View the 2010-2011 Catalog (4 MB) - Lake Tahoe Community College
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS28 LTCC CATALOG <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>2011</strong>Special ProgramsIn addition to traditional academic and vocational course offerings, <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Tahoe</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>provides a variety of nontraditional learning opportunities across <strong>the</strong> spectrum of disciplines. Theseprograms are unique because of <strong>the</strong> format in which <strong>the</strong>y are offered. Many emphasize hands-on,experiential learning experiences or are designed as short-term, intensive learning opportunities. Also,some of <strong>the</strong>se programs target particular learners for enriching educational experiences. Details of <strong>the</strong>sespecial programs are provided in this section.“This college has a great transfer program.The counselors, faculty, staff, and <strong>the</strong>administration have such a stronginclination when it comes to <strong>the</strong> successof all <strong>the</strong>ir students. I love <strong>the</strong> communityaspect of <strong>the</strong> college and everyone is justfriendly and supportive. LTCC hasprovided me great experiences in <strong>the</strong>short time that I’ve been here. I learnednot only to be a good student but also agood person because of LTCC.”Yuan-Chi Hsiao, 19Came from Taiwan and moved here during hisjunior year. He is a recent graduate of WhittellHigh School. He is planning to transfer to UCIrvine and major in Business Administrationand currently serves as <strong>the</strong> Commissioner ofPublic Relations for <strong>the</strong> Associated StudentCouncil on campus.FYI...What is <strong>the</strong> collegemascot?The Kokanee (a type offresh water salmon foundin <strong>the</strong> streams runninginto <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Tahoe</strong>).Foster & Kinship Care ext. 575Intensive SpanishSummer Institute ext. 363International Education ext. 370Theatre Box Office ext. 207EDUCACIÓN PARA LOS PADRES TEMPORALES O FAMILIARESext. 575LTCC ofrece clases sin crédito a los Padres y Tutores Legales. El curso es enseñado en español enel Centro de Recursos Familiares los martes y miércoles por la tarde de 4 a 7 p.m. El curso es paralos familiares que proveen cuidado o para aquellos padres que se preocupan por los niños de susfamiliares. Las sesiones consisten en lectura, segmentos de video, procesos en dinámica de grupo.Los temas son enfocados en: 1) Recursos de la comunidad, 2) Las edades y etapas del desarrollo,3) Construyendo unión entre los padres y niños, 4) Desiciones y consecuencias, 5) El poder delánimo, y 6) Lo positivo de la disciplina. Se les entregará un certificado a los estudiantes alcompletar todas las clases “Padres Activos de Hoy.” Se pueden matricular directamente en elCentro de Recursos Familiares.FOSTER AND KINSHIP CARE EDUCATIONext. 575LTCC offers non-credit coursework in Foster and Kinship Care Education. Courses are taught inboth English and Spanish. Both programs are designed to support foster parents, relative caregivers,and non-relative caregivers. Sessions consist of lectures, video segments, and dynamic groupprocesses. Topics focus on 1) parenting skills; 2) ages and stages of child development; 3) accessingcommunity resources; 4) positive discipline; 5) diversity training; and 6) o<strong>the</strong>r specialized topicsregarding local issues. A certificate of completion is awarded at <strong>the</strong> end of each class. Registration isconducted on a walk-in basis only. All community members are welcome.INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONInternational Education Office, Room A108, ext. 370Study abroad with <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Tahoe</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> and let <strong>the</strong> world be your classroom. LTCCoffers a wide array of exciting programs for students wishing to study abroad at locations around<strong>the</strong> world. In <strong>the</strong> past, our students have explored and traveled to Spain, Mexico, France,London, and Peru, just to mention a few locations.Our quarter-length study abroad programs are typically offered in <strong>the</strong> fall and/or spring,providing students <strong>the</strong> opportunity to take a full schedule of courses at an overseas locale(minimum of 12 units). In addition, short term programs are offered in <strong>the</strong> summer andoccasionally during quarter breaks. These programs offer students an enriching experienceabroad while studying a particular discipline (for example, art, anthropology, <strong>the</strong>atre, andconservation of natural resources). Most programs are for academic credit; students must be 18years or older (or a high school graduate) and enroll in <strong>the</strong> required courses to participate.INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT LTCCInternational Education Office, Room A108, ext. 370Students from around <strong>the</strong> globe are encouraged to attend LTCC and enjoy <strong>the</strong> beauty of <strong>Lake</strong><strong>Tahoe</strong>, small class sizes, affordable tuition, and <strong>the</strong> opportunity to transfer to a 4-yearuniversity.Any international student who is interested in studying full-time at LTCC should contact <strong>the</strong>International Education office to begin <strong>the</strong> student visa and application process.