44 Degree and General Education Requirements 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. Weber State University 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 academic advisor (weber.edu/advisors) and review their CatTracks degree evaluation accessed through the eWeber student portal. CORE GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS The core requirements listed below apply to all Bachelor's 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. COMPOSITION (EN) 3 credit hours Complete ENGL 2010 EN - Intermediate College Writing (3) and earn a "C" grade or better. Entrance into ENGL 2010 requires one of the following: Passing ENGL 1010 with a grade of "C" or better, passing the AP Language and Composition or Literature and Composition examination with a score of 3 or better, achieving an ACT English and Reading score of 29 or better, a CLEP with essay test with a score of 50 or better, or an articulated transfer credit from another regionally accredited college or university. QUANTITATIVE LITERACY (QL) 3-5 credit hours Select one of the following options and earn a "C" grade or better: • MATH 1030 QL - Contemporary Mathematics (3), OR MATH 1040 QL - Introduction to Statistics (3), OR MATH 1050 QL - College Algebra (4), OR MATH 1080 QL - Pre-calculus (5), OR any WSU Math course for which either MATH 1050 or MATH 1080 is a prerequisite • A score of 70 or greater on the College Level Math portion of the Accuplacer exam • A score of 3 or higher on the AP Calculus or AP Statistics exam Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog