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Recreation
| Department Information |
Department of Leadership in Hospitality and Leisure Services
College of Education and Allied Studies
Office: Art and Education Bldg. 246
Phone: (510) 885-3043
| Professor Emertus: Dr. Susan Sunderland | |||||
| Professors Melany Spielman (Chair), Ph.D. University of Oregon Doris D. Yates, Ph.D. Michigan State University Lecturers Kenneth L. Hanley, M.S. California State University, Hayward Michael S. Shumate, D.P.A. Golden Gate University Margaret Zeiger, M.S., Golden Gate University Janeen Hill, M.S., Guelph University Lisa Smusz, M.F.T., California State University, East Bay | |||||
Please consult the 2008-2009 online catalog for any changes that may occur.
| Program Description |
The Department of Leadership in Hospitality and Leisure Services prepares students to become leaders in the leisure and hospitality sectors where they work to create opportunities for people to experience the highest quality of life possible. The purpose of the curriculum is to develop understanding of the importance of leisure in today's fast paced world and how as professionals they can have a positive impact on people, programs and communities. Students are provided educational opportunities which will develop their ability to organize, plan, and manage leisure, hospitality, and community service resources in diverse communities.
Leisure is the second largest income-producing sector in the world's economy and is the world's largest employer. Students are professionals upon graduation gaining positions where responsibilities are varied and opportunities are endless.
The department's experiential learning philosophy creates experiences where learning content happens while actually creating programs, events, and experiences for the people they want to serve. Helping people achieve a more satisfying quality of life is the job of all leisure professionals. Managers in public leisure services and parks, hotels and restaurant management, and recreation therapy are just a few of the fields open to our majors.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with a B.S. in Recreation from Cal State East Bay should: 1) know the importance of psychological, social, spiritual, and physiological benefits of leisure, recreation, play, hospitality and community services; 2) demonstrate significant knowledge of innovative and creative program planning, leadership, program implementation and evaluation addressing the needs of participants and community; 3) be able to clearly articulate (speak and write), ethical, philosophical, historical, current best practices and administrative foundations of the profession; 4) be able to conduct research in the profession, analyze data and draw conclusions based on evidence and provide accurate referencing for all sources; 5) be able to treat all people with dignity and respect while promoting and encouraging individuals, communities and organizations to achieve the highest quality of life.
| Career Possibilities |
Food and Beverage Manager • Convention Manager • Guest Relations Manager • Hospitality Sales and Marketing Manager • Rooms Division Manager • Front Desk Manager • Executive Housekeeper • Recreation Program Director • Recreation Therapist • Youth Sports Director • Event Manager • Meetings and Conference Manager • Aquatics Manager • Senior Center Manager • Resort Manager • Retirement Community Program Director • Camp Director • Preschool Director • After-school Director • Country Club Manager
| Features |
Our student-centered department has programs designed for both on campus and online students. All of our courses are offered one day a week with the other online, totally online, or on the weekends. We are really interested in helping you realize your dreams even if you work full-time. Our friendly, accessible faculty will advise you so that you can meet all requirements in the most efficient manner. We have great industry contacts and can help connect you with professional part time jobs to build your resume while in school. All our faculty have been Leisure and Hospitality industry professionals.
| Major Requirements (B.S.) |
Consult an advisor in your major department for clarification and interpretation of your major requirements. The major with an option in Hospitality Management consists of 92 units; the major with an option in Leisure Management consists of 92 units; and the major with an option in Recreation Therapy consists of 93 units; the B.S. degree requires a total of 180 units.
