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Leisure Services Management Option, Liberal Arts AA

Program Snapshot
Academic CredentialAssociate in Arts (AA)
Total Credit Hours60
Average Time to Complete2 yrs.
Academic PathwayBusiness, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
AdvisorCarl Kleinschmidt
Coordinator, Aquatics & Wellness
850.872.3832
ckleinschmidt@gulfcoast.edu

Pathway NavigatorRachel Hibbard
850.769.1551 ext. 3835
dhibbard@gulfcoast.edu
***email is the preferred method of communication***

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Leisure Services Management, AA

Do You Want to Have Fun?

The purpose of this transfer track is to prepare you for a career in leisure services. The four year universities and colleges offer a variety of leisure services programs including resort and commercial recreation, corporate and industrial recreation, fitness management, municipal and county recreation, therapeutic recreation, and teacher certification. You are encouraged to be familiar with the admissions requirements at the university you plan to attend.

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Leisure Services Management Requirements

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English I & II
Visual and Performing Arts
Philosophy/Religion
Literature
Select 6 from a list of math courses
Physical Science
Biological Science
Behavioral Sciences
History
Government

Psychology
Microcomputer Applications
Business Courses
Public Speaking
Electives

A complete list of courses with descriptions can be found in the Catalog

What can you do with Leisure Services Management Associate of Arts?

In this field, people find careers as:

Park Naturalists
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Recreation Workers
Amusement and Recreation Attendants

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

University of Florida
Jacksonville University
University of Miami
Florida State University
Glasses of Wine
Who is Eligible for the Leisure Services Management Program?
If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program. If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.
Why Choose Gulf Coast State College to Earn Your Degree?
You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve. More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.

Are you ready to get started?

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Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

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