University Profile ll COMMUNITY WSU contributes to Pre K-12 education and professional development WSU promotes preparation for higher education The community participates in a diverse offering of WSU events WSU facilitates community development through public service WSU facilitates economic development in the region through professional development and technical support Accreditation Weber State University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. All applied technical education programs are accredited by the Utah State Office of Vocational Education. Teacher education programs are 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 Automotive Service Technology [AAS programs] (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) Construction Management Technology (American Council of Construction Education) Design Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc.) Electronics Engineering (Engineering Accreditation Committee [EAC] of ABET, Inc.) Interior Design—Technical Sales BS/BA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation [CIDA]) Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities Music (National Association of Schools of Music) Visual Arts (National Association of Schools of Art and Design [NASAD]) John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics All undergraduate and graduate programs in business (AACSB - Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) School of Accounting & Taxation—all undergraduate and graduate programs in accounting (AACSB -Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education Athletic Training (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) Early Childhood and Early Childhood Education (National Association for the Education of Young Children Teacher Education Standards, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) Family Studies (National Council on Family Relations Standards for the Certified Family Life Educator) Teacher Education (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Utah State Board of Education Standards) Dr. Ezeldel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Dental Hygiene (Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association) Emergency Care & Rescue (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, (CAAHEP) Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs in the Emergency Medical Services Professions) Health Administrative Services (Association of University Programs in Health Administration) Health Information Management, Health Information Technology (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education) Master of Health Administration Program (Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education) Medical Laboratory Sciences (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science [NAACLS]) Nursing (Accreditation Commissionfor Education in Nursing [ACENJ) Respiratory Therapy (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care [CoARC]) College of Science Chemistry (American Chemical Society) College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Social Work (Council on Social Work Education) Division of Student Affairs Nontraditional Student Hourly Childcare Program (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Catalog Information The Weber State University catalog is maintained by the Registrar's Office based on approved curricula. Although some areas of information are covered in detail, much of the content is presented in a general way. 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. Students should refer to the official schedule of classes online which is available before and during registration each semester. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog