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Curriculum PathwaysShark Start Training

May-June 2014

Agenda

• Characteristics of effective Academic Pathways• What’s new for Fall 2014• Supplemental webinar training on pathways

scenarios• Additional support for students enrolling in

MAT1033

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Academic Pathways: The Rationale

Students with clear curriculum pathways stay motivated, take fewer excess credits and complete their programs of study quicker and more effectively.

This is even more important as financial aid eligibility is decreased by federal and state governments

Multiple disciplines have created/revised their curriculum pathways Others have program sheets that can be used in the interim

Pathways and program sheets are available at https://bit.ly/MDCsharkstart

Academic Pathways: The Definition

Focused and integrated set of courses and sequences designed to increase transfer success and degree completion– A.A. pathway includes all pre-requisites

for transfer as a junior to baccalaureate program at MDC or another institution

– A.S. pathway includes all requirements to enter occupation or transfer to a B.A.S. program

Academic Pathways: The Purpose

• Map academic goals and progress• Connect academic and student services • Guide course planning, selection and sequencing,

semester by semester• Provide continuity and consistency in advising,

coaching and mentoring• Prompt students to complete math, English,

FYE/SLS, and other general education requirements early on—in sequence (ideally in first year at MDC).

• Prompt students who fail or withdraw from a course to take it again immediately in the next semester.

Academic Pathways: The Contents

• Course requirements and sequences for full-time and part-time study– general education requirements– program-specific courses

• Notes that explain common Florida requirements that articulate to state-approved B.A. or B.A.S degrees

• Interdisciplinary recommendations that identify recommended general education courses

What’s New for Fall 2014

• 14 new pathways in Allied Health and Nursing– Health Information Management– Dental Hygiene– Diagnostic Medical Sonography– Nuclear Medicine– Physical Therapy Assistant– Radiography– Respiratory Care– Opticianry– Vet Tech– Physician Assistant– Nursing Generic– Nursing Transitional– Clinical Lab Sciences– Histologic Technology

What’s New for Fall 2014

• 4 new pathways in Arts and Humanities– Art– Philosophy– Music– Theater/Drama

• 5 new pathways in Social Sciences – International Relations– Political Science– History– Anthropology– Sociology

What’s New for Fall 2014

• 10 additional new pathways in– Architecture– Early Childhood Education (3)– Exceptional Student Education– Hospitality Administration– Hospitality and Tourism Management– Interior Design– Mass Communications/Journalism– Mathematics

What’s New for Fall 2014

Program sheets for most remaining AS programs• Available at https://bit.ly/MDCsharkstartNew SLS requirement• SLS 1106 (FYE): 1 credit course for students with

college-level course load; must be satisfied by 16th college credit benchmark

• SLS 1505: 1 credit course for students with1 developmental course

• SLS 1510: 3 credit course for students with 2 or more developmental courses

What’s New for Fall 2014

• New foreign language requirement– Requirement is 8 credit hours– Required for both AA degree AND admission to

baccalaureate programs in Florida– Students can meet with proof of proficiency (CLEP)– Students who test out of foreign languages choose the

next course listed on pathway to complete semester load

What’s New for Fall 2014

• Some baccalaureate programs require additional course work beyond 60 credits for junior standing

• These additional courses are listed in a separate section below the 60 credit hours on the templates – As long as they meet FLVC requirements for

baccalaureate admissions– For questions go to:

http://ss.flvc.org/flvc/portal/Home_Page/Student%20Services/College_Transfer_Center/common_Preqrequiste_Manual

Academic Pathways: The Template

• All pathways follow the same format• All AA pathways reflect the 60 credits required for

completion of degree• Slight differences between the AA and AS pathways• Students SHOULD to take the courses listed on the pathways

IN THESE SEQUENCES– Best prepare students for further study in transfer major

at transfer institution• Important to discuss with students what their academic and

professional goals are, and intended transfer programs.

Pathways Contain Important Notes

• Note 1: MAT1033 counts towards the 24 credit Elective block but does not fulfill General Education math requirement

• Note 2: SLS 1106 must be taken by 16th earned credit for AA degree for FTIC students. It also counts towards the 24 credit Elective block

• Note 3: credits for Natural Science lab courses will count towards the General Education elective and/or the 24 credit Elective block

Pathways contain Important Notes

• Note 4: Credits earned by taking CGS1060 are split between the General Education elective and/or the 24 credit Elective Block

• Remember that the Gordon Rule requires six semester hours of English and six additional hours of approved courses where student demonstrates college-level writing skills

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What to do if no Academic Pathways or Program Sheets

1. Go to the Florida Virtual Campus at http://www.flvc.org

2. Click on Student Services3. Select Common Prerequisites Manual4. Select the most current academic year5. Select program listing by Alphabetic Order6. Select the student’s degree/major7. Print the page8. Identify ALL courses that are required; they are listed at the ampersand “&”

using MDC catalog, verify which 1000 or 2000 level courses are on the required list for courses not offered MDC, there are alternatives listed at “OR” students can take either 1000/2000 courses or the alternatives

Key is to complete both Gen Ed courses and program requirements in the sequence listed

Pathways Webinars: Week of June 9

• Additional training for reading and interpreting pathways via multiple interactive webinars will be held from June 9-13– How to use the Notes– How to schedule SLS requirement– What to do if student chooses to take developmental courses first– How to use part-time pathways– What to do when pathways courses not available– Which courses to take if foreign language requirement met via CLEP– How to identify additional courses required for baccalaureate

program admission • Registration information will be available May 30

Additional support for students enrolling in MAT 1033