Goals and Certificates
You may choose to earn one of the following:
- West Valley College
Description
West Valley College offers an associate degree and multiple certifications through the Park Management program.
- After completing a Certificate of Achievement in Geospatial Technology, you 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; and demonstrate skill in using the software packages that apply to GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing disciplines. . Click here for more information on course requirements.
- Certificate of Achievement in Unmanned Aircraft Technology is designed to prepare students to enter the Unmanned Aircraft Technology field. The required coursework provides the students with the skills to manage,plan and execute flight operations. Students demonstrate the ability to collect and process imagery data for analysis. Students also develop skills that they can apply in multiple applications including agriculture, natural and cultural resources management, emergency response, aerial videography and photography. Click here for more information on course requirements.
- After completing a Certificate of Achievement 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. Click here for more information on course requirements.
- Certificate of Achievement in Park Management and the Associate of Science in Park Management meets the needs of three different groups of students – the typical career-oriented college student, the professional wishing a career change and the established park professional. The latter enroll in our Program courses to enhance their skills, obtain in-service training and comply with changing professional standards. In addition to our full academic and field program we provide in-service training that includes four-wheel drive operations and safety, power winch operations, ranger operations and legal updates, low- and high-angle technical rescue, GIS, remote sensing, wildland fire suppression, emergency medical response, wilderness first responder, and wilderness navigation. Public land managers recognize the West Valley College Park Management Program as being the only outstanding program that produces quality graduates in the field of Park Management. Click here for more information on course requirements.
Prerequisites and Required Assessments
There are no prerequisites for enrolling in the park management programs. Even though a high school diploma or equivalency is not required, you may find that some employers prefer to hire employees with a high school diploma or equivalency. There are also more options for financial aid at the community colleges for students who have a high school diploma or equivalency.
You must take a placement test to enroll in math and English classes for the general education requirements needed to earn an associate degree. You should meet with a counselor to determine the correct placement in these classes.
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Wage Data and Employment Outlook
Once you complete this pathway, you will be prepared for employment in the following fields: all types and all levels of city, county, regional, state, and federal agencies. These lands include urban parks, open space districts, state parks and preserves, and federal forests, parks and wilderness areas. Explore these and other careers at O*Net Online.
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