Accreditation Weber State is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. All applied technical education programs are fully accredited by the Utah State Office of Vocational Education. Teacher education programs are fully accredited by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification. In addition, specific professional agencies currently accredit or approve the following departments and programs: College of Applied Science & Technology Electronic Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) Automotive Service Technology (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) Interior Design Technology (Foundation for Interior Design Research) College of Arts & Humanities Music (National Association of Schools of Music) College of Business & Economics The undergraduate and masters business programs (American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business) College of Health Professions Dental Hygiene (American Dental Association) Nursing (National League for Nursing) Emergency Care & Rescue, Medical Records Technology, Radiologic Sciences, Respiratory Therapy (Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Educational Programs) Health Administrative Services (Association of University Programs in Health Administration) Clinical Laboratory Science (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science) College of Science Chemistry (American Chemical Society) College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Social Work (Council on Social Work Education) 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, 1995. 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. Enrollment & 'Academic Information General Information ADMISSIONS Director: Christopher C. Rivera Supervisor: Clara Rae Puffer Location: Administration Building , Room 210 moving to Student Service Center, Room 101 Telephone: 626-6743 Admission Policy An application for admission must first be completed and submitted to the Weber State University Admissions Offices before a student can enroll in classes. In order to process the application, a non-refundable fee will be assessed at the time of submission. Applications for the 1995-96 academic year should be submitted according to the following deadlines. Pre-term Autumn quarter Winter quarter Spring quarter Summer quarter Application Deadline August 18, 1995 July 1, 1995* December 29, 1995 March 22, 1996 June 14, 1996 Classwork Starts August 21, 1995 September 25,1995 January 2, 1996 March 25, 1996 June 17, 1996 * Preferred deadline; applications will be accepted after this date. International applicants need to have their application and supporting documentation to the Admissions office 60 days prior to the start of the quarter in which they wish to enroll. Application forms are available at: • Weber State University Admission Office 1137 University Circle Ogden, UT 84408-1137 (801)626-6743 • All Utah high schools Acceptance letters are sent to students for the academic quarter indicated on their application. However, if the accepted student does not enroll for the quarter they were admitted, they need to notify the Admissions Office of the quarter they wish to enroll. Important: All documents submitted by applicants who do not enroll will be kept on file for one year; after which, they will be discarded. Admission Requirements for Specific Academic Departments A number of specific programs, departments, and colleges require a separate application and require additional information specific to their academic areas. More detailed information is available by department within this catalog. Students are encouraged to contact the academic department in which they are interested. The following programs have competitive admission, and require separate applications: Master of Professional Accountancy Master of Education Elementary Education Secondary Education Clinical Laboratory Science* Dental Hygiene* Emergency Care & Rescue (Paramedic)* Medical Records Technology* Nursing (LPN, RN, BSN)* Radiologic Technology* Respiratory Therapy* * a $10 application fee will be charged Admission Appeal Process An information sheet highlighting grounds for appeals to Admission decisions is available at the Weber State University Admissions Office. Admission Process Freshmen Students The following students will be considered for admission according to the new freshmen requirements: - Students who have never attended any college or university. - Students who graduated from high school in the 1995-96 school year, even if they have completed college level coursework. - Transfer students with less than 45 quarter credit hours (30 semester hours). Application Steps for New Freshmen Admission 1. Submit an application for admission. 2. Pay the application fee. 3. Students 24 years of age or younger should submit ACT or SAT scores. Student Services interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences Continuing Education