CORE REQUIREMENTS (courses are listed alphabetically) Credits

ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I 5

or ACCT 100 Introduction to Accounting 5

BTEC 101 Introduction to Business Computing 5

BUS& 101 Introduction to Business 5

BUS& 201 Business Law 5

BUS 100 Business Math 5

BUS 108 Principles of Marketing 5

BUS 223 Principles of Management 5

BUS 230 Human Resource Management 5

CMST 245 Introduction to Organizational Communication (HR) 5

or Any CMST or CMST& course designated "OC"

or Any CMST or CMST& course designated "OC" 5

ECON 100 Survey of Economic Principles 5

or ECON& 201 Microeconomics 5

ECON 210 Economic Ethics 5

ENGL& 101 English Composition I 5

ENGL& 230 Technical Writing (CM) 3

or ENGL& 235 Technical Writing (CM) 5

or BUS 140 Business Research and Communication (CM) 3

Subtotal 61-65

ELECTIVES/COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE Credits

25-29Any selection of courses numbered 100 or above. Recommend review by program coordi-nator to meet the needs of the individual student.

Subtotal 25-29

Total 90

Sample College Degree Pathway (BSD & WCC) Associate in Science (AS) - Business Administration

This document is designed to demonstrate available

pathways from high school courses to college pro-

grams.

This Program of Study opens opportunities for you at

Bellingham Technical College (BTC) and Whatcom Com-

munity College (WCC). Advisors are available year-

round to talk about your college and career goals, and

how CTE Dual Credit may help you reach those goals.

Courses highlighted in blue are courses offered for CTE

Dual Credit through the Bellingham School District and

may grant credit toward the Associate in Science (AS) -

Business Administration degree at Whatcom Commu-

nity College.

College pathways related to this career cluster for

which other articulations exist include:

Bellingham Technical College

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - BUSINESS MAN-AGEMENT AAS/AAS-T

Whatcom Community College

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRA-TION

CERTIFICATE - HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM BUSI-NESS MANAGEMENT

CERTIFICATE - HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM BUSI-NESS MANAGEMENT

Sample program requirements are effective 2019. For

the most accurate information and to view additional

CTE Dual Credit courses available to you, please visit

our website: www.btc.edu/CTEDualCredit.

Bellingham Technical College and Whatcom Community College are equal opportunity institutions. Created June 2019

Sample College Degree Pathway (BTC & BSD) Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) - Business Administration

This document is designed to demonstrate

available pathways from high school courses to

college programs.

This Program of Study opens opportunities for

you at Bellingham Technical College (BTC) and

Whatcom Community College (WCC). Advisors

are available year-round to talk about your col-

lege and career goals, and how CTE Dual Credit

may help you reach those goals.

Courses highlighted in blue are courses offered

for CTE Dual Credit through the Bellingham

School District and may grant credit toward the

Associate in Science (AS) - Business Administra-

tion degree at Bellingham Technical College.

College pathways related to this career cluster

for which other articulations exist include:

Bellingham Technical College

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - BUSI-NESS MANAGEMENT AAS/AAS-T

Whatcom Community College

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE - BUSINESS ADMIN-ISTRATION

CERTIFICATE - HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

CERTIFICATE - HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Sample program requirements are effective

2019. For the most accurate information and to

view additional CTE Dual Credit courses availa-

ble to you, please visit our website:

www.btc.edu/CTEDualCredit.

Bellingham Technical College and Whatcom Community College are equal opportunity institutions. Created July 2019

General Education Core Courses 15 Credits

BUS 188 Business English 5

AMATH 111 * Applied Technical Math (or higher) 5

CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communications 5

OR PSYC& 100 General Psychology 5

OR SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology 5

Program Core 45-50 Credits

ACCT 141 Practical Accounting I 5

AND ACCT 242 Practical Accounting II 5

OR ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I 5

BUS 171 Technical Communications 5

BUS 120 Principles of Marketing 5

BUS 285 Organizational Behavior 5

BUS& 101 Introduction to Business 5

BUS& 201 Business Law 5

CAP 101 Introduction to Computer Applications 5

ECON& 201 Micro Economics 5

MGMT 210 Human Resource Management 5

Program Specialty (Choose one specialty, must complete all three classes in one specialty) 15 Credits

Specialty: Social Media Marketing (15 cr)

BUS 127 Social Media Marketing 5

BUS 128 Search Engine Marketing 5

BUS 129 Social Media Marketing Campaign 5

Specialty: Human Resources Specialist (15 cr)

BUS 137 Introduction to Human Resources 5

BUS 138 Introduction to Compensation & Benefits 5

BUS 139 Introduction to Employment Law & Labor Relations 5

Specialty: Operations Management (15 cr)

BUS 152 Introduction to Operations Management 5

BUS 153 Introduction to Lean Management 5

MGMT 154 Creating and Managing a Small Business 5

Required Elective 10-15 Credits

Choose Any College Level Course with a prefix of ACCT, BUS, CAP, ECON&, or MGMT to total a minimum of 90 for the degree. You may not receive credit for the same course in two or more areas.

TOTAL PROGRAM 90 Credits

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Career Cluster: Marketing

Career Cluster Pathway: Administration, Business Information Management, Human Resources, Marketing

This Career Pathway Program of Study can serve as a guide along with other career planning materials as learners continue on a career path. Courses listed within this program

are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s education and career goals. This Program of Study should be customized with course titles

and appropriate high school graduation requirements as well as college entrance requirements.

Leadership, Dual Credit and Post-Secondary Information All plans of study need to meet learners’ career goals with regard to required degrees, licenses, certifications or journey worker status. Certain local student organization activities may also be important to include.

Leadership Programs HOSA – Future Health Professionals DECA - Marketing FFA - Agriculture FCCLA – Family Con. Science FBLA - Business SkillsUSA – Trade and Industry TSA -Technology WVSMA - Sports Medicine

CTE Dual Credit Courses Courses approved for Dual Credit will change from year to year. Learn more about earning college credit in the career center!

Technical Certifications, Apprenticeships, 2 year and 4 year college details for all career clusters can be found at the

following site:

https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/career-technical-education/career-technical-education-pathways

BPS Graduation Requirements & Credits

Class of 2021 and beyond

English 4.0

Physical Education 1.5

Health 0.5

Science 3.0*

Math 3.0**

Social Studies 3.0***

World Language 2.0

Art 2.0

Career & Technical Education (CTE)/Occupational 1.5

Technical Literacy (0.5)

CTE Elective (1.0)

Other Courses 9.5

Required High School Credits 30

*One credit of science may be met by another science course based on High School and Beyond Plan including parent/guardian signature. See counselor for details.**Algebra II may be met by another third year math course based on student interest and High School and Beyond Plan, including parent/guardian signature. See counselor for details.***Washington State History is required for graduation. District students fulfill this state requirement in Grade 7 Social Studies. Transfer students may need to complete thisrequirement prior to graduation. See counselor for details.

SAMPLE

Occupations Relating to This Pathway

Marketing/ E- Marketing Administration Human Resources

Business Information

Management

Hotel/Restaurant

Management Sales Specialist

SECONDARY COURSES

Articulation/Dual Credit Transcripted-Postsecondary courses may be taken/moved to the secondary level

for articulation/dual credit purposes. These courses are not listed in sequence.

Technical Literacy (0.5) Marketing (0.5) Social Media Marketing (0.5)

Sports Marketing (0.5) Business Law (0.5) MS Office Specialist (0.5)

Accounting (0.5) Personal Finance (0.5) Technical Writing (0.5)

AP Economics (1.0) Student Store – Retail

Management (0.5) Yearbook (1.0)