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Heritage Interpretation Certificate

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. 

Total Units:
14-15

First Year

Semester 1

6-7 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
ANTH 392
Principles of Heritage Interpretation
3
F, S
BIOL 307
Biology of Organisms or
4
F, S
BIOL 323
Plants and People or
4
F, S
BIOL 350
Environmental Biology
3
F, S

Semester 2

8 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
ANTH 300 Z
Biological Anthropology or
3
F, S
ANTH 310 Z
Cultural Anthropology or
3
F, S
ANTH 323
Introduction to Archaeology
3
F, S
HIST 319
American Environmental History or
3
F, S
HIST 344
Survey of California History: A Multicultural Perspective
3
F, S
Heritage Certificate Elective (See List Below)
2
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

A minimum of 2 units from the following:

ANTH 498 Work Experience in Anthropology (0.5 - 4)   

BIOL 380 Natural History Field Studies: Coastal Ecosystems (1)   

BIOL 382 Natural History Field Studies: Desert Ecosystems (1)   

BIOL 384 Natural History Field Study of Forest Ecosystems (1)   

BIOL 386 Natural History Field Studies: Marine Ecosystems (1)   

BIOL 388 Natural History Field Studies: River Ecosystems (1)   

BIOL 389 Natural History Field Studies: Wetland Ecosystems (1)   

HIST 498 Work Experience in History (0.5 - 4)   

WEXP 498 Work Experience in (Subject) (0.5 - 4)

Notes

  • Heritage Interpretation involves conveying meaningful information about historical, cultural, and natural events or sites to a broad audience. One may have encountered interpretive prose in historical site markers, displays at parks or museums, and written park visitor guides. Park rangers, docents, and tour guides use oral and written interpretation skills. More recently, interpretive skills have been expanding into social media. 
  • Students completing this proposed certificate of recognition will be prepared to take an exam to be a Certified Interpretive Guide (C.I.G) from the National Association for Interpretation. 

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published April 09, 2025

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