If you're looking to use your leadership skills in a dynamic career in a growing field, consider our Recreation Management minor.
Why Minor in Recreation Management?
Recreation and leisure are more important than ever to our physical and mental well-being. And with nearly half of the U.S. population participating in activities such as hiking, fishing, skiing, rafting and biking, outdoor recreation is big business.
The minor in recreation management is ideal for students pursuing professions that require leadership skills while working with people during leisure time and recreational activities.
Why Study Recreation Management at CSUN?
Our program gives you a strong grounding in leisure and play theory, event planning, leadership, management and working with diverse groups while emphasizing sustainability of resources. Advisors provide one-on-one personalized advising to help you tailor your education to support your goals.
What You'll Learn
You'll take core courses in such topics as recreational tourism, program and event planning, and the dynamics of leadership.
You'll then choose electives, such as:
- Organizing Campus Recreation and Sport
- Recreation and Community Development
- Promotion of the Recreation Experience
- Entrepreneurial Ventures in Recreation and Human Services
- Dynamics of Early Childhood Play
- Adventure Recreation and Human Relations
- Outdoor and Environmental Education
- Play and Human Potential
- Models of Play, Leisure and Recreation
Learning Boating Safety at the Aquatic Center at Castaic Lake
The center, located at Castaic Lake Recreation Area in the foothills of the Santa Clarita Valley, is one of the largest boating education centers in southern California, serving more than 5,000 individuals each year.