34 35 General Education and Core Requirements 1EMENTS All candidates for bachelor degrees or associate degrees must include in the credits required for graduation the following: • English Competency Requirement • The state requirements in American history, government, and Economics* (commonly referred to as the Senate Bill requirement) • Math competency requirement • Associate degree candidates are exempt from satisfying the state requirement in American History, Government, and Economics. Candidates for the Associate of Science degree must take Engl 111. In addition, some programs leading to the Associate of Applied Science degree require Math Competency. Students should check the specific program requirements for the particular degree of interest. English competency requirement: All candidates for the Bachelor of Integrated Studies, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts degrees, must complete the eight-hour, sequential college writing series English EN111 and EN112 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. As an alternative, students may receive credit for English EN111 and EN112 through Advanced Placement or CLEP credits. Students with an ACT test score in English of 17 or above may register for English EN111, College Writing. Students with ACT test scores of 16 or lower will be placed in English ND096; those with scores between 10-16 are eligible to take a placement test to determine whether their placement will be in English ND096 or English EN111. The eight hour English EN111 and EN112 requirement must be met by the time the student has accrued 90 credit hours at Weber State. Students transferring over 90 credit hours must fulfill this requirement within two quarters of enrolling at Weber State. History requirement: The state requirement in American history, government, and economics (Senate Bill) may be satisfied by any of the following: • Completing one of the following courses: Econ SS/SB274, Hist SS/SB170 or Polsci SS/SB110. (These courses may also be applied to general education requirements.) • Presenting evidence of successful completion of a comparable course in American History at another educational institution. • Presenting a satisfactory score in the Advanced Placement (AP) American History exam. • Presenting passing scores in both the CLEP American History I and American History II exams. • Successful completion of a special examination administered before the end of the second week of each academic quarter by the Department of History. Note: This option is not available for those seeking a major or minor in History. Mathematics competency requirement: All candidates for the Bachelor of Integrated Studies, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts degrees will be expected to achieve a level of education in mathematics that will enable him/her to confidently analyze, discuss, and use quantitative information. The student should develop a reasonable level of facility in mathematical problem solving and understand connections between mathematics and other disciplines that will provide an adequate base for lifelong learning. To demonstrate achievement of these goals, each student must fulfill the requirements in at least one of the tracks listed below. These requirements must be satisfied within the first 90 credit hours of enrolling at WSU. Departments may specify which track a student must satisfy for a particular major or minor. The ACT track, Math 105 Track, and Contemporary Mathematics Track apply to all degrees given at WSU. TRACK 1 - ACT TRACK Passing the ACT with a score of 19 or higher on the mathematics portion of the exam (new exam or corrected score on the old exam). If the WSU entry level minimum score for the ACT increases, the WSU exit level score for the ACT will increase to correlate with the entry level minimum. The ACT can be taken no more than three times. TRACK 2 - MATH 105 (ALGEBRA TRACK) Completing the prerequisite(s) plus Math 105 (5 credit hours) with a grade of 2.0 or higher or a grade of 2.0 or higher in any mathematics course that has Math 105 as a prerequisite. TRACK 3 - CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS, 103 AND 104 Completing the prerequisite(s) plus Math 103 (3 credit hours) and Math 104 (3 credit hours) with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Note: Track 2 - Math 105 - and Track 3 - Contemporary Mathematics, 103 and 104 - each have the following prerequisite(s): 1. ACT mathematics score of 17 and one year high school algebra, OR 2. Math ND096 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. ieneral Education Requirements A minimum number of credit hours in general education courses is required of all students who receive a bachelor degree from Weber State. Candidates for an associate degree are required to complete the same General Education requirements that are outlined for the corresponding bachelor degree. General Education is that portion of the curriculum that instructs students in various methods of learning. It ensures that their overall program of study at the University will result in reasonable breadth and depth of understanding of the physical, biological and cultural worlds. General Education empowers students to function after graduation as independent thinkers and learners and as able contributors to the world society of educated human beings. A coordinated program of General Education courses is required for the associate of arts, associate of science, and baccalaureate degrees-regardless of student major or minor. General Education presumes that students have or will acquire basic skills in critical and analytical thinking, in written and oral communication, and in the manipulation of numerical and other abstract concepts. General Education courses are introductory in content, and must involve the student in the methods, major themes and organizing concepts of the various disciplinary approaches to learnings. The set of general education courses selected by a student should demonstrate rigor, breadth, and a continuity of learning. Demonstrated outcomes must include: College level skill in: • Written, oral and graphic communication • Abstract logic and reasoning • The use of computer software • The use of library and other research sources • Critical thinking, cognitive learning, and problem solving Significant knowledge and understanding of: • Ethical principles and standards • Human behavior, interpersonal relationships, and social interactions • Scientific, historical and aesthetic thought • Creativity in the visual, literary, and performing arts • Diverse cultures, physical and cultural geography, and economic systems • Biological and environmental interrelationships • Personal health management Please Note: Courses taken to fulfill General Education requirements must be graded; i.e., cannot be taken on a Credit/No-credit basis. General Education Requirements Humanities Area Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts Select 15 credit hours from at least 4 groups. Bachelor of Science: Select 9 credit hours from at least 2 groups. Bachelor of Integrated Studies: Select 12 credit hours from at least 3 groups. One literature course is required for all four degrees. GROUPS Art Art HU101 Introduction to the Visual Arts Art HU103 Studio Art for the Non-Art Major Art HU201 Art and Architecture of the World: Paleolithic-AD 200 Art HU202 Art and Architecture of the World: AD 200-1600 Art HU203 Art and Architecture of the World: AD 1600-Present Art HU204 Introduction to Asian Art Communication Commun HU102 Commun HU105 Commun HU228 Dance Dance HU101 Principles of Public Speaking Intro to Interpersonal Commun Mass Media and Society Introduction to Dance 4 4 3 3 3 Foreign Language ForLang HU190 Study Abroad (Entry-Level Proficiency: No Funct Ability) 1-5 1-5 4 3-5 ForLang HU290 Study Abroad (Entry-Level Proficiency: Novice High) ForLang HU203 Second Year Honours Honours HU153 Perspectives in the Humanities Honours HU/SS 211 Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the West in Classical and Medieval Eras Honours HU/SS 212 Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the Modern Era Honours HU/SS 213 Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the East Literature ForLang HL170 Introduction to Foreign Literature in Translation Engl HL232 Introduction to Fiction Engl HL233 Introduction to Drama Engl HL234 Introduction to Poetry Engl HL250 Introduction to Lit Engl HL251 Masterpieces of American Lit Engl HL261 Masterpieces of English Lit Engl HL268 Introduction to Shakespeare Engl HL271 Perspectives on Women's Lit Engl HL275 Themes & Ideas Music Music HU101 Introduction to Music Music HU102 The Evolution of Jazz 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 3 Music HU103 Music HU104 Philosophy Philo HU101 Philo HU112 Philo HU115 Theatre Arts Theatr HU101 Theatr HU102 Theatr HU104 Science Area Music in American Culture 3 Music, The Arts and Civilization 3 Introduction to Philosophy 5 Introduction to Ethics 5 Critical Thinking 4 Understanding Theatre 3 Survey of Cinema 3 Survey of Amer Musical Theatre 3 Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts Select 9 credit hours in the Science area, at least one course from a life science group and at least one course from a physical science group. Bachelor of Science: Select 18 credit hours in Science, at least two courses from two different physical science groups and at least two courses from two different life science groups. Bachelor of Integrated Studies Select 12 credit hours, at least one course from a life science group and one course from a physical science group. 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