| I. | Core Requirements (40 units) | ||||
| REC 1000 (or 2400) Introduction to Leisure and Hospitality (4) REC 3000 Philosophy of Leisure (4) REC 3010 Service Learning in Leadership, Hospitality and Leisure 2 (4) REC 3300 Leadership in Hospitality and Leisure Services (4) REC 3701 Evaluation and Research in Leisure and Hospitality (4) REC 4005 Computers in Leisure and Hospitality (4) REC 4050 Social Justice in Leisure and Hospitality (4) REC 4100 Professional Issues in Hospitality and Leisure (4) REC 4501 Special Events Management 1 (4) REC 4502 Special Events Management 2 (4) | |||||
| II. | Select an option from the following: | ||||
| A. | Hospitality Management Option (52 units) | ||||
| Hospitality Management is for those who like being a leader and are always thinking about how to make things better. This career option is filled with opportunities to grow and improve your life while improving the experiences of the people you serve. Many jobs offer varied responsibilities where life is exciting, interesting and every day is different through meeting and serving people from all over the world. The Hospitality and Tourism sector is the world's largest employer and employment opportunities abound all over the globe. | |||||
| Required Option Courses (40 units) MKTG 3495 Business Communication (4) REC 4510 Hotel Administration(4) REC 4520 Promotion of Leisure and Hospitality (4) REC 4530 Principles in Meetings, Conventions and Special Events (4) REC 4540 Fiscal Leadership for Operational Managers (4) REC 4550 Worldwide Tourism (4) REC 4560 Food and Beverage Management (4) REC 4912 Hospitality Internship and Senior Project (4-12 for a total of 12) Electives (12 units) ECON 3551 Managerial Economics and Business Strategy (4); FIN 3300 Financial Management (4); MGMT 2701 Legal Environment of Business (4), 3100 Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Business (4), 3600 Theories of Management (4), 3614 Organizational Behavior (4), 3620 Introduction to Production and Operations Management (4), 3680 Industrial Relations (4), 4500 Business, Government, and Society (4); MKTG 3401 Marketing Principles (4); PSYC 3520 Interpersonal Processes (4), 3540 Groups and Organizations (4), 3550 Social Influence and Change (4); REC 2100 Leadership Principles in Action (4), 2500 Service Learning in Leadership, Hospitality and Leisure I (1-4), 3200 Wellness Through Leisure (4), 3202 Women and Leisure (4), 3305 Outdoor Living Skills (4), 3401 Leadership of Small Groups (4), 3999 Issues in Hospitality and Leisure Services (1-4), REC 4900 Independent Study (1-4) | |||||
| B. | Leisure Management Option (52 units) | ||||
| The Leisure Management Option prepares students for management and leadership professional positions in public settings where increasing the quality of life through people, parks and programs is the main objective. Jobs include program directors and coordinators for sports, after -school, seniors, youth development, aquatics, adult services, preschool and teens. Many of our graduates are upper management leaders in East Bay leisure services organizations including Concord, Livermore, Oakland, Pleasanton, San Ramon, and East Bay Regional Parks (a small sample). Job duties are varied and are focused on providing quality of life services in municipal, special districts, county, state and national park and recreation organizations. Many majors also work in the non-profit sector for YMCA, Boys and Girls Club and other youth organizations. Emerging opportunities with active senior living organizations owned and managed by hospitality leaders like Marriott and Hilton offer the chance to increase the quality of life of our aging population. | |||||
