Agenda, Meeting of the Utah State Board of Regents, January 20, 2006

Agenda, Meeting of the Utah State Board of Regents, Board of Regents Building, Salt Lake City, Utah, January 20, 2006.

AGENDA MEETING OF THE UTAH STATE BOARD OF REGENTS January 20, 2006 Utah State Board of Regents Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education Board of Regents Building, The Gateway 60 South 400 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84101-1284 STATE BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH STUDENT CENTER, REDWOOD CAMPUS JANUARY 20, 2006 Agenda 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. MEETINGS OF BOARD COMMITTEES Audit Committee Room 207 (Queen Anne I Room) BREAKFAST MEETING - STATE BOARD OF REGENTS, SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, COMMISSIONER KENDELL, PRESIDENT BIOTEAU Room 219 (Corner Room) Academic, CTE and Student Success (Programs) Committee Regent James S. Jardine, Chair Room A, Student Event Center ACTION: 1. Southern Utah University - M.S. Degree in Forensic Science Tab A 2. Utah Valley State College - B.S. and B.A. Degrees in Political Science Tab B CONSENT: 3. Consent Calendar, Programs Committee Tab C A. Utah State University - Discontinuance of HASS Teaching Majors B. Utah College of Applied Technology - Fast-track Approvals i. Davis ATC - Restaurant/Hospitality Management Certificate of Proficiency ii. Ogden-Weber ATC - Interior Design Drafting Technology Certificate of Proficiency INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: 4. Information Calendar, Programs Committee Tab D A. Utah State University - Name Changes for Prefixes: Industrial Technology and Education (ITE) to Engineering and Technology Education (ETE); Aviation Technology (AV) B. Utah Valley State College - Reassignment of Business/Marketing Education and Administrative Information Management from Computer Technology and Education Department to Multimedia Communications Technology Department, and Appropriate Name Changes 5. University of Utah - Institutional Review Summary, Department of Exercise and Sport Science Report Tab E 6. Report on K-16 Alliance Meeting 7. Report on State Board of Education Response to Regents' Scholar Diploma 8. USHE/UHEAA - Tracking High School Seniors and College Freshmen via the Tab F National Student Clearinghouse Page 2 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. Projected times for the various meetings are estimates only. The Board Chair retains the right to take action at any time. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify ADA Coordinator, 60 South 400 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84180 (801-321-7124), at least three working days prior to the meeting. TDD # 801-321-7130. Finance, Facilities and Accountability Committee Regent Jerry C. Atkin, Chair Rooms B & C, Student Event Center ACTION: 1. USHE - Approving Resolution, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Series 2006BB and CC Tab G 2. USHE - Proposed Policy R992, Information Security Tab H 3. Salt Lake Community College - Campus Master Plan Tab I CONSENT: 4. Consent Calendar, Finance Committee Tab J A. USHE - Commissioner's Discretionary Funds Report B. University of Utah - Sale of Donated Property INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: 5. USHE - Response and Plan for Actuarial Review, Legislative Auditor's Report on Tab K Post-Retirement Benefits COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF THE BOARD Regent Nolan E. Karras, Chair Oak Room 1. Reports of Board Committees Programs Committee - Tabs A - F Finance Committee - Tabs G - K 2. General Consent Calendar Tab L 3. Report of the Commissioner Messaging Strategy Tab M 4. Report of the Chair WORKING LUNCHEON - Oak Room Salt Lake Community College Presentation on ATE/CTE Programs Memorandum January 11, 2006 TO: State Board of Regents FROM: Richard E. Kendell SUBJECT: Southern Utah University--M.S. Degree in Forensic Science, beginning Fall Semester, 2006 B Action Item Issue Officials at Southern Utah University propose to offer a professional and interdisciplinary Master's of Science Degree in Forensic Science with several emphasis options effective Fall 2006. The proposal was approved by the SUU Board of Trustees on January 28, 2005 and the Letter of Intent was approved by the Program Review Committee in September, 2005. Background SUU has significant experience in offering undergraduate programs related to the health and law enforcement professions. The proposed program builds upon this experience and expertise to offer the interdisciplinary Masters Degree in Forensic Science. The proposed Master's of Science Degree in Forensic Science will offer emphasis options in Forensic Biology; Forensic Chemistry; CyberForensics, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Psychology, and Criminalistics. SUU currently offers bachelor's degree emphases in Forensic Biology, Forensic Computer Science, Forensic Chemistry, and Criminal Justice. Pertinent accounting courses related to Forensics already complement the bachelor's degree in accounting. Faculty and other instructional resources are in place or are committed to enable the University to accept students by fall 2006 when the M.S. program is proposed to begin accepting students. Expected outcomes for the proposed Masters Degree program include providing an integrated core of understandings of and experiences in the disciplines that make up Forensic Sciences that will prepare graduates to enter the job market or to continue graduate school in pursuit of a terminal degree. Policy Issues Other USHE institutions have reviewed this proposal and no opposition or questions have been raised. Commissioner's Recommendation The Commissioner recommends that the Regents approve the Request by Southern Utah University for an M.S. Degree in Forensic Science, beginning Fall Semester, 2006 . Richard E. Kendell, Commissioner REK/GW Attachment 2 Academic, Applied Technology and Student Success Committee Action Item Request to offer an M.S. Degree in Forensic Science, beginning Fall Semester, 2006 Southern Utah University Prepared for Richard E. Kendell By Gary Wixom January 11, 2005 Section I: The Request Southern Utah University proposes to offer a professional and interdisciplinary Master's of Science Degree in Forensic Science with several emphasis options effective Fall Semester, 2006. The proposal was approved by the SUU Board of Trustees on January 28, 2005. Section II: Program Description Complete Program Description The proposed Master's of Science Degree in Forensic Science will offer emphasis options in Forensic Biology; Forensic Chemistry; CyberForensics, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Psychology, and Criminalistics. SUU currently offers bachelor's degree emphases in Forensic Biology, Forensic Computer Science, Forensic Chemistry, and Criminal Justice. Pertinent accounting courses related to Forensics already complement the bachelor's degree in accounting. Faculty and other instructional resources are in place or are committed for fall 2005 to enable the University to accept students by fall 2006 when the M.S. program is proposed to begin accepting students. The proposed degree will consist of 30 semester credit hours with a 12 credit hour core and 18 credit hour emphasis area. Six credits of internship/practicum or thesis and a capstone courtroom course are included in the degree. The general design of the degree is patterned after comparable MS programs at Oklahoma State, Eastern Oklahoma, Marshall, George Washington, and Virginia Commonwealth Universities, and is consistent with the guidelines of the American Academy of Forensic Science. The 12 hour core is multidisciplinary, involving four Colleges/Schools and drawing its curriculum from the disciplines of Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science/Information Systems, Criminal Justice, and Psychology. A summary of courses and credits for the various emphases appears below. As can be readily seen, this program draws on several disciplines to prepare professionals to be problem solvers in a critical field. (See the complete course sequence in Appendix A.) Purpose of the Degrees The purpose of the proposed degree is to provide students with an opportunity for professional training in Forensic Science, with options in Forensic Biology; Forensic Chemistry; CyberForensics, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Psychology, and Criminalistics. SUU currently offers bachelor's degree emphases in Forensic Biology, Forensic Computer Science, Forensic Chemistry, and Criminal Justice. The proposed program builds upon this experience and expertise to offer the interdisciplinary Masters degree in Forensic Science. A Masters level degree at SUU will serve a large proportion of undergraduates that go on to graduate programs and who would prefer to stay at SUU if a valuable and marketable degree were available. Institutional Readiness Since SUU currently offers a bachelor's degree emphasis in Forensic Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry and Criminal Justice, the foundation for this program is in place. Additional faculty have 2 recently been added to support the program and SUU has organized institutional resources to adequately support the program. Faculty In preparation for the proposed program, three new faculty positions were hired in the academic year 2005-06, one each in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology. Approximately 25% of these faculty members' loads are in forensic science support courses. For 2006-07, one new CJ faculty member (reallocated from Political Science) and one new Director or Coordinator position (25% administrative duty) will be hired. Additionally, one replacement position in Biology with Histology (cells and tissues) specialty will be hired for 2006-07. Among the six hires this year and next year, SUU will need an equivalent (FTE) of 2.5 faculty members to deliver the proposed program. Faculty development for this program will be supported by the existing Provost's funds through our campus-wide competitive awards that support faculty to attend professional meetings, workshops, attain special certifications, etc. This fund typically has approximately $100,000 available plus amounts contributed (usually 20%) from Departments and the Colleges. Staff Only .25 FTE of a secretarial, clerical staff will be needed to assist in the coordination of this program. Additional laboratory and instructional graduate assistants are built into the yearly budgets (one assistantship the first year, and 4 in each subsequent year). Student hourly wages are also included in the budget detail that follows in Section V. Library and Information Resources SUU has been building up their respective undergraduate Forensic-related discipline resources in Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Justice and Psychology, therefore, SUU anticipates needing an additional $1,000 in each yearly budget for the next five years to add to the library and information resources. Admission Requirements Admission requirements to the University satisfy admission requirements for the proposed degree. There are no admission requirements specific to the proposed program. Student Advisement The advising process for this program will be handled by each discipline's professional, full-time advisor. Admission into the program will be coordinated by the Forensic Science Coordinator, housed in the College of Science. Students will apply to this Coordinator who will direct the application and the application fee, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and GMAT/GRE scores to the respective College or School in which they would like to focus (e.g. for the Forensic Psychology emphasis, the student would apply to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences using SUU's general graduate admission requirements). 3 Justification for the Number of Credits The number of credits for this Masters degree will not exceed 36 credits beyond the baccalaureate degree, which is within the Regent's guidelines. External Review and Accreditation Both in-state and out-of-state consultants were extensively used in developing this program. In-state consultation was through the State of Utah's Crime Lab Director and Assistant Director who visited the SUU campus and SUU's Crime Lab and outlined their best judgment regarding curricula. Out-of-state consultations were achieved through on-site visits to programs in Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia, supported by a NSF grant. Program design for adherence to guidelines for future professional accreditation was accomplished through the American Academy of Forensic Science at two workshops held at national meetings. At this time, accreditation is not required for employment. Projected Enrollment SUU Officials expect 12 FTE students the first year and 24 FTE enrollment in subsequent years. These numbers will generate adequate revenue for self-support of the program, but SUU could let the program grow if needed. There are 24 faculty members already employed as full-time faculty who will be teaching courses that either directly or indirectly related to this program. There will be three additional faculty hired for the 2006-07 academic year. From these 27 faculty members 2.5 FTE will be needed to deliver this program. This would yield a student to faculty ratio of approximately 10:1 if SUU has 24 FTE students and 2.5 FTE faculty. Expansion of Existing Program This is a new basic graduate program (MS). The proposed program does not expand or extend from an existing program, but is built on the foundation of SUUs existing undergraduate programs. Section III: Need Program Necessity SUU has significant experience in offering undergraduate programs related to the health professions and law enforcement professions. The proposed program builds upon this experience and expertise to offer the interdisciplinary Masters degree in Forensic Science. A Masters level degree at SUU makes sense because of the large proportion of undergraduates that go on to graduate programs and who would prefer to stay at SUU if a valuable and marketable degree were available. The design of the graduate degree program was facilitated through a NSF-funded grant that required program developers to investigate and consult with several renowned Forensic programs around the U.S. Expected outcomes for the proposed Masters Degree program include providing an integrated core of understandings of and experiences in the disciplines that make up Forensic Sciences that will prepare graduates to enter the job market or to continue graduate school in pursuit of a terminal degree. 4 Labor Market Demand The national market is increasing as evidenced by federal, state, and regional homeland security, emergency preparedness, and crime investigation entities. Several job postings were collected from a national meeting attended by several SUU professors in February of 2005: • February 18, 2005; Dept. of the Army, Forest Park, GA; Trace Evidence Examiner, Chemistry emphasis, Salary Range GS5, $28,100.00 to 36,534.00; GS7, $34,807.00 to 45,250.00; GS9, $42,576.00 to $55,345.00. The GS9 level requires a Masters degree. • February, 2005: U.S. Dept. of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, D.C.; Drug Science Specialist Positions- Ten Vacancies- GS 12, 13, or 14; salary $68,000 to $104,000. (GS 9 and above require a Masters degree) • February 14, 2005: County of San Bernardino; Criminalist II, DNA Specialist; A B.S. or higher required; $4940 to $6313 monthly salary range; Announcement # 05-03537-01. • February, 2005: Office of Chief Medical Examiner, New York, NY; Criminalist position (7 positions); a B.S. or Masters degree required; salary, $46,517 to $64,005.00. • From the American Association of Forensic Science's weekly updated employment opportunities web page (http://www.aafs.org/default.asp?section_id=employment&page_id=current_openings) the following job was noted on May 12, 2005: This was just one of dozens. • Forensic Science Development Coordinator, U.S. Dept. of Justice, GS12 level (Masters required), Salary $62,886 to $81,747. • From the AAFS employment web site (see above web address) on August 3, 2005 there were 56 positions listed. Eighteen required a B.S. degree. Eight required a minimum of B.S. but listed a Masters degree was preferred. Thirteen required a minimum of a Masters degree. Seventeen required a Ph.D. or M.D. So, a Masters degree was either preferred or required for 21 out of 56 positions (38% of the jobs listed). • The American Society of Crime Lab Directors' (ASCLD) employment web site (www.ascld.org/employment.html) on August 5, 2005 listed 93 full time positions available. Fifty three of the 93 positions required a minimum of a Masters degree (approximately 57% of the positions listed). Employment information for Utah is more anecdotal and is based on conversations and visits with personnel at the FBI Computer Crime Lab in Salt Lake and the Director of the State of Utah Crime Labs. However, both of these sources predict that both BS and MS degree applicants will have strong employment potential in Utah and the Intermountain west for the near future. In Cedar City, for example, both employees of the State Crime Lab, located on the SUU campus, have Masters degrees. The proposed professional graduate degree will complement SUU's current program as well as UVSC's proposed BS degree. There are also BS graduates at Weber State who may be interested in a 5 professional Masters degree in forensic science. Detailed consultation with both the Director and Deputy Director of the State of Utah Forensic Services Division (State Crime Labs) prompted this proposal. Similarly, dialog with UVSC officials regarding their proposed bachelor's degree and SUU's proposed M.S. have helped define market demand, utility of such programs, and complementary relationships of proposed curricula. Duplication has been minimized through collaboration and dialog. Student Demand During the fall semester of 2005, key faculty surveyed 793 students who were taking courses ranging from introductory, general education courses, to upper level, majors, courses. Survey results indicated that 486 students (61%) were interested in pursuing a graduate degree at Southern Utah University and, more specifically, 284 students (35.8%) were interested in earning a Masters degree at SUU in Forensic Science. In addition, 69% said they would not go to another institution to pursue the degree. Within this population of 284 students, 16 students selected the Accounting Emphasis; 110 selected Criminalistics; 68 Biology; 18 Chemistry, 9 CSIS, 54 Psychology, and 9 selected "other" emphasis. Currently there are approximately 326 undergraduate majors in Biology, 65 majors in Chemistry, 243 in Criminal Justice, 265 in Psychology, 130 in Computer Science and Information Systems, 194 in Accounting, and 472 in pre-health professions (Pre-med, Pre-dent, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Pre-Vet.) The number of Baccalaureate degrees awarded each year at SUU in Accounting is approximately 60 and an equal number of degrees are awarded annually in Biology. Chemistry, and Computer Science both award approximately 10 Baccalaureate degrees per year and Criminal Justice graduates approximately 60 students per year. Psychology awards approximately 40 degrees annually. Therefore, in any given year, the total pool of SUU graduates with academic preparation to pursue a MS in Forensic Science would be approximately 215. If the level of interest indicated by the survey holds true for graduating seniors, SUU could expect approximately 35% or 75 students to pursue the Masters in Forensic Science each year. Similar Programs There are no similar programs offered at other Utah System of Higher Education institutions. Collaboration With and Impact on Other USHE Institutions Although no similar programs are offered within the USHE system, officials at SUU have worked closely with other criminal justice professionals at USHE institutions. Officials at SUU have worked closely with UVSC who is planning to propose a Bachelor's Degree in Forensic Science so that students would be able transition from the one program to the other. SUU does not anticipate any negative impact on other USHE Institutions, and hope that it complements existing undergraduate student opportunities for employment and professional development. 6 Benefits SUU's respective curricula in Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science and Information Systems, Criminal Justice and Psychology already enjoy high enrollments and popularity among the university's student population. Graduates in these programs excel regionally and nationally in ETS Field Examinations and other program assessments. The proposed M.S. in Forensic Sciences will add a timely, professional graduate degree serving the state and region, and meet the increased demands of government agencies for broad-based, well-prepared forensic personnel. Consistency with Institutional Mission Creating a M.S. in Forensic Sciences fits the Southern Utah University institutional mission (R312-5) of providing undergraduate and graduate programs that contribute to the quality of life and economic development at the local and state levels. Section IV: Program and Student Assessment Program and Student Assessment The principal goal of the proposed program is to provide students with quality lecture, laboratory, and other experiences to develop valuable qualifications for workplace or higher education options in Forensic Science. A core of six measurable outcomes for program completers will provide the basis for program assessment: 1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of their respective disciplines (accounting, biology, chemistry, computer science, criminal justice, and psychology); 2. Students will demonstrate effective communication of their investigations and analyses; 3. Students will demonstrate ability to plan and execute investigations; 4. Students will demonstrate ability to apply academic discipline and relevant law to forensic investigations; 5. Students will demonstrate academic preparation and proficiency; and; 6. Students will be employable and demonstrate marketable skills. Specific assessment strategies for these outcomes appear in the table that follows. 7 Forensic Science Program Assessment Plan Mission Statement Goal Statement Outcomes/Objectives Assessment Within the context of SUU's institutional mission and philosophy, the Forensic Science Program educates students in quality, ethical analysis of evidence through applicable methods and principles while maintaining self-motivated life long learning. Provide quality lecture, laboratory, and other experiences that provide valuable qualifications for workplace or higher education options. 1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of their respective disciplines (accounting, biology, chemistry, computer science, criminal justice, and psychology). 1. Graduates taking the FBI Forensic Scientist exam will be at or above passing. 2. Students will demonstrate effective communication of their investigations and analyses. 2. Students will receive evaluations of their written and oral communication (e.g. moot court performances). 3. Students will demonstrate ability to plan and execute investigations. 3. Passing grades will be received on investigation plans. 4. Students will demonstrate ability to apply academic discipline and relevant law to forensic investigations. 4. Passing grades will be required for both legal and discipline-specific content. 5. Students will demonstrate academic preparation and proficiency. 5. Standardized Forensic Science test results will be evaluated for scores above the 70th percentile. 6. Students will be employable and demonstrate marketable skills. 6. At least 70% job placement and 90% employer satisfaction from employer surveys. 8 Section V: Finance (Budget, Funding Sources, Reallocation, Impact on Existing Budgets) The full budget is provided in the table below. The budget is based on the budget model currently used at SUU. The model calculates FTE faculty, benefits, current expense, equipment and travel appropriations based on student contact hours (SCH). The program is not limited to an enrollment of 24. Twenty-four is used as a conservative estimate based on a predicted number of 75 from survey percentages. Additional students beyond 24 would not significantly increase costs but would increase revenue. Total Costs for the Program for the First Five Years* 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 FTE Students 12 24 24 24 24 FTE Faculty 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 Faculty FTE Coordinator .25 .25 .25 .25 .25 Total Faculty FTE 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 Revenues Net Tuition *** $57,667 $124,560 $134,525 $145,287 $156,910 2.25 FTE Faculty $141,000 $144,200 $148,526 $152,982 $157,571 0.25 FTE Faculty Coordinator 17,000 17,510 18,035 18,576 19,134 Resident Tuition Waivers $22,250 $24,030 $25,953 $28,030 $30,273 Subtotal $237,917 $310,300 $327,039 $344,875 $363,888 Expenditures 2.25 FTE Faculty $141,000 $144,200 $148,526 $152,982 $157,571 0.25 FTE Faculty Coordinator 17,000 17,510 18,035 18,576 19,134 0.25 FTE Staff 8,000 8,240 8,487 8,742 9,004 Assistantships 12,000 48,000 48,000 48,500 48,500 Student Hourly Wage 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 Current Expense/Grad Allotment 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 9 Library 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Equipment/Capital 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 Travel 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 Subtotal $212,000 $251,950 $257,048 $262,800 $268,209 Difference $25,917 $58,350 $69,991 $82,075 $95,679 *Based on 2006-2007 SUU MBA and M.Acc resident graduate tuition @12 credit hours per semester ($2,225). Tuition is increased each year by 8%, Salaries are increased each year by 3%. Funding Sources The funding sources for this program will include tuition dollars generated from graduate student enrollment. Funding of faculty positions are from reallocation of existing faculty slots. No new monies are requested form the state or grants, etc. Reallocation In preparation for this program, three new faculty positions were hired in the academic year 2005-06, one each in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology. Approximately 25% of these faculty members' loads are in forensic science support courses. For 2006-07, one new CJ faculty member (reallocated from Political Science) and one new Director or Coordinator position (25% administrative duty) will be hired. Additionally, one replacement position in Biology with Histology (cells and tissues) specialty will be hired for 2006-07. Among these 6 hires this 2005-06 year and next year (2006-07), SUU will allocate a full time equivalent (FTE) of 2.5 faculty members. Impact on Existing Budgets There is no negative impact on SUU budgets from adding this graduate program primarily because SUU has been able to hire new and replacement faculty that serve both their most popular undergraduate majors (Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, and Psychology) and at the same time the proposed graduate program. 10 Appendix A: Program Curriculum New Courses to be Added in the Next Five Years New Courses for MS Degree in Forensic Science Course Number Course Title Credits Forensic Accounting ACCT 6XXX The Forensic Expert in the Courtroom (Required Capstone) 3 Forensic Biology Emphasis BIOL 6XXX DNA Analysis and Quality Control 4 BIOL 6XXX Forensic Microscopy and Lab 4 BIOL 6XXX Forensic Biology Internship/Masters Project (Required) 6 BIOL 6XXX The Forensic Biologist in the Courtroom (Required Capstone) 3 BIOL 6XXX Readings in Forensic Biology 1 Forensic Chemistry Emphasis CHEM 6XXX Forensic Chemistry Internship (Required ) 6 CHEM 6XXX The Forensic Chemist in the Courtroom (Required ) 3 CHEM 6XXX Forensic Chemistry Quality Assurance 3 CHEM 6XXX Forensic Analytical Chemistry 3 CHEM 6XXX Forensic Drug Analysis and Toxicology 3 CHEM 6XXX Forensic Trace Evidence Analysis 3 CHEM 6XXX Forensic Biochemistry 3 Forensic Computer Science/Information Systems Emphasis CJ 6XXX Internship/Masters Project (Required) 6 CJ 6XXX Forensic Criminalist in the Courtroom (Required Capstone) 3 CJ 6XXX Crime Scene Techniques 3 CJ 6XXX Forensic Science and Criminal Evidence 3 CJ 6XXX Courtroom Practices 3 CJ 6XXX Quality Assurance Principles in Forensic Science 3 Forensic Criminalistics Emphasis PSYC 6XXX Internship/Masters Project (Required) 6 PSYC 6XXX Forensic Psychologist in the Courtroom (Required Capstone) 3 PSYC 6XXX Forensic Psychology 3 PSYC 6XXX Psychology of Criminal Behavior 4 PSYC 6XXX Legal Psychology 4 PSYC 6XXX Readings in Forensic Psychology 1 11 All Program Courses for MS Degree in Forensic Science Course Number Course Title Credits Interdisciplinary Core Courses (12 hours) HSS 6XXX Principles of Forensic Law, Criminal Justice, and Psychology 3 SCI 6XXX Principles of Forensic Biology and Chemistry 3 CSIS 6XXX Principles of Forensic Computer Technology 3 ACCT 6450 Principles of Forensic Accounting 3 Forensic Accounting Emphasis (18 hours) ACCT 6360 Business Law II 3 ACCT 5100 Accounting Information Systems 3 ACCT 6900 Special Topics: Forensic Accounting 3 ACCT 6700 Graduate Readings: Forensic Accounting (3 hr) 3 ACCT 6890 Accounting Internship/Master's Project (3 hrs) 3 ACCT 6XXX The Forensic Expert in the Courtroom (Required Capstone) 3 Forensic Biology Emphasis (18 hours) BIOL 6XXX DNA Analysis and Quality Control 4 BIOL 6XXX Forensic Microscopy and Lab 4 BIOL 6XXX Forensic Biology Internship/Masters Project (Required) 6 BIOL 6XXX The Forensic Biologist in the Courtroom (Required Capstone) 3 BIOL 6XXX Readings in Forensic Biology 1 Forensic Chemistry Emphasis (18 hours) CHEM 6XXX Forensic Chemistry Internship (Required ) 6 CHEM 6XXX The Forensic Chemist in the Courtroom (Required ) 3 (Choose three of the following five courses for a total of 9 hours) CHEM 6XXX Forensic Chemistry Quality Assurance 3 CHEM 6XXX Forensic Analytical Chemistry 3 CHEM 6XXX Forensic Drug Analysis and Toxicology 3 CHEM 6XXX Forensic Trace Evidence Analysis 3 CHEM 6XXX Forensic Biochemistry 3 Forensic Computer Science/Information Systems Emphasis (18 hours) CSIS 6XXX Forensic CS/IS Internship/Masters Project (Required) 6 CSIS 6XXX The Forensic Computer Scientist in the Courtroom (Required Capstone) 3 (Choose three of the following four courses for a total of 9 hours) CSIS 6XXX Introduction to Cyber-Crime (with lab) 3 CSIS 6XXX Digital Forensics 3 CSIS 6XXX Computer Systems for Security Professionals 3 CSIS 6XXX Networks and Internet Security 3 Forensic Criminalistics Emphasis (18 hours) CJ 6XXX Internship/Masters Project (Required) 6 CJ 6XXX Forensic Criminalist in the Courtroom (Required Capstone) 3 (Choose three of the following four courses for a total of 9 hours) 12 CJ 6XXX Crime Scene Techniques 3 CJ 6XXX Forensic Science and Criminal Evidence 3 CJ 6XXX Courtroom Practices 3 CJ 6XXX Quality Assurance Principles in Forensic Science 3 Forensic Psychology Emphasis (18 hours) PSYC 6XXX Internship/Masters Project (Required) 6 PSYC 6XXX hologist in the Courtroom (Required Capstone) 3 (Choose three of the following four courses for a total of 9 hours) PSYC 6XXX Forensic Psychology 3 PSYC 6XXX Psychology of Criminal Behavior 4 PSYC 6XXX Legal Psychology 4 PSYC 6XXX Readings in Forensic Psychology 1 Course Descriptions: ACCT 6360 Business Law II (3 credit hours) To enhance their understanding of business law, students will study negotiable instruments; secured transactions, debtor- creditor rights and duties; bankruptcy; agency; employment law; insurance law; wills, trusts, and estates; organizational structures such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, and franchises; federal securities laws; and accountant's legal liability. ACCT 5100 Accounting Information Systems (3 credit hours) Students, working in teams, will understand the "traditional" and "state of the art" AIS knowledge. Students will better understand modeling business processes, flowcharting and diagramming techniques, business information and information process rules, risks, and controls, and AIS designing techniques. ACCT 6450 Forensic Accounting (3 credit hours) The graduate is introduced to the Certified Fraud Examiner's Code of Ethics and information about the forensic accounting industry. The graduate will become knowledgeable about fraud theory, the variety of fraud schemes perpetrated in business enterprises, and how to detect and prevent such fraud. The graduate will become more proficient at diagnostic measures used to identify the possibility of fraud being perpetrated in business entities. ACCT 6700 Graduate Readings: Forensic Accounting (3 credit hours) Special readings in forensic accounting. ACCT 6890 Accounting Internship/Master's Project (3 credit hours) Experience in accounting functions within industry and government as well as public accounting firms. Prior approval of the instructor required. A maximum of three credit hours will be granted. ACCT 6900 Special Topics: Forensic Accounting (3 credit hours) Special topics in forensic accounting. Becoming familiar with and use of the ACFE website and technical practice aides used in the profession. 13 ACCT 6XXX The Forensic Expert in the Courtroom (Required 3 credit hour Capstone) Common description, as per committee. BIOL 6XXX DNA analysis and quality control (4 credit hours) This course examines the different methods used to analyze DNA in great detail. DNA extraction, DNA quantification, short tamdem repeat (STR) analysis, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), general DNA sequencing and sequencing of human mitochondrial DNA will be taught. New emerging techniques will also be discussed. Quality assurance and data interpretation will be a key part of this class. BIOL 6XXX Forensic Microscopy and Lab (4 credit hours) Introduction to various forms of microscopy used in forensics such as scanning electron microscopy, light flouresence and polarizing microscopy. Objects of interest to forensics such as fingerprints, footprints, bullets, hair, fibers, glass, paint etc. will be examined and compared using microscopy. BIOL 6XXX Forensic Biology Internship/Masters Project (6 credit hours) A supervised professional level service or research project related to forensic biology. BIOL 6XXX The Forensic Biologist in the Courtroom (Required 3 credit hour Capstone) Case law study and courtroom presentations involving issues commonly encountered by expert witnesses in the field of forensic biology. BIOL 6XXX Readings in Forensic Biology (1 credit hour) Special readings in forensic biology. CHEM 6XXX The Forensic Chemist in the Courtroom (3 credit hours) This course covers basic principles of providing as an expert witness as Analytical Chemistry. CHEM 6XXX Forensic Chemistry Quality Assurance (2 Credit hours) This course covers principles such as good record keeping necessary and proper quality control procedures necessary for providing quality data from an analytical laboratory. CHEM 6XXX Forensic Analytical Chemistry (3 credit hours) Introduction to analytical instrumentation used by forensic scientists for analysis of drugs, arson, explosives, and trace evidence. Lab stresses sample handling, instrumental analysis, and data interpretation from simulated crime scenes. CHEM 6XXX Forensic Drug Analysis and Toxicology (3 credit hours) This course covers basic modern instrumental techniques (spectroscopy, microscopy, and chromatography) for the drug analysis with an emphasis on controlled substances. Basic toxicology concepts are covered as well. CHEM 6XXX Forensic Trace Evidence Analysis (3 credit hours) This course covers analysis trace evidence: hairs, fibers, glass, soil, paint and miscellaneous using chemical, instrumental, microscopical methods. The interpretation and significance of trace similarities are discussed. 14 CHEM 6XXX Forensic Chemistry Internship A 10 week internship in a crime lab or other forensic science related research laboratory. Application of principles and techniques learned during the first year of program. CJ 6XXX Crime Scene Techniques An in depth study and application of the rules for conducting a proper crime scene investigation including preservation and control of the scene, crime scene kits, use of photography, crime scene sketches, identifying and collecting physical evidence, and preparing the investigative report. CJ 6XXX Forensic Science and Criminal Evidence Students examine the methods of presenting scientific proof within the narrow confines of the laws of evidence as applied in federal and state courts. Emphasis is given to understanding both the legal requirements of evidence law but also the scientific and professional standards for the forensic expert. CJ 6XXX Courtroom Practices This course examines the common courtroom practices used in a 21st century court. Students will explore the effective techniques for use of demonstrative evidence, statistical and data related information, presentation style and equipment, and technology in the court. CJ 6XXX Quality Assurance Principles in Forensic Science Focus on the need to establish a quality assurance program, description of current industry wide standards and procedures, statistical sampling to ensure minimal quality levels, impact of poor quality control, importance of prevention rather than correcting errors in forensic science, evaluating and processing information. CJ 6XXX Internship/Master's Project A minimum of three months in an approved criminal justice setting designed to provide the graduate student with an opportunity to synthesize theory and practice. May also include a research project designed as a service or benefit to a criminal justice agency and/or develop new findings to enhance criminal justice literature. Consent of the graduate advisor required. CJ 6XXX The Forensic Criminalist in the Courtroom (Capstone Course) This course uses a team-teaching approach where students work closely with multiple faculty members to engage in a problem solving project. Students must demonstrate that they possess the skills and knowledge necessary for success in both their chosen track and in the ability to apply those skills in a courtroom or other legal setting. FS/CSIS 6XXX Principles of Forensic Computer Technology (3 credit hours) This course involves intensive study of the general process for prevention, detection, apprehension, and prosecution of cyber-security violators and cyber-criminals. Topics include computer vulnerabilities, law enforcement investigating cyber-security intrusions, securing a system from breaches. It is an area of practice in public law enforcement at the federal and state level that deals with cyber-crime, cyber-vandalism, cyber-predators, and cyber-terrorism. In the private sector, it deals with critical infrastructure, such as business, hospitals, utilities, transportation, finance, education, and other key institutions. 15 CSIS 6XXX Introduction to Cyber-crime (with lab) (3 credit hours) Teaches the basics of how computers and networks function, how they can be involved in crimes as well as a source of evidence. CSIS 6XXX Digital Forensics (3 credit hours) An introductory course in digital forensics covering techniques used in Preservation, identification, extraction, documentation, an interpretation of computer media for evidentiary and/or root cause analysis to enhance, analyze, and catalog digital evidence. Instructions are set in a laboratory. Pre-requisite: CSIS 6700 CSIS 6XXX Computer Systems for Security Professionals (3 credit hours) Introduces the basic aspects of computer hardware and software needed to function as an effective high technology crime investigator. Emphasis is placed on clearly understanding the aspects of computer systems and software that directly relate to media analysis, i.e. storage, memory, file system structures, as well as the structure of system peripherals, which may contain evidence. Common software operating systems discussed include: Windows, DOS, and Linux. CSIS 6XXX Networks and Internet Security (3 credit hours) The course will focus on the key components associated with the threats and vulnerabilities to computers and networks. Students will develop an understanding of distributed systems and how they work, an appreciation for various methods of network and Internet security, and the necessary strategies to promote successful business plans/policies. Legal, ethical, and privacy issues will be discussed. CSIS 6XXX Forensic CS/IS Internship/Master's Project (3 credit hours) Supervised and professional service or research project related to forensic computer science and information systems. CSIS 6XXX The Forensic Computer Scientist in the Courtroom (3 credit hour Capstone) The study of case law, and courtroom presentations involving issues commonly encountered by expert witnesses in the field of forensic computer science and information systems. HSS 6XXX Principles of Forensic Law, Criminal Justice, and Psychology (3 credit hours) The student is introduced to case law, criminal proceedings, and psychological aspects of forensic science. PSY 6XXX Forensic Psychology (3 credit hours) A survey of the field of forensic psychology emphasizing application. This course will cover the role that psychology has played in the legal system including: issues of morality, theories of crime, eyewitness testimony, evaluation of criminal suspects, and jury selection. PSY 6XXX Psychology of Criminal Behavior (4 credit hours) An introduction to several of the most prominent psychological theories of criminal and aggressive behavior; historical conceptions of criminal behavior will be explored, leading to contemporary theoretical conceptualizations including behavioral, social learning, cognitive, psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, developmental, biological, and sociocultural perspectives. 16 SY 6XXX Legal Psychology (4 credit hours) Designed to introduce the student to the research literature in psychology and law, including psychological assessment, forensic neuropsychology, criminal responsibility, civil commitment, jury selection, jury decision making processes, eyewitness testimony, methods of interrogation, deception, forensic hypnosis, polygraph, and family law. PSY 6XXX Readings in Forensic Psychology (1 credit hour) Faculty can use this course number to offer a guided reading and discussion course pertaining to a special area of interest. Both the class schedule and hand-outs in the department office will provide further information as to what is being offered under this title. PSY 6XXX Internship/Master's Project (6 credit hours) This course provides students the opportunity to receive academic credit for supervised, professional level service or a research project. PSY 6XXX The Forensic Psychologist in the Courtroom (3 credit hours) A capstone course involving a group case study and courtroom presentations involving issues commonly encountered by expert witnesses in the field of forensic psychology. SCI 6XXX Principles of Forensic Biology and Chemistry (3 credit hours) This comprehensive course in biochemistry focuses on concepts applicable to forensic science. 17 APPENDIX B Program Schedule Program Schedule for MS Degree in Forensic Science Semester One Semester Two Semester 3 6 hours (2 courses) from Interdisciplinary Core 6 hours from Emphasis Area (Accounting, Biology, etc.) 6 hours from Interdisciplinary Core 3 to 6 hours from Emphasis Area (opportunity to take lighter load, e.g. 9 hr total rather than 12 hr, due to increasing depth requirements in Emphasis Area coursework) 6 to 9 hours from Emphasis Area (opportunity to take lighter load to accommodate requirements of internship/thesis and capstone Moot Court course that is required in each area of emphasis) Total Hours Required 30 Semester Hours 18 APPENDIX C: Faculty and Faculty Qualifications Faculty Department Degree Jeffrey N. Barnes Associate Prof of Accounting CPA, MAcc. David S. Christensen Professor of Accounting Ph.D. Timothy B. Lewis Professor of Accounting J.D. David Rees Professor of Accounting Ph.D. Joseph S. Merrill Associate Prof. of Accounting Ph.D. Charlotte R. Pederson Assistant Prof of Biology Ph.D. W. Harold Ornes Professor of Biology Ph.D. Helen C. Boswell Associate Prof. of Biology Ph. D Kathryn W. Grandison Associate Prof. of Biology Ph.D. Ronald M. Martin Associate Prof. of Biology Ph.D. Mark C. Grover Assistant Prof. of Biology Ph.D. Robert N. Reed Assistant Prof. of Biology Ph.D. Paul J. Pillitteri Assistant Prof. of Biology Ph.D. Rachel D. Smetanka Assistant Prof. of Biology Ph.D. James E. Bowns Professor of Biology Ph.D. Kim H. Weaver Assistant Prof. Chemistry Ph.D. Terry D. Alger Professor of Chemistry Ph.D. Robert L. Eves Professor of Chemistry Ph.D. Jory Ty Redd Professor of Chemistry Ph.D. Dru DeLaet Assistant Prof. of Chemistry Ph.D. Hussein Samha Assistant Prof. of Chemistry Ph.D. Tod T. Amon Associate Prof. Computer Science Ph.D. Michael J. Grady Assistant Prof. of Computer Science Ph.D. Nasser Tadayon Associate Prof. of Computer Science Ph.D. Dezhi Wu Assistant Prof. of Info. Sys/CS Ph.D. Tabandeh Harraf Assistant Prof. CS/CSIS M.S.E., C.C.E. (pending) Carl J. Franklin Assistant Prof. of Criminal Justice J.D. Lamar Jordan Associate Prof. of Criminal Justice M.Ed. Jeff Elison Assistant Prof. of Psychology Ph.D. John T. Ault Professor of Psychology Ph.D. Steve T. Barney Associate Prof. of Psychology Ph.D. Luciane A. Berg Associate Prof. of Psychology Ph.D. Lynn White Associate Prof. of Psychology Ph.D. 19 January 11, 2006 MEMORANDUM TO: State Board of Regents FROM: Richard E. Kendell SUBJECT: Utah Valley State College - Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees in Political Science - Action item Issue Utah Valley State College requests approval to offer Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees in Political Science through the History and Political Science Department. The proposed degree program was approved by the UVSC Institutional Board of Trustees in its October 13, 2005 meeting. If approved by the Board of Regents, the proposed program will begin in Fall 2006. Background The purpose of the baccalaureate degree in Political Science at UVSC is to: (1) meet student demand for a four-year degree in Political Science; (2) prepare students for a career; (3) prepare students for advanced degrees in Political Science, law, public administration and public service; and (4) enhance degree options at the College. As Utah Valley State College continues to develop its capacity as a comprehensive four-year institution, there is growing demand for four-year degrees in Political Science. Responding to higher education needs within Utah Valley and the State, the College wants to offer BA and BS Degrees in Political Science. The College believes that Utah County depends on UVSC as the key provider of higher education for this growing portion of the state=s population. By offering baccalaureates in Political Science, UVSC believes it is filling a gap. A recent study of higher education institutions indicated that the median number of Political Science degrees awarded annually ranged from approximately 20 for four-year institutions to 140 for doctoral-granting institutions1. Political Science programs at neighboring institutions offer their students opportunities that could be available to UVSC students. For example, exit-polling programs and internships with state and national legislative bodies are available to students at Brigham Young University, the University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University. While not all participants in these programs are Political Science majors, the programs are typically administered by Political Science departments and supported by a Political Science degree. These are the types of opportunities that UVSC hopes to offer its students if the Political Science degrees are approved. Student demand has led faculty to expand UVSC's Political Science program. The proposed curriculum broadens student career options and substantially enlarges their educational experience and professional opportunities. The proposed baccalaureate degrees will complement existing programs throughout Utah. They are likely to increase the number of students who go on to other institutions for graduate and professional studies. Policy Issues The University of Utah officials stated that the proposed program is sufficient but more faculty are needed. Utah Valley State College officials intend to strengthen the faculty by adding one additional faculty line. No other policy considerations were raised. 1 Mann, Sheila, Political Science Enrollment and Majors: An Update. The American Political Science Association, 2002 2 Commissioner's Recommendations The Commissioner recommends the Regents review and approve Utah Valley State College's request for a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees in Political Science. Also recommended are two- and three-year reports that include enrollment, graduation, and faculty data. ____________________________ Richard E. Kendell, Commissioner REK/PCS Attachment 3 Academic, Applied Technology, and Student Success Committee Action Item Request to Offer a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science Prepared for Richard E. Kendell by Phyllis C. Safman January 11, 2006 2 Section I: The Request Utah Valley State College requests approval to offer Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees in Political Science through the History and Political Science Department. The new degrees were approved by the UVSC Institutional Board of Trustees in its October 13, 2005 meeting. The Program Review Committee approved the development of this proposal on September 27, 2005. If approved, the new program will begin in the Fall 2006. SECTION II: Program Description Complete Program Description The History and Political Science Department in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Science proposes to offer Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees in Political Science. These degrees require completion of 120 semester hours. Students will take the general education core requirement of 32- 35 hours. For those students seeking a Bachelor of Arts Degree, 18 hours of foreign language are required. Those desiring a Bachelor of Science Degree will fill a quantitative requirement of 18 hours (e.g. statistics, econometrics and computer modeling). Degree seeking students will complete: 1) a general education requirement of 32 (BA) or 35(BS) credit hours; 2) a Political Science core requirement of twenty-one credit hours; 3) a foreign language (BA) or quantitative (BS) requirement of 18 credit hours; 4) a Political Science emphasis of 18 credit hours; and 5) electives of thirty-one hours. Course electives will include areas such as: humanities, social/behavioral sciences, fine arts, biology and physical science in courses numbered 1000 or higher including at least fifteen hours of upper-division credit. All Political Science majors will complete one of the following emphases: 1. International Relations and Comparative Politics which focuses on the creation and analysis of foreign policies of the United States and other major international governments. These policies include basic functions of foreign governments, international political or economic development, and international law and organizations. 2. American Government and Public Administration which focuses on American governmental institutions, administration of public entities, political parties, interest groups, public opinion, elections, voting behavior and political processes. 3. Public Law and Political Philosophy which focuses on judicial processes, the philosophical roots of political ideologies, governments, public administration, and the rule of law nationally and internationally. This focus also examines the United States Constitution including administration and development of political and judicial institutions. Bachelor of Arts (120 credit hours) General Education Core Course 32 Credit Hours 3 Foreign Language Requirement 18 Credit Hours Political Science Core Requirement 21 Credit Hours Electives 31 Credit Hours Political Science Emphasis 18 Credit Hours Bachelor of Science (120 credit hours) General Education Core Course 35 Credit Hours Quantitative Requirement 15 Credit Hours Political Science Core Requirement 21 Credit Hours Electives 31 Credit Hours Political Science Emphasis 18 Credit Hours [For another view of the program, see the Advising Sheets at the end of the document] Purpose of Degree Political Science includes the study of ideologies, governments, public policies and political behavior utilizing humanistic and scientific skills to examine political organizations in all countries of the world. Political Science students develop diverse skills that prepare them to engage in a range of careers in federal, state and local governments. Political Science also prepares students for entrance into law, business, international organizations, nonprofit associations and organizations, electoral politics, campaign management, polling, and journalism. The Political Science curriculum also prepares students as researchers in academic, public and private sectors. The purpose of the baccalaureate degree in Political Science is to: (1) meet student demand for a four-year degree in Political Science; (2) prepare students for a career; (3) prepare students for advanced degrees in Political Science, law, public administration and public service; and (4) enhance degree options at the College. Institutional Readiness Impact on the current UVSC administrative structure will be minimal. Many upper-division courses are in place to support the social sciences emphasis. Necessary organizational changes will be addressed by the existing History and Political Science Department. In anticipation of the creation of these degrees appropriate plans were made and tasks reassigned for tenure-track faculty. With current administrative support at the Departmental and other levels, the program can be delivered. As two new courses are offered each of the first five years of the program, those courses will be taught by contract, full-time faculty and the courses they give up to teach the new courses will be covered by adjunct, part-time faculty. The minor impacts can be viewed in the budget section of the proposal. Faculty The following faculty will be needed in the first five years of the program: Year one Two additional tenure-track faculty - Public Administration and International Relations (one line is currently available and filled by a Lecturer because of a late resignation of PhD 4 political scientist - one line is to be added) Year two No additional faculty Year three No additional faculty Year four No additional faculty Year five No additional faculty (See Appendix C for faculty names, credentials, and courses they will teach). Staff The Department of History and Political Science does not anticipate that new staff will be necessary to offer the proposed program. It is anticipated that the administrative assistant to the History and Political Science Department will be able to manage the increased work load. Work-study students will be available to assist the full-time administrative assistant with necessary support services. The student advisor for the History and Political Science and Behavioral Science Departments [hired Fall 2005] will also assist new baccalaureate students in Political Science, some of whom will be moving from an Integrated Studies degree. Many of the new degree majors will have already worked with this advisor. Library The library at Utah Valley State College aims to provide a broad range of quality academic, vocational, technical, cultural resources designed to encourage and assist students to attain their educational goals. Present special collection and general resources are adequate to meet the demands of the proposed program. At present the library meets Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities requirement that, Athe institution=s core collection and related information resources are sufficient to support the curriculum.@1 Utah Valley State College Library Resources for Political Science Monographs. Utah Valley State College Library has approximately 5,000 monographs dealing strictly with Political Science and nearly 9,000 that overlap with history, international studies, sociology, and law. The library also has over 270 videos or DVD=s dealing with political science-related topics. Periodicals. The library subscribes to approximately 480 print and online full-text titles specifically for Political Science and related topics. Since there is some overlap with Political Science and history, it is notable that the library has access to approximately 1,160 history-related journals in print and online. The library also subscribes to a number of local, national, and international newspapers which are available in the library or through electronic access. Electronic access is provided through subscriptions to various online indexes and databases, as explained below. Periodical Indexes and Abstracts. The library belongs to the Utah Academic Library Consortium which allows access to a number of statewide academic online indexes and full-text periodical articles. With a UVSC student or faculty access code, these online indexes can be accessed free from anywhere on or off campus. A number of indexes which cover Political Science and related topics provide access to the full 1 Accreditation Handbook, Northwest Commission of College and Universities, 2003 edition, page 69. 5 text of many journal articles; other indexes provide citations and abstracts to scholarly journals. Main online indexes for finding journal articles related to Political Science are: Academic Search Premier; America: History and Life; CQ Researcher; Ethnic Newswatch; Genderwatch; Historical Abstracts; JSTOR; LexisNexis Academic: LexisNexis Congressional; Project Muse; SIRS Government Reporter; and SIRS Researcher. Resources available outside of Utah Valley State College. Membership in the Utah Academic Library Consortium and a reciprocal borrowing agreement between academic libraries throughout the state provides Utah Valley State College students and faculty access to books from any academic library in the state, including private institutions. Students can also request materials from libraries inside or outside Utah through a free online Interlibrary Loan service. The Interlibrary Loan service can also be used to request articles from journals to which the UVSC Library does not have access. These articles are delivered electronically via the user=s email. The online request forms for Interlibrary Loan are accessed through the Library=s home page. Additionally, a number of documents are available on microfilm or microfiche. The library has a Microform Reader Scanner/Printer that enables students and faculty to review any microfilm on campus. Future acquisition plans. Through yearly consultation the Political Science faculty and the college librarians will continue building the Political Science book and video collections, adding appropriate databases and periodicals subscriptions. When possible in the near future the current plan is to add the PAIS (Public Affairs Information Service) International Index. PAIS International is the premier global public policy resource database and a superb resource for Political Science research, particularly in areas of international studies. The library is also considering the following two online databases for purchase in the near future: The Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) and International Political Science Abstracts. Admission Requirements Utah Valley State College maintains an >open door policy,= admitting all applicants whose qualifications indicate that they may benefit from the instructional programs offered.2 While ACT scores have been requested in the last few years, they are now required before course registration. These policies apply to all students who matriculate in political science. Student will also be required to have completed 15 semester hours of college credit prior to admissions to this program and will complete an application form for admission to either the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science. During the application process, each student will meet with the advisor regularly so that progress can be monitored. Student Advisement 2 Utah Valley State College, Policies & Procedures, web page. 6 The Department of History and Political Science is committed to advising and counseling all students who have declared their intention to matriculate in the Department. The Department believes that Aadvising may be the single most underestimated characteristic of a successful college experience.@3 To this end the Department works to ensure that: 1. The advising program is an integral component of the academic mission of the Department. 2. Every student has equitable access to advising and counseling within of the Department. 3. The Department=s advising program is comprehensive in design and is delivered in fair and equitable manner to all students. 4. The collective needs of a diverse student population are addressed. Justification for Number of Credits The proposed degree programs will require a total of 120 credits. This requirement meets the Board of Regents' policy. External Review and Accreditation UVSC officials reviewed other Political Science programs and met with Political Science faculty from the University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University. These discussions provided UVSC with helpful comments and suggestions that were incorporated into the UVSC proposed proposal. No external reviewer was consulted. Projected Enrollment From the student survey, growth in enrollments in Political Science courses, and the enrollment experience of other Utah institutions, the following estimates are made for the proposed program: Projections Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 FTE 30.00 70.17 75.83 75.83 75.83 Student/Facul-ty Ratio 22 23 24 24 24 Headcount 50 110 120 120 120 Expansion of Existing Program Increasing enrollments tend to support the need for baccalaureate degrees in Political Science. Growth in the number of students enrolled in Political Sciences classes the last few years is significant. 3 Light, Richard J., Making the Most of College: Students Speak their Minds. Harvard University Press, 2001, p.81. 7 1999-00 536 2000-01 716 2001-02 579 2002-03 698 2003-04 963 2004-05 1,828 (Information obtained from UVSC Institutional Research). SECTION III: Need Program Need As Utah Valley State College continues to develop its capacity as a comprehensive four-year institution, there is growing demand for four-year degrees in Political Science. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, Political Science ranks fifth as the most offered four-year degree nationally when adjusted for institutions with more than 5,000 students.5 The Spring 2003 issue of Utah Valley State College's Alumni Magazine, Sequel, notes that "An increasing desire among students to remain at Utah Valley State College to earn their bachelor degrees has resulted in a dramatic twenty-seven percent increase in enrollment among campus seniors this past year. Also noteworthy is a fourteen percent increase in the number of students transferring to Utah Valley State College from other colleges and universities, nearly doubling the number of Utah Valley State College upperclassmen." The College believes that Utah County depends on UVSC as the key provider of higher education for this growing portion of the state=s population. By offering baccalaureates in Political Science, UVSC believes it is filling a gap. A recent study of higher education institutions indicated that the median number of Political Science degrees awarded annually ranged from approximately 20 for four-year institutions to 140 for doctoral-granting institutions4. Utah County is home to 21 municipalities ranging in population size from newly incorporated Fairfield [134] to Provo [113,013]. Utah Valley State College is located in Orem [90,000]. [The combined Provo-Orem area population is 202,781. UVSC is a primary college campus for Utah County=s seven largest high schools - American Fork, Lone Peak, Payson, Provo, Spanish Fork, Timpanogos and Timpview.] High growth in Utah is projected to continue. The student demand is already apparent at UVSC for this proposed program and it appears that the demand will continue. The residents and students of this fast growing area want the popular degree with diverse opportunities that a Political Science degree offers. A number of valuable educational opportunities would be available to UVSC students with bachelor 4 Mann, Sheila, Political Science Enrollment and Majors: An Update. The American Political Science Association, 2002 8 degrees in Political Science. Political Science programs at neighboring institutions are able to offer their students opportunities, such as exit-polling programs and internships in state and national legislative bodies. These opportunities are available to students at BYU, the University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State Universities. While participants in these programs are not all Political Science majors, the programs are typically administered by Political Science Departments and supported by a Political Science degree. Students at the College have readily shared their interest in and reasons for wanting four year degrees in Political Science. These are summarized in the following student observations: 1. Utah County has the second largest population in the State of Utah. Why aren't students at Utah Valley State College offered a BA or BS in Political Science? 2. UVSC serves a diverse segment of the states population. Many students are unable or (have little desire) to attended BYU or any other state institution. 3. Tuition and fees are comparable at UVSC, BYU and other state institutions. 4. Many students have expressed the desire to start and finish their degree at UVSC. Labor Market Demand According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Utah County is a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area [SMSA] with a population in 2004 of approximately 410,000. Recent population data "surprisingly shows that from 2000 to 2004, Utah County grew faster than Salt Lake County for the first time…increasing by 70,000 people while Salt Lake County grew by only 57,000.@5 At this rate of growth Utah County will be the same size in population as Salt Lake County is now by the year 2024. Other statistics indicating the growth of the Utah County and Mountainlands areas have been given earlier. All of this growth will be accompanied by not only the increase in potential students, but the increase in the business and employment needs that either precede, accompany, or follow population increases. Baseline projections in 2005 suggest that "By the year 2050 Utah's total employment will increase from 1.4 million in 2000 to 3.5 million in 2050 with the majority of those being in the education and health services fields."6 5 Shawn, Eliot, Transportation Planer: Mountains Association of Government; The Daily Herald: Feb. 6, 2005, page 8. 6 Ibid. Also see University of Utah: David Eccles School of Business: Bureau of Economic and Business Research: Utah Economic and Business Review, volume 63, numbers 7 & 8, July-August 2003, pages 1-3; For a comprehensive review of total economic activity along the Wasatch Front see also volume 64, numbers 9 & 10, September-October 2004, pages 1-14, Table 7. 9 Workforce Services of Utah has a category for Political Science as do national Job Services data banks. However, these categories are used only upon request by employers who tend to stipulate the requirement for a baccalaureate degree. Surveys of alumni from Political Science programs illustrate that Political Science graduates are found in a wide variety of career fields, including banking, television production, counseling, and information technology. Of those majoring as undergraduates in Political Science nationally, approximately twenty-five percent go on to graduate school and another fifteen percent go on to law school. 7 Substantial potential for post-baccalaureate options is apparent. Student Demand While measuring student demand for a new degree program is an inexact science, there are indications that a reasonable number of UVSC students would choose either to major or minor in Political Science. As noted earlier in a recent College survey (Spring 2005), over ninety-five percent responded that the institution should offer a bachelor degree in Political Science. Over thirty-five percent indicated that they would be interested in enrolling in such a program. 8 (UVSC Institutional Research project, 2005). And as shown above, enrollment growth has continued with the exception of one year. No doubt some of this increasing demand is from students who are seeking preparation for entering law school. Political Science has become a preferred stepping stone to law school and to other graduate and professional areas. Similar Programs - Collaboration At the present time the University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University offer the baccalaureate in Political Science. The proposed curriculum in Political Science at UVSC is comparable, especially in core courses. It is also consonant with contemporary interests and needs of students at UVSC and is tailored for a teaching institution. The UVSC program was strengthened through discussions with faculty from Political Science Departments at other Utah institutions. Utah universities with graduate programs see the potential for additional graduate students if the proposed program is approved. Benefits The proposed curriculum broadens student career options and substantially enlarges their educational experience and professional opportunities. The proposed baccalaureate degrees will complement existing programs at UVSC. It also may increase the number of students who graduate and seek graduate 7 Taken from the American Political Science Association web page. 8 The survey was conducted by the faculty of History and Political Science Department. 10 programs at other Utah institutions. Consistency with Institutional Mission The proposed baccalaureate in Political Science is within the mission of Utah Valley State College that UVSC creates degrees A...of high community demand and interest.@ Demand for the degree is evidenced in a recent survey (Spring 2005) of UVSC students in Political Science and history classes. The demand is also evidenced by the growth in the enrollments in existing courses. The proposed program fits other parts of the mission to A...encourage students in attaining their goals and realizing their talents and potential.@9 This degree in Political Science will allow more students to complete their education at this institution. Section IV: Program and Student Assessment Program Assessment In her highly regarded contemporary work on secondary assessment Barbara Wright defines assessment as: AA process of (1) setting goals or asking questions about student learning and development; (2) gathering evidence that will show whether these goals are being met; (3) interpreting the evidence to see what can be discovered about student=s strengths and weaknesses; and then 4) actually using those discoveries to change the learning environment so that student performance will be improved@ 10 Consistent with the above, political scientists in the Department have engaged in a process of developing and refining departmental goals and methods for assessing [through formative and summative measures] departmental performance to change the learning environment and improve student performance. Student Goals. Student goals are summarized in the following; A. Provide students with a solid foundation of the basic principles of politics and government, to include: 1. An understanding of the major theories, concepts and methods of political analysis; 9 Utah Valley State College Mission Statement. 10 Barbara D. Wright, AMore Art Than Science: The Post secondary Assessment Movement Today.@ American Political Science Association. 2004. 11 2. An understanding of the dynamics of political decision-making process, including operation of governmental institutions; 3. Knowledge of fundamental cultural, economic, historic, political, and societal features that enable students to become contributing citizens and productive professionals. B. Provide students with the insight and skills to examine political phenomena and issues analytically and critically, including the ability to: 1. Exercise critical analysis, judgment and synthesis and constructive reasoning of relevant information. 2. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 3. Apply conceptual, theoretical and methodological tools in the study of politics, political ideas, institutions and practices. Program Goals A. To foster excellence through academic participation: 1. By promoting faculty interaction at national and international conferences and events. 2. By promoting faculty and student interaction at all levels of the institution. 3. By promoting student participation in the class and all levels of instruction. 4. By becoming involved in the assessment process in the Department. B. To create a vibrant teaching and learning environment: 1. By maintaining a stimulating and rigorous program that offers breadth and depth of knowledge. 2. By fostering faculty development in all avenues of their fields. 3. By attracting and maintaining a faculty that is dedicated to excellence in teaching. C. To create an atmosphere of learning: 1. By creating an environment that includes the students, faculty and community. 2. By promoting workshops and seminars that enhance the learning experience both for the students and the community. D. To maintain a collaborative work environment: 1. By promoting faculty and staff collaborative efforts. 2. By holding department meetings to keep faculty and staff informed. 3. By fostering an atmosphere of activities that brings faculty, students and staff and the greater community together for ongoing learning. Assessment Measures The principal mechanism for gathering evidence related to attainment of these goals will be through application of capstone course requirements for each proposed program. Students will be assessed on 12 their ability to demonstrate achievement of goals through: (1) oral or written course work; (2) the Senior Seminar (POLS 4990) and (3) evaluations by both instructor and site supervisor for their internship. (POLS 480R). SECTION V: Finance Projected Enrollment Information The numbers listed in the following budget information reflects the number of new juniors each semester of the academic year. The table below shows the numbers of anticipated student majors in baccalaureate programs for five years. These numbers are used in the projected budget. Year One Year Two Year Three Year Four Year Five Juniors 50 60 60 60 60 Seniors 0 50 60 60 60 Budget Following is the projected cost of the new Political Science courses based on the anticipated student demand identified above. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Salaries & Wages $55,338 $83,720 $88,718 $92,267 $95,958 Benefits $20,055 $23,579 $24,694 $25,681 $26,709 Total Personnell Costs $75,393 $107,209 $113,412 $117,948 $122,666 Current $1,500 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 Travel $1,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 Capital $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Library $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 13 TOTAL $78,893 $113,299 $119,412 $123,948 $128,666 The following table reflects the headcount (as listed above) and the corresponding FTE that will be generated in new Political Science courses. [student/faculty ratio and cost per FTE] Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 FTE Students 30.00 70.17 75.83 75.83 75.83 Cost per FTE $874 $1,615 1,575 $1,635 $1,697 Student & Faculty Ratio 22 23 24 24 24 Headcount 50 110 120 120 120 Source of Funding/Revenue As projected above the new Political Science program is cost effective. The budget indicates funding for an additional salaried faculty member for 2005-06 through UVSC=s internal Planning, Budgeting & Accountability (PBA) process. Future budgetary and program needs will receive high priority in UVSC=s PBA funding cycles. Additional funding resources will be generated by student tuition revenue [retention of students seeking BS degrees who would have otherwise enrolled in other institutions], second tier tuition revenues, and mission based/institutional funding equity allocations. Reallocation Reallocation of resources is not anticipated. Impact on Existing Budgets Resources are identified to fund faculty for the new Political Science program. It is anticipated that program costs will be absorbed through current budgets. 1 4 Appendix A: Program Curriculum New Courses to be Added in the Next Five Years The following new courses will be added to the political science curriculum over the next five years. Year 1: POLS 3400 U.S. Foreign Policy 3hrs. POLS 3310 Public Budgeting and Finance 3hrs. Year 2: POLS 3170 Interest Groups 3hrs. POLS 3350 Intelligence and Intelligence Agencies 3hrs. Year 3: POLS 3380 Politics and Budgets 3hrs. POLS 3320 Introduction to Public Policy 3hrs. Year 4: POLS 3140 Gender and Politics 3hrs. POLS 3180 Voting, Elections & Public Opinion 3hrs. Year 5: POLS 3350 Public Institutions and Administration 3hrs. All Program Courses Listed below are all present political science courses. [General Education and related courses are specified in the advisor sheets] BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN Political Science Department Office: LA 030 [phone] Advisor: Laura Bailey LA 013 [phone] 800 WEST UNIVERSITY PARKWAY, OREM, UT 84058 • [phone] ACADEMIC YEAR 2006-2007 Matriculation requirements for the Bachelors program in Political Science include all of the following - although in certain cases one or more of these requirements may, upon petition, by waived: [1] Completion of 15 semester hours of college credit; [2] Completion of the Application for Admission to the Bachelor of Arts Program in Political Science; COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CR PREREQUISITES GENERAL EDUCATION CORE COURSES - 32 HOURS ENGL 1010 (CC) Intro to Writing 3 cr ENGL 2010 or (CC) ENGL 2020 (CC) Intermediate Writing : HU/SS or Intermediate Writing : SCI/TECH 3 cr ENGL 1010 MATH 1030 or (MM) MATH 1040 or (MM) MATH 1050 (MM) Quantitative Reasoning or Introduction to Statistics or College Algebra 3 cr 3 cr 4 cr MAT 1000 MAT 1010 MAT 1010 POLS 1000 or HIST 1700 or (AS) ECON 1740 or POLS 1100 (AS) American Heritage or American Civilization or US Economic History or American National Government 3 cr PHIL 2050 (IH) Ethics and Values 3 cr ENGL 1010 HLTH 1100 or (TE) REC 1097 (FE) Personal Health & Wellness or Fitness for Life 2 cr HUMANITIES (HH) Fulfilled by Completing Foreign Language Course 2020 below SOCIAL SCIENCE (SS) Choose From Page 2 3 cr FINE ARTS (FF) Choose From Page 2 3 cr BIOLOGY (BB) Choose From Page 2 3 cr PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PP) Choose From Page 2 3 cr BIOLOGY or (BB) PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PP) Choose From Page 2 3 cr FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020 ( courses from one language) 18 cr POLITICAL SCIENCE CORE REQUIREMENTS - 21 HOURS POLS 1010 Introduction to Political Science 3 cr POLS 1020 Political Ideologies 3 cr POLS 1100 American National Government 3 cr POLS 2200 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 cr POLS 2100 Introduction to International Relations 3 cr POLS 3000 Political Analysis 3 cr MATH 1040 & POLS 1100 POLS 4990 or POLS 480R Senior Seminar or Internship 3 cr Senior Status ELECTIVES - 31 HOURS All courses numbered 1000 or higher (at least 16 credits must be upper division) 31 cr 1 5 1 6 EMPHASIS 0NE, TWO, or THREE Choose from the areas of study listed on page 2 18 cr Total Credits Required for Degree 120 credits SUMMARY OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 120 credit hours, minimum of 40 upper division, minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Complete General Education requirements; complete quantitative/language courses, complete one of the three tracks in the Areas of Emphasis requirements, complete the required courses, comply with the catalog's rule on maximum number of years in the program. A minimum of 30 credits must be taken at UVSC (at least 10 of which must be part of the final 45 credits earned). EPHASIS 1: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS POLS 1440 Intro to Middle East Politics POLS 1800 Our Global Community POLS 3100 Survey of International Terrorism POLS 35 International Relations of Middle East POLS 3400 American Foreign Policy POLS 3600 International Relations of East Asia POLS 420R Issues and Topics in Pol. Sci. POLS 490R Independent Study HIST 3050 Modern Latin America HIST 3520 U.S. & Vietnam, 1945 to Present HIST 3610 Modern History of East Asia HIST 4300 Violence & Soc. Conflict Latin America HIST 4430 History of Iran, 1900 to Present MGMT 3300 Survey of International Business MGMT 3320 Cross-Cultural Com Interntnl Bus. PHIL 1600 World Religions ANTH 1070 Multicultural Societies ANTH 3000 Language & Culture SOC 3100 Population, Society, & Demography EMPHASIS 2: AMERICAN GOVERNMENT POLS 3030 State & Local Government POLS 3200 Legislative Process POLS 3150 Executive Branch POLS 3180 Public Opinion and Pol. Behavior POLS 3250 Intro to Law & Politics POLS 3300 Intro to Public Administration POLS 4720 Found of Am. Constitutionalism POLS 4790 U.S. Constitution POLS 420R Issues and Topics in Pol. Sci. POLS 480R Internship POLS 490R Independent Study HIST 3870 Constitutional History to Plessy HIST 3880 Constitutional History since Plessy HIST 4600 Cont. Am. Indian Political & Soc. Issues PHIL 3530 Environmental Ethics PHIL 3700 Social and Political Philosophy SOC 3200 Race and Minority Relations SOC 3460 Political Sociology EMPHASIS 3: POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY/PUBLIC LAW POLS 2350 Intro to Political Theory POLS 3030 State and Local Government POLS 3180 Public Opinion and Pol. Behavior POLS 3200 Legislative Process POLS 3250 Intro to Law & Politics POLS 3300 Intro to Public Admin. POLS 4720 Foundations of Am Constitutionalism (Pending) POLS 4790 U.S. Constitution POLS 420R Issues and Topics in Pol. Sci. POLS 490R Independent Study HIST 3870 Constitutional History to Plessy HIST 3880 Constitutional History since Plessy PHIL 3150 Philosophical Issues of Feminism PHIL 3530 Environmental Ethics PHIL 3700 Social and Political Philosophy SOC 3200 Race and Minority Relations * This course list represents current offerings and proposed courses for Fall 2005. As the program grows over the next few years, the Department will propose further curriculum in each of the areas of study. Electives: 1 7 General Education Courses HUMANITIES ASL 2020 Interm Am. Sign Lang II CHIN 2020 Intermediate Chinese II FREN 2020 Intermediate French II GER 2020 Intermediate German II JPNS 2020 Intermediate Japanese II PORT 2020 Intermediate Portuguese II RUS 2020 Intermediate Russian II SPAN 2020 Intermediate Spanish II SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ANTH 1010 Soc/Cult Anthropology ANTH 1070 Multicultural Societies ANTH 1500 Physical Anthropology ANTH 1800 Intro to Am Indian Studies ANTH 3150 Culture/Ecocolgy/Health ARCH 1100 Intro to Archaeology CJ 1010 Intro to Criminal Justice COMM 2110 Interpersonal Commun. ECFS 1500 Human Development Life Span ECFS 1400 Marriage ECFS 2400 Family Relations ECON 1010 Econ As Social Science ECON 1740 US Economic History (If not used as Core Requirement) GEOG 1300 Survey of World Geog HIST 1700 American Civilization (If not used as Core Requirement) HIST 1100 History of Civ I HIST 1110 History of Civ II HIST 1800 Intro to American Indian Studies HIST 2700 US History to 1877 (If not used as Core Requirement) HIST 2710 US History Since 1877 (If not used as Core Requirement) HIST 3420 History of Technology HIST 4320 History of Scientific Thought HLTH 2800 Human Sexuality HLTH 2600 Drugs, Behavior & Society HLTH 2700 Health Concepts on Death/Dying HLTH 3150 Culture/Ecology/Health MGMT 1010 Intro to Business MGMT 2010 Interpersonal Communications POLS 1000 American Heritage (If not used as Core Requirement) POLS 1010 Intro to Political Science POLS 1100 American Natl Government (If not used as Core Requirement) POLS 1500 Intro to Comparative Politics POLS 1700 Intro International Relations PSY 1010 General Psychology PSY 1100 Human Development Life Span SOC 1010 Intro to Sociology SOC 1020 Modern Social Problems SOC 1200 Sociology of the Family FINE ARTS ART 1010 Introduction to Visual Arts ART 1020 Basic Drawing AVC 3540 Creativity ART 1110 Drawing I ART 1050 Photography AVC 1640 Painting I AVC 1650 Introduction to Watercolor AVC 1660 Introduction to Clay Sculpture AVC 1670 Introduction to Ceramics AVC 1680 Fundamentals of Fiber Design AVC 1690 Glass Design and Construction AVC 1700 Process of Jewelry/ Metal Dsn AVC 1710 Fund of Sculp/Fab/ Construc AVC 1720 Architectural Rendering ARTH 2710 History of Art to the Renaissance ARTH 2020 History of Art from the Reanaissance ART 2600 Drawing II AVC 361R Figure Drawing I AVC 2620 Photographic Darkroom Tech AVC 2630 Photographic Camera Tech AVC 2640 Landscape Painting AVC 365RWatercolor II AVC 3660 Clay Sculpture II AVC 3670 Ceramics II AVC 364R Painting II AVC 3400 Fund of Art Education DNCE 1010 Dance as an Art Form DNCE 2110 Orientation to Dance MUS 1010 Intro to Music MUS 2010 Music History/Literature I MUS 2020 Music History /Literature II MUS 1100 Fundamental of Music To Be Taken With One of the Following: MUS 120R A Cappella Choir MUS 122R Chamber Choir MUS 124R UVSC Concert Choir MUS 126R Show Choir (Encore) MUS 130R Symphonic Band MUS 132R Jazz Ensemble MUS 170R Symphony Orchestra MUS 172R Chamber Orchestra THEA 1013 Intro to Theater THEA 1023 Intro to Film THEA 2313 Film History I THEA 2323 Film History II THEA 2400 Intro to Film History Complete 2 of the following to equal 1 Fine Arts Distribution course:* DNCE 3400 Dance in Elem School* MUS 3400 Music in Elementary School* THEA 3713 Child Theater in Elem School* BIOLOGY BIOL 1010 General Biology BIOL 1070 Genetics BIOL 1200 Prehistoric Life BIOL 204R Natural History Excursion* BIOL 1500 Physical Anthropology BIOL 1610 College Biology I BIOL 2500 Environment Biology BOT 2050 Field Botany BOT 2100 Flora of Utah BOT 2400 Plant Kingdom HLTH 3400 Human Diseases *May be used as the third science only PHYSICAL SCIENCES PHYS 1010 Astronomy PHYS 1030 Astronomy in Our Lives CHEM 1010 Introduction to Chemistry CHEM 1110 Elem Chem for Health Sc. CHEM 1120 Elem Bioorganic Chem CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I CHEM 1220 Principles of Chemistry II GEOL 1010 Intro to Geology GEOL 1020 Prehistoric Life GEOL 204R Natural History Excursion* GEOL 2040 Intro to Oceanography METO 1010 Intro to Meteorology PHSC 1000 Survey of Physical Science PHYS 1010 Elementary Physics PHYS 2010 College Physics I PHYS 2020 College Physics II PHYS 2210 Phys Scien/Engr I PHYS 2220 Phys Scien/ Engr II *May be used as the third science only As of 31 October 2005 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN Political Science Department Office: LA 030 [phone] Advisor: Laura Bailey LA 013 [phone] 800 WEST UNIVERSITY PARKWAY, OREM, UT 84058 • [phone] ACADEMIC YEAR 2006-2007 Matriculation requirements for the Bachelors program in Political Science include all of the following - although in certain cases one or more of these requirements may, upon petition, by waived: [1] Completion of 15 semester hours of college credit; [2] Completion of the Application for Admission to the Bachelor of Arts Program in Political Science; COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CR PREREQUISITES GENERAL EDUCATION CORE COURSES - 35 HOURS ENGL 1010 (CC) Intro to Writing 3 cr ENGL 2010 or (CC) ENGL 2020 (CC) Intermediate Writing : HU/SS or Intermediate Writing : SCI/TECH 3 cr ENGL 1010 MATH 1030 or (MM) MATH 1040 or (MM) MATH 1050 (MM) Quantitative Reasoning or Introduction to Statistics or College Algebra 3 cr 3 cr 4 cr MAT 1010 MAT 1010 MAT 1010 POLS 1000 or HIST 1700 or (AS) ECON 1740 or POLS 1100 (AS) American Heritage or American Civilization or US Economic History or American National Government 3 cr PHIL 2050 (IH) Ethics and Values 3 cr ENGL 1010 HLTH 1100 or (TE) REC 1097 (FE) Personal Health & Wellness or Fitness for Life 2 cr HUM 1010 (HH) Humanities Through the Arts 3 cr SOCIAL SCIENCE (SS) Choose From Page 2 3 cr FINE ARTS (FF) Choose From Page 2 3 cr BIOLOGY (BB) Choose From Page 2 3 cr PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PP) Choose From Page 2 3 cr BIOLOGY or (BB) PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PP) Choose From Page 2 3 cr QUANTITATIVE REQUIREMENT Choose From Page 2 15 cr POLITICAL SCIENCE CORE REQUIREMENTS - 21 HOURS POLS 1010 Introduction to Political Science 3 cr POLS 1020 Political Ideologies 3 cr POLS 1100 American National Government 3 cr POLS 1500 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 cr POLS 1700 Introduction to International Relations 3 cr POLS 3000 Political Analysis 3 cr MATH 1040 & POLS 1100 POLS 4990 (Pending) or POLS 480R Senior Seminar or Internship 3 cr Senior Status 1 8 1 9 ELECTIVES - 31 HOURS All courses numbered 1000 or higher (at least 16 credits must be upper division) 31 cr TRACK 0NE, TWO, or THREE Choose from the areas of study listed below 18 cr Total Credits Required for Degree 120 credits SUMMARY OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 120 credit hours, minimum of 40 upper division, minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Complete General Education requirements; complete quantitative/language courses, complete one of the three tracks in the Areas of Emphasis requirements, complete the required courses, comply with the catalog's rule on maximum number of years in the program. A minimum of 30 credits must be taken at UVSC (at least 10 of which must be part of the final 45 credits earned). EMPHASIS 1: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS POLS 1440 Intro to Middle East Politics POLS 1800 Our Global Community POLS 3100 Survey of International Terrorism POLS 3500 International Relations of Middle East POLS 3400 American Foreign Policy POLS 3600 International Relations of East Asia POLS 420R Issues and Topics in Pol. Sci. (Pending) POLS 490R Independent Study HIST 3050 Modern Latin America HIST 3520 U.S. & Vietnam, 1945 to Present HIST 3610 Modern History of East Asia HIST 4300 Violence & Soc. Conflict Latin America HIST 4430 History of Iran, 1900 to Present MGMT 3300 Survey of International Business MGMT 3320 Cross-Cultural Com Interntnl Bus. PHIL 1600 World Religions ANTH 1070 Multicultural Societies ANTH 3000 Language & Culture SOC 3100 Population, Society, & Demography EMPHASIS 2: AMERICAN GOVERNMENT POLS 3030 State & Local Government POLS 3200 Legislative Process POLS 3150 Executive Branch POLS 3180 Public Opinion and Pol. Behavior POLS 3250 Intro to Law & Politics POLS 3300 Intro to Public Administration POLS 4720 Found of Am. Constitutionalism POLS 4790 U.S. Constitutions POLS 420R Issues and Topics in Pol. Sci. POLS 480R Internship POLS 490R Independent Study HIST 3870 Constitutional History to Plessy HIST 3880 Constitutional History since Plessy HIST 4600 Cont. Am. Indian Political & Soc. Issues PHIL 3530 Environmental Ethics PHIL 3700 Social and Political Philosophy SOC 3200 Race and Minority Relations SOC 3460 Political Sociology POLS 4790 U.S. Constitution POLS 420R Issues and Topics in Pol. Sci. POLS 490R Independent Study EMPHASIS 3: POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY/PUBLIC LAW POLS 2350 Intro to Political Theory POLS 3030 State and Local Government POLS 3180 Public Opinion and Pol. Behavior POLS 3200 Legislative Process POLS 3250 Intro to Law & Politics POLS 3300 Intro to Public Admin. HIST 3870 Constitutional History to Plessy HIST 3880 Constitutional History since Plessy PHIL 3150 Philosophical Issues of Feminism PHIL 3530 Environmental Ethics PHIL 3700 Social and Political Philosophy SOC 3200 Race and Minority Relations POLS 4720 Foundations of Am Constitutionalism (Pending) * This course list represents current offerings and proposed courses for Fall 2005. As the program grows over the next few years, the Department will propose further curriculum in each of the areas of study. Quantitative Requirement-18 Credits CLSS 1050 Library Research MATH 1060 Trigonomertry MATH 1210 Calculus I MATH 2040 Principles of Statistics COMM 1130 Writing for the Mass Media COMM 1500 Introduction to mass communications MGMT 2390 Effective Business Presentations MGMT 3000 Organizational Behavior MGMT 3430 Human Resource Management 2 0 Electives: General Education Courses HUMANITIES ASL 2020 Interm Am. Sign Lang II CHIN 2020 Intermediate Chinese II COMM 1010 Intro to Speech Comm COMM 1100 Intro to Public Speaking COMM 1130 Writing for Mass Media COMM 1500 Intro to Mass Comm COMM 2010 Mass Comm and Society ENGL 2030 Rhetoric of Persuasion ENGL 2230 Myths/Legends in Literature ENGL 2310 Technical Writing ENGL 2250 Creative Procedure/Image Wrtg ENGL 2300 Shakespeare ENGL 2200 Intro to Literature ENGL 2510 Am Lit before 1865 ENGL 2520 Am Lit after 1865 ENGL 2130 Science Fiction ENGL 2610 Brit Lit Before 1800 ENGL 2620 Brit Lit After 1800 ENGL 2210 Introduction for Folklore ENGL 2600 Critical Intro to Literature ENGL 3760 World Literature FREN 2020 Intermediate French II GER 2020 Intermediate German II HUM 1010 Introduction to Humanities HUM 2010 Arts in Humantistic Traditions I HUM 2020 Arts in Humanistic Traditions II IS 3000 Introduction to Integrated Studies JPNS 2020 Intermediate Japanese II PHIL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 1250 Logical Thinking PHIL 1610 Western Religions PHIL 1620 Eastern Religions PHIL 2010 Ancient-Medieval Philosophy PHIL 2020 Modern-Contemporary Phil PHIL 2110 Ancient Philosophy PHIL 2130 Medieval Philosophy PHIL 2150 Early Modern Philosophy PHIL 3400 Philosophy of Science PHIL 3530 Environmental Ethics PORT 2020 Intermediate Portuguese II RUS 2020 Intermediate Russian II SPAN 2020 Intermediate Spanish II SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ANTH 1010 Soc/Cult Anthropology ANTH 1070 Multicultural Societies ANTH 1500 Physical Anthropology ANTH 1800 Intro to Am Indian Studies ANTH 3150 Culture/Ecocolgy/Health ARCH 1100 Intro to Archaeology CJ 1010 Intro to Criminal Justice COMM 2110 Interpersonal Commun. ECFS 1500 Human Development Life Span ECFS 1400 Marriage ECFS 2400 Family Relations ECON 1010 Econ As Social Science ECON 1740 US Economic History (If not used as Core Requirement) GEOG 1300 Survey of World Geog HIST 1700 American Civilization (If not used as Core Requirement) HIST 1100 History of Civ I HIST 1110 History of Civ II HIST 1800 Intro to American Indian Studies HIST 2700 US History to 1877 (If not used as Core Requirement) HIST 2710 US History Since 1877 (If not used as Core Requirement) HIST 3420 History of Technology HIST 4320 History of Scientific Thought HLTH 2800 Human Sexuality HLTH 2600 Drugs, Behavior & Society HLTH 2700 Health Concepts on Death/Dying HLTH 3150 Culture/Ecology/Health MGMT 1010 Intro to Business MGMT 2010 Interpersonal Communications POLS 1000 American Heritage (If not used as Core Requirement) POLS 1010 Intro to Political Science POLS 1100 American Natl Government (If not used as Core Requirement) POLS 1500 Intro to Comparative Politics POLS 1700 Intro International Relations PSY 1010 General Psychology PSY 1100 Human Development Life Span PSY 2800 Human Sexuality SOC 1010 Intro to Sociology SOC 1020 Modern Social Problems SOC 1200 Sociology of the Family FINE ARTS AVC 1010 Introduction to Visual Art ART 1020 Basic Drawing AVC 3540 Creativity ART 1600 Drawing I ART 1050 Photography AVC 1640 Painting I AVC 1650 Introduction to Watercolor AVC 1660 Introduction to Clay Sculpture AVC 1670 Introduction to Ceramics AVC 1680 Fundamentals of Fiber Design AVC 1690 Glass Design and Construction AVC 1700 Process of Jewelry/ Metal Dsn AVC 1710 Fund of Sculp/Fab/ Construc AVC 1720 Architectural Rendering ARTH 2710 Hist. of Art to the Renaissance ARTH 2020 Hist. of Art from Reanaissance ART 2110 Drawing II AVC 361R Figure Drawing I AVC 2620 Photographic Darkroom Tech AVC 2630 Photographic Camera Tech AVC 2640 Landscape Painting AVC 365RWatercolor II AVC 3660 Clay Sculpture II AVC 3670 Ceramics II AVC 364R Painting II AVC 3400 Fund of Art Education DNCE 1010 Dance as an Art Form DNCE 2110 Orientation to Dance MUS 1010 Intro to Music MUS 2010 Music History/Literature I MUS 2020 Music History /Literature II MUS 1100 Fundamental of Music To Be Taken With One of the Following: MUS 120R A Cappella Choir MUS 122R Chamber Choir MUS 124R UVSC Concert Choir MUS 126R Show Choir (Encore) MUS 130R Symphonic Band MUS 132R Jazz Ensemble MUS 170R Symphony Orchestra MUS 172R Chamber Orchestra THEA 1013 Intro to Theater THEA 1023 Intro to Film THEA 2313 Film History I THEA 2323 Film History II THEA 2400 Intro. to Film History Complete 2 of the following to equal 1 Fine Arts Distribution course:* DNCE 3400 Dance in Elem School* MUS 3400 Music in Elementary School* TASP 3400 Child Theater in Elem School* BIOLOGY BIOL 1010 General Biology BIOL 1070 Genetics BIOL 1300 Prehistoric Life BIOL 140R Natural History Excursion* BIOL 1500 Physical Anthropology BIOL 2110 College Biology I BIOL 2500 Environment Biology BOT 2050 Field Botany BOT 2100 Flora of Utah BOT 2400 Plant Kingdom HLTH 3400 Human Diseases ZOOL 1050 Animal Kingdom ZOOL 1090 Intro Human Anat/Phys ZOOL 2010 Human Anatomy *May be used as the third science only PHYSICAL SCIENCES PHYS1010 Astronomy PHYS1030 Astronomy in Our Lives CHEM 1010 Introduction to Chemistry CHEM 1110 Elem Chem for Health Sc. CHEM 1120 Elem Bioorganic Chem CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I CHEM 1220 Principles of Chemistry II GEOL 1010 Intro to Geology GEOL 1300 Prehistoric Life GEOL 140R Natural History Excursion* GEOL 2040 Intro to Oceanography METO 1010 Intro to Meteorology PHSC 1000 Survey of Physical Science PHYS 1010 Elementary Physics PHYS 2010 College Physics I PHYS 2020 College Physics II PHYS 2210 Phys Scien/Engr I PHYS 2220 Phys Scien/ Engr II *May be used as the third science only As of October 17 2005 2 2 POLS 1000 American Heritage 3:3:0 Studies the founding of American constitutional government. Considers the cultural, economic, legal, political, and social ramifications of the Constitution of the United States. POLS 1010 Introduction to Political Science 3:3:0 Explores the nature of politics and power. Compares constitutional systems of government with closed totalitarian systems such as the Communist Bloc nations. Examines public opinion, political communications, interest groups, party politics, ideologies, governmental institutions, bureaucracies, and government legal systems. Studies the role of violence and revolution. Emphasizes the influence of these political elements on the average citizens. POLS 1020 Political Ideologies 3:3:0 Surveys the major historical and current political ideologies including liberalism, Marxism, fascism and Islamism. POLS 1100 American National Government 3:3:0 Studies history and structure of American National Government, rights and responsibilities of citizens, political institutions, political processes, and governmental policies. POLS 1440 Introduction to Middle East Politics 3:3:0 Studies social, historical, political and religious influences affecting the Middle East. Explores forces that motivate policy and decision-making. Examines current issues such as the Arab Israeli conflict, political Islam, petroleum power and U.S. foreign policy. Presents profiles of selected modern Middle East states and the balance of power in the region. POLS 1800 Our Global Community 3:3:0 Examines geography, climate and topography of Western Europe, Asia, Latin America, Pacific Rim, sub- Saharan Africa and Middle/East Islamic regions. Studies the unique social, cultural, economic and political differences and resulting tensions and conflicts. Explores how historical experience affect the expectations and perceptions of selected populations. 2 3 POLS 2100 Introduction to International Relations 3:3:0 F Discusses logic of power in international relations. Studies idealistic and realistic theories of international relations. Examines reasons why nations go to war. Compares geopolitical thrust and response. POLS 2120 Political Parties 3:0:0 Examines the American political party system with special attention given to the history, campaign strategies, and ideologies of American political parties. POLS 2200 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3:3:0 Studies comparative politics and looks at attitudes and causes of political problems. Examines methods and means employed by selected countries to solve political problems, and studies successes and failures of different approaches. Examines the means which different nations employ to deal with political problems. Explores the politics, institutions, and governments of seven selected nations. POLS 2350 Introduction to Political Theory 3:3:0 Surveys the history of Western political theory from the Greeks to the 21st century. POLS 3000 Political Analysis 3:3:0 Covers the analytical and quantitative methodologies used in political science and public policy research. Includes statistical analysis, database research, and writing exercises. POLS 3030 State and Local Government 3:3:0 Examines the operation and structure of American State and Local Government with special attention to the Utah experience. Explores the local political process, administrative practices, and intergovernmental relations. POLS 3100 Survey of International Terrorism 3:3:0 A survey course of political violence and terrorism in the modern world. Studies terrorism and other forms of political violence and how they relate to fundamentalism, such as the Shiite Islamic, and Christian identity movements in the United States and Western Europe. Examines the concept of religious and political terrorism, as well as the ideologies, tactics, and organizations common to most terrorist groups. 2 4 POLS 3150 Executive Branch 3:3:0 Studies the executive branch of American national government. Examines the basic functions, tenants, and institutions of the executive branch. Special attention given to the powers, roles, and structure of the presidency. Also analyzes the various complexities of the executive politics and policies. POLS 3180 Public Opinion and Political Behavior 3:3:0 Explores the formation and role of public opinion in politics and its impact on political behavior. Topics covered are: how, and to what extent, individuals from their attitudes about politics; how researchers go about attempting to measure public opinion; the distribution and determinants of public opinion regarding range of political issues; and how political attitudes affect political participation. POLS 3200 Legislative Process 3:3:0 Examines the legislative branch of American national government. Explores concepts of legislative theory, examines basic structure, functions, powers and roles of Congress. Gives special attention to the legislative process, constitutional structure , and modern development of federal legislative. POLS 3250 [LEGAL 3250] Introduction to Law and Politics 3:3:0 Examines the relationship between law and politics. Addresses the impact politics have on the judiciary and the strengths and weaknesses of law as a means of social order. Focuses on general issues of legal and political theory and the social and political function of law. POLS 3300 Introduction to Public Administration 3:3:0 Introduces basic concepts and principles in the implementation of public policy, as opposed to the formation of public policy. Includes concepts such as chain of command, hierarchy, and span of control. POLS 3400 American Foreign Policy 3:3:0 Examines the development and theories of American foreign policy with special emphasis on the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Surveys the process by which American foreign policy is formulated and examines major events and trends in policy since World War II. POLS 3500 International Relations of the Middle East 3:3:0 Covers the impact of the West on the Middle East, the Arab-Israeli wars, the rise if Islamic fundamentalist 2 5 terrorist groups and regimes, the Iran-Iraq war (1980-1988), the Iraq-Kuwait-US war (1990-1991), the impact of 9/11, as well as the foreign polices of several major states in the Middle East. POLS 3600 International Relations of East Asia 3:3:0 Studies the emergence, from the nineteenth century, of modern nations from the rich and varied cultures and societies of Pacific Asia. Focuses on China, Japan and Korea. Explores the historical and geographical context of the development of East and Southeast Asia. Examines the transformation between East and West as well as the persistence of tradition. Discusses the political, economic and cultural changes in a region whose economic output rivals that of any other area of the world. POLS 4720 Foundations of American Constitutionalism 3:3:0 Examines the political and constitutional foundations of American constitution-making, beginning with the English Charter of Liberties in 1100 ACE and ending with the United States Bill Rights of 1791. Employs a comparative analysis of early Anglo-American constitutional thought, with special attention being given to the writings of prominent 17th century and 18th century constitutional theorists (e.g. Coke, Bacon, Burke, Penn, Dickinson, Mason, Adams, Madison, Marshall). POLS 4790 US Constitution 3:3:0 Examines the United States Constitution as the political blueprint of American national government. Explores the basic constitutional powers and strictures of the federal government, and the prominent political and constitutional conflicts between its executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Addresses such key elements of constitutional design as limited and empowered government, enumerated and implied powers, separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, and the Bill of Rights. Employs a critical analysis of modern constitutional politics. POLS 4990 Senior Seminar 3:3:0 Includes readings and discussions about fundamental political science problems and issues. Offers directed research project tailored to each student=s special interests. POLS 420R Issues and Topics in Political Science/Politics and Policy 3:3:0 Surveys a specific topic in political science. Topic varies each semester. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation. POLS 480R Internship 2-9:5-40 2 6 Provides opportunities for internship experience in political organizations, government offices, and non-governmental organizations. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits toward graduation. POLS 490R Independent Study 1-4:1-4:0 Provides independent study for students unable to secure a desired class within regular semester curriculum offerings. With the approval of dean and/or department chair, student and instructor design and complete readings and other projects at the upper division level. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits toward graduation. 2 7 Appendix B Program Schedule Bachelor of Arts Proposed course sequence for a student working towards a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and an emphasis in American Government. First Year Fall Semester: BIOL 1010 General Biology (3) COMM 1010 Intro. To Speech Comm (3) ECON 1740 US Economic History (3) ENGL 1010 Introduction to Writing (3) POLS 1010 Introduction to Political Science (3) Total Semester Load: 15 credits Spring Semester: COMM 1500 Introduction to Mass Communication (3) MAT 1010 Intermediate Algebra (4) PE-S 1300 Fitness for Life (2) PHIL 2050 Ethics & Values (3) POLS 1700 Introduction to International Relations (3) Total Semester Load: 15 credits Second Year Fall Semester: CHIN 1010 Beginning Chinese I (5) GEOL 1010 Intro to Geology (3) HIST 1800 Intro to American Indian Studies (3) MATH 1030 Quantitative Reasoning (3) TASP 1170 Intro to Theater (3) Total Semester Load: 17 credits Spring Semester: CHIN 1020 Beginning Chinese II (5) ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing (3) GEOL 1300 Prehistoric Life (3) POLS 1020 Political Ideologies (3) POLS 1100 American National Government (3) Total Semester Load: 17 credits Third Year Fall Semester: CHIN 2010 Intermediate Chinese I (5) POLS 1500 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3) POLS 3010 Political Science Methods (3) SOC 3200 Race and Minority Relations (3) Total Semester Load: 14 credits Summer Semester: POLS 480R Internship (3) Total Semester Load: 3 Spring Semester: CHIN 2020 Intermediate Chinese II (3) COMM 2500 Mass Communication and Society (3) PHIL 3700 Social and Political Philosophy (3) POLS 3100 Survey of International Terrorism (3) POLS 480R Practical Politics (3) Total Semester Load: 15 credits Fourth Year Fall Semester: COMM 3520 Case Studies in Public Relations (3) IS 3000 Intro to IS-Law/Social Change (3) POLS 3030 State & Local Government (3) POLS 3200 Legislative Process (3) Total Semester Load: 12 credits Spring Semester: POLS 3180 Public Opinion and Pol. Behavior (3) POLS 3300 Intro to Public Administration (3) POLS 420R Issues and Topics in Pol. Sci (3) POLS 4790 U.S. Constitution (3) Total Semester Load: 12 credit 2 8 Bachelor of Science Proposed course sequence for a student working towards a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and an emphasis in American Government. First Year Fall Semester BIOL 1010 General Biology (3) COMM 1010 Intro. To Speech Comm (3) ECON 1740 US Economic History (3) ENGL 1010 Introduction to Writing (3) POLS 1010 Introduction to Political Science (3) Total Semester Load: 15 credits Spring Semester COMM 1500 Introduction to Mass Communication (3) MAT 1010 Intermediate Algebra (4) PE-S 1300 Fitness for Life (2) PHIL 2050 Ethics & Values (3) POLS 1700 Introduction to International Relations (3) COMM 1300 Writing for the Mass Media (3) Total Semester Load: 18 credits Second Year Fall Semester MATH 1060 Trigonometry (3) GEOL 1010 Intro to Geology (3) HIST 1800 Intro to American Indian Studies (3) MATH 1030 Quantitative Reasoning (3) TASP 1170 Intro to Theater (3) Total Semester Load: 15 credits Spring Semester MGMT 2390 Effective Business Presentations (3) ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing (3) GEOL 1300 Prehistoric Life (3) POLS 1020 Political Ideologies (3) POLS 1100 American National Government (3) Total Semester Load: 15 credits Third Year Fall Semester MGMT 3000 Organizational Behavior (3) POLS 1500 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3) POLS 3010 Political Science Methods (3) SOC 3200 Race and Minority Relations (3) MGMT 3430 Human Resource Management (3) Total Semester Load: 15 credits Summer Semester: POLS 480R Internship (3) Total Semester Load: 3 Spring Semester MGMT 3430 Human Resource Management (3) COMM 2500 Mass Communication and Society (3) PHIL 3700 Social and Political Philosophy (3) POLS 3100 Survey of International Terrorism (3) POLS 480R Practical Politics (3) Total Semester Load: 15 credits Fourth Year Fall Semester COMM 3520 Case Studies in Public Relations (3) IS 3000 Intro to IS-Law/Social Change (3) POLS 3030 State & Local Government (3) POLS 3200 Legislative Process (3) Total Semester Load: 12 credits Spring Semester: POLS 3180 Public Opinion and Pol. Behavior (3) POLS 3300 Intro to Public Administration (3) POLS 420R Issues and Topics in Pol. Sci (3) POLS 4790 U.S. Constitution (3) Total Semester Load: 12 credits 2 9 Appendix C Faculty Lyndon W. Cook, Associate Professor of Political Science Area: American Government, Political Theory, Utah History and Politics B.A., Spanish, Hebrew, Brigham Young University; M.A. Political Science, Government, Brigham Young University. Areas of coverage: POLS 1000 American Heritage POLS 1010 Introduction to Political Science POLS 1500 Introduction to Comparative Politics POLS 2120 Political Parties POLS 3150 Executive Branch Jay A. DeSart, Assistant Professor of Political Science Area: American Political Behavior and Institutions, Research Methodology B.A., Political Science and International Relations, Concordia College in Moorhead, MN; M.A and Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Areas of coverage: POLS 1010 Introduction to Political Science POLS 1100 American National Government POLS 1500 Introduction to Comparative Politics POLS 2120 Political Parties POLS 3000 Political Analysis POLS 3150 Executive Branch POLS 3200 Legislative Branch F. Dennis Farnsworth, Professor of Political Science Area: American Government, International Relations (East Asia), Public Administration. B.A. Asian Studies; M.P.A..- International Administration from Brigham Young University; Mphil, Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Utah. 31 qtr. hrs. graduate credit in Political Science at U of Utah between 1993-96. 39 graduate hours in Political Science from BYU much earlier. Areas of coverage: POLS 1000 American Heritage POLS 1700 Introduction to International Relations POLS 2120 Political Parties POLS 3400 American Foreign Policy POLS 3600 International Relations of East Asia 3 0 Rick Alan Griffin, Assistant Professor of Political Science Area: Public Law (Constitutional Rights and Liberties), Judicial Politics, American Government B.A., History from Brigham Young University.;J.D. University of Mississippi.;Ph.D., [ABD] Education Leadership and Foundations, Brigham Young University. Areas of coverage: POLS 1000 American Heritage POLS 1100 American National Government POLS 1500 Introduction to Comparative Politics POLS 3150 Executive Branch POLS 3200 Legislative Branch POLS 3250 Introduction to Law and Politics E. Odell Miner, Lecturer in Political Science Area: Public Administration; American Government B.A. History, Brigham Young University; M.P.A., Brigham Young University, Institute of Government Service; Ph.D.,Public Administration, University of Utah. Areas of coverage: POLS 1000 American Heritage POLS 1010 Introduction to Political Science POLS 1100 American National Government POLS 3030 State and Local Government POLS 3300 Introduction to Public Administration Alexander T Stecker, Lecturer in Political Science Area: Political theory, Political History, Middle Eastern Studies B.A., History and Political Science, Brigham Young University; M.L.S., BYU; M.A. Middle Eastern Studies, Brandeis University; Ph.D. Rabbinical Studies, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; D.D.S., Oxford University, Oxford, England. Areas of coverage: POLS 3100 Survey of International Terrorism POLS 1440 Introduction to Middle East Politics POLS 1800 Our Global Community Administrators [Who teach occasionally in the department] Boyd H. Bauer, Director of International Center at Utah Valley State College Area: International Relations, Comparative government (East and South Asia) B.A., Asian Studies, Brigham Young University; M.A., Chinese studies, Ph.D. Far Eastern Studies, School of International Service at the American University in Washington, D.C. 3 1 Areas of coverage: POLS 3100 Survey of International Terrorism POLS 3400 American Foreign Policy POLS 3600 International Relations of East Asia Bradley J. Cook, Vice President of Academic Affairs Area: International Relations, Middle East Politics, Politics of Religion B.A., International Relations (Middle Eastern emphasis); M.A., Social Sciences of Education, Stanford University; D. Phil. is from the University of Oxford, Middle Eastern and Comparative Education, Oxford University. Areas of coverage: POLS 1440 Introduction to Middle East Politics POLS 3100 Survey of International Terrorism John P. Macfarlane, Utah Valley State College Evening School Coordinator Area: American Government, International Politics, Public Administration B.S., International Relations, University of Utah; M.A., Education, University of Arizona; Ph.D. [ABD], Areas of coverage: POLS 1199 American National Government William A. Sederburg,, President of Utah Valley State College Area: American Government, State & Local Government, Legislative Process B.A., Political Science, Mankato State University; M.A., Ph.D., Political Science, Michigan State University. Areas of coverage taught Spring Semesters: POLS 1500 Introduction to Comparative Politics Adjunct Faculty Nathan Melton Area: American Government, Political Theory B.A. Political Science, Brigham Young University; M.A.,Political Science, California State University, Chico. Ph.D. [ABD], Political Science, University of Utah. Areas of coverage: POLS 1010 Introduction to Political Science POLS 1100 American National Government POLS 1500 Introduction to Comparative Politics POLS 2120 Political Parties Michael Minch, Department of Philosophy & Humanities 3 2 Area: Political Theory, International Relations, American Government B.A., History, Grand Canyon College; M. Div., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D. [ABD], Political Science University of Utah. Areas of coverage: POLS Introduction to Political Theory POLS Political Ideologies Baktybek Abdrisaev, Distinguished International Professor Area: International Affairs, Islamic Studies BS, Bishkek Polytechnic Institute, Bishkek, former ambassador of the Republic of Kyrgyz; PhD.,Institute of Electronics, Academy of Science of Belarus, Minsk, USSR. Areas of coverage: POLS 1700 Introduction to International Relations POLS 3100 Survey of International Terrorism POLS 3400 American Foreign Poli January 5, 2006 MEMORANDUM TO: State Board of Regents FROM: Richard E. Kendell SUBJECT: Consent Calendar: Academic, Career and Technical Education, and Student Success Programs Committee The following request has been submitted for consideration by the Regents on the Consent Calendar of the Programs Committee. A. Utah State University Request to Delete Stand-Alone Teaching Majors in the College of HASS Request: This is a proposal to delete the stand-alone teaching majors in favor of the teaching emphases within the majors of several departments in the College of HASS. The following teaching majors are included in this request: Delete Keep Art Education Major (AED; 131302) Art Major, emphasis in Art Education English Teaching Major (ENGT; 131305) English major, emphasis in English Teaching History Teaching Major (HTCH; 131328) History major, emphasis in History Teaching French Teaching Major (FRT; 131325) French major, emphasis in French Teaching German Teaching Major (GRT; 131326) German major, emphasis in German Teaching Spanish Teaching Major (SPT; 131330) Spanish major, emphasis in Spanish Teaching Music Education Major (MUED; 131312) Music major, emphasis in Music Teaching Political Science Teaching Major (PST; 451001) Political Science major, emphasis in Political Science Teaching Sociology Teaching Major (SOCT; 145101) Sociology major, emphasis in Sociology Teaching Theatre Arts Teaching Major (THET; 131324) Theatre Arts major, emphasis in Theatre Education Need: USU's rationale for preferring the teaching emphasis within a major comes from advice received by Francine Johnson, Associate Dean of the College of Education and Human Services from the State Office of Education regarding the federal "No Child Left Behind" program. In that program, teachers are given the "most highly qualified" status when they actually major in a discipline rather than majoring in secondary education or getting a degree in teaching. Since in many of our departments we already have a way for students to major in a discipline with an emphasis in teaching, we would like to counsel students in that direction. Having options of stand-alone majors and emphases with the same requirements is confusing to students and advisors. By deleting the stand-alone teaching majors but leaving the teaching emphases, we will ensure that our students receive the most marketable degree possible. Institutional Impact: There will be no institutional impact. Finances: There will be no financial impact. B. Utah College of Applied Technology Fast Track Proposal from Davis Applied Technology College - Restaurant and Hospitality Certificate of Proficiency In accordance with R401-8, this Fast Track Proposal was approved by Commissioner Kendell on January 9, 2005 Request: Davis Applied Technology College requests approval, under the Fast Track Program Approval Procedure, for the Attached Restaurant/Hospitality Certificate of Proficiency. This certificate will be submitted to the Department of Education for federal financial aid eligibility, and will be offered at the DATC campus upon approval. Need: The Restaurant/Hospitality Certificate is an 890 hour program designed to provide individuals with basic skills necessary to obtain employment in the hospitality industry. Budget: The budget for the Restaurant/Hospitality Management Program is included in the institutional plan and was budgeted accordingly. It was funded through growth money. Similar Programs Already Offered in the USHE: There are currently no programs available in the area that replicate DATC's Restaurant/Hospitality Management Program. Institutional Priority: Resources for this certificate are already in place. Existing funds have been used to prepare facilities, hire faculty, and provide equipment. NO additional resources are required; the certificate will not impact current operation in any way. C. Utah College of Applied Technology Fast Track Proposal from Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College - Interior Design Drafting Certificate of Proficiency In accordance with R401-8, this Fast Track Proposal was approved by Commissioner Kendell on January 9, 2005 2 Request: Governed by the procedures of R401 - 8, this Letter of Intent is submitted under the Fast Track approval process to meet financial aid eligibility requirements for the Interior Design Drafting Certificate of Proficiency at the Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College (OWATC) - a Utah College of Applied Technology College campus. This certificate of proficiency was approved by the OWATC Board of Directors in FY2005 and is in operation this current fiscal year. Need: Given the size of the drafting program at OWATC, the high level of interest on the part of students and employers in Interior Design training, and the lack of a technical training option for Interior Design, the Interior Design Drafting Certificate was a high institutional priority. This certificate was approved by the OWATC Board of Directors in FY2005. Budget: There are no new budget needs associated with the Interior Design Certificate. The technical components of the certificate are already offered by the OWATC, which already has the necessary financial resources in place to offer the certificate. Instructional costs for the Interior Design Drafting Certificate have been incorporated as part of the Design Drafting program budget. The technical courses are currently offered at the OWATC, therefore, the facilities, faculty and support staff, curriculum, and necessary supplies, materials, and equipment to offer the certificate already exist. Commissioner's Recommendation The Commissioner recommends the Regents approve the institutional requests on the Consent Calendar as described above. ________________________________ Richard E. Kendell, Commissioner REK/LS/JMC 3 January 5, 2006 MEMORANDUM TO: State Board of Regents FROM: Richard E. Kendell SUBJECT: Information Calendar: Academic, Career and Technical Education, and Student Success Programs Committee The following requests have been submitted for consideration by the Regents on the Information Calendar of the Programs Committee. A. Utah State University Items to include transfer, restructuring or consolidation of existing programs or administrative units, stand-alone minors, interdisciplinary minors, emphases, and name changes. Request: The Department of Engineering and Technology Education has proposed to change the name of the course prefixes to ETE for Engineering and Technology Education courses and AV for Aviation Technology courses. Formerly, the name of the department was Industrial Technology and Education., and the course prefix was ITE. A listing of courses and credits are attached. The course prefix changes are needed to reflect the current department and program name. Institutional Impact: The proposed course changes will not affect enrollments in instructional programs of affiliated departments. The administrative structure of the department will not change nor will the faculty, physical facilities or equipment be impacted. Finances: There will be no additional cost or budgetary impact to the department or college associated with the course prefix changes. B. Utah Valley State College Organizational changes to better align programs and address selected program growth. Request: Assign the Business/Marketing Education (B/ME) and Administrative Information Management (AIM) programs along with associated classes from the Computer Information Technology and Education (CITE) department to the Multimedia Communications Technology (MCT) department. Change the name of the Computer Information Technology and Education department to Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) to be consistent with the remaining programs offered. Need: The BS B/ME is a cross-disciplinary degree that draws from the School of Business (24 credit hours), School of T&C (35 credit hours), and the School of Education (28 credit hours). Degree placement is not dependent on any specific department. An additional secondary education endorsement for Multimedia would enable UVSC B/ME graduates to serve a growing need for business education teachers with multimedia expertise. Given MCT's strength in