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Submitter's Information

Name

Carl Dean

Title

Professor - Department Chair

Region

Central/Mother Lode

College

Bakersfield College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

John Bolton

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management Certificate of Achievement

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Recreation Assistant (083610)

Projected Start Date

06/01/25

Catalog Description

Recreation and Leisure Studies will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to perform at an entry-level position in private and public agencies in various careers, including event planning, recreational program planning, sport and tournament planning, hospitality, therapeutic recreation, and tourism. Students will also be able to address health and safety concerns while administering these programs.   

Upon completion of the required courses with at least a “C” or “P” grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement.

Enrollment Completer Projections

We anticipate 15 students to enroll in this program annually, with approximately 10 completions per year.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

Bakersfield College's mission is to prepare students with skills needed in areas of employment. There has been significant growth in the Recreation industry and is in need of qualified workers. This certificate of achievement will prepare students of diverse economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds for entry-level employment in this industry. In addition, this certificate helps students prepare for employment in a diverse environment like Kern County. 

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

19

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management Certificate of Achievement (19 Units) 

Core Courses (16 Units)

HLED B2 Race, Gender, and Health 3 units
KINS B2AFirst Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation3 units
KINS B31Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management3 units
KINS B42Leadership in Sport3 units
KINS B6Introduction to Sport in Society3 units
KINS B48WEWork Experience Education1 unit 

 List A (3 Units) 

KINS B4BB Principles of Basketball 3 units
KINS B4BSPrinciples of Baseball and Softball 3 units
KINS B4ESPrinciples of E-Sports3 units
KINS B4FBPrinciples of Football3 units
KINS B4GPrinciples of Golf3 units
KINS B4SPrinciples of Soccer3 units
KINS B4TPrinciples of Tennis3 units
KINS B4TFPrinciples of Track and Field3 units
KINS B4VBPrinciples of Volleyball3 units
KINS B4WPrinciples of Wrestling3 units
Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
KINS B2AFirst Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 3S1
HLED B2Race, Gender, and Health3S2
LIST AChoose Any3S2
KINS B6Introduction to Sport in Society3S3
KINS B31Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management3S3
KINS B42Leadership in Sport3S4
KINS B48WEWork Experience Education1S4

Supporting Documents

Submission Details

Published at

10/01/24 - 12:59 PM

Status

Recommended

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