Recreation and Leisure Studies Leadership - Norwalk Community College

Recreation and Leisure Studies Leadership from Norwalk Community College is a Campus Associate Recreation degree that prepares you for a Hospitality career. The Recreation Leadership curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in this growing field. The theory and practice needed to work in recreation and leisure programs focus on the delivery of human services to various clients as well as organizational and management skills. Students prepare for careers in Boys/Girls clubs, community centers, correctional institutions, halfway houses, municipal recreation , and residential settings. Students are required to complete and verify a CPR program prior to graduation. Before enrolling in the program students should consult with the program coordinator, who serves as faculty advisor. Students who wish to transfer to a four-year college should also consult with the coordinator. PROGRAM OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an awareness of the realities of employment or continued study in the field of Recreation and Leisure Studies; 2. Demonstrate an awareness of the various types of recreational agencies within the community; 3. Develop self-awareness, use problem solving skills, and develop supportive positive relationships with clients; 4. Define the duties and responsibilities of supervisors in leisure services, and to learn the fundamental principles of supervision. View more details on Norwalk Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Recreation courses.