| Required Option Courses (40 units) MKTG 3401 Marketing Principles (4) REC 2200 Programming in Leisure Services (4) REC 3401 Leadership of Small Groups (4) REC 3510 Management and Supervision in Leisure (4) REC 4000 Administration and Budgeting in Leisure (4) REC 4011 Youth Development Through Leisure (4) REC 4300 Facilities Management and Administration in Leisure (4) REC 4910 Leisure Services Internship and Senior Project (4-12) Electives (12 units) HDEV 3800 Human Development and Interaction (4); MKTG 3495 Business Communication (4); PSYC 3420 Stress and Coping (4), 3500 Social Psychology (4), 3520 Interpersonal Processes (4), 3540 Groups and Organizations (4), 3550 Social Influence and Change (4), 4410 Abnormal Psychology (4), 4430 Developmental Psychology (4); REC 1001 Leadership Development Through Outdoor Adventure (4), 2100 Leadership Principles in Action (4), 2500 Service Learning in Leadership, Hospitality and Leisure I (1-4), 3200 Wellness Through Leisure (4), 3202 Women and Leisure (4), 3305 Outdoor Living Skills (4), 3401 Leadership of Small Groups (4), 3999 Issues in Hospitality and Leisure Services (1-4), 4011 Youth Development Through Leisure (4), 4520 Promotion of Leisure and Hospitality (4), 4530 Principles in Meetings, Conventions and Special Events (4), 4540 Fiscal Leadership for Operational Managers (4), 4550 Worldwide Tourism (4), 4560 Food and Beverage Management (4), 4600 Recreation Therapy Documentation and Assessment (4), 4601 Recreation Therapy Treatment and Program Planning (4), 4602 Advanced Recreation Therapy Modalities (4), 4603 Recreation Therapy Programming (4), 4605 Recreation Therapy: Diagnostic Groups (4), 4705 Outdoor Adventure Recreation (4), 4900 Independent Study (1-4) | |||||
| C. | Recreation Therapy Option (53 units) | ||||
| The Recreation Therapy option is designed to prepare students to work as allied health professionals with people who have special needs in clinical, residential, and community-based agencies. This option is specifically designed to meet the standards developed by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) and the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification. Successfully completing this curriculum will provide students with knowledge competencies necessary to qualify for both the National and State Therapeutic Recreation Certification Exams. Our program is accredited by the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification. Many graduates of this option are leaders in Recreation Therapy in the San Francisco Bay Area. They work in rehabilitation hospitals, drug treatment programs, mental health clinics and inpatient programs, state hospitals, long term care facilities, prisons and schools to name just a few. | |||||
| Required Option Courses (41 units) BIOL 2010 Human Physiology and Anatomy I (or 2011) (5) HDEV 3800 Human Development and Interaction or PSYC 4420 Developmental Psychology (4) PSYC 4410 Abnormal Psychology (4) REC 3800 Introduction to Recreation Therapy (4) REC 4600 Recreation Therapy Documentation and Assessment (4) REC 4601 Recreation Therapy Treatment and Program Planning (4) REC 4605 Recreation Therapy: Diagnostic Groups (4) REC 4911 Recreation Therapy Internship and Senior Project (12) Electives (12 units) HDEV 3301 Child Development (4), 3302 Foundational Aspects of Adolescent Development (4), 3303 Adult Development and Aging (4), 4110 Child Cognitive Development (4); HSC 3300 Medical Care in the U.S. (4), 4010 Research and Program Evaluation in Health Science (4); PSYC 3250 Behavior Modification (4), 3420 Stress and Coping (4), 3500 Social Psychology (4), 3520 Interpersonal Processes (4), 3540 Groups and Organizations (4), 3550 Social Influence and Change (4), 4602 Advanced Recreation Therapy Modalities (4), 4603 Recreation Therapy Programming (4); SOC 3419 Death and Dying (4), 3425 Prejudice and Discrimination (4), 3520 Sociology of Minority Groups (4), 3720 Human Behavior in Social Environment (4), 3730 Juvenile Delinquency (4), 3750 Alcohol and Drug Abuse (4), 4720 Medical Sociology (4), 4750 Child Welfare (4) | |||||
| Other Degree Requirements |
In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements chapter in the front of this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills Requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.
| Minor Requirements |
Recreation (28 units)
| I. | Core Courses (16 units) | ||||
| REC 1000 Introduction to Leisure and Hospitality (or 2400) (4) REC 2200 Programming in Leisure Services (4) REC 2500 Service Learning in Leadership, Hospitality and Leisure 1 (4) REC 3000 Philosophy of Leisure (4) | |||||
| II. | Electives (12 units) | ||||
| Select three courses from the following: | |||||
| REC 3200, 3800, 4000, 4100, 4300, 4600, 4605 | |||||
See Youth Services Administration chapter for minor requirements.
| Certificate Program |
Youth Services Administration
See Youth Services Administration chapter for certificate program requirements.
| Recreation Option: Liberal Studies |
| Note: The requirements for this option may have changed. Contact the Department of Leadership in Hospitality and Leisure Services for information. Area IX, Depth of Study (20 units) | |||||
| REC 1000 Introduction to Leisure and Hospitality (or 2400) (4) REC 4910 Leisure Services Internship and Senior Project (4-12) | |||||
| Four to 12 units of upper division REC coursework with consent of department advisor, to bring the total units to 20. | |||||
| Undergraduate Courses |
| The course prefix for the following courses is REC. | |
| 1000 | Introduction to Leisure and Hospitality (4) An introductory multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural investigation of the implications of how leisure and hospitality contributes to the quality of life. Survey of institutions and organizations providing leisure and hospitality services to individuals and groups, examining the effects of ethnicity, dominant culture, age and ability on service delivery. |
| 1001 | Leadership Development Through Outdoor Adventure (4) Through experiential-based self-discovery, group dynamics and participation in individual and physical challenges, students develop team-building, goal-setting, problem-solving, decision-making skills, leadership, trust and self-esteem. Activities may include rock climbing, sea kayaking, orienteering, hiking, and camping. Awareness of psychological, emotional and cultural barriers. Oral and written assignments required. A miscellaneous course fee will be charged. Consult the quarterly Class Schedule for the current fee. Priority Registration to Lower Division Students. (Three hrs. lect., 2 hrs. act.) |
| 2100 | Leadership Principles in Action (4) Exploration and development of decision making skills, program design, and character education for youth and young adults. Effects of urban and suburban environments on discipline, cultural tolerance, and youth development will be explored. Class will require active learning while producing leisure experiences for student life on campus. |
| 2200 | Programming in Leisure Services (4) Examination of factors influencing the planning processes of designing small and large activities or events. Planning and conducting activities for groups with attention to assuring social justice for ability, ethnic and cultural diversity. Active learning required. (Y) |
| 2400 | Leisure, Self, and Society (4) Multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural investigation of the impact of recreation, leisure, and learning on individual, community, and human behavior and development, including ethnicity, dominant culture, age, and leisure behavior. Leisure's impact on society and the quality of life. |
| 2500 | Service Learning in Leadership, Hospitality and Leisure 1 (1-4) Field experiences in leisure, hospitality and community services agencies. Supervision of students by agency and reporting to University supervisor via online. One hundred hours of field experience for 4 units. (25 hours of service per unit). Repeatable for credit with department consent for a total of 8 units. CR/NC grading only. |
| 3000 | Philosophy of Leisure (4) Analysis of the roots of current practices, theories and philosophies in the fields of leisure, and hospitality. Introduction to leisure and its impact in the world's environment, the need to promote sustainable tourism and understanding cultural differences in leisure. Development of one's own philosophy, both personal and professional. |
| 3010 | Service Learning in Leadership, Hospitality and Leisure 2 (4) Service learning in leisure, hospitality, clinical, school, college, and community settings. 100 hours of service with online reflection assignments connecting professional theories with professional service. May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor for a total of 8 units. CR/NC grading only. |
| 3200 | Wellness Through Leisure (4) Theories and concepts of wellness, health and self-efficacy. The importance of leisure, recreation, the environment, education and culture in the development of wellness. Self-responsibility in the pursuit of holistic wellness through leisure. |
| 3202 | Women and Leisure (4) Exploration of women and their leisure and recreation pursuits from a creative, historical and cultural perspective. Leisure's role in contributing to the quality of life of women. Women's leisure expression as a reflection of societal change. |
| 3300 | Leadership in Hospitality and Leisure Services (4) Examination of leadership theories, successful leadership techniques, and analysis of self in leadership roles. Emphasis is placed on group work and dynamics, communication, and cultural and ethnic diversity. Leadership supervision of employees, volunteers, and clients using cooperative team building techniques will be taught through active learning. |
| 3305 | Outdoor Living Skills (4) Introduction to backpacking equipment and clothing, map orientation, wilderness survival and first aid, trip planning and logistics. Practical outdoor experience in developing leadership, group dynamics, problem-solving, and team building skills. Requires one weekend backpacking trip. A miscellaneous course fee will be charged for materials (or facilities). Please consult the quarterly Class Schedule for the current fee. Three hrs. lect., 2 hrs. act. |
| 3401 | Leadership of Small Groups (4) Direct leadership techniques, incorporating programming principles to design and implement programs and activities for small groups. Students will be providing services to the University community. |
| 3510 | Management and Supervision in Leisure (4) The art and science of managing and supervising employees, including seasonal, contract and full time professionals with different bureaucratic constrictions on job duties and responsibilities. Exploration of hiring, training, motivation, discipline, legal, ADA and ethical concerns in public leisure settings. |
| 3701 | Evaluation and Research in Leisure and Hospitality (4) Explore the use of data to make informed decisions as a manager in Leisure and Hospitality settings. Students will learn how to conduct a literature review, design surveys, collect and analyze data, and create reports using both quantitative and qualitative data. Community survey methods and techniques will be taught through active learning. |
| 3800 | Introduction to Recreation Therapy (4) Introduction to theory and techniques used in the practice of therapeutic recreation. Activity analysis, disability awareness, mainstreaming and integration, empowerment, learned helplessness, risk management, and quality assurance. |
| 3999 | Issues in Hospitality and Leisure Services (1-4) Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in leisure and hospitality. May be repeated for credit when content varies. |
| 4000 | Administration and Budgeting in Leisure (4) Study of organizational management including human resources, financial strategies (including introduction to preparing budgets), strategic planning, organizational culture, risk management, ethics, and legal aspects of management. |
| 4005 | Computers in Leisure and Hospitality (4) Basic computer competencies used in leisure and hospitality settings, including creation and manipulation of budgets, scheduling and reservations, presentation materials, PR, supervision reports, database programs, and business correspondence. |
| 4010 | Facilitating Leadership in Hospitality and Leisure Services(4) Leadership will be examined on a macro level. Examine how organizations in leisure and hospitality work, how to develop collaborative relationships with other organizations, how to be successful in accomplishing organizational goals and objectives, and how to be an ethical leader. |
| 4011 | Youth Development through Leisure (4) Principles of working with elementary age children using sports and recreation to develop character and self-esteem. First part of course will encompass lecture/activities. Second part includes participation in youth programs. Written assignment required. May be repeated once for credit for a total of 8 units. |
| 4050 | Social Justice in Leisure and Hospitality (4) Understanding our diverse society through an in-depth analysis of attitudes and beliefs about people, our differences and similarities (culture, ethnicity, disability) and how to treat everyone with dignity and respect. |
| 4100 | Professional Issues in Hospitality and Leisure (4) Critical examination of issues including professional certification, accountability, ethics, legal issues, human resources, risk management, diversity, environmental health and safety. Students will be required to prepare for internship during this class. A signed contract for internship placement is the final project. Prerequisite: Should be taken two quarters before internship. |
| 4300 | Facilities Management and Administration in Leisure (4) Management of leisure areas and facilities: clientele considerations, facility and outdoor area site planning; day-to-day operations of common leisure areas and facilities. Agency visitation required. 2 lectures, 3 days of field trips to local recreation centers, aquatic center, and parks. Spring break class. Must attend ALL class sessions. |
| 4501 | Special Events Management 1 (4) Planning and implementing special events and conferences. Topics include event planning, coordination, research, marketing, logistics, themes, programming, volunteers, risk management, and evaluation. May be repeated once for credit for a total of 8 units. |
| 4502 | Special Events Management 2 (4) Planning and implementing of special events. Topics include event planning, coordination, research, marketing, revenue generation, sponsorship, programming, media relations, volunteers, risk management, and evaluation. May be repeated once for credit for a total of 8 units. |
| 4510 | Hotel Administration (4) Examines the physical aspects of hotel operations including, development, classification, organization, management concepts and career opportunities in hotel administration. All phases of hotel administration are examined through case studies, class discussions, lectures and class assignments. This is a project oriented course. |
