Recreation Management

AA or AS Degree Recreation Management · Sierra College · 2025-2026 Catalog

The Recreation Management program provides students an opportunity to learn how to motivate others to improve their lives through the constructive use of recreation. Successful completion of the Recreation Management associate degree prepares students for transfer to four-year universities. The curriculum has been designed to meet lower-division major requirements at most transfer institutions in Recreation, Recreation Administration and Resort and Lodging Management. Career opportunities include positions at recreation centers, corporate wellness programs, hotels, resorts and park and recreation programs. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:

Required Courses

CourseTitleUnits
RECM 0001An Exploration of Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Industries1
RECM 0010Foundations of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management3
RECM 0030Leadership in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management3
RECM 0042Recreation and Parks: Natural, Cultural and Heritage Resources3
Select 12 units from the following:12
BUS 0201 & BUS 0202Financial Accountingand Financial Accounting II
BUS 0270Business Law
BUS 0260Introduction to Business
BUS 0280Introduction to Marketing
ECON 0001APrinciples of Macroeconomics
ECON 0001BPrinciples of Microeconomics
RECM 0020Program Planning and Event Management
RECM 0040Leisure Aspects of the Hospitality Industry
RECM 0095Internship in Recreation Management
RECM 0100Introduction to Hospitality
Total Units22

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