Request for Career Pathway Certificate Roadmap
Before you begin this questionnaire, please read the Career Pathway Certificate Roadmap overview.
This will provide valuable background information regarding the roadmap development process and will
assist you as you complete the questionnaire.
Submission process:
Answer each question completely. Save as – certificate title. Send to DAC@pcc.edu as an attachment.
Department:
Submitter, name, email and telephone:
Title of Certificate:
# of credits:
A career pathway certificate must lead into a larger certificate and/or an AAS Degree. All courses of the
pathway must be included as an elective or core in the degree or certificate.
Identify one or more degree or certificate which this career pathway certificate is linked to.
Title of Degree:
# of credits:
Title of Certificate:
# of credits:
Please respond in depth to the following questions
1. Demonstrate a workforce need - evidence should include:
Cite employment data trends, current employment opportunities, this data may be local, regional,
statewide and national.
Cite recommendations from the Advisory Committee, professional organizations, certification boards,
etc., and write a summary statement of job opportunities projected for those with the certification.
2. Job title –
List all potential job titles in which the certification students are prepared for. If none formally exist at
this time please describe the job type and function. There may be multiple job titles.
3. Articulation – evidence should include:
Entry and exit points for career training and advancement this can include GED, ABE, HS Diploma, career
advancement, etc..
Advanced education potential, from certification to AAS degree to bachelor’s degree
Identify who will be recruited for the certificate program, HS graduates, career changers, etc.
4. Credential – provide details
Is a credential required for this occupation? Is there a test required to earn the credential? If so, will this
certificate prepare students to pass any required tests?
5. Program Duplication –
You must research, are there community colleges or private career schools within a 50 mile radius
offering a similar program?
If yes, have you contacted them?
6. Cost to earn the certificate – evidence should include:
Tuition, fees, books, materials
Certification fee (May be outside institution)
Equipment students must purchase to prepare for and work in the industry
7. Advisory CommitteeIdentify the advisory committee members: name, title, organization, email and phone contact if
available (this information will be submitted to the state separate from the roadmap).
8. Roadmap draft –
Create a rough draft of the roadmap for the occupation, use arrows to identify connections or linkages.
Include the entry point, certification(s), degree, transfer degree, certification, employment opportunities
and salary range. (Please see Roadmap Sample, contact Curriculum Office for more guidance.)