14 University Profile • WSU facilitates economic development in the region through professional development and technical support Accreditation Weber State University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. All applied technical education programs are accredited by the Utah State Office of Vocational Education. Teacher education programs are 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 AutomotiveTechnicians Education Foundation) Construction Management Technology (American Council of Co ns tru ctio n Edu c a tio n) Design Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc.) Interior Design—Technical Sales BS/BA (Coimcz'Z for Interior Design Accreditation [CIDAJ) Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities Music (National Association of Schools of Music) Visual Arts (National Association of Schools of Art and Design [NASADJ) 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 Athletic Training Education) Early Childhood and Early Childhood Education (National Association for the Education of Young Children Teacher Edu catio n St a n da rds, Na tio n a I Co u n cilfo r ^4 ccredita tio n of Teacher Education) Family Studies (National Council on Family Relations Standards for the Certified Family Life Educator) Teacher Education (National Council for Accreditation of Tea c her Edu catio n, Uta h State Boa rd of Edu catio n Standards) Dr. Ezeldel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Dental Hygiene (Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association) Emergency Care & Rescue (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, (CAAHEP) Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs in the Emergency Medical Services Professions) Health Administrative Services (Association of University Pro g ra ms in Hea Ith A dm in is tra tio n) Health Information Management, Health Information Technology (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education) Medical Laboratory Sciences (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science) Nursing (National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission) Respiratory Therapy (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care [Co ARC J) 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 Assoc ia tio n fo r the Edu ca tio n of Yo u ng Children) Catalog Information The Weber State University catalog is maintained by the Registrar's Office based on approved curricula. Although some areas of information are covered in detail, much of the content is presented in a general way. 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. Students should refer to the official schedule of classes online which is available before and during registration each semester. 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. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog