Weber State University General Education Requirements

COMPOSITION (EN) 3 credit hours

Complete ENGL 2010 EN - Intermediate College Writing  (3) and earn a “C” grade or better.

Entrance into ENGL 2010  requires one of the following:  Passing ENGL 1010  with a grade of “C” or better, passing the AP Language and Composition or Literature and Composition examination with a score of 3 or better, achieving an ACT English and Reading score of 29 or better, a CLEP with essay test with a score of 50 or better, or an articulated transfer credit from another regionally accredited college or university.

QUANTITATIVE LITERACY (QL) 3-5 credit hours

Select one of the following options and earn a “C” grade or better:

• MATH 1030 QL - Contemporary Mathematics  (3), OR MATH 1040 QL - Introduction to Statistics  (3), OR MATH 1050 QL - College Algebra  (4), OR MATH 1080 QL - Pre-calculus  (5), OR any WSU Math course for which either MATH 1050  or MATH 1080  is a prerequisite
• A score of 70 or greater on the College Level Math portion of the Accuplacer exam
• A score of 3 or higher on the AP Calculus or AP Statistics exam

To enroll in MATH 1030 , 1040 , 1050 , or 1080 , you must have either earned an ACT Math score of 23 or higher, completed MATH 1010  with a “C” grade or better, or earned an appropriate Accuplacer score.

If you earned a “C” grade or better in PHIL 2200  between Spring 2007 and Spring 2013 and you are declared in a catalog year between Spring 2007 and Spring 2013, your QL requirement is also met.  Some departments may not accept PHIL 2200  toward program requirements.

MATH & ENGLISH PLACEMENT

Upon admission to Weber State University, Math and English course placement is determined based on students’ prior academic performance and test results. Fees may be charged for assessment tests and/or tutoring. Students may enroll in courses for which they meet the prerequisites. Individuals placed into developmental courses should complete these classes as soon as possible since they provide foundational skills for success in subsequent courses.
 

MATH COURSE PLACEMENT

• Your initial Math placement is based on your Math ACT* score OR a weighted rubric of your high school GPA and Math ACT* scores.
• If you do not have a high school GPA and ACT* you can enroll in Math 0950 OR choose to take a placement test. There are practice self-assessments in math to help you determine your knowledge level at Developmental Math.
  • Take the Math ACCUPLACER◊ test if you expect to place into, or out of, Quantitative Literacy (QL), or place into Math 1060 or Math 1210.
  • Take the Math Mastery** placement test if you expect to place in Math 0810, 0990, or 1010. No test is required to enroll in Math 0950.
    NOTE: For placement based on AP exam results, see Quantitative Literacy.
     

*If you took the SAT, rather than the ACT, contact Admissions at 801-626-6743 for your placement.
**You may take the Math Mastery placement test up to two times within a 12 month period. This test will allow you to place up to, but not out of, QL. Exam results expire after 24 months.
◊You may take the ACCUPLACER test up to 2 times within a 12 month period. ACCUPLACER scores expire after 24 months. If you take ACCUPLACER and do not place in QL, or higher, and want to improve your developmental math placement, you will need to take the Math Mastery placement test for an additional fee.
^For placement into Math 1030, 1040, 1050, or 1080 the Math ACT score expires after 24 months. Afterwards, for placement, you can choose to take the ACCUPLACER or use the Rubric for an ACT Math score of 22. ACT scores do not expire for developmental math placement.

ENGLISH COURSE PLACEMENT
Your English course placement is based on your ACT* or ACCUPLACER◊ scores. If you did not take the ACT*, you should take the Reading Comprehension and Sentence Skills ACCUPLACER◊ tests to obtain your placement. Non-native English speakers should contact the Learning English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) Program (801-626-6028) for placement testing.

*If you took the SAT, rather than the ACT, contact Admissions at 801-626-6743 for your placement.
◊You may take each ACCUPLACER test up to 2 times within a 12 month period. ACCUPLACER scores expire after 24 months.   

