These research opportunities greatly enhance a student's success in finding rewarding employment in his/her chosen field, or getting accepted into top graduate and professional schools. Accreditation Weber State is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. All applied technical education programs are fully accredited by the Utah State Office of Vocational Education. Teacher education programs are fully accredited by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification. In addition, specific professional agencies currently accredit or approve the following departments and programs: COLLEGE OF APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Automotive Service Technology [AAS programs] (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) Electronics Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology! Interior Design Technology (National Kitchen & Bath Association) [Endorsement] COLLEGE OF ARTS & HUMANITIES Music (National Association of Schools of Music) JOHN B. GODDARD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS All undergraduate and graduate programs in business (AACSB - Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) School of Accountancy-all undergraduate and graduate programs in accounting (AACSB - Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) JERRY AND VICKIE MOYES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Athletic Training (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) Early Childhood Education (National Association for the Education of Young Children Teacher Education Standards, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) Family Studies (National Council on Family Relations Standards for the Certified Family Life Educator) Melba S. Lehner Children's School (National Association for the Education of Young Children Standards) Teacher Education (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Utah State Board of Education Standards) DR. EZEKIEL R. DUMKE COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS Clinical Laboratory Sciences (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science) Dental Hygiene (Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association) Emergency Care & Rescue (Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs in the Emergency Medical Sendees Professions) Health Administrative Services (Association of University Programs in Health A dministra tion) Health Information Management, Health Information Technology (Council on Accreditation of the American Health Information Management Association) Nursing (National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission) Respiratory Therapy (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Chemistry (American Chemical Society) COLLEGE OF SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Social Work (Council on Social Work Education) DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Nontraditional Student Hourly Childcare Program (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Catalog Information The Weber State catalog is published through the Office of Academic Affairs. Although some areas of information are covered in detail, much of the content is presented in a general way. While the program requirements in the printed catalog reflect curricula approved through January 2005, the on-line catalog includes subsequent decisions and corrections (see http://weber.edu/catalog). Students should refer to the official schedule of classes which is available before and during registration each semester. The catalog is not to be considered a binding contract between Weber State and any student or other institution. Weber State reserves the right to change its regulations or course offerings as conditions require during the period of any student's attendance. Assessment at WSU WSU routinely conducts campus-based studies of student attitudes, student achievement, student satisfaction, and personal, professional and career development. These studies are grouped under the heading of student outcomes assessment. Each WSU student is expected to participate in outcomes assessment. While every student is not selected for participation in every activity, it is likely that an individual student will be involved in one or more assessment activities during the college years. It is only through cooperative participation in the assessment process that WSU can better understand itself and better serve its students. For more information on outcomes assessment at WSU, contact the Office of Academic Affairs, MAB 306, 801-626-6006, weber.edu/assessment/. Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Weber State University is committed to protecting the personal rights of all responsible students and employees by providing an environment free from harassment and other forms of discrimination based upon race, color, ethnic background, national origin, religion, creed, age, lack of American citizenship, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, or gender, including sexual/gender harassment. Such an environment is a necessary part of a healthy learning and working atmosphere. Unlawful discrimination undermines human dignity and the sense of community WSU seeks to foster. Discrimination and harassment are illegal and specifically prohibited by the constitutions, statutes, precedents and regulations of the United States and Utah. It is the policy of the University to vigorously enforce these laws among its students and employees. A grievance procedure is available to enforce this policy. Individuals who believe any of these rights have been violated should review information available at the Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity website (http://departments.weber.edu/aaeeo). Note that persons who participate in this grievance procedure in good faith are protected against retaliation for doing so. Questions may also be directed to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1961 Stout Street, Room 1185 FOB, Denver, Colorado 80294-3538, Voice Phone 303-844-2024, Fax 303- 844-2025, TDD 303-844-3439. Commitment to an Inclusive Community Pivotal to Weber State University's mission is the need to embrace and value the diversity of its members. Acknowledging the uniqueness of each individual, we seek to cultivate an environment that encourages freedom of expression. Because the University is a community where inquiry is nurtured and theories are tested, every individual has the right to feel safe to express ideas that differ from those held by other members of the community. However, all persons who aspire to be part of our campus community must accept the responsibility to demonstrate civility and respect for the dignity of others. Recognizing that the proper balance between freedom of expression and respect for others is not always apparent or easy to achieve, we must continually challenge ourselves and each other in an atmosphere of mutual concern, good will and respect. Therefore, expressions or actions that disparage an individual's or group's ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability are contrary to the mission of Weber State University. Request for Waivers All students at Weber State University have the right, with appropriate rationale, to request a waiver of University policies or requirements. Help with preparing waiver requests can be obtained from the Registrar's Office, SC 201, 801-626-6046, or from the Assistant Dean of Students, Davis Campus Room 260, 801-395-3460. Student Code Students attending the University are expected to adhere to certain standards as defined in the Weber State University Student Code, a copy of which is available from the Office of the Dean of Students (Shepherd Student Union, Room 250) or on-line at http ://weber .edu/pp m/6-2 2. htm. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREEREQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS/BAT LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET ENGR AUSV/ATTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & ECON MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/REC EDUC Heaifh Professions CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS PHIL PSY SW GERT SOC ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2005 - 2006 Catalog