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Show Degree and General Education Requirements 47 General Education Requirements General education at Weber State University provides students with a foundation in the arts and sciences that transcends and complements their academic emphases. This exposure to diverse fields of study enables students to make intellectually honest and ethical decisions that reflect a knowledge of and respect for diverse people, ideas, and cultures. Such breadth of education also cultivates skills critical to student success in academic, personal, professional and community endeavors both within and beyond the university. Students completing the general education program can Communicate, understand and interpret ideas and information using written, oral and visual media. Think critically and creatively to construct well- reasoned arguments supported by documented research. Use quantitative, mathematical relationships, operations and reasoning. Demonstrate an understanding of the history, foundational principles, economics, and politics of the United States. Demonstrate proficiency in computer and information literacy. Demonstrate an understanding of how the biological and physical sciences describe and explain the natural world. Demonstrate an understanding of humans, their behavior, and their interaction with and within their physical, social, local and global environments. Demonstrate an understanding of diverse forms of aesthetic and intellectual expression. Before selecting general education courses, students should consult with an advisor and review their CatTracks degree evaluation accessed through the eWeber student portal. See weber.edu/generalstudiessheet to view a listing of general education courses that includes course offerings by semester. Core Requirements The core requirements listed below apply to all Bachelors degrees and AA/AS degrees. It is recommended that students complete these requirements within the first 60 credit hours. General education requirements for AAS degrees vary and are specified by each program. 1. Composition (3 credit hours) ENGL 2010 EN - Intermediate College Writing (with a grade of C or above). Entrance into ENGL 2010 requires one of the following: a. Passing ENGL 1010 with a grade of C or better. b. Passing the AP Language and Composition or Literature and Composition examination with a score of 3 or better. c. Achieving an ACT English and Reading score of 29 or better. d. A CLEP with essay test with a score of 50 or better. e. An articulated transfer credit from another regionally accredited college or university. 2. American Institutions (3 credit hours) one of the following with a grade of C or above: a. POLS 1100 AI - American National Government, or HIST 1700 AI - American Civilization, or ECON 1740 AI - Economic History of the United States. b. HIST 2700 - History of the United States to 1877, and HIST 2710 - History of the United States since 1877 (recommended for history majors). c. Present advanced placement credit in American History, American Government or suitable transfer courses from other institutions. 3. Quantitative Literacy (3-5 credit hours) one of the following: * a. Completion of one of the following mathematics courses (with a grade of C or above): MATH 1030 QL - Contemporary Mathematics , or MATH 1040 QL - Introduction to Statistics , or MATH 1050 QL - College Algebra, or MATH 1080 QL - Pre-calculus , or any math course with either MATH 1050 or MATH 1080 as a prerequisite. b. Completion of the three-credit * PHIL 2200 QL - Deductive Logic course with a grade of C of above. c. A score of 70 or greater on the ACCUPLACER College Level Math exam. d. A score of 3 or higher on the AP Calculus or AP Statistics exam. Note: * Weber State University students who anticipate transferring to another institution within the Utah State higher education system should fulfill quantitative literacy (QL) with one of the approved Math QL courses rather than PHIL 2200 , "Deductive Logic." PHIL 2200 will not be accepted in transfer as a QL course by another Utah public institution of higher education. 4. Computer & Information Literacy (2 to 5 credit hours) Successful completion of approved four-part (A, B, C, D) requirement. Can be met by taking proficiency exams with a C- grade or better, courses with a C- grade or better, or a combination of the two. Completion of one three-credit NTM 1700 TE - Introduction to Microcomputer Applications course and/or one one-credit 1ST 2010 TE - Business Computer Skills will meet Parts A, B, and C of the requirement. Exams are credit/no credit, courses vary. Students should check with the advisor for their Major to determine the best way to meet the computer literacy requirement. More information is also available at: http:// programs. weber. edu/cil/. Part A. WORD PROCESSING • NTM 1501TA - Word Processing Competency Exam (.5) or • NTM 1701 TA - Introduction to Word Processing (l) Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog |
