Program Mapping

Program mapping is the creation of a semester-by-semester grid of course-taking patterns that will lead to completion of a degree or certificate in a reasonable time period. 

From the ASCCC Guided Pathways Glossary:

"Pathway/Program Map/Road Map: A pathway (also referred to as a program map or road map) is a descriptive and easy-to-use plan detailing the route a student takes to connect with, enter, progress through, and complete his/her program of study as well as the skills he/she needs to enter the labor market or transition to a baccalaureate program. Pathways include a semester-to-semester sequence of courses required to complete a credential efficiently. Pathways may include specific milestones for licensure or stackable credentials and general education recommendations. Across the state, colleges are taking differing approaches for the inclusion of GE courses in the program maps, ranging from specifically identifying each GE course to allowing “Any course in Area x.”

This section of the Canvas site provides tools for discussing program mapping at your college.

To navigate to the next page "Program Mapping 101" click the "Next" button at the bottom of the page or click "Modules" to return to the "Modules" page.