32 33 b. Math or discipline-specific statistics as designated by specific programs (3 credit hours); c. One course in each of the three following areas (9 credit The Bachelor of Arts degree must include a foreign language or ASL (American Sign Language) requirement which may be met by one of the following: a. Documentation of a proficiency level of "Intermediate Low” or better through an examination administered by the WSU DEGREE REQ GEN ED COURSES ~ 4. COMPUTER LITERACY (no credit) — successful completion of approved proficiency exam with no credit attached, or approved course(s) for credit. hours): Creative Arts & Humanities (CA or HU), Life & Physical Sciences (LS or PS), and Social Sciences (SS). eh Language Department and ¢ verifying their proficiency in English as a second language by either passing the ESL Exit Test or passing the ESL Special Examination. . Documentation of a minimum proficiency level in American Sign Language through an examination administered by the American Sign Language/Interpreting Program at Salt Lake Community College. The signer must produce and maintain American Sign Language with "continuity and precision.” Completion of Salt Lake Community College's American Sign Language Course ASLi 1050 with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. The Bachelor of Science degree must include two or more courses totaling a minimum of six (6) credit hours over and above general education requirements that emphasize scientific inquiry through either experimental, analytical or statistical methods. These courses will address the formulation of hypotheses, the collection of data and the empirical testing of theories through analytical or laboratory inquiry, or will address quantitative methods (taught at a level that requires quantitative literacy). Students may not use the same courses to satisfy general education requirements and the above requirement for the Bachelor of Science; however, certain courses used to complete a program of study (major, minor, support/elective) may be used to fulfill the Bachelor of Science requirement. These courses are currently being defined, and students should contact an advisor in the department for their major/minor for a list of approved courses. Institutional Certificates require a minimum of 10 credit hours in residence at WSU. Refer to the listings under the academic department for specific requirements. is to assist the student in his/her intellectual, personal, professional, and cultural development. Combined with a concentrated study in a major discipline, the general education component serves to develop the depth and breadth of knowledge and skills that exemplifies the educated citizen. General education involves a set of interrelated educational experiences that assists the student in becoming a self reliant interdependent individual in a global community. The ultimate objective of the undergraduate program at Weber State University is to combine the objectives of general education and discipline-specific education in assisting students to be able to: e Understand the processes of acquiring knowledge and information ¢ Reason logically, critically, and creatively in a variety of contexts Recognize different ways of thinking, creating, expressing, and communicating through a variety of media ¢ Understand the diversity that exists in value systems and cultures in an interdependent world ¢ Develop a capacity for self assessment and lifelong learning Core Requirements 1. COMPOSITION (6 credit hours) — Engl EN1010 and Engl EN2010 (C or above). 2. AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS (3 credit hours) — one of the following: A.A./A.S. Degree Requirements a. 1. A minimum of 60 credit hours. b. For history majors: Hist AI2700 and Hist AI2710. c. Present advanced placement credit in American History, 2. A minimum of 20 hours in residence (for transfer students). PolSc AI1100 or Hist AI1700 or Econ AI1740. American Government or suitable transfer courses from other 3. At least a 2.0 (C) overall grade point average (GPA). institutions. 4. Completion of WSU general education requirements. 3. QUANTITATIVE LITERACY (3 credit hours) — one of the following: A.A.S. Degree Requirements a. Completion of one three-credit mathematics course (C or above): Math QL1030, Math QL1040, Math QL1050*, 1. A minimum of 63 credit hours. 2. A minimum of 20 hours in residence (for transfer students). 3. At least a 2.0 (C) overall grade point average (GPA). 