 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR PLACEMENT QUESTIONS

• Visit weber.edu/TestingCenter/math-mastery for Math Mastery placement testing information.
• Visit weber.edu/TestingCenter/accuplacer for WSU ACCUPLACER testing information (including a Distance ACCUPLACER Request form if you are more than 50 miles away from WSU).
• Practice developmental math self-assessments are available at weber.edu/developmentalmath/SelfAssessments.
• Contact the Developmental Math Advisor, Tes Yadete, devmath@weber.edu, (801-626-7451) with questions regarding placement into Math 0950, 0810, 0990, and 1010.
• Contact the Math Department Office (801-626-6095) with questions regarding placement into Quantitative Literacy (QL) courses or go to weber.edu/quantitativeliteracy.
• Contact the English Department (801-626-6251) with questions regarding English course placement.
• Review course descriptions for Math and English courses in the WSU catalog.
• Find contact information for WSU’s academic advisors at weber.edu/advisors.

 
COMPLETING YOUR QUANTITATIVE LITERACY AND COMPOSITION GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Because Math and English skills are necessary to succeed in many other courses, it is important to begin the courses you placed into and work towards completing the Quantitative Literacy (QL) and Composition requirements for your program of study early in your studies. Information about completing these requirements can be found below.
 

QUANTITATIVE LITERACY
There are five^□ ways to fulfill your QL requirement:

• Earn “C” or better in MATH 1030, 1040, 1050, or 1080 or
• Earn “C” or better in any math course for which either MATH 1050 or 1080 is a prerequisite or
• Score 3 or higher on AP Calculus exam or
• Score 3 or higher on AP Statistics exam or
• Score 70 or higher on Accuplacer College Level Math (CLM)
  □ If you earned a “C” or better in PHIL 2200 between Spring 2007 and Spring 2013, your QL requirement is also met.

Before choosing one of these options, consult the WSU Catalog or your major advisor (weber.edu/advisors). Many programs require you to take a specific QL course to fulfill their program requirements. Depending on your placement, you may need to take one or more prerequisite courses before enrolling in a QL course. Your placement indicates where you need to begin in one of the following QL prerequisite course sequences:

• MATH 0950 → MATH 0990 → MATH 1010 → MATH QL course or
• MATH 0950 → MATH 0810 → MATH 1030

Important note: Once you pass a prerequisite math course, the course is valid for 24 months before it expires as a prerequisite.

COMPOSITION
To fulfill your Composition requirement, complete English 2010 with a “C” grade or better. Some Associate of Applied Science degrees (AAS) only require successful completion of English 1010.  Depending on your placement, you may need to take one or more prerequisite courses before enrolling in ENGL 2010. Your placement indicates where you need to begin in the following composition prerequisite course sequence:

• ENGL 0900 → ENGL 0955 → ENGL 1010 → ENGL 2010 or
• ESL courses → ENGL 1010 → ENGL 2010 (for non-native English speakers)

AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS (AI) 3-6 credit hours

Select one of the following options and earn a “C” or better:

• POLS 1100 AI - American National Government  (3) OR HIST 1700 AI - American Civilization  (3) OR ECON 1740 AI - Economic History of the United States  (3)
• HIST 2700 - History of the United States to 1877  (3) AND HIST 2710 - History of the United States since 1877  (3) (recommended for history majors)
• Present advanced placement credit in American History or American Government
• Present suitable transfer courses from other institutions

COMPUTER & INFORMATION LITERACY (CIL) 2-5 credit hours

Successful completion of approved four-part (A, B, C, D) requirement. Can be met by receiving a credit grade on each proficiency exam or taking courses with a “C” grade or better, or a combination of the two.  Completion of one three-credit NTM 1700 TE - Introduction to Computer Applications  course and/or one one-credit IST 2010 TE - Business Computer Skills  and/or one four-credit CS 1030 TE - Foundations of Computer Science  will meet Parts A, B, and C of the requirement.  Exams are credit/no credit, courses vary.  Students should check with the advisor for their Major to determine the best way to meet the computer literacy requirement. More information is also available at: http://programs.weber.edu/cil/ or by contacting the CIL Administrator at 801-626-6059.

DIVERSITY

Complete one of the following general education courses and earn a passing grade.  Note: the following courses will meet both a breadth and diversity requirement (see courses marked with a “♦” in the Breadth requirements).

