Table of Contents Map of Campus Inside Front Cover University Calendar Inside Back Cover Information Directory Inside Back Cover Statement of Policy 3 Weber State Profile 4 Administrative and Academic Services 7 Academic Records/Grading 7 Eligibility 10 Admissions 12 Scholarships 18 Financial Aid 18 Graduation 23 General Education and Core Requirements 26 Registration 30 Tuition and Student Fees 33 Student Services 35 Academic Advisement Center 35 Associated Students 35 Campus Recreation 35 Career Services Center 36 Counseling Services 36 Educational Resource Programs 36 Educational Support Services 38 International Student Center 39 J. Farrell Shepherd Union Building 39 Learning Centers 40 Testing Centers 40 Library Services 41 University Dining Service 41 Physically Challenged Services 42 Student Activities 42 Health Center 42 Residence Life 42 Eligibility and Social Standards 43 Interdisciplinary Programs 45 Honors Program 45 Integrated Studies Bachelor Degree 47 Library Science 48 Asian Studies Minor 48 Latin American Studies Minor 49 Legal Studies Minor 49 Women's Studies Minor 50 Urban and Regional Planning Emphasis 50 College of Applied Science & Technology 51 Pre-Engineering Program 53 Business Education/Administrative Systems 54 Administrative Systems 55 Business Education 55 Telecommunications Admin 55 Office Systems Support 56 Computer Science 58 Electronic Engineering Technology 63 Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology 68 Design Graphics Technology 75 Machine Tool Technology 77 Manufacturing Engineering Tech 68 Mechanical Engineering Tech 73 Sales and Services Technology 79 Automotive Service Technology 79 Automotive Technology 84 Fashion Merchandising 85 Interior Design 85 Sales and Retailing 86 Transportation Management 87 College of Arts and Humanities 91 Communication 92 English Language and Literature 97 English as a Second Language (ESL) 102 Foreign Languages 103 Mathematics 106 Performing Arts 112 Dance 112 Music 114 Theatre 122 Visual Arts 127 College of Business and Economics 135 Center for Business & Economic Training & Research 140 School of Accountancy 140 Master of Professional Accountancy Program 140 Business Administration 144 Finance 145 Management 146 Marketing 148 Information Systems & Technologies (fomerly Computer Information Systems) 149 Economics 152 Logistics 155 College of Education 157 Master of Education Program 158 Child and Family Studies 163 Health, Physical Education, and Recreation 169 Teacher Education 179 College of Health Professions 195 Health Sciences 196 Health Administrative Services 197 Clinical Laboratory Sciences 201 Pre-Med/Pre-Dental/Pre-Vet 201 Dental Hygiene 203 Emergency Care and Rescue (EMT and Paramedic) 206 Medical Record Technology 207 Nursing Programs 209 Nursing Outreach 213 Office of Distance Learning 216 Radiological Sciences 216 Respiratory Therapy 224 College of Science 227 Center for Science Education 228 Center for Environmental Services 229 Center for Chemical Technology 229 Museum 229 Planetarium 230 Pre-Medical & Professional Programs 230 Biotechnician 231 Botany 232 Chemistry 236 Geography 240 Geology 243 Microbiology 247 Physics 250 Zoology 253 College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 259 Criminal Justice 260 Economics 263 History 265 Political Science & Philosophy 270 Psychology 275 Social Work and Gerontology 279 Sociology and Anthropology 283 Aerospace Studies (ROTC Units) 289 Military Science 292 Naval Science 294 Continuing Education 297 Vocational and Applied Technology Programs 301 Utah State Board of Regents, WSU Board of Trustees 302 WSU Administration 303 Faculty & Professional Staff 304 Emeriti Faculty 313 Index 316 Photo by Jonas Otsuji 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. Program requirements reflect curricula approved through April, 1994. Subsequent decisions may affect the accuracy of the details appearing here. Students should refer to the official schedule of classes which is available before and during each quarterly registration period. 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. Statement of Policy It is the policy of Weber State University to provide equal opportunity in all its programs and activities in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vocational Amendments of 1976, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Accordingly, all Weber State sponsored programs and activities will be open to all students or candidates for admission without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, veterans, or marital status. Individuals who believe that they have been discriminated against should contact the Office of Equal Opportunity, Administration Building, Room 105, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah 84408, telephone 626-6239; or the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education Denver Region, Federal Building, 19th and Stout Street, Denver, Colorado 80294. Right-to-Know Disclosure The primary mission of Weber State University is to provide quality undergraduate education. Students are admitted on the basis of an admissions index. The curriculum emphasizes the improvement of skills, the acquisition of knowledge and the development of character. The campus population includes some 15,000 students. Most students commute to campus and nearly 40 percent are 25 years of age or older. Sixty-four percent of full-time, first-time freshmen from the Fall 1991 class also took classes at Weber State in the Fall of 1992.