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Show Degree and General Education Requirements 45 o verifying their proficie ncy in their (no n- English) native language in cooperation with the Foreign Language Department and o verifying their proficiency in English as a Second language by passing the ESL Special Examination. 5. Documentation o f a m inimum p roficiency level in American Sign Language through an examination administered by the American Sign Language/ Interpreting Program at Salt Lake Community College. The signer must produce and maintain American Sign Language with "continuity and precision." 6. Completion of WSU American Sign Language course 2020 with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. 7. Co mpletion o f twelve se mester- hours o f foreign language. Refer to the Foreign Language section of this catalog for additional information on obtaining foreign language credit. • Option 2 - Foreign Language with Language Arts Note: This option is only available when specified by the major course requirements. 1. Completion of at least six semester-hours of foreign language with further course work up to six semester-hours in the language arts beyond the composition requirement in the general education core. Language arts course work may include literature, creative writing, rhetoric, music composition, etc. Students should refer to the major for specific requirements. The Bachelor of Music degree and Bachelor of Music Education degree requirement is for two semesters of foreign language chosen from French, German, Italian, and Spanish. The requirement may be satisfied by taking two semesters of the same language, or one semester each of two different languages. Requirements for Associate's Degrees AA/AS Degree Requirements If you are earning an Associate's Degree in General Studies, contact the Student Success Center (see weber.edu/ssc). 1. A minimum of 60 credit hours. 2. A minimum of 20 hours in residency (WSU courses). 3. At least a 2.o (C) WSU grade point average (GPA). 4. Co mpletion o f WSU general education requirements. The Associate of Arts Degree must include a foreign language or ASL (American Sign Language) requirement which may be met by one of the following: 1. Documentation of a proficiency level of "Novice High" or better through an examination administered by the WSU Foreign Language Department or through an examination by a recognized testing agency. 2. Completion of WSU foreign language course 1020 with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. 3. Completion of any WSU foreign language course at a level beyond the first year with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. 4. Documentation of three years of the same language completed in high school with a minimum grade of "B". 5. Documentation of a minimum proficiency level in American Sign Language through an examination administered by the American Sign Language/Interpreting program at SLCC The signer must "demonstrate proficiency in temporal aspect, spatial agreement and in describing things around her/him and the deaf culture." 6. Completion of WSU American Sign Language course 1020 with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. AAS Degree Requirements 1. A minimum of 63 credit hours. 2. A minimum of 20 hours in residency (WSU courses). 3. At least a 2.0 (C) WSU grade point average (GPA). 4. General education requirements are specified by each program and include at least the following: 1. ENGL 1010 or ENGL 2010 and one other course in oral or written communication (6 credit hours); 2. Math or discipline-specific statistics as designated by specific programs (3 credit hours); 3. One course in each of the three following areas (9 credit hours): Creative Arts & Humanities (CA or HU), Life & Physical Sciences (LS or PS), and Social Sciences (SS). Requirements for Institutional Certificates Students are awarded an Institutional Certificate when they complete a program of study fulfilling a 10 credit hour minimum in residence at Weber State. Course work for institutional certificates is designed in a specific area for career and technical education purposes or for professional development. Students enrolled in Institutional Certificate programs are awarded diplomas indicating they have Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog |
