Recreation and Leisure Studies

Certificate Programs

Certificate in Administration of Travel and Tourism

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

Core Requirements

Take all of the following:

REC 462 Travel, Tourism, and Resort Recreation Management (3)
Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in REC 325.
REC 468 Tourism Planning and Development (3)
Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in REC 325.
GEOG 352 Geography of Travel and Tourism (3)
Prerequisites: None
HFHM 170 Introduction to Hospitality Management (3)
Prerequisites: None

Take one of the following:

REC 485 Field Work (3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
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 upper division courses listed in the catalog under the Regional category in the Department of Geography or 6 units of a foreign language; plus 3 additional upper division units selected in consultation with certificate advisor.