What is a CAP (Career and Academic Pathway)?
A CAP is a Career and Academic Pathway or “pathway” - a group of similar degree and certificate programs. Each CAP is designed to help you as a student select a major or career direction and speed your progress toward completing your degree or certificate. For each CAP, you can explore several program maps that show a semester-by-semester path for each program from entry to completion. Click the Program Mapper button below to start exploring these programs.
For a list of everything you can study at West, click the "Areas of Study" button below.
Currently Enrolled Students: How to Join your CAP Canvas Site
To help you connect with the people, places, and resources that will support you on your pathway at West, we have created comprehensive, one-stop Canvas sites specific to your CAP. Current West students can join their specific CAP Canvas Site to access all the tools and resources with just a few simple steps.
- Click on the CAP below to expand the section
- Click the "Join the CAP Canvas Shell" button (You’ll be asked to sign into your student portal, so you must be an LACCD student to join a CAP Canvas shell)
- Click on the “Enroll in Course” button (Don't worry - this isn't an actual class. There is no grade, no homework, and no fee to join)
- Click on the “Go to Dashboard" button
You should only join the CAP Canvas site that corresponds to your major.
Are you majoring in one of the following areas? Do you want to learn about these majors and their careers? Then join the Applied Technology & Computer Science CAP Canvas Shell.
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
- Aviation Technology
- Engineering
- Fire Technology
- Liberal Arts & Science – Math, Sciences & Computer Science
- Legal Secretary
COMPUTER SCIENCE
- Computer Science Information Technology (CSIT)
- Computer Science
- Cloud Computing
- Cyber Security
- Data Science
- Network Management
- Mobile Applications
- Database and Web Support
- Non-credit programs
Join the Applied Technology & Computer Science Canvas Shell
Once you’re in the Applied Technology & Computer Science CAP Canvas site, you’ll have access to all the amazing tools and resources to help you succeed at West
Are you majoring in one of the following areas? Do you want to learn about these majors and their careers? Then join the Arts & Humanities CAP.
Join the Arts & Humanities CAP Canvas Shell
Once you’re in the Arts & Humanities CAP Canvas shell, you’ll have access to all the amazing tools and resources to help you succeed at West
Are you majoring in one of the following areas? Do you want to learn about these majors and their careers? Then join the Business CAP Canvas Shell.
Join the Business CAP Canvas Shell
Once you’re in the Business CAP Canvas shell, you’ll have access to all the amazing tools and resources to help you succeed at West
Are you majoring in one of the following areas? Do you want to learn about these majors and their careers? Then join the Climate Studies & Environmental Justice CAP Canvas Shell.
- Environmental Science
- Climate Change and Environmental Studies
- Climate Change Studies
- Natural Sciences
- Social Science
- Non-credit programs
- Conservation Studies
Once you’re in the Climate Studies & Environmental Justice CAP Canvas shell, you’ll have access to all the amazing tools and resources to help you succeed at West
Are you majoring in one of the following areas? Do you want to learn about these majors and their careers? Then join the Health Science CAP Canvas Shell.
Join the Health Sciences CAP Canvas Shell
Once you’re in the Health Science CAP Canvas shell, you’ll have access to all the amazing tools and resources to help you succeed at West
Are you majoring in one of the following areas? Do you want to learn about these majors and their careers? Then join the Behavioral & Social Sciences CAP Canvas Shell.
Join the Behavioral & Social Sciences CAP Canvas Shell
Once you’re in the Behavioral & Social Sciences CAP Canvas shell, you’ll have access to all the amazing tools and resources to help you succeed at West
Are you majoring in one of the following areas? Do you want to learn about these majors and their careers? Then join the STEM CAP Canvas Shell.
Join the STEM CAP Canvas Shell
Once you’re in the STEM CAP Canvas shell, you’ll have access to all the amazing tools and resources to help you succeed at West
CAP Milestones: Your Pathway to Success
Click on the milestone category to expand.
- Apply for admission
- Submit your FAFSA or DREAM application
- Visit the Financial Aid webpage if you have questions
- Learn how to complete your online orientation
- Enroll in your classes through the SIS
- Have you built your Student Education Plan (SEP)? If not, work with a counselor to get started
- Meet with a career counselor to learn about job opportunities and/or internships
- Submit your FAFSA or DREAM application for next semester
- Join the University Transfer Center Canvas shell for updates about important workshops, opportunities to meet with university representatives, and more!
- Enroll in your classes through the SIS
- Complete transfer level English and Math
- Complete a minimum of 9 units in your major
- Verify your submission of FAFSA or DREAM application renewal for next year
- Meet with a counselor to review progress in your SEP
- Join the University Transfer Center Canvas shell for updates about important workshops, opportunities to meet with university representatives, and more!
- Consider joining the Transfer Honors Program to increase your chances of transferring
- Investigate job opportunities and internships through the Career Center
- Enroll in your classes through the SIS
- Prepare your University Transfer Application
- Consider joining the Transfer Honors Program to increase your chances of transferring
- Investigate job opportunities and internships through the Career Center
- Enroll in your classes through the SIS