Do you enjoy recreation and being outdoors? Have you ever thought about working with people in the hospitality or tourism industry? If so, consider joining the recreation management program!
Recreation management majors contribute to a community’s economic well-being, enriches its cultural life, and promotes health, safety, and wellness. Allan Hancock College’s recreation management program combines classroom work and hands-on learning opportunities to provide the initial level of preparation for those choosing to enter careers in the industry.
Students employed through the Cooperative Work Experience program can also earn academic credits. Faculty in the program assist students in finding career related part-time employment while attending Hancock. Many former graduates are working as event managers in wineries, in management positions in hotels and resorts, as park rangers or lifeguards, or as sports/program coordinators.
Graduates of this program can also choose to transfer to a four-year university to continue their educational goals.
This program will help you to:
- understand the differences between the public, private, non-profit, therapeutic, and commercial settings
- apply learned leadership skills in a team building environment
- practice event planning and organizing community events
- apply the principles and theories of sports management for municipal, commercial, and non-profit agencies
Degrees and Certificates Offered
Each program has unique requirements. The order in which you take courses may affect your completion time. Visit the links below to view the program requirements and a general semester-by-semester course schedule.
Associate in Science- Recreation, Event, and Sports Management
Certificate of Achievement- Recreation Management
To view all available degrees and certificates visit the Allan Hancock College course catalog.
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Contact Information
Recreation, Event, and Sport Management Faculty
Charles Provencio, Ph.D.Assistant Professor
805-922-6966 ext. 3328
charles.provenc@hancockcollege.edu
Administrative Assistant
Aaron Robles Avila
805-922-6966 ext. 3359
aaron.robles1@hancockcollege.edu
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Athletic Director
Kim Ensing
805-922-6966 ext. 3359
kensing@hancockcollege.edu
LOCATION
Santa Maria Campus
Bldg. N
805-922-6966 ext. 3227