| 4520 | Promotion of Leisure and Hospitality (4) Analysis and application marketing for leisure and hospitality organizations. Emphasis on hospitality marketing: specifically on people, product, price, place, partnership, programming, package, and promotion. Evaluation of customers' needs, competition and organizational analysis including current trends. The students will participate in a sales blitz. |
| 4530 | Principles of Meetings, Conventions and Special Events (4) Examination of the process of planning, promoting, marketing, budgeting and implementing meetings, conventions, expositions and special events, including trade and consumer shows. Each industry segment and its relationship to other segments is reviewed, after which the entire industry is examined. |
| 4540 | Fiscal Leadership for Operational Managers (4) Introduction for non-financial students to the financial aspects of the hospitality industry. Students will learn how to read financial statements, prepare budgets, forecast costs, and revenue management. |
| 4550 | Worldwide Tourism (4) In depth discuss of tourism across the globe. Emphasis will be placed on environmental, economic, social and cultural impacts of tourism, with a specific focus on sustainable tourism. The host-guest-place relationship is an essential part of this course. |
| 4560 | Food and Beverage Management (4) Explore principles of food and beverage operations and logistics, including standards, culinary and service trends, management challenges, legal and ethical issues and quality. Interaction with the industry is an essential part of this class. |
| 4600 | Recreation Therapy Documentation and Assessment (4) Assessment procedures and instruments used to assure competence in assessment of client function in leisure. Documentation, assessment, regulations in different settings (i.e., community, hospital, and clinical settings), protocols and development of individual treatment plans. 50 hours practicum required. |
| 4601 | Recreation Therapy Treatment and Program Planning (4) Theory, techniques and modalities used in recreation therapy. Foundations of leisure counseling and leisure education. Systems theory of program design including individual and group program plans, risk management and quality assurance. 50 hours of practicum required. |
| 4602 | Advanced Recreation Therapy Modalities (4) Theory and application of leisure modalities including leisure education, activity adaptation, and equipment modification. Repeatable once with consent of instructor. |
| 4603 | Recreation Therapy Programming (4) Non-competitive activities to promote self-esteem and self efficacy. Active student learning and participation to demonstrate effective programming techniques. Repeatable once with consent of instructor. |
| 4605 | Recreation Therapy: Diagnostic Groups (4) In-depth study of disabling conditions recreation therapists work with including brain injury, spinal cord injury, mental illness, stroke, cognitive difficulties, and challenges of aging. The ramifications of the disabilities on a person's mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. A-F grading only. |
| 4705 | Outdoor Adventure Recreation (4) Lecture, discussion, and participation in outdoor recreation activities. Includes rock-climbing, sailing, sea kayaking, orienteering, hiking, and mountain biking. Classes on five Saturdays, dates and locations to be announced. A miscellaneous course fee will be charged. Consult the quarterly Class Schedule for the current fee. Three hrs. lect., 2 hrs. act. |
| 4900 | Independent Study (1-4) |
| 4910 | Leisure Services Internship and Senior Project (4-12) Field experience in leisure or hospitality organization in preparation of a professional role. Supervision by agency and university personnel. Minimum of 400 hours and senior project. Prerequisite: completion of core classes, senior standing, consent of chair and minimum 2.0 G.P.A. overall and in major. Student must complete a minimum of 12 hours of credit and a total of 400 hours. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor. CR/NC grading only. |
| 4911 | Recreation Therapy Internship and Senior Project (12) Field experience in recreation therapy agency. Supervision by agency and university personnel. Minimum of 400 hours and senior project. Prerequisite: senior standing, consent of instructor and minimum 2.0 GPA overall and in major. May be repeated with consent of instructor. CR/NC grading only. |
| 4912 | Hospitality Internship and Senior Project (4-12) Field experience in hospitality organization in preparation of a professional role. Supervision by agency and university personnel. Minimum of 400 hours and senior project. Prerequisite: completion of core classes, senior standing, consent of chair and minimum 2.0 G.P.A. overall and in major. Student must complete a minimum of 12 hours of credit and a total of 400 hours. May be repeated for credit with consent of department chair. CR/NC grading only. |
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