42 43 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 the student has completed their general education requirements; 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 staff. The Honors Sequence There are three Honors designations in the Honors Program: University Honors, Departmental Honors, and General Honors. University Honors is available to all Honors Program students graduating with a bachelor's degree. Departmental Honors is available to students majoring in departments with designated Departmental Honors options. Students entering the Honors Program as Freshmen or Sophomores usually elect to graduate with University Honors and students entering the Honors Program as Juniors or Seniors usually elect to graduate with Departmental Honors. General Honors is available to students completing the requirements for an associate degree. University Honors To graduate with University Honors a student must complete a minimum of twenty-seven credit hours in University Honors classes. Six of the 27 credit hour requirement can be classes with an Honors component in their major. Students must maintain a cumulative 3.5 GPA and complete the Honors Core Requirements. AP scores of 4 or higher will be accepted for University Honors credit up to a maximum total of six hours. In order to receive AP credit students must be currently enrolled and pay a recording fee. The new Honors student begins taking University Honors classes to satisfy his/her general education requirements and core curriculum beginning with Honors HU/SS 1110 - Introduction to Intellectual Traditions, and then moves on to complete HU/SS 2000 level- Intellectual Traditions classes, Honors 3110 - Great Books, Honors 4800- Sr. Thesis Research, Honors 4900 - Honors Colloquium, Honors components in their major and Honors 4990 - Senior Thesis/Project. Departmental Honors The requirements for graduation with Departmental Honors vary depending on the student's departmental major. For specific requirements see the various Departmental Honors catalog descriptions. Most departments require students graduating with Departmental Honors complete nine credit hours of University Honors classes that should include Honors HU/SS 1110 - Introduction to Intellectual Traditions, and twelve credit hours of upper division classes in their major with an Honors component, and maintain a cumulative 3.3 G.P.A. AP credit may not be used to waive any requirements for Departmental Honors. A Senior Thesis/Project is encouraged. General Honors To receive General Honors with an associate degree, students must complete twelve semester hours in University Honors core classes. Honors Core Requirements Hnrs HU/SS 1110 Intro to Intellectual Traditions 3 Choose at least one west and one east: Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the West in the Classical & Medieval Eras 3 Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the West in the Modern Era 3 Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the East 3 Great Books 3 Senior Thesis/Project Research 3 Honors Colloquium 1-3 Honors Senior Thesis/Project 3 'Hnrs 4800 should be taken the first semester of the senior year. "Hnrs 4990 should be taken the second semester of the senior year. University Honors Suggested Course Sequence The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Hnrs HU/SS 2110 Hnrs HU/SS 2120 Hnrs HU/SS 2130 Hnrs 3110 Hnrs 4800* Hnrs 4900 Hnrs 4990** Honors HU/SS 1110H - Introduction to Intellectual Traditions (Must be taken first semester after admittance into program) Math 1220H or 1050H Engl 1010H, 2010H, 2320H, 2500H or SB1700H Honors CA1530, PS1500, LS1510, SS1520, HU1530 ■:i:ii».mii^ij::A!HJM(!.l!?llH..i.i l.:.i.hu..h».u ....1.1....H Remaining General Education Courses Foreign Language Honors HU/SS 2110, 2120,2130 Intellectual Traditions ———JbMmlsM—^^—^. Honors 3110 - Great Books Honors 4830 Directed Reading/Research Honors 4800 Senior Thesis/Project Research Honors 4900 Honors Colloquium Honors 4990 Senior Thesis/Project HONORS COURSES -HNRS HU/SS 1110. Introduction to IntellectualTraditions (3) F,S An interdisciplinary class that emphasizes the application of concepts, skills and problem-solving techniques to the applied arts and sciences. Topics will vary. PS 1500. Perspectives in the Physical Sciences (3) F,S An interdisciplinary approach to the physical sciences. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems and issues of the physical sciences. Topics will vary. LSI510. Perspectives in the Life Sciences (3) F, S An interdisciplinary approach to the life sciences. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems, and issues of the life sciences. Topics will vary. WEBER STATE University SS1520. Perspectives in the Social Sciences (3) F, S An interdisciplinary introduction to the social sciences. This introductory course deals with the basic concepts, methods, models and issues of the social sciences. Topics will vary. CA1530. Perspectives in the Creative Arts (3) F, S An interdisciplinary introduction to the arts and humanities. