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Department Information

Department of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism
College of Education and Allied Studies
Office: Kinesiology and Physical Education Bldg. 130
Phone: (510) 885-3043

Professors
Melany Spielman (Chair), Ph.D. University of Oregon
Doris D. Yates, Ph.D. Michigan State University

Associate Professor
Mary F. Fortune, Ed.D. University of San Francisco
Zaher Hallab, Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Assistant Professors
Christopher Chamberlain, D.M. University of Phoenix
Nancy B. White, Ph.D. University of New Mexico

Lecturers
Kenneth L. Hanley, M.S. California State University, Hayward
Michael S. Shumate, D.P.A. Golden Gate University
Margaret Zeiger, M.S., Golden Gate University
Janeen Hill, M.S., Guelph University
Lisa Smusz, M.F.T., California State University, East Bay
David Epperson, M.S., California State University, East Bay
Erick Kong, M.S., California State University, East Bay
Brian Hill, M.S., California State University, East Bay

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Program Description

The Department of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism prepares students to become leaders in the recreation, tourism and hospitality sectors where they work to create opportunities for people to experience the highest quality of life possible. The purpose of the curriculum is to develop understanding of the importance of leisure in today's fast paced world and how as professionals they can have a positive impact on people, programs and communities. Students are provided educational opportunities which will develop their ability to organize, plan, and manage leisure, hospitality, and tourism service resources in diverse communities.

Leisure is the second largest income-producing sector in the world's economy and is the world's largest employer. Students are professionals upon graduation gaining positions where responsibilities are varied and opportunities are endless.

The department's experiential learning philosophy creates experiences where learning content happens while actually creating programs, events, and experiences for the people they want to serve. Helping people achieve a more satisfying quality of life is the job of all leisure professionals. Managers in recreation and parks, and recreation therapy are just a few of the fields open to our majors.

Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with a B.S. in Recreation from Cal State East Bay should:

  1. know the importance of psychological, social, spiritual, and physiological benefits of leisure, recreation, play, hospitality and community services;
  2. demonstrate significant knowledge of innovative and creative program planning, leadership, program implementation and evaluation addressing the needs of participants and community;
  3. be able to clearly articulate (speak and write), ethical, philosophical, historical, current best practices and administrative foundations of the profession;
  4. be able to conduct research in the profession, analyze data and draw conclusions based on evidence and provide accurate referencing for all sources;
  5. be able to treat all people with dignity and respect while promoting and encouraging individuals, communities and organizations to achieve the highest quality of life.

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Career Possibilities

  • After-school Director
  • Recreation Program Coordinator
  • Recreation Therapist
  • Youth Sports Director
  • Event Manager
  • Teen Coordinator
  • Sports Coordinator
  • Aquatics Manager
  • Senior Center Manager
  • Resort Manager
  • Retirement Community Program Director
  • Camp Director
  • Preschool Director
  • Country Club Manager

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Features

Our student-centered department has programs designed for both on campus and online students. Our courses are offered in three formats: hybrid (one day a week in-class instruction with the remainder online), all instruction online, or in-class instruction on the weekends and between quarters. We are dedicated to helping you realize your dreams. Our friendly, accessible faculty will advise you about meeting all requirements in the most efficient manner. We have excellent industry contacts and can help connect you with professional part-time jobs to build your resume while in school. All our faculty have been Leisure and Hospitality industry professionals.

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Major Requirements (B.S.)

Consult an advisor in your major department for clarification and interpretation of your major requirements. Some courses require prerequisites. The major with an option in Recreation Management consists of 102 units; and the major with an option in Recreation Therapy consists of 95 units; the B.S. degree requires a total of 180 units.

  1. Core Requirements (40 units)
    • REC 1000 Introduction to Recreation (4)
    • HOS 1100 Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism (4)
    • REC 2050 Computers in Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism (2)
    • REC 3000 Philosophy of Leisure (4)
    • REC 3010 Service Learning in Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism 2 (4)
    • REC 3300 Leadership in Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism (4)
    • REC 3701 Evaluation and Research in Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism (4)
    • REC 4050 Social Justice in Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism (4)
    • REC 4100 Professional Issues in Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism (2)
    • REC 4501 Special Events Management 1 (4)
    • HOS 4502 Special Events Management 2 (4)
  2. Select an option from the following:
    1. Recreation Management Option (62 units)

      The Recreation Management Option prepares students for management and leadership professional positions in public settings where increasing the quality of life through people, parks and programs is the main objective. Jobs include program directors and coordinators for sports, after -school, seniors, youth development, aquatics, adult services, preschool and teens. Many of our graduates are upper management leaders in East Bay leisure services organizations including Concord, Livermore, Oakland, Pleasanton, San Ramon, and East Bay Regional Parks (a small sample).