4. General education requirements are specified by each program ‘and include at least the following: a. English EN1010 and one other course in oral or written Math QL1080, or any course with either Math QL1050* or Math QL1080 as a prerequisite. *Math QL1050 is College Algebra, not Intermediate Algebra as Math 105 was on the quarter system. b. A score of 65 or greater on the COMPASS college algebra exam. communication (6 credit hours); WEBER Si: TAT E following must each (with the courses) UNIVERSITY Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Fine Arts, or Bachelor of Integrated Studies ; ; = an Dance Dance . Humanities and at least three (3) credit hours from Creative Arts. | Music Associate of Applied Science . i : Select three (3) credit hours from Humanities or Creative Arts. GROUPS—HUMANITIES Anthro HU2300 _— Language & Culture 3 Art Art space : che Went Music CA1013 Intro to Music 3 Music Music en CA1023 CA1033 CA1053 Evolution of Jazz Intro to American Music ste BE World Cultures 3 3 3 Music in Religion a Intro to Theatre 3 Intro to Acting Intro to American Music Theatre 3 3 Music CA1063 Theatre Theatr CA1013 Theatr Theatr CA1033 CA1043 Theatr CA1023 _Intro to Film Studies Communication Comm HU1115* Humanities on the Internet 3 Intro to Interpersonal & Small Group Communication Mass Media and Society Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, 3 | Bachelor of Fine Arts, or Bachelor of Integrated Studies 3 . . . bas . Study Abroad 3 HU2851 HU2010 Study Abroad Foreign Language Second Year I 3 | Associate of Applied Science 4 Shige thvee 2) Giedit hours. Hnrs HU1110 Intro to Intellectual Traditions 3 Hnrs HU1530 Perspectives in the Humanities a Hnrs HU2110 Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the West in the HU1020__s~Principles of Public Speaking HU1050 Comm HU2280 Foreign Language ForLng HU1851 or ForLng ForLng PRENGR CS EET MFET : 3 3 Comm 3 3 4 Intro to Dance |= Humanities on the Internet Comm HNRS & BIS LIBSCI WS Applied Sci CA1010 HU1115* . 3 Oe Select nine (9) credit hours — at least three (3) credit hours from Anthropology = Humanities on the Internet GROUPS—CREATIVE ARTS Art Art CA1010 Intro to the Visual Arts Art CA1030 Studio Art for the Non-Art Major Art CA1090 Art & Architecture of the World: Paleolithic AD 1000 Humanities/Creative Arts The mission of the general education program at Weber State University is to 1) assist undergraduate students in the development of a world view inclusive of knowledge from both the arts and sciences and 2) to develop skills essential to the acquisition, evaluation, synthesis, and communication of information associated with both personal and professional development. Thus, the purpose of the general education component of a student's undergraduate degree program HU1115* * HU1115 is cross listed in Art, Communication, English, Foreign Languages & Literatures, Library Science and Theatre. Courses selected to fulfill the general education requirements have a different abbreviation exception of Hnrs - Honours Foreign Language Department or through an examination by a recognized testing agency. . Completion of WSU foreign language course 2020 with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. . Completion of any upper-division WSU foreign language course with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. . Students for whom English is a second language may meet the BA foreign language requirement by: * verifying their proficiency in their (non-English) native language in cooperation with the Foreign Theatre Theatr : oo 3 : nees 3 | Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Select six (6) credit hours in addition to the American Institutions requirement. Honours Hnrs Hnrs Classical and Medieval Eras HU2120 Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the West in the Modern Era Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the East HU2130 Library Science LibSci HU1115* Humanities on the Internet Literature ForLng GROUES—SeGEsh Anthropology Anthro —_§S1000 3 Anthro Anthro —_ $S2000 __$S2100 boners Intro to Anthropology 3 Peoples and Cultures of the World 3 Principles of Archaeology 3 | Child and Family Studies ChFam —_$S1500 Human Development 3 | Criminal Justice CJ $S1010 Criminal Justice 4 | Sconomirs 3 3 3 Intro to Foreign Lit in Translation 3 Econ Econ SS$1010 §S1100 Economics as a Social Science Environmental Policy 3 3 Engl/ForLng HU1115* Engl HU2320 _ Humanities on the Internet Introduction to Fiction 3 3 Econ Econ $S2010 $$2020 Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics 3 3 Engl Engl Introduction to Poetry _Introduction to Literature 3 | Geography 3 Geogr —_ $S1100 Engl §HU2700 HU2330 HU2340 _ HU2500 Engl ae En Engl HU2510 HU2710 HU3500 HU3510 Engl HU3750. Engl Introduction to Drama 3 Masterpieces of Literature Perspectives in Women's Literature Studies in Shakespeare Global ee in Literature HU3520 _Literature of the Natural World —_—‘ Themes and Ideas in Literature World Regional Geography 3 3 Geogr 551520 3 | Gerontology 3 a Geront $1010 Geography of the U.S. and Canada 3 intro to Gerontology ; 3 Healthy Lifestyles 3 3 | Health Promotion and Human Performance Philosophy Philo Philo Philo Health = $S1030 History HU1010 _ Introduction to Philosophy HU1120 — Contemporary Moral Problems HU1150 Critical Thinking WEBER 3 Hist SS1010 World History to 1500 3 3 3 Hist S$S1020 World History Since 1500 3 STATE UNIVERSITY PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI