Recreation Management
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Recreation Management is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in the recreation field and provides the first half of a four-year undergraduate program of study in Recreation Management and/or Leadership. The program focuses on the positive application of play, recreation, and leisure across the life span. Along with required general education courses, the program includes foundational and practical experience in the programming and delivery of recreational services and the development of communication, group facilitation, management, leadership and technical skills.
Details
Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Recreation Management (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3053
Total credits required
60-67
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Facilitate recreation using the conceptual foundations of play, recreation, and leisure throughout the human lifespan.
- Asses the major factors involved in the delivery of leisure services in government, commercial, and nonprofit sectors.
- Design recreation services using principles of experiential learning.
- Apply safety guidelines and procedures associated with recreational services.
- Analyze career opportunities in the field of recreation and leisure.
- Demonstrate the basics of supervision including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and evaluating.
- Apply various operational strategies in the planning, implementing and evaluating a recreational event or program.
- Facilitate diverse groups using the theoretical frameworks, skills and attributes characteristic of recreation management.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in diverse public and interpersonal settings.
- Utilize effective customer service in the planning and delivery of recreational services.
- Apply ethical and legal principles and protocols in the delivery of leisure and recreation services.
- Assess problems to make sound decisions using the theoretical foundation and analytical tools associated with recreation.
- Demonstrate the technical skills necessary for the safe participation in recreational activities in a variety of environments.
- Develop budgets related to recreational programs.
Career statistics
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Recreation Workers
$33,560 Show expanded career information for Recreation Workers
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REC120 | Leisure and the Quality of Life | Gateway course | SB | 3 | |
| REC250 | Recreation Leadership | 3 | |||
| RPM135 | Managing Community Recreation Organizations | 2 | |||
| RPM150AB | Outdoor Adventure Skills | 3 | |||
| RPM140 | Wilderness First Aid | 2 | |||
| RPM155++ | Recreational Activities course | RPM155++ Any Recreational Activities courses (except RPM155AK) | 1 | ||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REC210 | Leisure Delivery Systems | 3 | |||
| REC230 | Programming of Recreation Services | 3 | |||
| RPM125 | Youth Development Programming | 2 | |||
| RPM145 | Interpretation for Recreation | 2 | |||
| RPM155++ | Recreational Activities course | RPM155++ Any Recreational Activities courses (except RPM155AK) | 1 | ||
| RPM271AC | Recreational Resources and Facilities Management Internship | 3 | |||
| RPM155AK | Leave No Trace Trainer Certification | 1 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM100 or COM110 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication | SB or SB | 3 | ||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| MA | Mathematics | MAT112 Mathematical Concepts and Applications OR higher general education course from the Mathematics area. | MA | 3–5 | |
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ or SG |
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | Recommended: BIO108 Plants and Society |
SQ or SG | 4 | |
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Any approved general education course in the Critical Reading area or equivalent as indicated by assessment. | CR | 0–3 | |
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REC250 | Recreation Leadership | 3 | |||
| RPM135 | Managing Community Recreation Organizations | 2 | |||
| RPM155++ | Recreational Activities course | RPM155++ Any Recreational Activities courses (except RPM155AK) | 1 | ||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REC210 | Leisure Delivery Systems | 3 | |||
| RPM125 | Youth Development Programming | 2 | |||
| RPM145 | Interpretation for Recreation | 2 | |||
| RPM155++ | Recreational Activities course | RPM155++ Any Recreational Activities courses (except RPM155AK) | 1 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REC120 | Leisure and the Quality of Life | Critical course | SB | 3 | |
| RPM140 | Wilderness First Aid | 2 | |||
| RPM150AB | Outdoor Adventure Skills | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REC230 | Programming of Recreation Services | 3 | |||
| RPM155AK | Leave No Trace Trainer Certification | 1 | |||
| RPM271AC | Recreational Resources and Facilities Management Internship | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM100 or COM110 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication | SB or SB | 3 | ||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| MA | Mathematics | MAT112 Mathematical Concepts and Applications OR higher general education course from the Mathematics area. | MA | 3–5 |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Any approved general education course in the Critical Reading area or equivalent as indicated by assessment. | CR | 0–3 | |
| SQ or SG |
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | Recommended: BIO108 Plants and Society |
SQ or SG | 4 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CR = Critical Reading
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm3?id=187202).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Recreation Management