of outdoor recreation resources, including tours, brochures, slide shows and exhibits.
Prerequisite: Completion of the G.E. Foundation requirements; one or more exploration courses; upper division standing. Study of leisure as an expression of (1) culture including the influences of gender, age, cohort, and racial/ethnic background, (2) society (economic level, access to technology, popular culture, and self-destructive activities), and (3) wellness, including stress management, and individual and collective quality of life.
Prerequisites: REC 100 or 300, 141, 225, 325, or consent of instructor. Foundations of current methods and practices of evaluation and research about leisure and leisure services. Includes the critical need for evaluation and research in leisure services; research and evaluation concepts, types, and designs; sampling; and information/data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: REC 100 or 300, REC 141, 225, 325. Philosophical and historical foundations of therapeutic recreation and principles of planning, implementing, and evaluating leisure services for individuals with disabilities.
Exploration of the social conditions, community resources, and agency collaborations addressing human needs and recreation services in urban impacted areas.
Examines the basic legal, financial, and practical concerns related to starting a recreation business in California.
Course will enable a student to analyze elements of workshop and conference design, and provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop effective, participative group meetings.
Prerequisite: REC 100 or 300, 141, 225, or consent of instructor. Concepts and techniques of supervision and administration in recreation agencies; emphasis on recruitment, assignment, evaluation and in-service training of recreation personnel.
Prerequisites: REC 100 or 300, REC 141, 225, 325, or consent of instructor. Theories and practical experience in the design, development, operation, maintenance and administration of various recreational facilities. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: REC 100 or 300, REC 141, 225, 325, or consent of instructor. Financing and budgeting in public and private sector leisure service agencies; management by objectives as related to fiscal elements.
Prerequisites: Upper Division Standing. Political, policy making, and legal aspects underlying the establishment, operation, and termination of public and private leisure services. Letter grade only (A-F).
Survey of the principles of nonprofit and volunteer services management. The philosophical, historical and social context of volunteer management; funding governance, organization and management of nonprofit organizations and volunteer services; trends and issues; professional development and employment.
Study of the skills and techniques of administration of an ocean-oriented recreational resource, including management and trip planning. Course content will be supplemented with a week long field trip to Santa Barbara Island. Course fee required.
Prerequisites: REC 100 or 300, 141, 225, or consent of instructor. Review of the techniques of recreation resource management; the role of citizens, government and private agencies in acquisition and development of these resources; development of resource management policies.
Prerequisites: REC 100 or 300, 141, 225, or consent of instructor. Management of the organized camps, with particular emphasis on the role and responsibility of the on-site director; practical experience in all phases of camping. Topics covered include camp philosophies, job responsibilities and staffing, staff dynamics, campers characteristics and needs, camp program development and camp facility management.
Prerequisites: REC 100 or 300, 141, 225, 325, 351, 452, 454, or consent of instructor. Comprehensive therapeutic recreation program development, operation, and management. Advanced principles, issues, and trends in therapeutic recreation. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: REC 100 or 300, 141, 225, 351, or consent of instructor. Development of individual treatment/program plans in therapeutic recreation. Includes assessment of leisure and social functioning, problem identification, development of measurable objectives, determination of plan content and methods, and evaluation of the client’s progress. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: REC 100 or 300, 141, 225, 325, or consent of instructor. Current processes and procedures in leisure counseling. Includes techniques of leisure needs assessment, development of leisure resource files and leisure values orientation.
Prerequisites: REC 100 or 300, 141, 225, or consent of instructor. An overview of the role of leisure in wellness and wellness programs as it relates to therapeutic recreation. Examination of various therapeutic recreation facilitation techniques as a major component of promotion of wellness programs. Includes assessment of leisure functioning and development, and implementation of therapeutic recreation programs and services. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: REC 100 or 300, 141, 225, 325, or consent of instructor. Current procedures and processes in managing travel, tourism and resort recreation organizations. Discussion includes the organization and management of human resources in the marketing of travel, tourism and resort recreation enterprises.
Prerequisites: REC 100 or 300, 141, 225, 325, 462, or consent of instructor. Analysis of elements which are included in a community development plan. Assessment of the touristic potential of a region or site, enabling legislation, organization, and administration of a tourism development plan, identification of sources of resistance and support.
