Overview

Such work enhances the quality of life for millions of people each day across the nation. Specializations available in the Recreation programme at California State University East Bay include the Sustainability Concentration, Youth Development Programming Concentration, and a Recreation Therapy Concentration that prepares students to sit for the state RT licensing exam.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate the Recreation programme at California State University East Bay will be able to:

Explain effective and sustainable solutions based on evidence to address challenges faced in the provision of recreation programmes and services, management of facilities and stewardship of natural resources.

Identify effective leadership and teamwork strategies, management skills, methods to evaluate service quality and meet consumer needs in recreation management.

Articulate clearly in both written and oral formats the ethical, philosophical, historical, and administrative foundations of the recreation profession.

Identify techniques that contribute to a culture of dignity and respect in the recreation management profession.

Potential Careers

Aquatic Management

Camp Management

Campus Recreation

Cultural Arts Management

Event Planning

Golf Course Management

Health and Wellness Centers

High Adventure Programmes

Military Recreation

Nonprofit Management

Outdoor Recreation Management

Park Management

Recreation Management

Sports Management

Sustainable Management

Venue Management

Wedding Planning

Youth Development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Preparation

Data-Driven Decision Making in Hospitality, Recreation, Recreation Therapy, and Tourism

Serving Diverse Populations in Hospitality, Recreation, Rec Therapy and Tourism

Leadership, Management and Ethics in Hospitality, Recreation, Rec Therapy, and Tourism

Law, Risk and Regulation in Hospitality, Recreation, Rec Therapy, and Tourism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hayward, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

As required by the university, accreditation officials, and California law, your admission is not complete until we receive and verify all:

Official transcripts/mark sheets

Proof that you earned a diploma and/or degree, if applicable

Official English proficiency test scores

Proof of your diploma or degree can be either indicated on your transcripts or on a separate degree certificate.

The university reserves the right to determine what constitutes an Official Transcript. Documents submitted to the university become the property of the university and will not be returned under any circumstance.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

18649 USD / year

≈ 18649 USD / year
Out-of-State

18649 USD / year

≈ 18649 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7993 USD / year

≈ 7993 USD / year

Living costs

Hayward

United States

1370 - 2510 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Learning Outcomes

Potential Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Hayward

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