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Program Pathways Mapper (PPM) helps colleges support students with clear, faculty-approved program maps that connect coursework, transfer pathways, and career opportunities.

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Empowering Students to Navigate Their Educational Journey and Secure Graduation.

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Take the Guesswork out of College Pathways!

The Program Pathways Mapper (PPM) is an educational technology tool designed to help students understand and streamline their academic coursework requirements through easy-to-read roadmap. As a faculty-driven solution, it also provides program learning outcomes and career-ready insights to help students make informed academic decisions and stay committed to completion.

Powered by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (Chancellor’s Office), Kern Community College District (KCCD), and the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC), PPM serves as a valuable resource for all students, helping them navigate their higher education journey, secure graduation, and plan for early career success.

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Empowering Students Strengthens Communities

PPM is a student-serving tool focused on promoting educational transparency, streamlining pathways to degree completion, and preparing a skilled workforce that strengthens local economies. By mitigating transfer credit losses, reducing student debt, and supporting transitions from noncredit to credit programs, PPM fosters long-term success for students and communities alike. It uplifts:

High school/dual enrollment students
Community college students
New and current undergraduates
School faculty, staff, and leadership
First-gen students
Non-traditional students
Economically disadvantaged students
Underrepresented minorities

PPM Benefits for Students

Reduced Excess Units, Credit Loss, & Debt

Enhanced Program Planning and Completion

Improved Time Management

Promotes Clarity for Non-Traditional Students

Expanded Access to Resources

Streamlined Support Services

Why Faculty and Leadership Trust PPM

Improved

Student resources and retention

Increased

Transfers and workforce development

Satisfy

System-wide and national education milestones

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Clarify Complex Curriculum

Structured, color-coded program maps eliminate confusion, ensuring students can easily visualize their journey from enrollment to completion. Furthermore, faculty gain a powerful advising tool that strengthens institutional retention efforts and fosters collaboration between two-year and four-year institutions. With its clean, student-friendly design, PPM empowers users at every level, bridging gaps in the transfer process and opening doors to academic success.

By the Numbers – PPM’s Impact

Data as of 7.23.25

Public Maps Available

Pages Served

1,052,540 Map Visitors Annually

Campuses with Published Maps

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Explore PPM 2.0 in Action

Take a look at how PPM 2.0 is improving the experience for both students and colleges with clearer program pathways, stronger navigation, and a more streamlined approach to managing maps.

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