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems and issues of the creative arts. HU1530. Perspectives in the Humanities (3) F,S An interdisciplinary approach to the arts and humanities. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems and issues of the arts and humanities. Topics will vary. HU/SS 2110. IntellectualTraditions: Great Ideas of the West in the Classical and Medieval Eras (3) F A survey of influential ideas, literature and events that characterize antiquity and the middle ages in the Occident. The student may elect to apply general education credit in this interdisciplinary course to either Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences. HU/SS 2120. Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the West in the Modern Era (3) 5 A survey of the great ideas, literature and events that characterize Western civilization from the renaissance to relativity. The student may elect to apply general education credit for this interdisciplinary course in either Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences. HU/SS 2130. IntellectualTraditions: Great Ideas of the East (3) 5 A survey of the great ideas, literature, religions and philosophical foundations of Asia. This course explores the development and salient features of Asian cultural and intellectual traditions. The student may elect to apply general education credit for this interdisciplinary course in either Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences. 2830. Directed Readings, Projects, and Research (1-3) F, S, Su Individualized tutorial with a professor who may be selected from many possible disciplines. 2900. Honors Colloquium (1-3) F,S Varied topics as described in the semester schedule; topics will be drawn from disciplines across the entire campus; may be taken more than once with different course content: restricted to lower division credit: may be offered in conjunction with 4900. 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Su In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief, specific and descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 3110. Great Books (3) 5,5m A selection of books that embody some of the great ideas, literature, and events influential in history. May be taken up to twice for credit with different content. 4800. Senior Thesis/Project Research (1-3) F, S, Su An individual research program pursued under faculty supervision. Time and credit to be arranged. Open to qualified students for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor prior to registration. 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) F, 5 Individualized tutorial with a professor who may be selected from many possible disciplines. 4900. Honors Colloquium (1-3) F, 5 Varied topics as described in the semester schedule; topics will be drawn from disciplines across the entire campus; may be taken more than once with different course content; may be offered in conjunction with 2900. 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Su Consult the semester class schedule for current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 4990. Honors Senior Thesis/Project (1-3) F,S May be taken by students whose major department offers no Senior Project course; or may be taken in conjunction with a departmental Senior Project course when amplitude of the project merits additional credit. The Senior Project may be offered as a scheduled seminar course, or taken on an independent tutorial basis, and is required for University Honors. A maximum of six credit hours may be taken for the Senior Thesis/Project. BACHELOR OF INTEGRATED STUDIES PROGRAM Coordinator: Dr. Daily Oliver Location: Student Service Center, Room 140 Telephone: 801-626-6360 The B.I.S. Program serves the needs of: (1) the student who wants to individualize a unique academic program; (2) the student who wants to obtain a broad liberal education; and (3) the student who wants to diversify professional potential. It is expected that the student, rather than seeking this option because of indecision or an inability to succeed in an established major, will choose the B.I.S. degree for purposeful reasons and mature objectives. B.I.S. students must have a clear understanding of themselves and will know with some precision which life goals they will meet through a self-designed program. BACHELOR OF INTEGRATED STUDIES 'ffVHHHF B.I.S. DEGREE » Program Prerequisite: Must have an interview with the B.I.S. Coordinator. » Minor: Not Required. » Grade Requirements: Receive a minimum grade of "C" (2.0) in each course taken for the three emphases in addition to a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Classes listed on the B.I.S. contract must be taken for a letter grade; special exams, CLEP or credit/no credit are not allowed for contract classes. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation. A total of 40 upper-division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Advisement Students should meet with the B.I.S. Coordinator to plan a course of study. Call 801-626-6360 for more information or to schedule and appointment. 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