West Los Angeles CollegeWest Los Angeles College

Mapping of Academic Mapping of Academic ProgramsPrograms

Session 1Session 1

February 24, 2010February 24, 2010

Academic PathsAcademic Paths

Transfer

Skill Certificate

Transfer with Associate Arts Degree

Certificate of Achievement

Associate of Arts Degree – Associate of Science Degree

Degrees & Certificates at WestDegrees & Certificates at West

Transfer (2 years)

Transfer with Associate Degree (2 + years)

Associate Degree (2 years)

Certificate of Achievement (1 semester +)

Skill Certificate (1 semester +)

How soon can I obtain my How soon can I obtain my goal?goal?

“MAPPING OUT A PLAN” (Step 1)

West Los Angeles College

Year 1 Year 2

Fall

Course Units Total Units

Spring Course Units

Total Units

Fall

Course Units Total Units

Spring 1

Course Units Total Units

Note: Some course may be taken during the Winter and/ or Summer sessions.

Rev. 2_2010

Area of Study

Plan – Major Code

““MAPPING OUT A PLAN” MAPPING OUT A PLAN” (Steps)(Steps)

• Academic MapAcademic Map– Area of StudyArea of Study

– Plan A or Plan BPlan A or Plan B

– Major CodeMajor Code

– Insert the Major Requirements and/or Recommended Courses (Catalog)Insert the Major Requirements and/or Recommended Courses (Catalog)– Select G.E. requirements from Educational Plans (A/B, CSU, IGETC)Select G.E. requirements from Educational Plans (A/B, CSU, IGETC)– Consult with department and obtain chairperson’s signatureConsult with department and obtain chairperson’s signature

• (Dept. Chair will make sure that required courses are in submitted for class (Dept. Chair will make sure that required courses are in submitted for class scheduling each semester; Also consult with other department heads to make sure scheduling each semester; Also consult with other department heads to make sure the g.e. required for degree will be offered.) (Planning/Budgeting)the g.e. required for degree will be offered.) (Planning/Budgeting)

• Counseling ReviewCounseling Review• Academic Affairs will submit maps to Counseling for review of general Academic Affairs will submit maps to Counseling for review of general

education requirementseducation requirements• WebsiteWebsite: Each discipline within the Division will add maps to their website.: Each discipline within the Division will add maps to their website.

• Examples: Examples: Biology Discipline will have a link to the Science Department Home Page as well as the Biology Discipline will have a link to the Science Department Home Page as well as the Honors/Transfer Home PageHonors/Transfer Home Page

• Students will be able to view their specific educational road-map on the homepage of each division.Students will be able to view their specific educational road-map on the homepage of each division.

• MarketingMarketing: Maps will be used as a resource for outreach.: Maps will be used as a resource for outreach.

Graduation &/or TransferGraduation &/or Transfer

For both the Degree and Certificate programs, transcripts from all other colleges attended must be on file in the Admissions office. A 2.0 GPA is required for all Certificates, as well as for graduation.

Completion of at least 12 units of work in residence and attendance at West Los Angeles College during the semester in which the requirements are completed.

During the final semester in which completion of requirements takes place, students should submit a petition in the Admissions office for Associate Degrees, Certificates of Achievement or Skill Certificates.

Always consult a counselor for verification.