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LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011 93 CERTIFICATESc. Suggested courses:ANT 101 Introduction to ArcheologyART 107 Art of the AmericasENG 107 Cross-Cultural LiteratureETH 100 Current Latino IssuesETH 201 Mexican-American CultureETH 202A Mexican-American History: Pre-Columbian to 1848ETH 202B Mexican-American History: 1848 to 1960ETH 202C Mexican-American History: 1960 to PresentETH 203A History of Mexico: Pre-Columbian to 1821ETH 203B History of Mexico: 1821 to 1910ETH 203C History of Mexico: 1910 to PresentHIS 104 Early California HistoryHIS 110 Minority and Multicultural History of the United StatesSPE 102 Intercultural CommunicationsNOTE: Students should be advised that the above required courses, takenout of sequence or taken by challenge exam, may not be transferable.Students should contact the four-year schools to which they plan to transfer.NON-CREDIT CERTIFICATE OFCOMPLETION: ESL PROFICIENCYThe noncredit ESL program at LTCC is designed as a series of sequentialcourses, ranging from Low Beginning through Advanced levels ofEnglish proficiency. The sequential curriculum, based upon an integrated setof student learning outcomes, provides instruction through each strand oflearning: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.This certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of thefollowing noncredit courses:ESL551: Low Beginning ESL -or- ESL 561: English as a SecondLanguage, Level 1ESL552: High Beginning ESL -or- ESL 562: English as a SecondLanguage, Level 2ESL553: Low Intermediate ESL -or- ESL 563: English as a SecondLanguage, Level 3ESL554: High Intermediate ESL -or- ESL 564: English as a SecondLanguage, Level 4ESL556: Advanced ESLWILDERNESS EDUCATIONThe Wilderness Education program is designed to prepare students tobecome theoretically and technically competent wilderness specialists whocan apply their skills as outdoor leaders to diverse groups and environmentsin a world with a growing population and finite wilderness resources. Thecurriculum provides a balanced foundation of all aspects of wildernesseducation/outdoor recreation. Students will gain basic competencies inoutdoor-based activities, wilderness first aid skills, experiential educationaltheory, group dynamics, leadership theory and skills, and environmentalawareness. There is emphasis on the integration of academic work andtechnical field skills.Student Learning Outcomes for this certificate are:• Identify the many influences that have shaped wilderness education.• Identify the management protocols for land use on the local, state, andnational level.• Employ a variety of experiential leadership styles to specific settings.• Assess good judgment and safety in wilderness settings.• Apply a working vocabulary and a skills-based knowledge infield specific topics.A. REQUIRED COURSESAll courses from the following (26.25 units):GSE 103 Lake Tahoe Issues and AgenciesWLD 100 Foundations of Recreation Land ManagementWLD 101 Origins and Directions of Wilderness EducationWLD 104 Fundamentals of Outdoor LeadershipWLD 107B Wilderness First ResponderWLD 112C Map, Compass, and GPSWLD 117A MountaineeringWLD 118A Rock Climbing: BeginningWLD 128B AIARE Level 1 AvalancheWLD 133 Occupational Work Experience(minimum 2 units)WLD 134 Facilitation of Experiential/Adventure Based LearningWLD 140A Whitewater Rafting: BeginningWLD 146A Sea Kayaking: BeginningAREAS OF CONCENTRATION: (Choose one option)1. CLIMBINGA minimum of 4.75 units selected from the following:WLD 117B Intermediate MountaineeringWLD 118B Rock Climbing: IntermediateWLD 118C Introduction to Lead ClimbingWLD 118D Self-Rescue for ClimbersTOTAL UNITS (including required courses): 31 units2. SNOW SKILLSA minimum of 6 units selected from the following:WLD 125A Backcountry SkiingWLD 126A Backcountry SnowboardingWLD 126C Multi-day Ski/Snowboard TouringWLD 127A Winter SurvivalWLD 128C AIARE Level 2 AvalancheTOTAL UNITS (including required courses): 32.25 units3. WATER SKILLSAll of the following:WLD 140C Whitewater Guide SchoolWLD 143A Fly Fishing: BeginningWLD 146B Sea Kayaking: CampingTOTAL UNITS (including required courses): 31.50 units