What’s New?

This page provides a sampling of information about new programs, significant changes in requirements, and other details that are unique to the 2013-14 Catalog. Please note, this is not a complete listing of changes that have occurred since the publication of the 2012-2013 Catalog. Consult your Advisor for changes in requirements or programs that may impact you.

Content Revisions

Background information about the SUU Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO) has been added to the Overview of Southern Utah University section of the 2013-14 e-catalog. You can view it at: SUU’s Essential Learning Outcomes

The General Education section has been revised. It now includes the Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO) and a new table has been added to give the reader an overview of the course areas offered through SUU’s General Education Program. Please see: Essential Learning Outcomes and Core & Knowledge Area Course Offerings

The experiential education section has been expanded and updated to more fully describe SUU’s unique EDGE program (Education Designed to Give Experience). Please visit: EDGE Program

New Programs/Certificates

Master of Arts in Arts Administration (Online) 
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A) - State and Local Government Emphasis 
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Criminal Justice Emphasis 
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Non-Profit Management and Administration Emphasis 
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Student Service Emphasis 
Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 

Changes to Programs

• The Master of Science in Forensic Science (M.S.F.S.) , previously housed under the College of Science and Engineering, has moved to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences  .
• The Theatre Arts BA/BS degree has been restructured. Please see Theatre Arts, B.A.  and Theatre Arts, B.S.  to view degree requirements.
• Requirements have changed for degrees related to Family Life and Human Development. Please see Family Life and Human Development: Early Childhood Development, B.A. , Family Life and Human Development: Early Childhood Development, B.S. , Family Life and Human Development: Family Services, B.A. , and Family Life and Human Development: Family Services, B.S. 

Changes to Requirements

Beginning with the 2013-14 academic year, students must complete the English, Quantitative Literacy, Information Literacy, and Computer Literacy course work before they have earned 60 credit hours at SUU. While not required, students are urged to also complete the American Institution requirement within their first 60 credits.(Please see Core Requirements )