have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or shall have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by appropriate campus authorities. At CSU, Chico applicants to a master's degree program must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last 30 semesters (45 quarter) units attempted and at least 2.75 in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.

(a) At least 24 units of 600-level courses in Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management (see specific requirements for the thesis/project plans below).
(b) At the discretion of the academic program, a maximum of 30 percent of the units counted toward the degree requirements may be special session credit earned in non-matriculated status combined with all transfer coursework. This applies to special session credit earned through Open University, or in courses offered for academic credit through Regional and Continuing Education. (Correspondence courses and UC Extension coursework are not acceptable for transfer).
(c) Not more than 15 units taken before admission to classified status.
(d) Not more than a total of 10 units of Independent Study (697) and Master's Thesis (699T) or Master's Project (699P), not more than 6 units of Master's Thesis (699T) or Master's Project (699P).
TOEFL – paper - 550
TOEFL - internet based test (IBT) - 80
IELTS - 6.5