West Los Angeles College Mapping of Academic Programs Session 1 February 24, 2010

Academic Paths Transfer Skill Certificate Transfer with Associate Arts Degree Certificate of Achievement Associate of Arts Degree – Associate of Science Degree

Degrees & 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 goal?

“MAPPING OUT A PLAN” (Step 1)

“MAPPING OUT A PLAN” (Steps) Academic MapAcademic Map –Area of Study –Plan A or Plan B –Major Code –Insert the Major Requirements and/or Recommended Courses (Catalog) –Select G.E. requirements from Educational Plans (A/B, CSU, IGETC) –Consult with department and obtain chairperson’s signature (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 the g.e. required for degree will be offered.) (Planning/Budgeting)(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 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 education requirementsAcademic Affairs will submit maps to Counseling for review of general education requirements Website: Each discipline within the Division will add maps to their website.Website: Each discipline within the Division will add maps to their website. Examples: Biology Discipline will have a link to the Science Department Home Page as well as the Honors/Transfer Home PageExamples: Biology Discipline will have a link to the Science Department Home Page as well as the Honors/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. Marketing: Maps will be used as a resource for outreach.Marketing: Maps will be used as a resource for outreach.

Graduation &/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.