ACADEMIC
PROGRAM APPROVAL
CHECKLIST
This form is a routing document for
the approval of new and revised academic programs. Page 2 will serve as an attachment to the
Faculty Senate agenda. Proposing
department should complete form, attach as a cover page and forward to the
college dean. Documentation should include copy of curriculum as it is to
appear in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog. Proposals must arrive to the
Undergraduate/Graduate Committee by November in order to reach the Faculty Senate
by March 1. Proposals received after
this date cannot be implemented the following year nor included in the catalog
for that year.
1.
Proposed change leads to the degree of
( ) Bachelor of Arts (
) Master of Arts ( ) Doctor of Philosophy
(X ) Bachelor of Science ( ) Master of Science ( ) Other
______________________________________
2.
( ) New major/curriculum Title to be entered in
record of students who select this program
(
) New minor Title to be entered in record of students
who select this program
(
) Change from provisional to permanent status.
3.
(X) Revision of existing:
(X) major ( ) minor ( ) concentration
Human
Services, Education and Public Policy
CHEP
( X) Add/delete
required courses/credit hours
( ) Add concentration Title
( ) Delete concentration Title
4.
( ) Deletion of
existing/disestablish: ( )
major ( ) minor (
) other _______________________________
Title Code______________________
5.
( ) Policy
Change____________________________________________________________________________________
Title/Department
ROUTING AND APPROVALS: (Please do
not remove supporting documentation.)
Department Chairperson Date
Dean of College Date
Chairperson, College Curriculum
Committee___________________________________Date_____________________
Chairperson, Senate Com. on UG or GR
Studies Date
Chairperson,
Senate Coordinating Com. Date
Secretary, Faculty Senate Date
Date of Senate Resolution Date
to be Effective
Registrar Program
Code Date
Vice Provost for Academic Programs
& Planning Date
Provost Date
Board of Trustee Notification Date
a. Rationale for
creation, revision, or deletion:
This summary outlines the proposed revisions to the Human Services, Education and Pubic Policy major (CHEP Major) in Interest Area A, sponsored by the Consumer Studies department. These changes represent the first evaluation of this interest area since Faculty Senate approved the major in March 2000. Over the past three years since the major’s inception, the student interest in this major has been tremendous and currently the major has over 150 enrolled. In fall of 2002, each of the academic departments in the College of Human Services, Education and Pubic Policy were charged by the Dean to evaluate their interest areas within the CHEP major (there are five areas, A – E), and propose any necessary curriculum changes. The Consumer Studies department has completed the evaluation of their area, Interest Area A, and this document represents the new proposed curriculum for Interest Area A of the CHEP major.
The proposed curriculum changes listed in this document do not change the number of required hours to complete Interest Area A (24 credits), and therefore do not change the total number of credits required for graduation (120). The proposed changes reflect a more deliberate selection of courses to fit with the focus of the department, and to meet the needs of students interested in Material Culture and Visual Design. In addition to being more in line with the goals of this interest area, the proposed changes also ensure that student’s have the necessary coursework to be successful in upper level courses, as well as adding some flexibility to the curriculum to allow students to choose coursework that fit with their interests.
b. Summary of program:
See
attached document for detailed changes.
Interest
Area A:
Material
Culture and Visual Style
Required
Minor: American Material Culture Studies
Minor
CNST 110 Seeing and Being in a Visual World
CNST 114 Fashion, Style and Culture
CNST 213 20th
Century Design: Ethnic Influence
CNST 214 or 224 Costume History Before 1700 / Clothing,
Design since 1700
ANTH 216 Introduction
to Material Culture Studies
CNST 419 Social
Psychological Aspects of Clothing
CNST Electives 6 credits in elective, independent study and/or practicum courses
AUTHORIZED
DEGREE TITLES
Please check
the appropriate degree:
( ) Bachelor
of Applied Science
( ) Bachelor
of Arts
( ) Bachelor
of Arts in Educational Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Arts in Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Chemical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Civil Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Computer Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Electrical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Environmental Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Fine Arts
( ) Bachelor
of Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Mechanical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Music
( X ) Bachelor
of Science
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Accounting
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Agriculture
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Education
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Nursing
( ) Master of Applied
Sciences
( ) Master
of Arts
( ) Master
of Arts in Liberal Studies
( ) Master
of Business Administration
( ) Master
of Chemical Engineering
( ) Master
of Civil Engineering
( ) Master
of Education
( ) Master
of Electrical Engineering
( ) Master
of Environmental and Energy Policy
( ) Master
of Fine Arts
( ) Master
of Instruction
( ) Master
of Marine Policy
( ) Master
of Materials Science and Engineering
( ) Master
of Mechanical Engineering
( ) Master
of Music
( ) Master
of Physical Therapy
( ) Master
of Public Administration
( ) Master
of Science
( ) Master
of Science in
Nursing
( ) Doctor
of Education
( ) Doctor
of Philosophy
This document will be retained
permanently in the Faculty Senate Office.
Revised
CHEP Major Curriculum Proposal
Interest Area A: Material Culture of Architecture and Dress
Contents
of Proposal packet:
Summary of Proposed Revisions
II. Courses
proposed to be dropped from Curriculum
III. Courses
proposed to be added to Curriculum
IV. Secondary
Interest Area Recommendations
Current Catalog listing with revisions (only
in hard copy)
Letters of Support
Anthropology - Dr. Karen Rosenberg
Center for American Material Culture Studies – Dr.
Bernard Herman
Consumer Studies – Dr. Karen Stein
Summary of Proposed
Revisions for
Interest Area A, Material Culture of Architecture and Dress of the
Human Services, Education and Public Policy Major
This summary outlines the proposed revisions to the Human Services, Education and Pubic Policy major (CHEP Major) in Interest Area A, sponsored by the Consumer Studies department. These changes represent the first evaluation of this interest area since Faculty Senate approved the major in March 2000. Over the past three years since the major’s inception, the student interest in this major has been tremendous and currently the major has over 150 enrolled. In fall of 2002, each of the academic departments in the College of Human Services, Education and Pubic Policy were charged by the Dean to evaluate their interest areas within the CHEP major (there are five areas, A – E), and propose any necessary curriculum changes. The Consumer Studies department has completed the evaluation of their area, Interest Area A, and this document represents the new proposed curriculum for Interest Area A of the CHEP major.
The proposed curriculum changes listed in this document do not change the number of required hours to complete Interest Area A (24 credits), and therefore do not change the total number of credits required for graduation (120). The proposed changes reflect a more deliberate selection of courses to fit with the focus of the department, and to meet the needs of students interested in Material Culture and Visual Design. In addition to being more in line with the goals of this interest area, the proposed changes also ensure that student’s have the necessary coursework to be successful in upper level courses, as well as adding some flexibility to the curriculum to allow students to choose coursework that fit with their interests.
I. Proposed change to the title of the interest area:
Current Title: Material Culture of Architecture and Dress
Proposed Title: Material Culture and Visual Style
Rationale: The proposed title more accurately describes the interest area’s focus, objectives, and coursework. By removing the terms “Architecture and Dress”, and inserting the terms “Visual Culture”, the title is a better representation of the interdisciplinary focus of this interest area.
II. The
following courses will be removed from the required curriculum:
CNST 319, Dress and Culture
Rationale: Due to changes in faculty, this course has not been taught since Spring 2001. Currently this course is required for students in this interest area, but has always been fulfilled with a course substitution. Rather than continue that practice, it is proposed that this course be removed as a required course for this area and replaced with a course that is currently on a regular offering sequence.
CNST 428, Issues in Land Use and Environmental Planning
Rationale: It has been determined that this course does not reflect the goals and values of this interest area, and therefore should be removed from the required coursework and replaced with a course that is more closely tied to the philosophy of this area. In addition, this course is always taught at the graduate level (CNST 628) and past experiences have shown that students in this interest area do not have the necessary introductory coursework to provide them with a level of expertise that is necessary to be successful in this course.
CNST 429, Seminar in Historic Preservation
Rationale: It has been determined that this course does not reflect the goals and values of this interest area, and therefore should be removed from the required coursework and replaced with a course that is more closely tied to the philosophy of this area. In addition, this course is always taught at the graduate level (CNST 629) and past experiences have shown that students in this interest area do not have the necessary introductory coursework to provide them with a level of expertise that is necessary to be successful in this course.
CNST 312, American Residential Style
Rationale: It was determined that this course does not fit as well with the direction of the interest area as originally thought, and students would be better suited with a different course. In addition, this course is not currently on a regular offering sequence and therefore requires course substations.
HRIM 425, Historic Roadside Architecture
Rationale: It was determined that this course does not fit as well with the direction of the interest area as originally thought, and students would be better suited with a different course.
II. The
following courses will be added to the required curriculum:
CNST 114, Clothing in Contemporary Society
Rationale: This course provides an introduction to the study of clothing and the basic concepts of fashion, coursework that is necessary for students to establish a solid foundation in this interest area. This course also serves as a pre-requisite for another newly added course this curriculum.
CNST 419, Social Psychological aspect of Clothing
Rationale: This course is now considered one of the capstone courses in this interest area, providing students with an opportunity to look at clothing and style as it relates to the individual and to society. Previously this course was an option for students in this area, but the pre-requisite courses were not required and therefore most students did not take this course. The required pre-requisites are the following: CNST 114, which are all now part of the proposed curriculum; SOCI 201 and PSYC 201, students in the CHEP major have 15 social science courses to complete, therefore students in Interest Area A must choose to take these two courses as part of the required General Education requirements.
ANTH 216, Introduction to Material Culture Studies
Rationale: This course provides a foundation for students in the Material Culture area, a need that was not previously being meet by the current curriculum but critical to the overall philosophy of this Interest Area. Dr. Karen Rosenberg has provided a letter of support to add this class to the curriculum.
CNST Elective, Practicum or Independent Study (6 credits)
Rationale: Allowing students to choose an additional course as it relates to their own area of interest, or selecting to complete an independent study project and/or practicum experience will enable students to better meet their own individual career goals. In addition, these elective credits give students the opportunity to take a course that was previously required.
IV. Secondary Interest Area Recommendations
All students in the CHEP major are required to complete a secondary area of interest, which is typically a university minor. In the past, students in Interest Area A were not directed to choose a particular minor. However, to reflect the objectives and focus of the new interest area, students in Interest Area A will now be required to declare a minor in American Material Culture Studies. This minor will complement the visual culture courses that students will be taking in the CNST department while offering students an opportunity for “hands-on research…and engages students in the documentation and interpretation of the material world.” Students who would like to pursue another minor other than AMCS will need to request permission to do so in writing to the CHEP faculty committee and provide appropriate justification for their request.
In order to effectively accommodate students in both the major and the minor, this Interest Area will allow for a maximum of 30 students, which based on current enrollment will be an appropriate and manageable number. Dr. Bernard Herman has provided a letter of support from the Center for American Material Culture Studies.
Interest Area A: Material Culture of Architecture and
Dress (24 credits)
Current Curriculum:
CNST 110 The Visual World
CNST 213 20th Century Design: Ethnic Influence
CNST 214 Costume History Before 1700
CNST 224 Clothing, Design and Production since 1700
CNST 319 Dress and Culture - REMOVE
CNST 428 Issues in Land Use and Environmental Planning -REMOVE
CNST 429 Seminar in Historic Preservation -REMOVE
Choose three credits from:
CNST 312 American Residential Style -REMOVE
CNST 419 Social Psychological Aspects of Clothing
HRIM 425 Historic Roadside Architecture - REMOVE
Proposed New Curriculum for
Fall 2004:
Interest Area A: Material Culture and Visual
Style (24 credits)
Strongly
Recommended: American Material Culture
Studies Minor
CNST 110 Seeing and Being in a Visual World
CNST 114 Fashion, Style and Culture - ADD
CNST 213 20th
Century Design: Ethnic Influence
CNST 214 or 224 Costume
History before 1700/Clothing, Design since 1700
ANTH 216 Introduction to Material Culture Studies - ADD
CNST 419 Social Psychological Aspects of Clothing - ADD
CNST Electives 6 credits in elective, independent study and/or practicum courses
American Material Culture Studies Minor (18
credits)
ANTH 216 Introduction
to Material Culture Studies
AMCS/MSST 464 Internship
AMCS 402 Research and Writing Seminar
Area Courses 9 credits selected from approved list: Animal Science, Anthropology, Art, Art Conservation, Art History, Black American Studies, Business Administration, Communication, Computer Science, Consumer Studies, Criminal Justice, Educational Development, Educational Studies, English, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Food Science, Geography, Geology, History, Individual and Family Studies, Museum Studies, Music, Nutrition & Dietetics, Philosophy, Plant Science, Science, Science and Culture, Sociology, Theatre, Women's Studies.
Letters of Support
Letter from Dr. Rosenberg, Anthropology
As we talked about at our
meeting, the Anthropology department would be happy to have students in the
CHEP major (interest area A) regularly
taking Anthropology
216. If you need anything else from me,
please let me know.
Karen Rosenberg
Department of Anthropology
Associate Professor and
Chair
Letter from Dr.
Herman, Center for American Material Culture Studies
Kristine Ritz
College of Human Services,
Education and Public Policy
4 March 2004
Dear Kristine:
The faculty of the Center
for American Material Culture Studies is pleased to support the proposed
curriculum revisions for Interest Area
A, Material Culture of
Architecture and Dress in the College of Human Services, Education and Public
Policy major. The emphasis on the needs of students interested in Material
Culture and Visual Design fits within the AMCS minor and the larger mission of
the Center. The AMCS faculty welcomes the proposed change that CHEP majors in
Architecture and Dress will now be strongly encouraged to declare a minor in
American Material Culture Studies._ Our faculty has reviewed the full proposal,
consulted with the Associate Dean for Arts and Science and determined that we
can easily accommodate CHEP students pursuing the proposed option, and that our
support, as outlined in the proposal and subsequent conversations, will not
require additional resources.
Bernie
Bernard L. Herman
Director, Center for
American Material Culture Studies
Letter
from Dr. Stein, Consumer Studies Department
Kristine,
CNST would like to revise
its concentration area in the CHEP major. At
whatever point you submit a
revision to the major through the Senate, please include these changes to
concentration area A. Please also note
that you will need to obtain approvals from Anthropology and Sociology:
The faculty voted 10-1 to
approve a CHEP concentration area in Material
Culture and Visual Style
with the following proposed curriculum of 24
credits:
CNST110, A Visual World
CNST114, Clothing in Contemporary Society
ANTH216, Introduction to Material Culture Studies
CNST419, Social Psychological Aspects of Clothing
CNST213, Twentieth Century Design: Ethnic Influence,
CNST214, Costume History Before 1700 or CNST224, Clothing
Design and Production Since 1700
SOCI 422, Fads and Fashions
Choice course or practicum
We would STRONGLY recommend
that students be required to take the minor in American Material Culture
Studies to supplement this concentration area.
Since these are all "real" courses that are currently being
taught (and will continue to be taught in the future), we feel this is a series
of courses we can support well. Thanks
for your patience as we've gone through this process. Karen.
--
Karen F. Stein, Chair
Department of Consumer
Studies
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716
302-831-8714 phone
302-831-6081 fax