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ACADEMIC MAPS: A CORE ELEMENT OF GUIDED PATHWAYS

Guided Pathways to Success: Boosting College Completion. Indianapolis: Complete College America, 2013. Print.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS(Select 12 courses from this list of more than 300)

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A PARTIAL LIST OF COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR A HISTORY MAJOR

(Select at least 2 courses from AMH, WHO, EUH and 1 from ASH)

Chemistry Degree Requirements

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A Basic Academic Map without Policies

ACADEMIC MAP: A DEFAULT SCHEDULE FOR A HISTORY MAJOR

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Academic maps: four essential components – the narrative, sample schedule, milestones and employment opportunities

The narrative explains the use of academic maps and any specific information about degree requirements, including admissions requirements

The sample schedule outlines which courses should be taken in which specific term in order to satisfy all requirements

The milestones identify critical courses for timely progress and the last semester in which they can be completed for on-time graduation. May include the grade as a critical indicator.

List of Representative Job Titles and Potential Employers

Policies MUST Accompany Academic Maps

Academic Policies Early declaration of major or meta-major Establish and offer Milestone courses Require a change of major if “Off Map” for two terms Rationalize General Education requirements

Advising Policies Offer Choosing a Major workshops Monitor student progress and intrude when necessary Meet with every student who is “Off Map”

Communication Polices Earning a degree is a four year process Maps must be integrated into every aspect of the academic

experience

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Providing Students with a clear Path to Graduation Reduces Excess Hours,

Significantly Reduces Costs and Improves Time to Graduation

Source: Florida State University

Year Students with Excess Hours

4-yearGraduation

Rate2000 7,382 44.2%2006 3,011 -------2009 1,540 61.2%