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Career & Academic Pathways

LACC's degree and certificate programs are organized into Career and Academic Pathways (CAPs) based on interest areas and similarities in coursework. The academic maps under each CAP represent the sequencing and combinations of major and general education coursework recommended by faculty to help you develop your educational plan. Explore our CAPs that lead to rewarding careers or preparation for transfer.

If you need assistance with academic counseling, visit our Counseling Center. For assistance with career exploration and planning, visit our Career Center.

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Adult Education and Noncredit

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General Education

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Health, Child, and Family Sciences

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Languages, Humanities, and Communication

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

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Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Visual, Performing, and Entertainment Arts

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Pathways Information & Career Exploration

Every Los Angeles City College (LACC) student is part of a Career and Academic Pathway (CAP) aligned with their major. Each CAP offers program maps with a recommended semester-by-semester route from entry to completion. In addition, each CAP has its own Canvas site, a dedicated CAP counselor, and a variety of resources to support student success. 

You may have noticed a new Canvas tile on your Canvas dashboard with some variation of the name Success Teams... along with your other classes. Don’t worry—this is not a class!  There are no grades, no homework, and no units. This is your one-stop resource hub designed to help you succeed at Los Angeles City College. 

Through the CAP Canvas site, you can do the following:

  • 🌟 Access LACC’s Amazing Resources – Discover the wealth of support available to you, both inside and outside the classroom.

  • 🎓 Connect with your CAP-Specific Counselor and Professors – Get answers in the "Ask a Counselor" and "Ask a Professor" forums.

  • 🛠️ Enhance Your Study Skills – Use toolkits and strategies to boost your academic success.

  • ❓ Check the "How to Guide" – Find answers to common questions about succeeding at Valley.

  • 🔍 Use the "Smart Search" Tool– Easily find what you need on the site by using the search tool in the navigation menu.

To get started and access the resources, simply click on the “tile” for the CAP Canvas Site on your Canvas Dashboard.

Self-Enroll Option:

Although all students should be automatically added to their specific CAP Canvas site based on their major, if the site is missing from your Canvas Dashboard, current LACC students can "self-enroll" following just a few simple steps. 

  1. Click on the names below to expand the section.

  2. After identifying the correct CAP, within that section, follow the instructions to join your appropriate Canvas Site. 

  3. We recommend only joining the CAP Canvas site that corresponds to your major. In other words, you should only join ONE Canvas site. 

Please contact William Lemon (lemonwr@lacitycollege.edu) if you have questions or need assistance.

You may not have been placed into one of these Canvas shells. If that's the case, you can self-enroll. If you're majoring in one of the following areas, then you belong to the Health Science CAP.

  • Child Development

  • Early Childhood Education

  • Infant & Toddler Studies

  • Dental Prosthetic Technology

  • Digital Prosthetic Dentistry

  • Fixed Prosthodontics

  • Removable Prosthodontics

  • Pre-Allied Health

  • Public Health Science

  • Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor

  • Kinesiology

  • Physical Therapy Aide

  • Registered Nursing

  • Dietetic Service Supervisor

  • Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Radiologic Technology

  1. Use the "Join HPS Canvas Site" button below. You’ll be asked to sign into the student portal.
  2. Click on the “Enroll in Course” button.
    • Note: this is not an actual class. There’s no grade, no homework.
  3. Click on the “Go to Dashboard button”

Enroll in the Health, Child, and Family Sciences Pathway Here 

If you're majoring in one of the following areas, then you belong to the Languages, Humanities, and Communication CAP. 

  • Communication Studies
  • English
  • ESL
  • Humanities
  • Journalism
  • Philosophy
  • World Languages
  1. Use the "Join H&C Canvas Site" button below. You’ll be asked to sign into the student portal.
  2. Click on the “Enroll in Course” button.
    • Note: this is not an actual class. There’s no grade, no homework.
  3. Click on the “Go to Dashboard button”

Enroll in the Languages, Humanities, and Communication Pathway Here

If you're majoring in one of the following areas, then you belong to the Social and Behavioral Sciences Career & Academic Pathway, or SOBS CAP

  • Child development
  • Communication studies
  • Human services
  • Political science
  • Psychology
  • Social justice
  1. Use the "Join SBS Canvas Site" button below. You’ll be asked to sign into the student portal.
  2. Click on the “Enroll in Course” button.
    • Note: this is not an actual class. There’s no grade, no homework.
  3. Click on the “Go to Dashboard button”

Enroll in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Career & Academic Pathway Here

If you're majoring in one of the following areas, then you belong to the Visual, Performing, and Entertainment Arts  CAP.

  • Art History

  • Film, Television, and Electronic Media

  • Journalism

  • Music

  • Theatre Arts

  1. Use the "Join SBS Canvas Site" button below. You’ll be asked to sign into the student portal.
  2. Click on the “Enroll in Course” button.
    • Note: this is not an actual class. There’s no grade, no homework.
  3. Click on the “Go to Dashboard button”

Enroll in the Visual, Performing, and Entertainment Arts Pathway Here

If you're majoring in one of the following areas, then you belong to the STEM CAP.

  • Biology

  • Chemistry

  • Physics

  • Computer Science

  • Cybersecurity

  • Information Systems

  • Mathematics

  • Engineering

  • Use the "Join H&C Canvas Site" button below. You’ll be asked to sign into the student portal.
  • Click on the “Enroll in Course” button.
    • Note: this is not an actual class. There’s no grade, no homework.
  • Click on the “Go to Dashboard button”

Enroll in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Pathway Here

If you're majoring in one of the following areas, then you belong to the Business CAP.

  • Accounting and Finance

  • Business Administration

  • Law and Legal Studies

  • Marketing

  • Office Administration

  • Real Estate

  • Small Business Ownership

    1. Use the "Join H&C Canvas Site" button below. You’ll be asked to sign into the student portal.
    2. Click on the “Enroll in Course” button.
      • Note: this is not an actual class. There’s no grade, no homework.
    3. Click on the “Go to Dashboard button”

Enroll in the Business Pathway Here