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate status. This is a course using interdisciplinary work about disability as a social construct. Utilizing an oppressed group model, the course will examine society’s policies and practices to understand the experience of disability. Includes historical and contemporary perspectives as well as future issues. Social and clinical intervention methods, and program and information resources are covered. Same course as GERN 469./569 and SW 469./569. Letter grade only (A-F)
Prerequisites: REC 100 or 300, 141, 225, 325, or consent of instructor. Theories, concepts and influences on satisfaction with retirement focusing on leisure-related issues. Overview of the continuum of services, emphasizing leisure services available to older people.
Prerequisites: Open to Recreation majors only. Senior standing and consent of the instructor. Exploration of the philosophical basis for current practices in recreation and leisure organizations, and ethical concerns in leisure service delivery. Interpret the role of leisure of leisure in community and individual wellness and wellness programs. Letter grade only (A-F).
Corequisites: REC 498. Synthesis of experience gained from internship placement with theoretical and applied concepts learned in the academic setting. Preparation for the transition from academic to professional life. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor, REC 211, 241, 300, 321, 484, senior standing; plus a minimum of 1,000 hours of verified paid or volunteer leadership experience, approved by faculty advisor. Supervised experience in recreation leadership, supervision or administration approved by faculty advisor or consent of the instructor. Credit/No Credit grading only. Repeatable up to 6 units.
Identification and critical analysis of current problems in selected areas of recreation. Topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a maximum of six units of credit with change of topic.
Prerequisites: Completion of all major requirements; 1000 hours of verified paid or volunteer leadership experience approved by faculty advisor, or 500 hours of experience and fluency in both English and a second language consistent with the CSULB Language Proficiency Requirements; and consent of the internship coordinator. This internship will involve 400 hours of supervised experience in an approved leisure service agency jointly supervised by university and agency personnel. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Consent of dept. and approval by department chairperson. Individual projects in areas of special interest. Independent study under the direct supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units of credit with consent of instructor.
Organizational theory; planning, staffing and budgeting of recreation programs in governmental and voluntary agencies.
Prerequisites: Upper Division Standing. Political, policy making, and legal aspects underlying the establishment, operation, and termination of public and private leisure services. Letter grade only (A-F).
Survey of the principles of nonprofit and volunteer services management. The philosophical, historical and social context of volunteer management; funding governance, organization and management of nonprofit organizations and volunteer services; trends and issues; professional development and employment.
Prerequisites: REC 100 or 300, 141, 225, 325, or consent of instructor. Current processes and procedures in leisure counseling. Includes techniques of leisure needs assessment, development of leisure resource files and leisure values orientation.
Prerequisites: REC 100 or 300, 141, 225, or consent of instructor. An overview of the role of leisure in wellness and wellness programs as it relates to therapeutic recreation. Examination of various therapeutic recreation facilitation techniques as a major component of promotion of wellness programs. Includes assessment of leisure functioning and development, and implementation of therapeutic recreation programs and services. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate status. This is a course using interdisciplinary work about disability as a social construct. Utilizing an oppressed group model, the course will examine society’s policies and practices to understand the experience of disability. Includes historical and contemporary perspectives as well as future issues. Social and clinical intervention methods, and program and information resources are covered. Same course as GERN 469./569 and SW 469./569. Letter grade only (A-F).
Current philosophy, trends and issues in the field of recreation.
Prerequisites: REC 100 or 300, 141, 225, 325, or consent of instructor. Theories, concepts and influences on satisfaction with retirement focusing on leisure-related issues. Overview of the continuum of services, emphasizing leisure services available to older people.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. In-depth investigation of topics of current interest and concern to students experienced in recreation. May be repeated for a maximum of six units with different topics. Topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes.
Prerequisite: REC 696. Course is concerned with variations in research design and methodology. Completion of a thesis proposal is a requirement of this course.
Administrative studies and surveys; procedures for conducting appraisals of recreation programs and facilities.
Prerequisites: Consent of Graduate Advisor and department Chair. Independent research under the supervision of a Recreation and Leisure Faculty member. May be repeated up to a maximum of six units. Letter grade only (A-F).
Research methodology in recreation. To be completed within the first 12 units of the 500/600 series of courses.
Prerequisites: REC 698, advancement to candidacy. Independent investigation of field research problems in recreation.
Prerequisites: REC 591, 696, advancement to candidacy. Planning, preparation and completion of an approved thesis.
