Program Detail

California State University - Northridge

Department of Recreation and Tourism Management

Dr. Nathan Martin, Department Chair
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Recreation and Tourism Management Department
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA  91330-8269
(818) 677-3202

Accredited Program

  • Recreation & Tourism Management
    Initial Accreditation: 10/1/1976
    Next Review: 2028
    Accreditation Status: Continued Accreditation
    Program Accreditation Status
    Program Information
    2024 Annual Report
    2023 Annual Report
    2022 Annual Report
    2021 Annual Report




    • The Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Hospitality & Recreation Management provides a challenging, experiential, student-centered education to prepare professionals to enhance the quality of life of people and their communities through recreation, leisure and play.

    COAPRT Standard 7.01. - Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge: a) the nature and scope of the relevant park, recreation, tourism or related professions and their associated industries; b) techniques and processes used by professionals and workers in these industries; and c) the foundation of the profession in history, science and philosophy.
    • Outcome:
      Demonstrate entry-level knowledge in the nature and scope of the park, recreation, tourism, and hospitality professions and the historic, scientific, and philosophical foundations of the profession based on evaluation of key class assignments and industry standards. (7.01)
    • Measure Type:
      Indirect
    • Assessment Method:
      Core Confidence Survey
    • Result:
      Standard 7.01 is most directly aligned with core classes RTM 278, 314, 490. The 'Core Confidence Survey' was administered to each class and 2023 scores showed the following aggregate means for each course specific learning outcome: (scores range from 1 to 3) RTM 278 (2.52; *67% meeting the 70% threshold (n=15); RTM 314 (2.70; 77% meeting the 70% threshold (n=26)); RTM 490 (2.91; 92% meeting the 70% threshold (n=13)). Students are asked to evaluate their confidence on their mastery of knowledge and skills that are part of each core class. Each course objective is formatted as a question describing the content area. Please note that scales have been reset to zero for calculations this year, as previous years' were less strict and misleading by using 1 as the baseline. As such, see below the original and new cutoff values (@70%): Core Confidence Survey (1-3) original: 2.1; new: 2.4 *indicates a score below the standard or missing data
    COAPRT Standard 7.02. - Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.
    • Outcome:
      Demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate services, events, and programs that model inclusive practices and that enhance the quality of life for all people through recreation and leisure experiences in a minimum of 3 required assignments in core courses. (7.02)
    • Measure Type:
      Indirect
    • Assessment Method:
      Core Confidence Survey (Indirect) Internship Supervisor Report (Direct
    • Result:
      Standard 7.02 is most directly aligned with core classes RTM 202, 204, 403. The 'Core Confidence Survey' was administered to each class and 2023 scores showed the following aggregate means for each course specific learning outcome (scores range from 1 to 3): RTM 202 (2.40; *60% meeting the 70% threshold (n=5); RTM 204 (*NO DATA FOR 2023); RTM 403 (3.00; 100%/100% meeting the 70% threshold (n=1)). Students are asked to evaluate their confidence on their mastery of knowledge and skills that are part of each core class. Each course objective is formatted as a question describing the content area (*indicates a score below the standard or missing data). Internship Supervisor Report 20 internship supervisor reports for summer 2023 internship students were analyzed. All 20 internship students were rated satisfactory by their respective agency supervisors. In addition, the students on average received positive overall ratings in three assessed areas: 1) professional performance and leadership (3.60/4; 85% meeting the 70% threshold) 2) professional knowledge (3.59/4; 80% meeting the 70% threshold); and 3) professional practice and attitude (3.76/4; 95% meeting the 70% threshold). Please note that scales have been reset to zero for calculations this year, as previous years' were less strict and misleading by using 1 as the baseline. As such, see below the original and new cutoff values (@70%): Core Confidence Survey (1-3) original: 2.1; new: 2.4 Internship supervisor report (1-4): original: 2.8; new: 3.1 *indicates a score below the standard or missing data
    COAPRT Standard 7.03. - Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about operations and strategic management/administration in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions..
    • Outcome:
      Demonstrate entry-level knowledge and skills associated with delivery, leadership, and operations management, including skills in emotional intelligence as assessed on outcome measures. (7.03)
    • Measure Type:
      Direct
    • Assessment Method:
      Core Confidence Survey (Indirect) Internship Supervisor Report (Direct) Emotional Intelligence Survey (Indirect)
    • Result:
      Standard 7.03 is most directly aligned with core classes RTM 300, 302, 303, and 304. The 'Core Confidence Survey' was administered to each class and 2023 resulted in the following aggregate means (scores range from 1 to 3) for each course specific learning outcome: RTM 300 (*NO DATA FOR 2023); RTM 302 (2.00; *0% meeting the 70% threshold (n=1); RTM 303 (2.20; *0% meeting the 70% threshold (n=1)); RTM 304 (2.40; *67% meeting the 70% threshold (n=3)). Students are asked to evaluate their confidence on their mastery of knowledge and skills that are part of each core class. Each course objective is formatted as a question describing the content area. Internship Supervisor Report 20 internship supervisor reports for summer 2023 internship students were analyzed. All 20 internship students were rated satisfactory by their respective agency supervisors. In addition, the students on average received positive overall ratings in three assessed areas: 1) professional performance and leadership (3.60/4; 85% meeting the 70% threshold) 2) professional knowledge (3.59/4; 80% meeting the 70% threshold); and 3) professional practice and attitude (3.76/4; 95% meeting the 70% threshold). Emotional Intelligence Survey Emotional Intelligence Survey (given at start and finish of the program; 25 items adapted from Hunsaker (2001)) was implemented in 2022. The Survey had an aggregate mean of 3.85 (n=30) at the start and 4.25 (n=24) at the finish point (5-point scale with the 5 being the highest score). Please note that some scales have been reset to zero for calculations this year, as previous years' were less strict and misleading by using 1 as the baseline. As such, see below the original and new cutoff values (@70%): Core Confidence Survey (1-3) original: 2.1; new: 2.4 Internship supervisor report (1-4): original: 2.8; new: 3.1 *indicates a score below the standard or missing data