Recreation and Leisure Studies

Certificate Programs

Certificate in Management of Nonprofit and Volunteer Services

Students may only pursue the certificate program in combination with a CSULB degree program.

Core Requirements

Take off of the following:

REC 325 Adv Program and Event Management (3)
Prerequisites: REC 141, 225 with a grade of "C" or better.
REC 421 Supervisory and Administrative Practices (3)
Prerequisite:A grade of "C" or better in REC 325, 341.
REC 425 Financing Leisure Services (3)
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in REC 325.
REC 427 Legal Aspects of Leisure Services (3)
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in REC 325.
REC 428 Principles of Nonprofit and Volunteer Management (3)
Prerequisites: None
REC 498 Internship in Leisure Services (6-9)
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 CSULB Language Proficiency Requirements; and consent of internship coordinator.

Additional courses:

Take 6 units of elective courses addressing youth development, communication skills, marketing, evaluation, or working with diverse populations which must be taken with approval of certificate advisor.