Department of Recreation Administration

Minor

The Recreation Administration Department offers six minors.

How do I declare the minor?

To add a minor, you must use the Change of Major form. It is available in Joyal, or online at http://fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/registrar/forms/index.html.

Fresno State students are allowed to have up to two minors. You can add a minor by completing the form and you do not need an advisor to sign off, except under one condition. If you have already completed 90 units or more (called “units added” on your DPR) then you must have an advisor sign off that you will be able to complete your major and this new minor within a total of 144 units. If you can’t do it within 144, then you are not allowed to add the minor.

Certificates

We offer five certificate programs designed to provide the essential core competencies in each area.

Students majoring in Recreation Administration may benefit from a certificate program that compliments their own option. Also, this allows majors in fields other than Recreation Administration to learn useful career skills that will compliment their own major.

The certificate programs include:

The Certificate in Adventure-Based Programming is designed for students pursuing a professional interest in experiential education and wilderness activities within settings such as youth organizations, church groups, travel and tourism, schools, and colleges. Adventure education is explored through courses using group initiative and perceived risk activities to foster personal development. The certificate centers on preparing students to facilitate ropes courses, climbing walls, mobile initiative courses, and natural resource-based pursuits such as rock climbing, backpacking, cross-country skiing, and other outdoor activities.

All coursework to be applied to this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C to be counted.

Application for Adventure Based Programming

For more information on this certificate, please contact the department at rasa@csufresno.edu.

This certificate of special study is intended to explore the specialty of correctional recreation. The need for trained correctional recreation employees can be found in federal and state prisons, county jails, and juvenile justice centers.

The certificate is awarded to undergraduate students who complete 12 units of upper-division coursework selected to provide an overview of correctional recreation and the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this career field. The certificate is open to all students.

All coursework to be applied to this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C.

Application for Correctional Recreation Programming

For more information on this certificate, please contact: Nancy Nisbett at nancyni@csufresno.edu.

The Certificate in Serving Youth At-Risk is awarded to students who successfully complete 12 units of upper-division coursework selected to provide an overview of the critical issues that face youth and the service concerns associated with meeting their needs. All coursework to be applied to this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C.

Application for Serving Youth At-Risk (Student's catalog year begins prior to Fall 2020)

Application for Serving Youth At-Risk (Student's catalog year begins Fall 2020 or after)

For more information on this certificate, please contact: Brandon Taylor at brtaylor@csufresno.edu.

The Certificate in Special Event Planning is designed to prepare students to plan large community events such as street fairs, community festivals, convention center events, major fund-raising events, corporate events, and joint sponsorship events. Students must complete a minimum of 12 units of upper-division coursework. All coursework to be applied to this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C.

The certificate is appropriate for those students seeking employment in community-based recreation agencies, corporate recreation, community nonprofit organizations, convention centers, and any business dealing with special event planning.

Application for Special Event Planning

For more information on this certificate, please contact: Sam Lankford at slankford@csufresno.edu.

The certificate in Sports and Entertainment Facility Management is awarded to students who successfully complete 16 units of upper-division coursework selected to provide students a foundation in this area.

The certificate is appropriate for students with interest in stadiums, arenas, convention centers, performing arts centers, and other public assembly facilities.

Students will learn about the operations, marketing, and management of these facilities, as well as gain related practical experience. All coursework to be applied to this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C or better.

Application for Sports and Entertainment Facility Management

For more information on this certificate, please contact: Michael Mahoney at mmahoney@csufresno.edu.