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Show • Bachelor of Music (BM) Bachelor of Music Education (BME) These degrees may only be earned by Music majors; contact the Department of Performing Arts for more information. • Bachelor of Science (BS) • Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) See the Bachelor of Integrated Studies section of this catalog for information about program requirements and the application process. Language Requirement The Bachelor of Arts degree includes a language requirement which may be met by one of the following options: • Option 1 - Foreign Language One of the following a. Documentation of a proficiency level of "Intermediate Low" or better through an examination administered by the WSU Foreign Language Department or through an examination by a recognized testing agency. b. Completion of WSU foreign language course 2020 with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable hansfer credit. c. Completion of any upper-division WSU foreign language course with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable hansfer credit. d. Students for whom English is a second language may meet the BA foreign language requirement by: - verifying their proficiency in their (non-English) native language in cooperation with the Foreign Language Department and - verifying their proficiency in English as a Second language by passing the ESL Special Examination. e. Documentation of a minimum proficiency level in American Sign Language through an examination administered by the American Sign Language/Interpreting Program at Salt Lake Community College. The signer must produce and maintain American Sign Language with "continuity and precision." f. Completion of WSU American Sign Language course 2020 with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. g. Completion of twelve semester-hours of foreign language. Refer to the Foreign Language section of this catalog for additional information on obtaining foreign language credit. • Option 2 - Foreign Language with Language Arts Note: This option is only allowed 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 arts beyond the composition requirement in the general education core. Language arts 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 60 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. 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. Completion of WSU foreign language course 1020 with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable hansfer credit. c. Completion of any WSU foreign language course at a level beyond the first year with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable hansfer credit. d. Documentation of three years of the same language completed in high school with a minimum grade of "B". e. Documentation of a minimum proficiency 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 hansfer 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. English EN1010 or English EN2010 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 "Inst Cert" under the Degrees/Programs listing (see pages 431-436). 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. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED Engaged Learning & Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS/BIS ESL LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology AUSV/ATTC CMT CEET/EE CS MFET/ETM MET DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities MPC/MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/MTAX ACTG BS AD/FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Health Professions MHA/MSN MSRS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM MLS NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR 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 2011-2012 Catalog |