      Job duties are varied and are focused on providing quality of life services in municipal, special districts, county, state and national park and recreation organizations. Many majors also work in the non-profit sector for YMCA, Boys and Girls Club and other youth organizations. Emerging opportunities with active senior living organizations owned and managed by hospitality leaders like Marriott and Hilton offer the chance to increase the quality of life of our aging population.

      Required Option Courses (46 units)

      • HOS 4520 Promotion of Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism (4)
      • HOS 4530 Principles of Meeting, Conventions and Special Events (4)
      • REC 2200 Programming in Leisure Services (4)
      • REC 3401 Leadership of Small Groups (4)
      • REC 3510 Management and Supervision in Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism (4)
      • REC 4000 Administration and Budgeting in Recreation (4)
      • REC 4011 Youth Development Through Leisure (4)
      • REC 4300 Facilities Management and Administration in Leisure (4)
      • REC 4896 Recreation Management Internship Placement (2)
      • REC 4910 Recreation Management Internship and Senior Project (4-12)

      Electives (16 units)

      • HDEV 3800 Human Development and Interaction (4)
      • HOS 4530 Principles in Meetings, Conventions and Special Events (4)
      • HOS 4540 Fiscal Leadership for Operational Managers (4)
      • HOS 4550 Global Tourism (4)
      • HOS 4560 Food and Beverage Management (4)
      • MKTG 3495 Business Communication (4)
      • PSYC 3420 Stress and Coping (4)
      • PSYC 3500 Social Psychology (4)
      • PSYC 3520 Interpersonal Processes (4)
      • PSYC 3540 Groups and Organizations (4)
      • PSYC 3550 Social Influence and Change (4)
      • PSYC 4410 Abnormal Psychology (4)
      • PSYC 4430 Developmental Psychology (4)
      • REC 1001 Leadership Development Through Outdoor Adventure (4)
      • REC 2100 Leadership Principles in Action (4)
      • REC 2500 Service Learning in Leadership, Hospitality and Leisure I (1-4)
      • REC 3200 Wellness Through Leisure (4)
      • REC 3202 Women and Leisure (4)
      • REC 3305 Outdoor Living Skills (4)
      • REC 3401 Leadership of Small Groups (4)
      • REC 3999 Issues in Hospitality and Leisure Services (1-4)
      • REC 4011 Youth Development Through Leisure (4)
      • REC 4600 Recreation Therapy Documentation and Assessment (4)
      • REC 4601 Recreation Therapy Treatment and Program Planning (4)
      • REC 4602 Advanced Recreation Therapy Modalities (4)
      • REC 4603 Recreation Therapy Programming (4)
      • REC 4605 Recreation Therapy: Diagnostic Groups (4)
      • REC 4705 Outdoor Adventure Recreation (4)
      • REC 4900 Independent Study (1-4)
    2. Recreation Therapy Option (55 units)

      The Recreation Therapy option is designed to prepare students to work as allied health professionals with people who have special needs in clinical, residential, and community-based agencies. This option is specifically designed to meet the standards developed by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) and the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification. Successfully completing this curriculum will provide students with knowledge competencies necessary to qualify for both the National and State Therapeutic Recreation Certification Exams. Our program is accredited by the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification.

      Many graduates of this option are leaders in Recreation Therapy in the San Francisco Bay Area. They work in rehabilitation hospitals, drug treatment programs, mental health clinics and inpatient programs, state hospitals, long term care facilities, prisons and schools to name just a few.

      Required Option Courses (51 units)

      • BIOL 2010 Human Physiology and Anatomy I (or 2011) (5)
      • HDEV 3800 Human Development and Interaction or PSYC 4420 Developmental Psychology (4)
      • PSYC 4410 Abnormal Psychology (4)
      • REC 3800 Introduction to Recreation Therapy (4)
      • REC 4600 Recreation Therapy Documentation and Assessment (4)
      • REC 4601 Recreation Therapy Treatment and Program Planning (4)
      • REC 4602 Advanced Recreation Therapy Modalities (4)
      • REC 4603 Recreation Therapy Programming (4)
      • REC 4605 Recreation Therapy: Diagnostic Groups (4)
      • REC 4897 Recreation Therapy Internship Placement (2)
      • REC 4911 Recreation Therapy Internship and Senior Project (12)

      Electives (4 units)

