16 Graduation Requirements Requirements for Bachelor Degrees Minimum Requirements A candidate for graduation with a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Integrated Studies degree must have completed a minimum of 183 credits. Upper Division Requirement A minimum of 60 credits of upper division work. Major Requirements Major programs which require a minor will consist of not fewer than 40 and not more than 60 credits in the major field, major programs without a minor shall consist of not more than 85 credits in the major field. Minor Requirements A minor is a program of study generally selected to complement and strengthen a student's major and/or enrich the student's overall educational program. Some bachelor degree programs do not require a minor. See your major program of study outline to determine if a minor is required. For the minors available, see the Majors and Minors listing in this catalog. Change in Graduation Requirements Students normally are held to the requirements outlined in the catalog published six years before the year of their graduation. Where there is written agreement between a department chairperson and a student, graduation requirements within a student's major or minor may be met by completing the requirements outlined in any catalog published more recently than the one under which they were admitted. With the approval of the Graduation Office a student may also complete the specific and general education requirements by following the requirements outlined in a more recent catalog. Residence Requirement A candidate for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Integrated Studies Degree must have a minimum of 45 credits in residence at Weber State College and be registered at the College during at least one quarter following the last Commencement prior to graduation. Foreign Language Requirement A candidate for a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete 24 credits, or the equivalent, in one or more approved foreign languages. A maximum of 15 college credits from high school may count toward filling the foreign language requirement, provided the student can pass an examination to demonstrate proficiency in the subject. (For a list of examinations see the Foreign Language Department in this catalog). Transfer credit from another institution will be recognized without an examination. School or Department Requirements Further information concerning specific courses will be provided under the discussion of school or department requirements and instructions. Candidates for graduation in the School of Education must meet the minimum requirements as outlined by the Utah State Board of Education for certification of elementary and secondary teachers. Specific Requirements All candidates must include in the 183 credits required for graduation the following: Credits Engl 101, 102 8 Health 101 or 102 or 103 2 Physical Education activities 3 (Courses 1-165: Three different areas required.) The State Requirement in American History, Government and Economics may be satisfied by any of the following: Completing one of the following courses: Econ 274, or 430; Hist 170 or 120 and 121 or 420; Polsci 110; Philos 320. (Econ 274; Hist 120, 121, 170; Polsci 110; and Philos 320 may also be applied to general education requirements.) Presenting advanced placement credit in American History or suitable transfer courses from other institutions. Passing a special examination administered before the end of the second week of each quarter under the direction of the Chairman, Department of History. Mathematics Competency -satisfied by having either of the following: A predicted GPA in mathematics of 2.0 or better. (Based on high school mathematics grades combined with ACT scores.) By achieving a score of 17 or above on the special ACT math proficiency exam available through the WSC Testing Center. Note-It is recommended that students complete this requirement early in their college careers to assist them in other academic areas. Students may prepare themselves to meet this requirement by self-study, tutoring or courses which teach mathematics concepts. General Education Area Requirements The General Education Program described in the following sections is required of all students who receive a bachelor degree from Weber State College. 17 Graduation Requirements To provide the broadest possible background in general education the selection of courses should depend upon the high school preparation. The student who has done well in a high school course in a given field should not select a course that might repeat essentially the same subject matter. Humanities Area Bachelor of Arts: Select 15 credit hours from at least 4 groups. Bachelor of Science: Select 9 credit hours from at least 2 groups. Bachelor of Integrated Studies: Select 12 credit hours from at least 3 groups. One literature course is required for all three degrees. Groups Humanities Art- Art 101, Introduction to Art (3) Art 105, Basic Drawing (3) Art 201, Art History Survey I (3) Art 202, Art History Survey II (3) Art 203, Art History Survey III (3) Communication Commun 102, Principles of Public Speaking (3) Commun 105, Communication Skills in Human Relations (3) Commun 111, Introduction to Discussion and Parliamentary Law (3) Commun 112, Introduction to Mass Communication (3) Commun 328, Mass Media and Society (3) Dance 169, Introduction to Dance (3) Foreign Language-Foreign Language classes 201, 202, Intermediate (5)(5) Foreign Language class 302, Culture and Civilization (5)(3) Foreign Language classes 304, 305, 306, Third Year Composition and Grammar (3)(3)(3) French HU303, Culture & Civilization of French Speaking Areas Outside France (3) Spanish 303, Culture and Civilization of Spanish America (3) For Honors Students- Honors 153, An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Humanities (4) Honors 331, The Intellectual Tradition of Man (4) Honors 332, The Intellectual Tradition of Man (4) Honors 333, The Intellectual Tradition of Man (4) Literature- Engl 232, Introduction to Fiction (3) Engl 233, Introduction to Drama (3) Engl 234, Introduction to Poetry (3) Engl 235, Biography (2) Engl 250, Introduction to Literature (3) Engl 251, 252, 253, Masterpieces of American Literature (3)(3)(3) Engl 260, Masterpieces of English Literature, Beginnings to 1800 (3) Engl 261, Masterpieces of English Literature, 1800 to Present (3) Engl 337, Plays as Literature (3) Engl 360, English Novel (3) Engl 368, Shakespearean Tragedies (5) Engl 369, Shakespearean Comedies and Histories (5) Engl 374, Literature of the Bible (5) Finnish 311, 312, 313. Introduction to Finnish Lit. (3)(3)(3) Foreign Language 370, Foreign Literary Masterpieces in Cultural Context (3) French 311, 312, 313, Introduction to French Literature (3)(3)(3) German 350, Highlights of German Literary History (5) Portuguese 311, 312, 313, Introduction to Portuguese Lit. (3)(3)(3) Scandinavian 311, 312, Introduction to Scandinavian Lit. (3)(3) Spani 311, 312, 313, Introduction to Spanish Lit (3)(3)(3) Spani 314, 315, 316, Introduction to Spanish American Lit (3)(3)(3) Music- Music 101, Introduction to Music (3) Music 102, Evolution of Jazz (3) Music 301, Great Epochs in Music (3) Music 302, Great Epochs in Music (3) Philosophy- Philos 101, Introduction to Philosophy (5) Philos 112, Man and Values (5) Philos 350, Philosophy of Western Religions (3) Philos 355, Philosophy of Eastern Religions (3) Philos 415, Aesthetics (5) Theatre Arts- Theatr 101, Survey of Theatre (3) Theatr 102, Survey of Cinema (3) Theatr 103, Introduction to Acting (3) Theatr 420, Creative Dramatics (2) Natural Science Area Bachelor of Arts: Select 9 credit hours in the Natural Science area, at least one course from a life science group and one course from a physical science group. Bachelor of Science: Select 18 credit hours in Natural Science, at least two courses from two different physical science sub-groups and two courses from two different life science subgroups. Bachelor of Integrated Studies: Select 12 credit hours, at least one course from a life science group and one course from a physical science group.