John Wood Community College Curriculum Committee met April 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
The meeting convened at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023. Attending virtually via zoom conference were Mr. Andy Sprague, trustee; Ms. Paula Hawley, trustee; Dr. Laurel Klinkenberg, vice president of instruction; Dr. Bryan Renfro, president; Ms. Kristina Johnson, note taker.
• Education courses were discussed as follows:
o New Certificate: Infant Toddler Level 2, 19 credit hours —This certificate was initiated by feedback from the Early Childhood Education Advisory Council. The level 2 certificate prepares students for a Teacher’s Aide position.
o New Certificate: Infant Toddler Level 3, 37 credit hours – This certificate was initiated by feedback from the Early Childhood Education Advisory Council. The level 3 certificate includes nine general education hours, which once completed, an individual can become an Advanced Teacher’s Aide.
• Psychology course was discussed as follows:
o New Course: PSY 240, Criminal Psychology – The development of this course was developed due to interest from students and the public. The course is designed to provide an understanding of criminal and antisocial behavior from a psychological perspective.
• Accounting was discussed as follows:
o New Course: ACC 110, Personal Finance – A similar course was offered at JWCC, however, to align with MACC curriculum this course was developed. The content now focuses on “real-world problems”. The Principles of Finance course, which focuses on the fundamental principles of financial management, will continue to be offered.
• Other topics discussed were as follows:
o Ensuring the transferability of new courses being developed.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 am.
https://www.jwcc.edu/about/board-of-trustees/board-agendas-minutes/#curriculum-committee
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