Science 1, American National Government; Philosophy 120, Philosophy of Democracy; or 2. Presenting advanced placement credit in American History or suitable transfer courses from other institutions, or 3. Passing a special examination administered each quarter under the direction of the Chairman of the Social Science Division. If this option is completed, then the Social Sciences requirement is reduced to 9 credit hours. Family Life: The general education Family Life requirement for women students may be satisfied by completing one course selected from the following: Family Life 1, Food for the Family (3) Family Life 6, Principles of Nutrition (3) Family Life 13, Family Finance (3) Family Life 14, Management for Effective Living (2) Family Life 16, Home Furnishings (3) Family Life 18, Personal Development (2) Family Life 23, Family Clothing (3) Family Life 33, Preparation for Marriage and Family Living (3) Family Life 35, Child Development (4) Family Life 100, Family Relations (3) REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS AND THE ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE A candidate for graduation with an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science must complete a minimum of 93 credits. Students must include in the 93 credits the specific course and area requirements listed under the requirements for a Bachelor's Degree. In a division where there is a specific curriculum presented, the curriculum listed substitutes for the general area requirements. The titles of Associate in Arts and Associate in Science are designed for students who do not plan to complete a baccalaureate program at Weber State College. Associate in Arts Requirements: A candidate for the title of Associate in Arts must include in the required credits a minimum of 15 credits in one foreign language, or two high school units of one foreign language with at least one additional course in the same language completed in college. Three high school units of one and the same language completed in high school 50 satisfies the Associate in Arts requirement. Residence Requirement: A student must have completed a minimum of 30 credits at Weber State College for the title of Associate in Arts or Science. He must also be registered at the college during at least one quarter following the last commencement prior to his graduation. A student with special problems and a student who needs specific courses for his major field may satisfy the general education requirements by substituting, as an alternate, courses which are approved by the Division Chairman and the Graduation Committee. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION 1. Certificate of Completion in a specific major field: The successful completion of a two-year terminal course as outlined in the catalog and completion of at least 93 credits. 2. Certificate of Completion in General: The completion of 93 credits including the following: English 1, 2, 3 9 credit hours Health Orientation 1 2 credit hours Orientation 1 or 11 2 credit hours General Education Minimum of 20 credit hours Physical Education 3 credit hours The above requirements may be modified by the Dean of Students to meet unusual student needs. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY Completion of at least 45 credits of approved college work, or completion of a one-year curriculum as outlined in the catalogue. STATEMENT OF POLICY Since this catalog is not to be considered a binding contract between Weber State College and any student, the college reserves the right to change its regulations or course offerings as conditions require during the period of any student's attendance. The college may also remove any student from the school at any time if such action appears to be in the best interests of the institution and its patrons. 51