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Show 38 added. If a student continues to earn a second bachelor's degree or a master's degree, credit hour and GPA calculations begin again. If a student continues on to earn a bachelor's degree after earning an associate's degree, the grades earned toward the associate's degree will be used in calculating cumulative GPA for the bachelor's degree. Academic renewal cannot be applied to courses taken prior to the posting of an associate's degree. Awarding of Multiple Degrees Students may receive two degrees in the same academic year with the following exceptions: • Students who complete requirements for an associate's degree (AA/AS) in general studies, and a bachelor's degree in the same academic year will be awarded the bachelor's degree only. • Students who first earn an associate of arts or science degree in a specific academic area of study will not be awarded an associate's degree (AA/AS) in general studies. Students must apply for graduation and are subject to a graduation fee for each degree or certificate received. Second Bachelor's Degree A student may qualify for admission to a second baccalaureate degree following the completion of a first bachelor's degree at an accredited institution. The first and second baccalaureate degrees may not be awarded during the same semester or term. Application forms for a second degree may be obtained in person or by mail from the Registrar's Solution Center. To qualify for a second degree, a student must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in residence at WSU with a GPA of at least 2.00. The 30 hours must represent work beyond the requirements for the first degree. For students whose first degree is also from Weber State University, credits earned in conjunction with but beyond the minimum credits required for the first degree may be applied toward the second baccalaureate degree. However, a minimum of 12 semester credit hours must be earned at WSU after the first degree is conferred. Military credit, special examination, and committee awarded credit do not qualify for hours toward the residency requirement. For additional information about the second baccalaureate policy please contact the academic department in which you plan to earn your second degree. Honors at Graduation Students who qualify for honors based on their cumulative WSU grade point average (GPA) will have the appropriate designation indicated on their transcripts and diplomas. Bachelor's Degree Honors Summa Cum Laude - WSU GPA of 3.90 or higher. Magna Cum Laude - WSU GPA of 3.80 or higher. Cum Laude - WSU GPA of 3.60 or higher. Associate's Degree Honors High Honors - WSU GPA of 3.85 or higher. Honors - WSU GPA of 3.60 or higher. Additional honors awarded at graduation are described under the Honors Program (seepage 47). WSU Degree and General Education Requirements General Requirements All Degrees 1. Students must earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 for all WSU work. No more than 20 credit hours of "D" grade may be applied toward graduation. A college or department may reject any or all "D" grade work toward major or minor requirements. 2. Graduation credit hours must be earned after students have matriculated. Credit hours earned prior to matriculation must be approved by the Graduation Office. 3. All financial obligations to the university must be cleared. Requirements for Master's Degrees WSU offers eight master's degree programs. Information concerning admission to and requirements for these programs is located in the sections of this catalog for the colleges indicated below. Master of Arts Degree in English (MA) Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities Master of Accounting Degree (MAcc) John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction (MEd) Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education Master of Science Degree in Athletic Training (MS) Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education Master of Health Administration Degree (MHA) Dumke College of Health Professions Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) Dumke College of Health Professions Master of Science Degree in Radiologic Sciences (MSRS) Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees 1. A minimum of 120 credit hours. 2. A minimum of 40 upper-division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 and above). 3. A minimum of 30 hours in residency (WSU courses). 4. At least a 2.0 (C) WSU grade point average (GPA). 5. Completion of WSU general education, diversity, major and minor requirements. 6. One of the following bachelor's degrees must be specified and the WSU general education, major and minor requirements completed. Some departments may specify completion of specific general education courses. • Bachelor of Arts (BA) • Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) This degree may be earned only by Visual Arts majors; see the Visual Arts Department section for the application process. • Bachelor of Music (BM) Bachelor of Music Education (BME) These degrees may only be earned by Music majors; contact the Department of Performing Arts for more information. Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog |
