Strategic Reinvestment Planning at SUU

Academic Program Changes

As part of Southern Utah University’s continued commitment to aligning academic offerings with student interest and workforce demand, we are phasing out select academic offerings.

These changes are not made lightly and are the result of extensive review, reflecting broader shifts in higher education and the job market

Impacted Programs

SUU is no longer accepting students into the following impacted programs.

Graduate Degrees

  • Athletic Training (MAT)
  • Arts Administration (MFA) (Note: The online MA in Arts Administration will continue; only the in-person MFA is being phased out.)

Undergraduate Majors (Minors still available)

  • Art History (BA)
  • French (BA)
  • Philosophy (BA/BS)

Undergraduate Major (Minor not offered)

  • French Education (BA)

Undergraduate Minors

  • Ethnic Studies
  • Women & Gender Studies

Associate Degrees

  • General Technology - Business Specialty (AAS)
  • General Technology - Construction Technology Specialty (AAS)
  • Criminal Justice (AAS)
  • General Technology - Culinary Arts Management Specialty (AAS)
  • Equine Studies (AAS)
  • General Technology - Integrated Health Sciences Specialty (AAS)
  • Legal Studies (AA/AS)
  • Agriculture - Livestock Farm Management (AAS)
  • General Technology - Livestock Management Technical Specialty (AAS)

Program Emphases

  • Master of Business Administration - Hospitality and Tourism Management Emphasis (MBA)
  • Master of Business Administration - International Business Management (MBA)
  • Music - Piano Performance Emphasis (BM)
  • Hotel, Resort, and Hospitality Management - Food & Beverage Emphasis (BA/BS)

Certificates

  • International Business Management (post-bachelor certificate)
  • Uncrewed Aircraft Operator

Decision Criteria

Program decisions were informed by a broad set of academic and workforce data, including:

  • Existing program review reports & internal data
  • Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) Workforce/Program Evaluation Dashboard
  • Gray DI market and program analysis
  • Talent Ready Utah workforce priority lists
  • Feedback from department supervisors
  • Efficiency and enrollment trend reviews
  • SUU Policy 5.41: Strategic Reinvestment Plans

Program Teach-Out & Student Support

The following impacted programs are prepared to ensure every student has a clear path forward:

  • Arts Administration (MFA – face-to-face)
  • Art History (BA/BS)
  • French (BA)
  • Philosophy (BA/BS)
  • Ethnic Studies (minor)
  • Women & Gender Studies (minor)
  • Hotel, Resort, and Hospitality Management – Food and Beverage Emphasis (BA/BS)
  • Music – Piano Performance Emphasis (BM)
  • Legal Studies (AA/AS)

Degrees Available Through Summer 2027

  • Students already enrolled in an affected program (2024–2025 catalog or earlier) can complete their degree. SUU will offer a full teach-out through Summer 2027.
  • Students who deferred enrollment or are returning after an extended absence should meet with their Department Chair to discuss available paths.
  • New students will not be accepted into discontinued programs, including change-of-major requests and transfer students. Students interested in these programs should speak with an academic advisor to explore alternative options.

Planning for the Future

  • Personalized plans are coming. Department Chairs will contact students enrolled in impacted programs directly to discuss individual paths to completion.
  • Academic advisors can help. Your Student Success Advisor will help you plan your coursework and explore alternative academic options if needed.
Strategic Reinvestment Planning at SUU