42 43 Interdisciplinary programs I he programs listed in this section are offered through several cooperating departments. Interdisciplinary programs provide students the opportunity to expand their learning across different subject areas, and contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. Department/Area Listing First Year Experience Program 43 Honors Program 43 Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) Program 45 Department of Library Science 45 Asian Studies Minor Program 46 Ethnic Studies Emphasis Program 47 European Studies Minor Program 47 Latin American Studies Minor Program 48 Legal Studies Minor Program 48 Urban and Regional Planning Emphasis 49 Women's Studies Minor Program 49 Program Chairs/ Directors/Coordinators (area code 801) First Year Experience: Mrs. Anna Marie Singleton 626-6081 Honors Program: Dr. Robert Mondi 626-7591 Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS): Dr. Judy Elsley 626-6752 Library Science: Mrs. Joan Hubbard 626-6403 Asian Studies: Dr. Greg Lewis 626-6781 Ethnic Studies: Dr. Hal Elliott 626-6945 European Stuides: Mrs. Erika Daines 626-6780 Latin American Studies: Dr. Thomas Mathews 626-6345 Legal Studies: Dr. Rod Julander 626-6697 Urban and Regional Planning: Dr. Bryan Dorsey 626-6944 Women's Studies: Dr. Sandra Powell 626-7632 WEBER STUDIES: An Interdisciplinary Humanities Journal ISSN: 0891-8899 Editor: Mr. Brad Roghaar Location: Library, Room 228 Telephone Contact: 801-626-6473 Instituted in 1984, this interdisciplinary humanities journal is published tri-quarterly in January, May, and September under the auspices of the College of Arts and Humanities. Indexed in leading indexes in the humanities and social sciences, the journal has a nationally reputed editorial board. Annual subscription rates: $10.00 individuals; $20.00 institutions; $7.00 single back issues. PROGRAM first Year Experience Program Coordinator: Anna Marie Singleton Location: Student Service Center, Room 219 Telephone Contact: Debbie Cragun 801-626-6081 The First-Year Experience (FYE) Program is designed to help incoming students make a successful transition into the university community. The program assists students in making progress toward fulfilling the following educational and personal goals: • Acquiring a sense of competence as a student and becoming successful in college. • Mastering academic skills, such as note taking, textbook reading, test-taking, writing, and time management. • Demonstrating knowledge and use of campus resources. • Demonstrating effective interpersonal skills with a variety of people. • Developing a sense of belonging to the WSU community through the connections with other students, teachers, mentors and WSU employees. • Enhancing his or her mental, physical, spiritual and social health. Program Components To aid students in achieving these goals, the FYE Program includes the following components: Educ 1105. Introduction to the University (3) This course assists incoming students in making a successful transition to college, both academically and socially. Topics include study and time management skills, using campus resources, developing interpersonal communications, making major/career selections and understanding studentresponsibilities. The course prepares students to work efficiently in the university environment. Educ 3170. First-Year Experience (FYE) Mentor Leadership Seminar (2) This course teaches FYE Peer Mentors to effectively assist students registered for Educ 1105, "Introduction to the University." Peer Mentors will learn to work productively with FYE students to help them transition to the university environment, to connect them with campus resources, and to provide them with social opportunities both inside and outside class. Interested students must apply to be Peer Mentors in the FYE Office (SC 219). Preference will be given to students who have taken Educ 1105. The class may be repeated once for an additional 2 hours. In addition, students may elect to participate in the FYE Program in the following way: Clustered-Course Learning Communities A group of students registers for the same two or three courses which will help satisfy general education and elective graduation requirements. Educ 1105 is one of these cluster courses. Students may also take additional classes, outside the cluster, to reach full- time status. Program Requirements Any WSU student may enroll in the Educ 1105 course. The clustered-course learning communities are available to first-year students only. PROGRAM Honors Program Director: Dr. Robert Mondi Location: Library, Room 225 Telephone: 801-626-7591 Since 1969, the WSU Honors Program has provided capable and motivated students with an unusually rich, supportive, and challenging academic experience. Honors education fosters the growth of intellectual independence and initiative, invites a more sophisticated level of classroom and extracurricular interaction, and examines complex issues from diverse perspectives. The Honors Program is characterized by a strong emphasis on the interdisciplinary approach to education, coupled with a special commitment to the problems and possibilities of serious students. It provides its own curriculum, consisting of general education classes, workshops, tutorials, colloquia, independent study,research, and travel study classes. Classes are generally taught in a seminar format that provides an intellectually stimulating environment conducive to free exchange and critical analysis. Honors Recognition Official recognition will be given for the completion of University Honors, Departmental Honors, or General Honors. Notation of these achievements will be made on the graduating Honors student's transcript and diploma and will be entered into the graduation bulletin. In the event a student completes Departmental Honors requirements in more than one department, notation for each will be made on the transcript. Entrance Requirements A student may make application for entrance into the Honors Program at any time after formal acceptance by the Weber State Admissions Office. However, in order to take advantage of the many options available, early entrance is recommended. An application form is available in the Honors office or on the Internet. The applicant is asked to: 1. Provide evidence of a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5, ACT 26, or SAT 1150. 2. Provide a recommendation letter from a university professor, a high school teacher or counselor, or another professional educator, and provide a writing sample. 3. Attend an Honors orientation session. 4. Register for Honors HU/SS 1110, Introduction to Honors. It is recognized that a strict adherence to a grade point average standard may, at times, bar students whose abilities and motivation are of Honors potential. Therefore, any student may present a special request for admittance. Retention Standards for the Honors Program To continue in good standing in the Honors Program, students must maintain a cumulative 3.5 GPA and take an Honors class at least every semester until their general education requirements are completed; thereafter at least one course every other semester. No grades below "B" will be accepted for credit toward graduation with University, Departmental, or General Honors. The progress of Honors students is reviewed each semester. An Honors student having apparent difficulty in maintaining the aforementioned standards will be offered counseling and assistance from the Honors office staff. PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED FYE., HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC mm CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY e BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Sociali Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State Univ 2002-2003 CATALOG E R S I T Y Weber State Univ 2002-2003 CATALOG E R S T Y