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  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Recreation",
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  "name": "Recreation, Event, and Sports Management",
  "award": "Associate in Science",
  "department": "recreation",
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      "markdown": "**Award Type:** Associate in Science\n\nThe Associate Science degree in Recreation, Event, and Sports Management prepares students to either obtain middle level positions in the recreation, event planning/hospitality, and sports management fields or advance from entry level positions in all areas of recreation. Students can also transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Recreation, Event, and Sports Management.\n\n**The graduate of the Associate in Science in Recreation, Event, and Sports Management will:**\n\n1.  Demonstrate knowledge of career opportunities in the Recreation fields and understand the differences between the public, private, nonprofit, therapeutic and commercial settings.\n2.  Demonstrate and apply learned leadership skills in a team building classroom environment.\n3.  Apply and practice the skills of event planning for organizing community events.\n4.  Apply the principals and theories of sports management for municipal, commercial and nonprofit agencies."
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          "text": "A major of 21 units is required for the degree."
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          "text": "Required core courses (15 units):",
          "units": "13"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "REC 101",
          "title": "Intro to Recreation Management",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "REC 103",
          "title": "Leadership in Recreation Services",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "REC 105",
          "title": "Program Planning for Recreation",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "REC 107",
          "title": "Recreational Sports Programming",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WEE 149",
          "title": "Work Experience Education: Occupational",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following:",
          "units": "6"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ATH 104",
          "title": "Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUS 102",
          "title": "Marketing",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EMS 102",
          "title": "First Aid & Safety",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "REC 109",
          "title": "Outdoor & Adventure Recreation",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 120",
          "title": "Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Groups",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 102",
          "title": "Small Group Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HED 100",
          "title": "Social and Personal Health & Wellness",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECS 101",
          "title": "Child, Family and Community",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECON C2002",
          "title": "Principles of Macroeconomics",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "General Education"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor."
        },
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          "text": "Total",
          "units": "19"
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