Associate of Science in Landscape and Parks Maintenance Specialist

Peralta Community College District

The Landscape and Parks Maintenance Specialist degree and certificate program provides additional training for students interested in working in the field of landscape and parks maintenance. The curriculum pro- vides advanced studies in horticulture, plant ID and maintenance practices, and provides foundational training towards working for parks & recrea­tion departments, public works, landscape maintenance companies, or for starting their own landscape maintenance business.Program Learning Outcomes:Students who complete the degree will be able to:Maintain landscapes to maximize for basic human comfort/livability.Maintain landscapes to support regional ecology, low water use, and sustainable potential in Bay Area environments.Employ maintenance practices that minimize the use of power tools, dumping of green waste, and vehicle use.

Merritt College