      • HDEV 3301 Child Development (4)
      • HDEV 3302 Foundational Aspects of Adolescent Development (4)
      • HDEV 3303 Adult Development and Aging (4)
      • HDEV 4110 Child Cognitive Development (4)
      • HSC 3300 Medical Care in the U.S. (4)
      • HSC 4010 Research and Program Evaluation in Health Science (4)
      • PSYC 3250 Behavior Modification (4)
      • PSYC 3420 Stress and Coping (4)
      • PSYC 3500 Social Psychology (4)
      • PSYC 3520 Interpersonal Processes (4)
      • PSYC 3540 Groups and Organizations (4)
      • PSYC 3550 Social Influence and Change (1)
      • PSYC 4602 Advanced Recreation Therapy Modalities (1)
      • PSYC 4603 Recreation Therapy Programming (4)
      • SOC 3419 Death and Dying (4)
      • SOC 3425 Prejudice and Discrimination (4)
      • SOC 3520 Sociology of Minority Groups (4)
      • SOC 3720 Human Behavior in Social Environment (4)
      • SOC 3730 Juvenile Delinquency (4)
      • SOC 3750 Alcohol and Drug Abuse (4)
      • SOC 4720 Medical Sociology (4)
      • SOC 4750 Child Welfare (4)

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Other Degree Requirements

In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements chapter in the front of this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the second composition (ENGL 1002) requirement; the cultural groups/women requirement; the performing arts/activities requirement; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills Requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.

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Minor Requirements

Recreation (28 units)

  1. Core Courses (16 units)
    • REC 1000 Introduction to Recreation (4)
    • REC 2200 Programming in Leisure Services (4)
    • REC 3000 Philosophy of Leisure (4)
    • REC 4050 Social Justice in Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism (4)
  2. Electives (12 units)
    Select three courses from the following:
    • REC 2400
    • REC 2500
    • REC 3010
    • REC 3200
    • REC 3202
    • REC 3800
    • REC 4000
    • REC 4011
    • REC 4100
    • REC 4300

Recreation Therapy (29 units)

Required Courses:

  • BIOL 2010 Human Physiology and Anatomy I (or 2011) (5)
  • HDEV 3800 Human Development and Interaction
    OR PSYC 4420 Developmental Psychology (4)
  • PSYC 4410 Abnormal Psychology (4)
  • REC 3800 Introduction to Recreation Therapy (4)
  • REC 4600 Recreation Therapy Documentation and Assessment (4)
  • REC 4601 Recreation Therapy Treatment and Program Planning (4)
  • REC 4605 Recreation Therapy: Diagnostic Groups (4)

Youth Services Administration

See Youth Services Administration chapter for minor requirements.

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Certificate Program

Youth Services Administration

See Youth Services Administration chapter for certificate program requirements.

