ACADEMIC MAPS: A CORE ELEMENT OF GUIDED PATHWAYS 1 Guided Pathways to Success: Boosting College Completion. Indianapolis: Complete College America, Print.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (Select 12 courses from this list of more than 300) 2

A PARTIAL LIST OF COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR A HISTORY MAJOR (Select at least 2 courses from AMH, WHO, EUH and 1 from ASH)

Why Students Drift Insufficient advising Catalogs are difficult to understand General Education requirements are confusing Cannot enroll in the required class: not offered, time conflicts with other classes, etc. Do not understand course prerequisites and/or course sequencing Course withdrawals, repeats and failures Changing majors late in academic career 4

Indiana (STGEC): Statewide Transfer General Education Core AreaName Course(s) Used to Meet the Requirement Minimum Hours RequiredHours Needed English Composition 3 course options 3 Mathematical Modeling 10 course options 4 Arts & Humanities >100 course options 6 Social & Historical Studies >100 course options 6 Natural & Mathematical Sciences >100 course options 5 World Language & Culture >100 course options 6 Total 30 5

Degree map for History 6

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. Links to Employment Information 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. Critical grades for Milestone courses may be included. Employment Information National Association of Colleges and Employers Occupational Outlook Handbook Build your Future 7

General meta-major map for a large number of science majors

Milestone Courses by Major and by Term MajorLower Division Students Term 1Term 2Term 3 Accounting588AlgebraCalculusStatistics Biology1307AlgebraCalculusStatistics Chemistry188AlgebraCalculusFinite Math Criminology405AlgebraMathematicsStatistics Dietetics617Algebra Statistics Economics93AlgebraStatisticsTrigonometry Psychology637AlgebraStatisticsMathematics 9

Providing Students with a clear Path to Graduation Reduces Excess Hours, Significantly Reduces Costs and Improves Time to Graduation Source: Florida State University YearStudents with Excess Hours 4-year Graduation Rate 20007, % 20063, % 20091, %

Policies MUST Accompany Academic Maps Academic Policies Early declaration of major or meta-major Establish and offer Milestone courses 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 11

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