Admissions The goals of the program are accomplished through courses, seminars, independent study, student cohort groups, and individual and group assignments and projects emphasizing a practical implementation of theory to the student's teaching environment. Courses are generally scheduled weekly at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. during the academic year and in three-week blocks during the summer. Near the end of the 54 credit hour program, the student develops and presents a Master's project and report. This is not the traditional research thesis, but an opportunity for the student to make a practical application of newly acquired knowledge and skills to improve their curriculum, instruction, management, etc. A graduate seminar, taken near the completion of the program, helps students synthesize, apply, and evaluate their graduate program. Courses, workshops, and conferences are open to educators who are not seeking an M.Ed, degree, but who wish to improve their professional knowledge and teaching skills. To be considered for admission to graduate study in Education, applicants must: 1. Submit applications for Weber State and M.Ed, program admission and pay the Weber State application fee. 2. Have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and submitted transcripts to both the Admissions Office and the M.Ed, office from all previous colleges attended. 3. Have a GPA of 3.25 or above on the last 90 quarter hours of approved undergraduate/graduate coursework, or a GPA of 3.00 or above on the last 90 quarter hours of approved undergraduate/ graduate coursework and a score of 40 or above on the Miller's Analogies Test, or 1275 on the Graduate Record Examination. (One of these examinations shall be taken only if GPA is below 3.25.) 4. Receive a positive recommendation based on a formal interview with a representative of the Program Committee 5. Pass a writing proficiency assessment. 6. Have received a teaching certification and/or presently be in a teaching situation. 7. Have the equivalent of one year's teaching experience. 8. Provide three letters of recommendation indicating potential success in the program. Master of Professional Accountancy: The Professional Program in Accountancy is a selective program with a limited number of openings available to qualified students. There are two categories of students who can be admitted to the program: 1. Students majoring in accounting who have completed all their junior level work. 2. Students who have earned a bachelor's degree. 16 Students who are admitted at the end of their junior year are allowed to take graduate level courses in their senior year. Typically, these students mix senior level courses and graduate courses during their fourth and fifth years of study. Students who have earned a bachelor's degree in an area other than accounting may be admitted to the graduate program; however, these students must fulfill additional requirements at the undergraduate level before taking graduate level courses. To be considered for admission to graduate study in Accounting, applicants must: 1. Submit an application for admission to the Department of Accounting. If not currently matriculated, applicants must also submit an application to Weber State. 2. Submit transcripts of all previous college work. 3. Submit scores from the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). 4. Submit two letters of recommendation (waived if a current student at Weber State with a major in Accounting). Additional materials such as resumes or other relevant information may be submitted at the applicant's discretion. Applicants with a combined GMAT-GPA index* in excess of 1250 will be unconditionally accepted into the program. Applicants with scores between 1050 and 1250 will be subject to review by the Graduate Admissions Committee before any admission decision is made. *The GMAT-GPA index is computed by multiplying the overall GPA (four-point scale) by 200 and adding that number to the GMAT score. International Student Applicants International student applicants must submit the following documents at least 60 days prior to the start of the quarter in which they plan to enroll: 1. An application for admission. 2. A $35 nonrefundable application fee. 3. Official transcripts in English from each secondary school, college, or university attended showing degrees, diplomas, and certificates received. Transfer applicants from U.S. colleges must have attended the prior college or university for at least one academic year and must present evidence of having earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or "C." 4. International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by presenting a TOEFL score of 500 or above. Test results should be sent directly from The College Board to the Admissions Office. International students transferring from another college or university who have not completed the equivalent of Weber State's English 111 Freshman Composition course with a grade of C- or better or who are unable to present evidence of English proficiency will be assigned to the Weber State English as a Second Language Program (ESL). 5. A financial statement indicating the availability of at least $11,586 for school and living expenses during the first Admissions General Information year at Weber State, and adequate funds for the full length of the time they expect to be enrolled. 6. Immunization form signed by a health care provider showing current evidence of immunity from DPT, MMR, and Tuberculosis. International students are admitted for enrollment every quarter, and must take at least 12 credit hours each quarter. All international students are required to meet with the International Student Adviser immediately after arriving on campus to receive individualized briefing and academic advice. The International Student Adviser gives assistance to students in meeting U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service requirements concerning visas, passports, permits, permission to work, and related matters. Students are also assisted in making academic, social, and environmental adjustments to campus and community life. Mandatory Insurance International students must carry the WSU student insurance each term unless they can submit physical evidence of independent coverage. Applicants Without High School Diplomas Students 18 years of age and older who have not completed high school may be considered for admission by passing the General Education Development Test (GED) with scores specified by the University—an overall average of 45 or better, with no individual score below 40. In order for 18- year-olds to qualify to take the GED, the high school class of which they were a member must have graduated. The ACT is also required for admission. An ACT composite score of 20 or better will satisfy high school equivalency and preclude the need to take the GED. Readmission Applicants Students who interrupt their enrollment at Weber State by not registering for one or more quarters, with the exception of Summer Quarter, must apply for readmission. To reapply, applicants must complete the following steps by the appropriate deadline: 1. Submit an application for readmission. Students who have been out of school for less than one year may reapply simply by calling the Weber State Admissions Office and requesting reactivation of their file. 2. Request official transcripts from each institution attended since last enrolling at Weber State. Students who have registered at another school since last attending Weber State are considered transfer students and must comply with all application requirements of transfer students, including the application fee. Transfer Applicants To be considered for admission to Weber State, students transferring from another college or university must submit the following information: Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities 1. An application for admission and the application fee. 2. An official transcript from each college or university previously attended. The transcript must be sent directly from the prior school to the WSU Admissions student Office. Applicants who are currently enrolled at another Services college or university must submit an official copy of their final transcript as soon as it is available. Transfer students who fail to submit final transcripts will be prevented from registering for subsequent quarters. 3. Evidence that they have earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or above in all previous college work, Interdisc. and that they are in good standing at the college or Programs university where they were most recently registered. Transfer students less than 23 years of age who have completed 15 or more credit hours will not be required to take the ACT if the equivalent of Weber State's English 111 is included in the 15 hours, and was completed with a grade of C- or better. Students transferring to Weber State with an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree earned at any institution within the Utah System of Higher Education will be considered as having met the Weber State general education requirements. Students transferring from a Utah System institution without having earned an academic associate degree but who have met that institution's general education requirements, will be considered as having satisfied the Weber State general education requirements if the registrar at that institution will certify that those transferring have completed baccalaureate-level general education requirements. Credit for courses numbered 100 or above earned in the Utah System of Higher Education is transferable within the System and will be carried on the student's transcript by Weber State. Acceptance of credit should not be confused with its application. Transfer credit may or may not apply to Weber State's graduation requirements. Credit other than that intended wholly to meet general education requirements will be applied to Weber State's specific degree program requirements upon the recommendation of the appropriate department chair. Students transferring from accredited junior or senior colleges outside the Utah System of Higher Education will be accepted with upper division standing if they present evidence of having completed an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree which included a general education program comparable to that of Weber State. If such is not presented, applicants may be required to complete general education courses as outlined in this catalog. Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Special Admissions Programs Bootstrap Program The Weber State Admissions Office will evaluate records of military personnel applying for the Bootstrap Program. Those interested should make formal application Social & Behavioral Sciences 17 Continuing Education