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Undergraduate Courses

Recreation (Course Prefix: REC)
Course Number Course Information
1000 Introduction to Recreation (4)
An introductory multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural investigation of the implications of how leisure contributes to the quality of life of individuals and communities. Survey of institutions and organizations providing recreational services, examining the effects of ethnicity, dominant culture, age and ability on service delivery. This is a prerequisite for all core courses.
1001 Leadership Development Through Outdoor Adventure (4)
Through experiential-based self-discovery, group dynamics and participation in individual and physical challenges, students develop team-building, goal-setting, problem-solving, decision-making skills, leadership, trust and self-esteem. Activities may include rock climbing, sea kayaking, orienteering, hiking, and camping. Awareness of psychological, emotional and cultural barriers. Oral and written assignments required. Priority Registration to Lower Division Students. Three hrs. lect., 2 hrs. act.
2050 Computers in Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism (2)
Competency based introduction to computers as a tool in leisure and hospitality. Must earn a grade of B- or better to earn credit for this course.
2100 Leadership Principles in Action (4)
Exploration and development of decision making skills, program design, and character education for youth and young adults. Effects of urban and suburban environments on discipline, cultural tolerance, and youth development will be explored. Class will require active learning while producing leisure experiences for student life on campus.
2200 Programming in Leisure Services (4)
Examination of factors influencing the planning processes of designing small and large activities or events. Planning and conducting activities for groups with attention to assuring social justice for ability, ethnic and cultural diversity. Active learning required.
2400 Leisure, Self, and Society (4)
Multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural investigation of the impact of recreation, leisure, and learning on individual, community, and human behavior and development, including ethnicity, dominant culture, age, and leisure behavior. Leisure's impact on society and the quality of life.
2500 Service Learning in Leadership, Hospitality and Leisure 1 (1-4)
Field experiences in leisure, hospitality and community services agencies. Supervision of students by agency and reporting to University supervisor via online. One hundred hours of field experience for 4 units. 25 hours of service per unit. May be repeated for credit with consent of department, for a maximum of 8 units. CR/NC grading only.
3000 Philosophy of Leisure (4)
Analysis of the roots of current practices, theories and philosophies in the fields of leisure, and hospitality. Introduction to leisure and its impact in the world's environment, the need to promote sustainable tourism and understanding cultural differences in leisure. Development of one's own philosophy, both personal and professional.
3010 Service Learning in Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism 2 (4)
Service learning in leisure, hospitality, clinical, school, college, and community settings. One hundred (100) hours of service with online reflection assignments connecting professional theories with professional service. May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor, for a maximum of 8 units. CR/NC grading only.
3200 Wellness Through Leisure (4)
Theories and concepts of wellness, health and self-efficacy. The importance of leisure, recreation, the environment, education and culture in the development of wellness. Self-responsibility in the pursuit of holistic wellness through leisure.
3202 Women and Leisure (4)
Exploration of women and their leisure and recreation pursuits from a creative, historical and cultural perspective. Leisure's role in contributing to the quality of life of women. Women's leisure expression as a reflection of societal change.
3300 Leadership in Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism (4)
Examination of leadership theories, successful leadership techniques, and analysis of self in leadership roles. Emphasis is placed on group work and dynamics, communication, and cultural and ethnic diversity. Leadership supervision of employees, volunteers, and clients using cooperative team building techniques will be taught through active learning. Prerequisites: HOS 1100, REC 1000, 2050, 2400 or 3000 or permission of instructor.
3305 Outdoor Living Skills (4)
Introduction to backpacking equipment and clothing, map orientation, wilderness survival and first aid, trip planning and logistics. Practical outdoor experience in developing leadership, group dynamics, problem-solving, and team building skills. Requires one weekend backpacking trip. Three hrs. lect., 2 hrs. act.
3401 Leadership of Small Groups (4)
Direct leadership techniques, incorporating programming principles to design and implement programs and activities for small groups. Students will be providing services to the University community.
3510 Management and Supervision in Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism (4)
The art and science of managing and supervising employees, including seasonal, contract and full time professionals with different bureaucratic constrictions on job duties and responsibilities. Exploration of hiring, training, motivation, discipline, legal, ADA and ethical concerns in public leisure settings.
3701 Evaluation and Research in Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism (4)
Explore the use of data to make informed decisions as a manager in Leisure and Hospitality settings. Students will learn how to conduct a literature review, design surveys, collect and analyze data, and create reports using both quantitative and qualitative data. Community survey methods and techniques will be taught through active learning. Prerequisites: HOS 1100, REC 1000, 2050, 2400 or 3000 or permission of instructor.
3800 Introduction to Recreation Therapy (4)
Introduction to theory and techniques used in the practice of therapeutic recreation. Activity analysis, disability awareness, mainstreaming and integration, empowerment, learned helplessness, risk management, and quality assurance.
3999 Issues in Hospitality and Leisure Services (1-4)
Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in leisure and hospitality. May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units.
4000 Administration and Budgeting in Recreation (4)
Study of organizational management including human resources, financial strategies (including introduction to preparing budgets), strategic planning, organizational culture, risk management, ethics, and legal aspects of management. Prerequisites: HOS 1100, REC 1000, REC 2050, REC 2400 or 3000, REC 3300, REC 3510, or permission of instructor.
4011 Youth Development through Leisure (4)
