Recreation Management

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Recreation Management is designed to prepare students with entry level skills for the expanding field of recreation. The program provides a foundation for the positive application of play, recreation, and leisure across the life span. Through classroom and experiential learning activities, students gain knowledge of and practical experience in the programming and delivery of recreation services, and develop communication, group facilitation, management and leadership skills. Participation in recreation activity courses equips students with the technical skills necessary to plan, lead and facilitate safe outdoor recreation adventures and programs.

Details

Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Recreation Management (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5469
Total credits required
29
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Admission criteria

None

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 the 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 for 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 to 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.

Successful completion of this certificate 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 certificate. 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

* 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.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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 2
RPM150AB Outdoor Adventure Skills 3
RPM140 Wilderness First Aid 2
RPM155++ RPM155++ Recreational Activities, Not including RPM155AK 1

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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
RPM155AK Leave No Trace Trainer Certification 1
RPM155++ RPM155++ Recreational Activities, Not including RPM155AK 1
RPM271AC Recreational Resources and Facilities Management Internship 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
REC250 Recreation Leadership 3
RPM135 2
RPM155++ RPM155++ Recreational Activities, Not including RPM155AK 1

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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++ RPM155++ Recreational Activities, Not including RPM155AK 1

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
REC120 Leisure and the Quality of Life Gateway course SB 3
RPM150AB Outdoor Adventure Skills 3
RPM140 Wilderness First Aid 2

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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
Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

  • SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
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/freeForm?id=187203).

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 Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Recreation Management