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    Cal State Northridge Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management transfers starts with RTM 202, RTM 202L and RTM 204; the full list is below.

    115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUN for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

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    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management

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    Major Requirements

    Cal State Northridge Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management Major Preparation

    The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUN's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Lower division major preparation courses

    Complete all of these

    • RTM 202 Planning Programs and Events for Recreation Experiences
    • RTM 202L Planning Programs and Events for Recreation Experiences Lab
    • RTM 204 Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation and Special Populations
    • RTM 278 Exploring the World of Tourism, Hospitality, Recreation, and Parks

    Complete 1 of these

    • RTM 151A Backpacking
    • RTM 151B Rock Climbing and Mountaineering
    • RTM 151C Winter Mountaineering
    • RTM 151D Flatwater Boating
    • RTM 151E Whitewater Boating
    • RTM 151F Survival
    • RTM 151G Challenge/Ropes Courses
    • RTM 151H Caving
    • RTM 265 Water Skiing and Wakeboarding
    • RTM 267 Sailing and RTM 267L Sailing Lab

    Also listed by CSUN

    CSUN lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

    Electives

    • ACCT 220 Introduction to Financial Accounting
    • RTM 251 Recreation and the Natural Environment
    • RTM 280 Organizing Campus Recreation and Sport

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Cal State Northridge have a Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Northridge for Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management?

    Cal State Northridge's Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management major preparation includes RTM 202, RTM 202L, RTM 204, RTM 278, RTM 151A and RTM 151B, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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