Cover/Signature Page - Abbreviated Template
Institution Submitting Request: Utah Valley University
Proposed Title: Minor in Communication
School or Division or Location: College of Humanities and Social Science
Department(s) or Area(s) Location: Communication
Recommended Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 09.0101
Proposed Beginning Date (for new programs): Fall 2015
Institutional Board of Trustees’ Approval Date: 1/15/2015
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: 1/7/2015
Printed Name: Jeffery Olson, Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs
Program Request - Abbreviated Template
Utah Valley University
Minor in Communication
09/01/2014
Section I: Request
The Communication Department in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Utah Valley
University would like to propose a Minor in Communication effective Fall 2015. This program was approved
by the Utah Valley University Board of Trustees on January 15, 2015.
Section II: Need
The proposed minor will fill the need for students in majors such as business, education, behavioral
science, digital media, computer science, and nursing to have a more in depth understanding of the
complex processes involved in both effective and ineffective communication. This minor will increase
almost any major’s marketability. UVU advisors respond to frequent requests for a minor especially from
computer science majors. There are over 400 job titles in government postings that list communication and
communication skills in the top ten skills taught by businesses. Given the widespread demand for good
communicators, it is anticipated that students from across the campus will desire to add a minor in
communication to their bachelor’s degree program. The courses are currently offered or proposed and will
not require any additional course development.
Section III: Institutional Impact
A minor should increase enrollments slightly but not significantly. A number of students already take
courses in the Communication Department as electives that could be used toward a minor. The current
instructional programs could handle additional students. Courses will be delivered both face to face and
online. No changes in faculty, staff, or extra facilities will be required.
Section IV: Finances
No additional courses or sections are needed for this minor. The current funding will fulfill the needs of this
program change.
Section VI: Program Curriculum
All Program Courses
Course Prefix & Number
Required Courses
COMM 1020
Choose 2 of the following
COMM 1000
COMM 1050
Title
Public Speaking (3.0)
3
6
Exploring the Communication Major (3.0)
Introduction to Speech Communication (3.0)
COMM 1130
Writing for the Mass Media (3.0)
COMM 1500
COMM 2300
Introduction to Mass Communication
Introduction to Public Relations
Elective Courses
COMM 3000
COMM 3050
COMM 3100
COMM 319G
COMM 3420
COMM 350R
COMM 3700
COMM 481R
Credit Hours
Sub-Total
Complete twelve credits from the following:
Media Ethics (3.0)
Theories of Communication and Culture (3.0)
Propaganda and Persuasion (3.0)
Intercultural Communication Encounters (3.0)
Communication and Conflict (3.0)
Special Topics in Communication (3.0)
Free Expression in a Democratic Society (3.0)
Internship (may be repeated for 3.0 credits) (1.0)
Any other advisor approved course
Sub-Total
Total Number of Credits
9
12
21
Program Schedule
Fall of First Year
COMM 1020
Elective Lower Division
Spring of First Year
Elective Lower Division
Elective Upper Division
Fall of Second Year
Elective Upper Division
Elective Upper Division
Elective Upper Division
Course Title
Public Speaking
See List
Semester Total
Credit Hours
3
3
6
Course Title
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Semester Total
Credit Hours
3
3
6
Course Title
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Credit Hours
3
3
3
Semester Total
9
Program Total 21