History and Accreditation The Teacher Education Program at Weber State College is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The Associate Degree Program in Nursing Education is accredited by the National League for Nursing. The Electronics Technician Two-Year Program is accredited by the Engineers Council for Professional Development (ECPD). The Chemistry Department is accredited by the American Chemical Society. The Health Facilities Occupations Program is accredited by The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association. These are the national professional organizations that accredit these programs throughout the country. The Four-Year State College As a four-year state institution cooperating with the people, Weber State College ascertains educational needs and organizes programs to meet them. Through day and evening classes, educational opportunities are made available to youth and adults. To provide for their professional, vocational, and cultural needs, the College offers the following programs: 1. Academic and vocational curriculums meeting baccalaureate degree requirements. 2. One and two-year curriculums in the vocations preparing students for positions in business and industry upon completion of required courses at Weber State College. 3. An adult program organized primarily for personal improvement and occupational efficiency. 4. A counseling program to guide students into major fields compatible with their aptitudes and interests and also with occupational opportunities. Continuing Education and public service programs are conducted both on and off the campus for adults in the Weber State College region. Classes, conferences, workshops, demonstration projects and practical research activities are generated as a result of the expressed personal needs of citizens and vocational needs of public service employees, city and county governmental units, and employees of industries and major defense installations. In addition, community development activities have generated interest and programs designed to meet civic needs of the communities and provide leadership and other educational programs for the low income and culturally different citizens. As a four-year college, Weber invites graduates from junior colleges and area schools throughout Utah. It will continue, of course, to serve its former community area comprising Box Elder, Davis, Morgan, and Weber counties. 12 ACADEMIC INFORMATION Degrees - 13 Admissions 15 Course Numbering System 19 Registration - 20 Fees, Deposits and Refunds 22 Student Records 26 Student Social Standards and Eligibility for Activities 30 Academic Standards 32 Testing 33 Graduation 35 Majors and Minors 49 Honors Program 53 Institute of Ethnic Studies 58 DEGREES The following Degrees, Titles and Certificates are offered at Weber State College: Page ^Bachelor of Arts 37 *Bachelor of Science 37 Associate of Arts 47 Associate of Science - 47 Associate of Applied Science 48 Certificate of Completion 48 Certificate of Proficiency 49 *The baccalaureate degree may be obtained in three years or less by satisfying degree requirements in any of the following ways or by a combination of the following: 13