Principles of working with elementary age children using sports and recreation to develop character and self-esteem. First part of course will encompass lecture/activities. Second part includes participation in youth programs. Written assignment required. May be repeated once for credit, for a maximum of 8 units.
4050 Social Justice in Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism (4)
Understanding our diverse society through an in-depth analysis of attitudes and beliefs about people, our differences and similarities (culture, ethnicity, disability) and how to treat everyone with dignity and respect. Prerequisites: HOS 1100, REC 1000, REC 2050, REC 2400 or 3000, or permission of instructor.
4100 Professional Issues in Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism (2)
Critical examination of issues including professional certification, accountability, ethics, diversity, environmental health and safety. Exploration of professional groups supporting the profession and the role of maintaining professional knowledge and personal responsibility. Prerequisites: HOS 1100, REC 1000, 2050, 2400 or 3000 or permission of instructor.
4300 Facilities Management and Administration in Leisure (4)
Management of leisure and hospitality areas and facilities: clientele considerations, facility and outdoor area site planning; day-to-day operations of common recreation areas and facilities. Agency visitation required. Two lectures, 3 days of field trips to recreation centers, aquatic center, and parks. Spring break class. Must attend ALL class sessions. Contact instructor for Online requirements if necessary. Prerequisites: HOS 1100, REC 1000, 2050, 2400 or 3000 or permission of instructor.
4501 Special Events Management 1 (4)
Planning and implementing special events and conferences. Topics include event planning, coordination, research, marketing, logistics, themes, programming, volunteers, risk management, and evaluation. May be repeated once for credit, for a maximum of 8 units.
4600 Recreation Therapy Documentation and Assessment (4)
Assessment procedures and instruments used to assure competence in assessment of client function in leisure. Documentation, assessment, regulations in different settings (i.e., community, hospital, and clinical settings), protocols and development of individual treatment plans. Prerequisites: HOS 1100, REC 1000, 2050, 2400 or 3000 or permission of instructor.
4601 Recreation Therapy Treatment and Program Planning (4)
Theory, techniques and modalities used in recreation therapy. Foundations of leisure counseling and leisure education. Systems theory of program design including individual and group program plans, risk management and quality assurance. Fifty (50) hours of practicum required.
4602 Advanced Recreation Therapy Modalities (4)
Theory and application of leisure modalities including leisure education, activity adaptation, and equipment modification. May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor, for a maximum of 8 units.
4603 Recreation Therapy Programming (4)
Non-competitive activities to promote self-esteem and self efficacy. Active student learning and participation to demonstrate effective programming techniques. May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor, for a maximum of 8 units.
4605 Recreation Therapy: Diagnostic Groups (4)
In-depth study of disabling conditions recreation therapists work with including brain injury, spinal cord injury, mental illness, stroke, cognitive difficulties, and challenges of aging. The standard treatment protocols of each disability will also be discussed. The ramifications of the disabilities on a person's mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. Prerequisites: HOS 1100, REC 1000, REC 2050, REC 2400 or 3000, or permission of instructor. A-F grading only.
4702 Facilitating Adventure-Based Outdoor Leadership Programs (4)
Current principals, procedures, techniques and foundations in facilitating outdoor adventure-based counseling and leadership programs. Developing curriculum, group preparation, implementing and processing safe adventure experiences using low and high element ropes courses and natural resources. May be repeated once for credit, for a maximum of 8 units.
4705 Outdoor Adventure Recreation (4)
Lecture, discussion, and participation in outdoor recreation activities. Includes rock-climbing, sailing, sea kayaking, orienteering, hiking, and mountain biking. Classes on five Saturdays, dates and locations to be announced. Three hrs. lect., 2 hrs. act.
4896 Recreation Management Internship Placement (2)
Internship placement, must meet with advisor two quarters before intended internship, interview with intern sites, get a signed contract. MUST successfully complete LiveSCAN, including background check and fingerprinting. Interviewing techniques, networking and professional expectations will be discussed with advisor. Prerequisite: Completion of all core and elective classes, or permission of instructor.
4897 Recreation Therapy Internship Placement (2)
To secure an internship placement in an approved site with a certified therapist, students must meet with advisor a minimum of two quarters before intended internship, interview with intern sites, and get a signed contract. Written assignments are required to successfully complete this process. Students MUST successfully complete LiveSCAN, including background check and fingerprinting. Interviewing techniques, networking and professional expectations will be discussed with advisor. Online requirements are similar with interaction with faculty done virtually. Prerequisites: All major and department core classes complete or permission of the chair and the instructor. CR/NC grading only.
4900 Independent Study (1-4)
May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor, for a maximum of 12 units.
4910 Recreation Management Internship and Senior Project (4-12)
Field experience in recreation organizations in preparation of a professional role. Supervision by agency and university personnel. Minimum of 400 hours and senior project. Student must complete a minimum of 12 hours of credit and a total of 400 hours. Prerequisite: Completion of all core and elective classes, or permission of instructor. May be repeated six times for credit with consent of instructor, for a maximum of 24 units. CR/NC grading only.
4911 Recreation Therapy Internship and Senior Project (12)
Field experience in recreation therapy agency. Supervision by agency and university personnel. Minimum of 600 hours and senior project. Supervisor must be NCTRC certified. Prerequisite: Completion of all core and elective classes, or permission of instructor. May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor, for a maximum of 24 units. CR/NC grading only.
4913 Senior Special Project (12)
Large special project designed with the interests of the students and the needs of the department, this project will make a significant contribution to the life of the department, the campus or a community. This is especially designed for those non-traditional students with full time employment who cannot complete our traditional internship. It is NOT for people wanting to pursue future employment in a traditional Parks and Recreation position. A-F grading only.

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