MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5470N
Effective Term: 2024 Fall

Award: CCL
Total Credits: 10
CIP Code: 31.0301

Instructional Council: Exercise Science, Health & Physical Education, Recreation & Wellness
GPA: 2.0

SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as:
39-9032.00 Recreation Workers
39-3091.00 Amusement and Recreation Attendants
39-7011.00 Tour Guides and Escorts
39-1013.00 First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
11-9071.00 Gambling Managers

With additional education, students may pursue a career as:
19-1031.03 Park Naturalists
19-4071.00 Forest and Conservation Technicians
33-3031.00 Fish and Game Wardens
39-1014.00 First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
29-1125.00 Recreational Therapists

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Foundations of Recreation Management is designed to introduce students to the expanding field of recreation. The micro certificate provides a foundation in the study of play, recreation, and leisure across the lifespan. Students gain knowledge of the programming and delivery of recreation services and develop communication, group facilitation, management and leadership skills. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) and an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Recreation Management are available.

Required Courses

REC210 Leisure Delivery Systems 3
REC250 Recreation Leadership 3
RPM125 Youth Development Programming 2
RPM135 Managing Community Recreation Organizations 2

Credits: 10

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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Learning Outcomes
1. Facilitate recreation using the conceptual foundations of play, recreation, and leisure throughout the human lifespan. (REC210, REC250, RPM125, RPM135) 2. Asses the major factors involved in the delivery of leisure services for youth and in various sectors. (REC210, RPM125) 3. Analyze safety guidelines and procedures associated with recreational services. (REC250, RPM135) 4. Evaluate career opportunities in the field of recreation and leisure. (REC210, REC250, RPM125, RPM135) 5. Demonstrate the basics of supervision including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and evaluating. (REC210, REC250, RPM125, RPM135) 6. Apply various operational strategies for planning, implementing and evaluating a recreational event or program. (REC210, REC250, RPM125, RPM135) 7. Apply the theoretical frameworks, skills and attributes characteristic of recreation management. (REC250, RPM135) 8. Demonstrate effective communication skills in diverse public and interpersonal settings. (REC210, REC250, RPM125, RPM135) 9. Explain the differences in effective customer service in the planning and delivery of recreational services in nonprofit, commercial, government, and therapeutic settings. (REC250, RPM135) 10. Discuss ethical and legal principles, protocols, and practice in the delivery of leisure and recreation services. (REC210, REC250, RPM125, RPM135) 11. Interpret budgets related to recreational programs. (REC250, RPM135)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 27, 2024

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.