Degree and General Education Requirements 39 * Option 2 — Foreign Language with Language Arts Note: This option is only available when specified by the major course requirements. a. Completion of at least six semester-hours of foreign language with further course work up to six semester-hours in the language arte beyond the composition requirement in the general education core. Language arte course work may include literature, creative writing, rhetoric, music composition, etc. Students should refer to the major for specific requirements. The Bachelor of Music degree and Bachelor of Music Education degree requirement is for two semesters of foreign language chosen from French, German, Italian, and Spanish. The requirement may be satisfied by taking two semesters of the same language, or one semester each of two different languages. Requirements for Associate's Degrees AA/AS Degree Requirements (General Studies) If you are earning an Associates Degree in General Studies, contact the Student Success Center (see weber.edu/ssc). 1. A minimum of 6o credit hours. 2. A minimum of 20 hours in residency (WSU courses). 3. At least a 2.o (C) WSU grade point average (GPA). 4. Completion of WSU general education and diversity requirements. The Associate 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 "Novice High" or better through an examination administered by the WSU Foreign Language Department or through an examination by a recognized testing agency. b. Co mpletion o f WSU fo reign language course 1020 with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. c. Co mpletion o f any WSU fo reign language course at a level beyond the first year with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. d. Documentation of three years of the same language completed in high school with a minimum grade of "B". e. Documentation o f a m inimum p roficiency level in American Sign Language through an examination administered by the American Sign Language/Interpreting program at SLCC. The signer must "demonstrate proficiency in temporal aspect, spatial agreement and in describing things around her/him and the deaf culture." f. Completion of WSU American Sign Language course 1020 with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. AAS Degree Requirements 1. A minimum of 63 credit hours. 2. A minimum of 20 hours in residency (WSU courses). 3. At least a 2.0 (C) WSU grade point average (GPA). 4. General education requirements are specified by each program and include at least the following: a. ENGL 1010 or ENGL 2010 and one other course in oral or written communication (6 credit hours); 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 hours): Creative Arts & Humanities (CA or HU), Life & Physical Sciences (LS or PS), and Social Sciences (SS). Requirements for Institutional Certificates Students are awarded an Institutional Certificate when they complete a program of study fulfilling a 10 credit hour minimum in residence at Weber State. Course work for institutional certificates is designed in a specific area for career and technical education purposes or for professional development. Students enrolled in Institutional Certificate programs are awarded diplomas indicating they have completed an Institutional Certificate in a defined area. Institutional Certificates are designated as "Institutional Certificate" under the Degrees/Programs listing (see Programs Sorted by Degree). Refer to the listings under the academic department for specific requirements. At the discretion of the department credits earned as part of an Institutional Certificate may be applied to a degree. Students enrolled in Institutional Certificate programs may need to meet additional credit hour requirements in order to qualify for financial aid and should check with the Financial Aid Office. Requirements for Graduate Certificates A Graduate Certificate is a program of study, less than a year in length, made up of graduate-level course work, with a prerequisite of at least a Bachelor's degree. Students enrolled in Graduate Certificate programs are awarded diplomas indicating they have completed a Graduate Certificate in a defined area. Institutional Certificates are designated as "Grad Cert" under the Degrees/Programs listing. Refer to the listings under the academic department for specific requirements. Requirements for Certifications Students are awarded departmental certifications for completing a course or series of courses in a specified area. Certifications are designated as "Certification" under the Degrees/Programs listing (see Programs Sorted by Degree). Refer to the listings under the academic department for specific requirements. Students enrolled in certification programs may need to meet additional credit hour requirements in order to qualify for financial aid and should check with the Financial Aid Office. General Education Requirements General education at Weber State University provides students with a foundation in the arte 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 Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog