Cover/Signature Page - Abbreviated Template
Institution Submitting Request: Utah Valley University
Proposed Title: Minor in Art History
School: School of the Arts
Department: Art and Visual Communications
Recommended Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code1 (for new programs): 50.0703
Proposed Beginning Date (for new programs): Fall, 2013
Institutional Board of Trustees’ Approval Date: MM/DD/YEAR
Proposal Type (check all that apply):
R401-5
Items submitted will be reviewed by OCHE. If there are any issues, the
proposal will be returned for clarification/correction. If no issues, the proposal
will be returned with a note of approval and the request will be placed on the
General Consent Calendar of the next Regents’ agenda.
Section #
Item
4.1.5.2
Minor*
5.1.1.1
New Emphasis on an Existing Degree*
Certificate of Proficiency Not Eligible for Financial
5.1.2
Aid
5.1.3
Out-of-Service Area Delivery of Programs
5.1.4
Name Change of Existing Programs
Program Transfer
5.1.5
Program Restructure
Program Consolidation
Program Discontinuation
5.1.6
Program Suspension
Administrative Unit Creation
5.1.7
Administrative Unit Transfer
Administrative Unit Consolidation
New Center
5.1.8
New Institute
New Bureau
5.1.9
Graduate Certificate
R401-6
Items submitted will be reviewed by OCHE. If there are any issues, the
proposal will be returned for clarification/correction. If no issues, the proposal
will be returned with a note of approval and the request will be placed on the
General Consent Calendar of the next Regents’ agenda.
Section #
Item
6.1.1
Reinstatement of Previously Suspended Program
6.1.5
Reinstatement of Previously Suspended Unit
*Requires “Section VI: Program Curriculum” of Abbreviated Template
Chief Academic Officer (or Designee) Signature:
I certify that all required institutional approvals have been obtained prior to submitting this request to the
Office of the Commissioner.
______________________________________
Signature
Date: 08/30/2012
Printed Name: Ian Wilson
1
CIP codes must be recommended by the submitting institution. For CIP code classifications, please see http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Default.aspx?y=55.
Program Request - Abbreviated Template
Utah Valley University
Minor in Art History
2/15/2012
Section I: Request
The Art and Visual Communications department at Utah Valley University requests approval to offer a
minor in Art History effective Fall, 2013. All courses needed to complete the art history minor are already
being offered. This minor will provide students with an intellectual foundation in the history of art, with
emphasis placed on the social, political, historical and religious contexts of artworks and artistic styles.
Offering a minor in art history would help to strengthen liberal arts opportunities at UVU for students
majoring in fields both outside of and within the visual arts.
Because art history is cross-disciplinary by nature, a minor in art history would enhance degrees in fields
such as history, education, humanities, language, philosophy, and theatre arts. The minor would also help
students in more specific fields of study, thus strengthening employment opportunities. According to Dr.
Debra Humphreys, writing for the Association of Colleges and Universities in 2006, “A liberal education will
provide college graduates durable and transferable skills that will equip them to succeed over the long term
in a volatile global economy…Today’s employers desire employees who have the broad general skills
developed through a liberal education as well as some experience applying those skills in real world
settings.” (See http://www.aacu.org/leap/documents/LEAP_MakingtheCase_Final.pdf). A minor in art
history would also provide an educational background for students seeking careers in the arts. Currently,
UVU does not offer an art history major or emphasis, and students face the almost impossible challenge of
being accepted into graduate programs in art history; a minor would help to alleviate this challenge.
Section II: Need
There is a strong demand for a minor in art history from UVU students. When non-visual art majors were
polled in art history courses in 2012, 25% of students reported they would definitely seek a minor in art
history if it were offered, and 50% reported they would consider the minor (a total of 60 non-visual art
majors took the poll). Arts majors responded similarly, with 36% reporting they would definitely seek the
minor, and 49% were interested (a total of 214 art majors were polled). As UVU continues to grow in
enrollments and to strengthen its academic identity, it is important to provide students with the same
opportunities available at comparable institutions. The art history minor is an important component to the
university’s core curriculum. Additionally, enrollments in art history courses have more than doubled since
the 2007-2008 academic year, growing 115% since that time, surpassing even the university’s remarkable
growth rate. This growth in enrollment has occurred in the absence of a major, a minor, or an emphasis in
art history. It should be noted that the large volume of students already taking multiple upper division art
history courses have done so without an art history minor in place.
UVU students hoping to pursue graduate studies in art history face a considerable challenge. Those who
have applied for art history graduate programs in the past have been consistently rejected on the grounds
that their undergraduate degrees did not include a strong enough base in art history. A minor would help
alleviate this persistent problem by giving students some type of specialization in art history.
A minor in art history would also help both art and non-art students diversify their major field of study, so
they would be more competitive for arts-related jobs, such as art education, art directorship, art dealership,
and work in museum/galleries. Employment in arts related fields is expected to grow. According to the
Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of artists and related workers is expected to grow 12% through
2018. Additionally, “[e]mployment of archivists, curators, and museum technicians is expected to increase
20 percent over the 2008-18 decade, which is much faster than the average for all occupations… Public
interest in science, art, history, and technology will continue, creating opportunities for curators,
conservators, and museum technicians. (See http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos065.htm#outlook).
Data from the National Center for Education Statistics show that the percent of graduates who had full-time
jobs one year after graduation increased across the board for liberal arts specialties between 1975 to 2001
(see Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Winter 2007-08, p.6). Additionally, in 2001, 41% of humanities
majors reported a direct link between their jobs and their majors one year after graduation (ibid.). Finally,
rising salaries for liberal arts graduates are part of a long-term trend – the National Center for Education
Statistics reports that salaries for humanities majors increased by nearly 67% from 1975 to 2001 (ibid.).
While this information pertains to liberal arts majors, it also relates to those minoring in similar fields. It
should also be noted that liberal arts degrees prepare students for more than their major, complimenting
education in such fields as historical research and restoration, architectural history, library studies, and
even intellectual property and finance.
Analysts have often referenced the importance of the liberal arts and arts education in bolstering job
opportunities within and outside of the visual arts. The introduction of a National Arts Policy Roundtable
article, “Thinking Creatively and Thinking Globally: The Role of the Arts in Building the 21 st Century
American Workforce” addressed the importance of critical thinking and creativity – both significant
components of an art history education:
Business leaders increasingly acknowledge critical thinking, creativity, and innovation as among
the top applied skills necessary for works at all levels in all industries to succeed in the new
economy . . . The Governor’s Commission on the Arts in Education Findings and
Recommendations report (Education Commission on the States, July 2006) focused on the
importance of arts education to the development of a flourishing creative national economy,
suggesting that ‘the Creative Economy…relies upon people who can think creatively, adapt quickly
to new situations, and problem-solve. This industry, which is growing at a faster pace than total
U.S. business growth, increases the demand for workers with the skills that are gained through the
arts in education.’ (See
http://www.artsusa.org/pdf/information_services/research/policy_roundtable/2007_essays.pdf)
The implementation of an art history minor at UVU would present an important opportunity to address the
issues raised in this article; moreover, the visual arts help fill the aesthetic and creative voids business
leaders have recognized.
Section III: Institutional Impact
While some institutional impact is unavoidable, no significant administrative or financial changes are
anticipated. There will likely be a modest increase in expense to offset the increased interest in art history
courses because of the opportunity to minor in the field. To accommodate demand in upper division
courses, an additional adjunct faculty may be needed and/or the courses could be taught in larger
classrooms. Most upper division courses are currently being taught with 30 seat enrollments, but some of
these classes could be transferred to rooms holding 40-60 students, with little change to the quality of
education.
Section IV: Finances
If larger classrooms are not available, an additional adjunct faculty may be needed to teach a section of
upper division Art History courses each semester. This cost would be approximately $5,000 per year with
funding supported by tuition from enrollment growth.
Section VI: Program Curriculum
All Program Courses
Course Prefix &
Number
Required Courses:
ARTH 2710
ARTH 2720
Title
Credit
Hours
History of Art to the Renaissance
3
History of Art from the Renaissance
3
Sub-Total:
6
Elective Courses (students would choose 4 courses from the following):
ARTH 3010
History of Design and Visual Arts
3
Ancient Art of Egypt and the Near
ARTH 3015
3
East
ARTH 3020
Classical Art and Architecture History
3
ARTH 3030
Medieval Art and Architecture History
3
ARTH 3040
Renaissance Art History
3
ARTH 3050
Baroque Art and Architecture History
3
ARTH 3060
Nineteenth-Century Art History
3
ARTH 3070
ARTH 3080
ARTH 309G
ARTH 3100
ARTH 3120
ARTH 3200
Twentieth Century Art and
Architectural History
3
History of Architecture
Introduction to Non Western Ancient
Art
History of American Art and
Architecture
History of Contemporary Art
The History of Photography
Sub-Total:
3
3
3
12
Total Number of Credits:
18
3
3
New Courses to Be Added in the Next Five Years
No new courses are currently anticipated.
Program Schedule
Fall of First Year
ENGL 1010 (GE)
MATH 1030 or 1040 or 1050
(GE)
HLTH 1100 or PES 1097 (GE)
Social/Behavioral Science (GE)
ARTH 2710
Course Title
Credit
Hours
3
3-4
Introduction to Writing
From List
From List
From List
History of Art to the Renaissance
Semester Total:
Spring of First Year
ENGL 2010 or 2020 (GE)
Physical Science (GE)
History/Political Science (GE)
Biology (GE)
ARTH 2720
Course Title
From List
From List
From List
From List
History of Art from the Renaissance
Semester Total:
Fall of Second Year
Additional Bio or Phys. Science
(GE)
Humanities Distribution (GE)
PHIL 2050 (GE)
Major
Major
Course Title
From List
From List
Ethics and Values
From List
From List
Semester Total:
Spring of Second Year
Minor Elective
Major
Major
Major
Major
Course Title
From List
From List
From List
From List
From List
Semester Total:
Fall of Third Year
Minor Elective
Major
Major
Major
Major
Course Title
From List
From List
From List
From List
From List
2
3
3
14-15
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
15
Credit
Hours
3
4
3
3
3
16
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
15
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
Semester Total:
Spring of Third Year
Minor Elective
Major
Major
Major
Major
Course Title
From List
From List
From List
From List
From List
Semester Total:
Fall of Fourth Year
Minor Elective
Major
Major
Major
Major
Course Title
From List
From List
From List
From List
From List
Semester Total:
Spring of Fourth Year
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Course Title
From List
From List
From List
From List
From List
Semester Total:
Total required credit hours for the minor:
15
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
15
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
15
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
15
18