Miami Dade College
Office of the Associate Provost of Academic Affairs
February 14, 2014
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Lenore Rodicio
FROM: Beverly Moore-Garcia
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CURRICULUM REPORT #105
Attached for your approval is the approved curriculum presented at the February 11, 2014,
College CASSC meeting. The information in Curriculum Report #105 includes the following
items:
Curriculum Requiring Approval
1. School of Business
Program Deletion
Program Title: Court Reporting Technology
Program Code: 25024
Degree Type: Associate in Science (A.S.)
Effective Term: Summer 2013-3
Affected Campuses: Hialeah, Homestead, InterAmerican, Kendall, North,
MDC-West, and Wolfson
NOTE: Item was tabled due to additional information requested.
2. School of Education
Add New Course
EME2XXX Educating Young Children for Digital Literacy in the 21st Century
Program Modifications
Program Title: Early Childhood Education – Program Options
Program Code: Preschool (27031), Infant Toddler (27032), Administrator
(27033), General Track (27014)
Degree Type: Associate in Science (A.S.)
Effective Term: Summer 2013-3
Affected Campuses: Hialeah, Homestead, InterAmerican, Kendall, North,
MDC-West, and Wolfson
Rationale: Program updates
OVER
College CASSC Meeting 02/11/2014
Curriculum Report # 105
Modifications:
1. Preschool (27031)
Major Course Requirements (Area 8):
Add Existing Course: EEC 2407 - Facilitating Social Development (3
credits)
Major Course Electives (Area 9):
Add new course: EME 2XXX - Educating Young Children for Digital
Literacy in the 21st Century (3 credits)
Remove from area: EEC 2407 - Facilitating Social Development (3 credits)
2. Infant Toddler (27032)
Major Course Electives (Area 9):
Add new course: EME 2XXX - Educating Young Children for Digital
Literacy in the 21st Century (3 credits)
3. Administrator (27033)
Major Course Requirements (Area 8):
Add Existing Course: EEC 2407 - Facilitating Social Development (3
credits)
Major Course Electives (Area 9):
Add new course: EME 2XXX - Educating Young Children for Digital
Literacy in the 21st Century (3 credits)
Remove from area: EEC 2407 - Facilitating Social Development (3 credits)
4. General Track (27014)
Major Course Electives (Area 8):
Add new course: EME 2XXX - Educating Young Children for Digital
Literacy in the 21st Century (3 credits)
If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Miami Dade College
College-wide CASSC Meeting – February 11, 2014
CURRICULUM REPORT #105
1. School of Business
Program Deletion
Program Title: Court Reporting Technology
Program Code: 25024
Degree Type: Associate in Science (A.S.)
Effective Term: Summer 2013-3
Affected Campuses: Hialeah, Homestead, InterAmerican, Kendall, North
MDC-West and Wolfson
NOTE: Item was tabled due to additional information requested.
APPROVE OPPOSE MORE INFORMATION XXXX
2. School of Education
Add New Course
Eff.
Course No. Course Title Credits Campus Term EME2XXX Educating Young Children for Digital Literacy in the 21st Century 3 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 2013-3
Course Description: This course provides an overview of technology and interactive media in early
childhood. The student will learn ways in which to optimize opportunities for young children's cognitive,
social, emotional, physical, and linguistic development by using technology and media in ways that are
grounded in principles of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices. The
students will learn how to make informed decisions regarding the intentional use of technology and media in
ways that support children's learning and development. (3 hr. lecture). Recommended Preparation:
Departmental permission.
Curriculum Action Rationale: New course for early childhood educators in technology for young children;
can be used for FCCPC renewal or FLDOE teaching certificate renewal.
Proposed Fee: $25.00
Rationale/Justification: To purchase technology (Smart Board and 5 Ipads/tablets) and library subscriptions.
APPROVE____________OPPOSE___________ MORE INFORMATION____________
Program Modifications
Program Title: Early Childhood Education – Program Options
Program Length: 63
Program Code: Preschool (27031), Infant Toddler (27032), Administrator (27033), General Track
(27014)
Degree Type: Associate in Science (A.S.)
Effective Term: Summer 2013-3
Affected Campuses: Hialeah, Homestead, InterAmerican, Kendall, North, MDC-West, and Wolfson
Rationale: Program updates
Modifications:
1. Preschool (27031)
Major Course Requirements (Area 8):
Add Existing Course: EEC 2407 - Facilitating Social Development (3 credits)
Major Course Electives (Area 9):
Add new course: EME 2XXX - Educating Young Children for Digital Literacy in the 21st
Century (3 credits)
Remove from area: EEC 2407 - Facilitating Social Development (3 credits)
2. Infant Toddler (27032)
Major Course Electives (Area 9):
Add new course: EME 2XXX - Educating Young Children for Digital Literacy in the 21st
Century (3 credits)
APPROVE OPPOSE MORE INFORMATION
3. Administrator (27033)
Major Course Requirements (Area 8):
Add Existing Course: EEC 2407 - Facilitating Social Development (3 credits)
Major Course Electives (Area 9):
Add new course: EME 2XXX - Educating Young Children for Digital Literacy in the 21st
Century (3 credits)
Remove from area: EEC 2407 - Facilitating Social Development (3 credits)
4. General Track (27014)
Major Course Electives (Area 8):
Add new course: EME 2XXX - Educating Young Children for Digital Literacy in the 21st
Century (3 credits)
APPROVE OPPOSE MORE INFORMATION