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PROGRAM ACTION PROPOSALS
University Curriculum Committee
January 26th, 2016
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Bachelors of Arts & Science in Sociology
• The BA/BS degrees in Sociology will expand
upon the successful Sociology Minor and
Sociology Integrated Studies Emphasis already
offered at Dixie State University. It is designed
to provide students with a broad understanding
of the field as well as provide them with a
thorough understanding of research methods
used by sociologists in the academic and
business worlds.
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BS in Digital Film
• The proposed BS in Digital Film program provides
advanced production training in cinema, combined
with the opportunity to work on commercial projects
and documentary productions in a real-world
environment. In addition to learning operational
aspects of digital film, such as lighting, camera, and
sound production requirements, students will receive
hands-on training in pre- and post-production
techniques. The program also include academic
coursework in film theory, history and criticism,
screenwriting, editing, and documentary production.
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Institute of Politics and Public Affairs
The institute will:
• Serve DSU as a hub for civic engagement, student
leadership and public policy education and
research. It’s core mission will be to inspire students
to pursue careers in public service by providing
them opportunities to connect with policymakers,
politicians, activists and academics.
• Additionally, the institute will (1) boost student
involvement and retention, (2) ensure the university
plays a more active role in Southern Utah’s civic and
cultural environment and (3) increase the
university’s public profile
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Humanities Minor
• For years, Dixie State University (DSU) has offered
a small number of humanities and philosophy
courses. These courses have been taught with
success, but offer no path for further studies for
students after the course is over. An Integrated
Studies humanities emphasis has recently been
approved that will allow students to create a split
major between humanities and another field. Adding
a minor in humanities will make humanities course
work accessible to more students. In so doing, the
proposed humanities minor will assist DSU with
retention since students interested in the humanities
and philosophy currently transfer to other institutions
that offer more degree options in these fields.
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American Sign Language Minor
• Dixie State University proposes to add an
American Sign Language (ASL) Minor to its
existing programs. Completion of the American
Sign Language minor will provide students with
an in-depth understanding of Deaf culture and
help build their fluency in expressive and
receptive American Sign Language.
• Many students are interested in continuing their
study of ASL beyond beginning and intermediate
ASL. A minor in ASL will allow students to
continue studying ASL without enrolling in the
ASL Interpreting Emphasis.
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Human Development and Family Studies
• We are requesting the restructure of the
Department of Family and Consumer Science.
We also request the name of this department to
be changed to the Department of Human
Development and Family Studies. This name
change will be more in alignment with similar
departments at other institutions of higher
education and will more appropriately represent
the programs and courses offered in the
department.
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Integrated Studies in Communications
Discontinue
• As new minors in Communication & Media
Studies will be offering separate emphases,
DSU requests to discontinue its generic
Communication Integrated Studies emphasis.
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Health Communication Emphasis in the
Communication Studies Degree
There are four main reasons to add a Health
Communication Emphasis:
• Expanding Health Sciences and health-related
emphases is part of DSU’s strategic plan.
• The community within St. George continues to grow
and emphasize health sciences and technologies
which will increase demand for health communication
skill sets.
• The general labor environment and projects indicate
strong needs for health communication skills.
• Communication students and students in general are
becoming more interested in gaining health
communication skills due to job demand and outlooks
in healthcare settings
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Strategic Communication Emphasis in the Media
Studies Degree
• Strategic communication not only combines
advertising and public relations, but it also
represents a convergence of all critical
communication strategies and tools, from
personal influence to social media to mass
media. In this rapidly changing media
environment, where audiences are often
segmented, media studies students need to
strengthen their strategic planning management
skills,
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Economics Minor
• Many students have been requesting minors in
Business related fields. Currently DSU has does
not offer a minor in Economics.
• A minor in Economics provides analytical skills
and economic knowledge that will be beneficial
to students pursuing careers in business,
finance, law, social sciences, and government.
• The minor requires a minimum of 21 credits.
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Management Minor
• Supplementing fascinating and personally
enriching study in the Fine and Performing Arts,
Humanities, or Social & Behavioral Sciences
with the practical skills offered by a minor in
Management or Marketing should be noted.
Pairing a School of Business minor in
Management with their major of choice may
provide substantial pragmatic benefit to
students’ employment opportunities after
graduation. The minor requires a minimum of 25
credits.
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Marketing Minor
• Supplementing fascinating and personally
enriching study in the Fine and Performing Arts,
Humanities, or Social & Behavioral Sciences
with the practical skills offered by a minor in
Marketing should be noted. Pairing a School of
Business minor in Marketing with their major of
choice may provide substantial pragmatic
benefit to students’ employment opportunities
after graduation The minor requires a minimum
of 22 credits.
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