Course Maps

Course maps are a new resource for prospective and current Bellevue College students. They show a sample sequence of courses for each degree or certificate at Bellevue College, across our eight BC Pathways (areas of study).

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Overview

Course maps were designed to address several goals that benefit students. Course maps:

  • Include a term-by-term sequencing of courses that have been recommended by faculty and advisors from a particular area
  • Help students make informed decisions
  • Help students customize and plan their educational path in consultation with an advisor
  • Help prepare students to be career or major-ready

Course maps provide suggestions and should be used with academic advising. Placement, course availability, prior credits and program requirements may impact your course map.

How Do I Read Course Maps?

The figure displays three rows of courses needed to earn the Certificate of Achievement in Promotional Marketing. The information is divided into three rows, which cover the Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters in the academic year. The target number of credit units for each quarter is displayed, as well as the total number of units required to earn the certificate. The graphic is color-coded to classify each course as either Major, General Education, Elective, or Milestone. A symbol denotes whether a Microcredential is offered. Course information includes the course number, title, and number of units. In some cases, courses are linked by a line, which indicates a prerequisite. Here the figure is described as lists in which the necessary courses are listed by academic quarter: Promotional Marketing – Promotional Marketing Certificate of Achievement 45.0 units 1. Fall 2023, 1st Term, 15.0 units: a. MKTG 101, Introduction to Marketing, a Major course, 5.0 units b. ENGL& 101, English Composition I, a General Education course, 5.0 units c. BUS& 101, Introduction to Business, a General Education course, 5.0 units d. Meet with Program Manager, a Milestone. Set up an appointment this quarter. 2. Winter 2024, 2nd Term, 15.0 units: a. MKTG 102, Intro to Digital Marketing Platforms, a Major course, 5.0 units i. This course is a prerequisite for MKTG 255, Relationship Marketing, listed below b. MKTG 131, Principles of Professional Selling, a Major course, 5.0 units c. MATH& 107, Math in Society, a General Education course, 5.0 units 3. Spring 2024, 3rd Term, 15.0 units: a. MKTG 242, Social Media Strategy, a Major course, 5.0 units b. MKTG 255, Relationship Marketing, a Major course, 5.0 units i. This course requires the prerequisite MKTG 102, Intro to Digital Marketing Platforms, as listed above. c. CMST& 220 or MKTG 290, both General Education courses, 5.0 units. Choose a course. At the bottom of the graphic, Promotional Marketing – Certificate of Achievement, 45.0 units is confirmed.

This sample course map displays the courses needed to earn the Certificate of Achievement in Promotional Marketing. Course information is provided by quarter.

Courses are color-coded to classify each as either Major, General Education, or Elective credits. Milestone cards provide tips or suggestions for various tasks. Courses linked by a line, such as MKTG 102 and MKTG 255 in the sample, indicate that the earlier course is a prerequisite for the later course.

Each course map represents one possible path through a degree or certificate and can be customized to fit a student’s individual needs and goals.

How Do I Access Course Maps?

There are two ways to access course maps. (Please note that not all degrees have course maps yet.)

Access Course Maps by Exploring BC Pathways

The first way to access course maps is through BC Pathways. This option works well for students who are still exploring fields of interest, since you can view required courses as you learn more about the different pathways.

Selecting any pathway—a program of classes tailored to careers in your field—will allow you to explore it, as well as discover focus areas, which are specific areas of emphasis within a pathway. Focus areas display the degrees available within those areas of emphasis. You will find course map links on these degree detail pages.

For example, the course map for the bachelor’s degree in Computer Science can be found via the STEM pathway on the BC Pathways page.

As a guide to show users where to click for the relevant information, the image highlights the STEM pathway on the BC Pathways page.
As a guide to show users where to click for the relevant information, the image highlights the “Focus Areas” section of the STEM Pathways page, as well as the Computer Science focus area beneath it, and the Program Option for the Computer Science BS.

Within the pathway, you’ll see focus areas, such as Computer Science.

By selecting the degree “Computer Science, BS” you can explore the degree detail page, which includes a section on course maps (when available).

Explore BC Pathways

Access Course Maps via Pathway Links

Do you already know your pathway? If so, we have convenient pages with all the course maps for a given pathway, allowing you to easily browse different maps. (Please note that not all degrees have course maps yet.)

Access course maps by Pathways links:

Course Map Training is Available

This resource will introduce you to course maps and help you to navigate, interpret, and use the maps to plan your educational journey.

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