Associate in Science Degree
After completing an A.S. degree in Park Management, a student will be able to:
- Plan, design, and complete a maintenance project. Develop plans and designs for park facilities
- Design, develop, and complete projects in the following four areas: resources management, visitor services, maintenance, and interpretation.
- Plan and implement backcountry overnight experiences.
- Use wildland fire and emergency medical response techniques.
- Develop GIS mapping projects and demonstrate the use of GPS.
- Develop plans and designs for park facilities.
Required Core Courses: 40 or 41 units
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PMGT 10 | Introduction to Park Management | 3 units |
| PMGT 11 | Park Communications | 2 units |
| PMGT 12A | Basic Outdoor Skills or | 2 units |
| PMGT 12B | Intermediate Outdoor Skills | 3 units |
| PMGT 13 | Wildland Fire Suppression | 2 units |
| PMGT 14 | Conservation of Our Natural Resources | 3 units |
| PMGT 15A | Duties of the Park Professional | 3 units |
| PMGT 15B | Natural and Cultural Resource Interpretation | 3 units |
| PMGT 15C | Introduction to Park Maintenance | 3 units |
| PMGT 16A | Introduction to Geospatial Technology | 3 units |
| PMGT 17 | Basic Horticulture for Parks | 3 units |
| PMGT 18 | Park Planning and Design | 2 units |
| PMGT 19 | Wilderness First Responder | 5 units |
| PMGT 20A | PMGT Employment Preparation | 1 unit |
| PMGT 20B | Internship | 2 units |
| PMGT 21 | Park Operations Laboratory | 1 unit |
Total Core Units: 40–41 units
General Educations Units: 25 units
Total Degree Units: 65–66 units
Recommended Electives
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PMGT 12C | Advanced Outdoor Skills | 3 unit |
| PMGT 19B | Wilderness First Responder Refresher | 2 units |
| PMGT 23 | Power Saws | 1 unit |
| PMGT 24 | Wilderness Navigation | 1 unit |
Park Management Certificate of Achievement
After completing a certificate in Park Management, a student will be able to:
- Plan, design, and complete a maintenance project. Develop plans and designs for park facilities.
- Design, develop, and complete projects in the following four areas: resources management, visitor services, maintenance, and interpretation.
- Use wildland fire and emergency medical response techniques.
- Develop GIS mapping projects and demonstrate the use of GPS.
- Plan and implement backcountry overnight experiences.
- Develop plans and designs for park facilities.
Required Core Courses: 40 or 41 Units
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PMGT 10 | Introduction to Park Management | 3 units |
| PMGT 11 | Park Communications | 2 units |
| PMGT 12A | Basic Outdoor Skills | 2 units |
| PMGT 12B | Intermediate Outdoor Skills for the Park Ranger | 3 units |
| PMGT 13 | Wildland Fire Suppression | 2 units |
| PMGT 14 | Conservation of Our Natural Resources | 3 units |
| PMGT 15A | Duties of the Ranger | 3 units |
| PMGT 15B | Natural and Cultural Resource Interpretation | 3 units |
| PMGT 15C | Introduction to Park Maintenance | 3 units |
| PMGT 16A | Introduction to GIS and Global Positioning Systems | 3 units |
| PMGT 17 | Basic Horticulture for Parks | 3 units |
| PMGT 18 | Park Planning and Design | 2 units |
| PMGT 19 | Wilderness First Responder | 5 units |
| PMGT 20A | PMGT Employment Preparation | 1 unit |
| PMGT 20B | Internship | 2 units |
| PMGT 21 | Park Operations Laboratory | 1 unit |
| Total Certificate Units | 40–41 units |
The certificate does not require completion of general education units.
Recommended Electives
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PMGT 12C | Advanced Outdoor Skills for the Park Ranger | 3 unit |
| PMGT 19B | Wilderness First Responder Refresher | 2 units |
| PMGT 23 | Power Saws | 1 unit |
| PMGT 24 | Wilderness Navigation | 1 unit |
Geospatial Technology Certificate of Achievement
After completing a certificate in Geospatial Technology, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge to perform analysis using GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing.
- Apply GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing technologies to determine changes in the land and its relationship with people.
- Demonstrate skill in using the software packages that apply to GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing disciplines.
Required Core Courses: 24 units
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PMGT 16A | Introduction to Geospatial Technology | 3 units |
| PMGT 16B | Mobile GIS | 3 units |
| PMGT 16C | Spatial Analysis for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 3 units |
| PMGT 16D | Cartographic Design for GIS | 3 units |
| PMGT 16E | Database Design and Management | 3 units |
| PMGT 16G | introduction to Remote Sensing | 3 units |
| GIST 016I | GIS Programming and the Web | 3 units |
| PMGT 20A | PMGT Employment Preparation | 1 unit |
| PMGT 20B | Internship | 2 units |
| Total Certificate Units | 24 units |