• ANTH 1000 SS/DV - Introduction to Anthropology Credits: (3)
• ANTH 1020 LS/DV - Biological Anthropology Credits: (3)
• ANTH 1040 HU/DV - Language and Culture Credits: (3)
• ANTH 2010 SS/DV - Peoples and Cultures of the World Credits: (3)
• DANC 1010 CA/DV - Introduction to Dance Credits: (3)
• ENGL 2200 HU/DV - Introduction to Literature Credits: (3)
• ENGL 2220 HU/DV - Introduction to Fiction Credits: (3)
• ENGL 2240 HU/DV - Introduction to Poetry Credits: (3)
• ENGL 2290 HU/DV - Introduction to Drama Credits: (3)
• ENGL 2510 HU/DV - Masterpieces of Literature Credits: (3)
• ENGL 2710 HU /DV - Perspectives on Women’s Literature Credits: (3)
• ENGL 3510 HU/DV - World Literature Credits: (3)
• GEOG 1300 SS/DV - Places and Peoples of the World Credits: (3)
• GEOG 1520 SS/DV - Geography of the United States and Canada Credits: (3)
• HIST 1510 SS/DV - World History from 1500 C.E. to the Present Credits: (3)
• HNRS 2130 HU/SS/DV - Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the East Credits: (3)
• MUSC 1040 CA/DV - Music of World Cultures Credits: (3)
• POLS 2500 SS/DV - Human Rights in the World Credits: (3)  *
• SOC 1010 SS/DV - Introduction to Sociology Credits: (3)
• SOC 1020 SS/DV - Social Problems Credits: (3)
• WGS 1500 SS/DV - Introduction to Women’s Studies Credits: (3)
• WGS 2500 SS/DV - Human Rights in the World Credits: (3)  *

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• * POLS SS/DV 2500 and WGS SS/DV 2500 are cross-listed courses and only one may be used to fulfill Social Science or Diversity.

   

HUMANITIES & CREATIVE ARTS

Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Fine Arts, or Bachelor of Integrated Studies: Select nine (9) credit hours - at least three (3) credit hours from Humanities and at least three (3) credit hours from Creative Arts and earn a passing grade.

Associate of Applied Science: Select three (3) credit hours from Humanities or Creative Arts and earn a passing grade

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Fine Arts, or Bachelor of Integrated Studies: Select six (6) credit hours in addition to the American Institutions requirement and earn a passing grade.

Associate of Applied Science: Select three (3) credit hours and earn a passing grade.

PHYSICAL SCIENCES & LIFE SCIENCES

Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Fine Arts, or Bachelor of Integrated Studies: Select nine (9) credit hours - at least three (3) credit hours from Physical Sciences and at least three (3) credit hours from Life Sciences and earn a passing grade.

Associate of Applied Science: Select three (3) credit hours from Physical or Life Sciences and earn a passing grade

AP, CLEP and Transfer Credit

General education requirements may also be satisfied by:

AP Credit

Students who have completed advanced placement courses in high school and passed the Education Testing Service examination with acceptable scores (3, 4, or 5) may be granted WSU credit hours for each, and will be given general education credit in the appropriate category. (Refer to the Credit by Examination or Petition  section and/or contact the Admissions Office for more information.)

International Baccalaureate Credit (IB)

Students who have completed International Baccalaureate courses in high school and passed the corresponding Higher-Level or Diploma examinations may be granted WSU credit hours for each, and will be given general education credit in the appropriate category. (Refer to the Credit by Examination or Petition  section and/or contact the Admissions Office for more information.)

CLEP Credit

All students are eligible to take the CLEP (College Level Examination Program) battery which, if passed satisfactorily, may satisfy most of the general area requirements. (Refer to the Credit by Examination or Petition  section and/or contact the Admissions Office for more information.)

Transfer Credit

Weber State University accepts transfer credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities. Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees earned at any higher education institution accredited by one of the following six regional accrediting associations (recognized by the U.S. Department of Education) will satisfy all general education core and breadth requirements provided the granting institution was regionally accredited at the time the degree was awarded.

• North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges
• Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges
• Southern Association of Schools and Colleges
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges
• Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges

For students who are transferring from a non-regionally accredited institution, please refer to Credit by Examination or Petition .

Contact the Transfer Admissions Advisement Office for more information (see Transfer Advisement ).