The Academic Advising Tutorial. We Suggest Viewing This Tutorial After You’Ve Completed the Tutorial and Quiz for ‘How to Access Your Eweber Account.’

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Slide 2 - Welcome Welcome to the Academic Advising tutorial. We suggest viewing this tutorial after you’ve completed the tutorial and quiz for ‘how to access your eWeber account.’

Slide 3 - Outline This tutorial will cover basic information about degree options, general education requirements and tools to help you prepare to register for classes. At the end of the tutorial, you’ll be able to select the academic advising information based on your major.

Slide 4 – Credit hours To begin with, let’s discuss what a credit hour means. Credit hours are a unit of measurement to determine how much time you will spend in a class. For every credit hour you register for, you will spend that many hours in class each week. In addition, you need to consider the time you’ll spend outside of the classroom. For every hour in class, we recommend spending two hours outside of class on homework and studying. So, for example, if you are registered for 12 credit hours, you will spend 12 hours in class a week and 24 hours outside of class on school-related homework or study time. If you are working full-time and going to school full-time, that is like 2 full time jobs! Consider all of your other responsibilities and commitments when registering for classes so you can ensure that you will have enough time to devote to school in order to be successful.

Slide 5 – Degree Types We offer several different degrees depending on your major and academic goals. An associate degree requires a minimum of 60-63 credit hours, 20 of those need to be in residence at WSU which means those credits need to be taken through Weber State. We offer three types of associate degrees. The first is an associate of applied science (which typically focus on a skill or major along with general education classes). An associate of arts would require foreign language at or above the 1020 level, which usually means two semesters. An associate of science is very similar to the associate of arts although you would not be required to complete a foreign language.

A bachelor degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours (including the credit hours from your associate degree), 30 of those need to be completed at Weber State and 40 of those credits need to be upper division classes which would be any class 3000 level or above. Again, you have several choices for types of bachelor degrees. Your major or program of study may determine which degree you begin working towards.

The Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) is a unique degree allowing you to choose 3 concentration areas to create a custom degree. For more information on the BIS degree, click on the Bachelor of Integrated Studies link on the bottom of this page.

Slide 6 – Anatomy of Degree

When looking at a Bachelor degree, what requirements make up that degree? About 40 credit hours will come from general education courses. These courses could include Math, English, Humanities, and Science courses. The general education requirements will be the same for all students although the actual courses taken to fulfill the requirements may be different for each student. Allowing students the opportunity to challenge themselves by taking courses in new subjects enriches the overall educational experience and creates a more educated graduate. We’ll discuss the general education requirements in more detail in just a moment.

In addition to the general education requirements, your major requirements or primary program of study will make up about 45 credits towards your bachelor degree. These courses will allow you to study your major in depth. This section is also where you will take most of your upper division or 3000 level courses from.

Some programs also require you to choose a secondary program of study or emphasis or minor. A minor allows you to tailor your degree to your career goals and focus your education. About 20 credit hours will come from this section.

The remaining credits will come from the electives section, affording you the opportunity to try new courses that may not be required in your program. All of these credits combine make up your Bachelor degree.

Slide 7 – Declaring your POS When you applied to Weber State, you listed your major or program of study. If you want to change this information, contact the academic department or academic advisor for the major you’re interested in. For more informaton, click on the link ‘weber.edu/majors’

Slide 8 – Catalog Year It is important to understand your catalog year. Your catalog identifies the courses you need to complete and policies you need to follow to graduate. The academic year indicates the year you were admitted or in which you declared your major. So, if you are in the 2012-2013 catalog and a requirement is added to the Associate Degree in the 2013-2014 catalog, you would not have to complete that requirement unless your catalog year expires. You have 3 years to complete your Associate degree under your declared catalog, and 6 years to complete a bachelor’s degree. If you do not complete your degree within that time frame, then you will be bumped up to the next catalog year, so if there are any additional or different requirements in that newer catalog year, you would have to complete those. You can access your catalog online at weber.edu/catalog or by clicking on the link on this page.

Slide 9 – Course Placement If you were admitted prior to May 5, 2014, please skip to the next slide.

If you were admitted after May 5, 2014, your admissions letter suggests appropriate math and English courses to start your academic career. Remember, this information is also displayed in your CatTracks report in your eWeber portal.

Math and English course placement is based on prior academic and test performance. Generally, you can enroll in any course in which you meet the prerequisite. If you place into developmental courses, completing these classes as soon as possible can provide foundational skills for success in higher-level courses. Additional fees may be charged for developmental level courses.

Depending on where you place, you will take your English classes in the following sequence; English 900, 955, 1010, then 2010 to complete your General Education Composition requirement. English 900 and 955 are developmental courses preparing you for college level English courses.

Similarily, depending on where you place, you will take your Math classes in the following sequence: 950, 810 or 990, 1010 and Quantitative Literacy for a math Quantitative Literacy course. Which Quantitative Literacy course you take depends on your major. We’ll discuss this in more detail in a later section. Any courses numbered below the 1000 level do not count toward your graduation hours or affect your grade point average; however you must earn a grade of “C” or better in order to move on to the next course in the sequence.

It is possible to take either the Math mastery exam or Accuplacer to test into a different class. For a complete overview of Weber State University’s math and English placement policy, click on the link on this page ‘course placement info’.

Just a note about placement expiration: ACT and SAT scores and Accuplacer scores as well as math courses as prerequisites to other math courses expire after 2 years. The Math mastery exam expires after 1 year.

You can now click on the link ‘skip to general education requirements’.

Slide 10 – Assessment and Placement Policy If you were admitted prior to May 5, 2014, placement for math and English classes is based on WSU’s Assessment & Placement Policy. WSU’s Assessment & Placement Policy is in place to match your knowledge with appropriate math & English courses based on ACT or Accuplacer test scores. Just a note about placement expiration: ACT and SAT scores expire after 2 years, Accuplacer scores expire after 2 years, and math courses as prerequisites to other math courses also expire after 2 years.

Slide 11 – English Placement English placement is based on ACT reading and English subscores or Accuplacer scores. If you have current scores, click on the link ‘where do my English ACT scores place me?’ to find out where your scores place you. Keep in mind that English placement is based on the lowest of your reading and English subscores. If you don’t have ACT scores or your ACT scores are expired, you will need to take Weber State’s Reading Comprehension and Sentence Skills Accuplacer tests. Depending on where you place on the ACT or Accuplacer, you will take your classes in the following sequence; English 900, 955, 1010, then 2010 to complete your General Education Composition requirement. English 900 and 955 are developmental courses preparing you for college level English courses. Any courses numbered below the 1000 level do not count toward your graduation hours or affect your grade point average; however you must earn a grade of “C” or better in order to move on to the next course in the sequence.

Slide 12 – Math Placement Math placement is based on ACT math subscores or Accuplacer scores. If you have current scores, click on the link “where do my Math ACT scores place me?” to find out where your scores place you. If you don’t have a math ACT score, if your math ACT score is below 23, or if your ACT scores have expired, you need to take Weber State’s math Accuplacer test. Depending on where you place on the ACT or Accuplacer, you will need to take your math classes in the following sequence: 950, 990, 1010 and Quantitative Literacy for a math Quantitative Literacy course. Which Quantitative Literacy course you take depends on your major. We’ll discuss this in more detail in a later section.

Math 950, 990, and 1010 are developmental courses preparing you for college level Quantitative Literacy. Remember that courses below the 1000 level, including Math 950 and 990 do not count toward your credits earned or your GPA; however, you need to earn a grade of “C” or better in order to progress in the sequence.

Slide 13 – Importance of General Education Your academic journey here at Weber State and specifically your general education courses, will afford you the opportunity to view the world with a different lens. These courses will ensure you have the skills necessary to be successful in your upper division courses and provide a strong foundation for your degree. All of these courses will contribute to create a more well-rounded, competitive individual upon graduation.

Slide 15 - General Education Requirements Now we’ll cover what those general education requirements are. Before we get started, we recommend printing out the General Education requirements to follow along with this section. To print a copy, click on the link ‘general education requirements’ and choose your correct catalog year or the year you’ll begin at Weber State.

Following this section, you’ll have the opportunity to select your major to hear more detailed information about suggested general education courses.

General Education is broken into two sections: core requirements and breadth requirements. The core requirements are Composition, AI, QL, and CIL. The Breadth requirements are HU/CA, SS, and PS/LS. You must also complete the University Diversity Requirement which we will cover.

Slide 16 – General Education Requirements First, I’ll explain the core requirements. For composition, you must earn a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 2010. Remember that you may need to take prerequisite courses before taking ENGL 2010 depending on where you place on the Accuplacer or ACT.

For American Institutions, choose one option listed on the sheet and earn a grade of “C” or better. The last option on that list is two history classes and those are recommended for history majors.

For QL, you must complete one of the options listed on that sheet. You will choose which option works best for you depending on your major. Some Weber State majors require a specific QL course. Again, you may have to take prerequisite courses depending on where you place on the Accuplacer or ACT.

Slide 17 – General Education Requirements For CIL, there are 4 parts: Part A word processing, Part B operating systems, email, and electronic presentation, Part C spreadsheets, and Part D information literacy. You can fulfill this requirement through coursework, proficiency exams, or a combination of the two. For each part, there is an exam option in which you would register for the exam as if it were a class using the course number listed on the sheet. Then you sign up for a time to take the exam during the semester. If you pass the exam within three attempts, that requirement is complete. See the website listed at the bottom of the screen for practice problems and tutorials to see if are interested in the exam option.

For the course options, you can take a 3-credit hour class, NTM 1700 which fulfills parts A, B, and C, or there are individual one-credit hour options for each part. Also, there are multiple options to fulfill part D. Choose the one that fits your major and interests. For coursework, you must earn a grade of “C-” or better to fulfill each part of this requirement.

Slide 18 – Diversity Requirement To satisfy the University diversity requirement, choose 1 class from this list. Notice some of the classes on this list also meet other general education requirements. For example, Dance 1010, Intro to Dance will fulfill both a creative arts requirement as well the diversity requirement. We suggest planning your schedule so you can take care of two requirements with one course.

Slide 19 – General Education Requirements In addition to the core general education requirements, you must complete the breadth general education requirements. The most important thing to remember in the breadth requirements is to make sure you do not duplicate departments. In other words, we want you to get a broad range of classes, so each of your classes in breadth areas must come from different departments. If you take a 4

Communication class in the Humanities and an English class in the Creative Arts, you cannot take another Communication class or English class to fulfill a General Education requirement. Make sure to review this information with your academic advisor.

The first section is Humanities and Creative Arts. For this requirement, you must complete 9 credit hours. 3 of those credits must come from the Humanities classes, 3 credits must come from the Creative Arts classes, and the other 3 credits can come from either Humanities or Creative Arts. Most of these courses are 3 credit courses, so you will need to take one course from Humanities, one course from Creative Arts, and one more from either side to equal your 9 credits.

Slide 19 – General Education Requirements The next section is Social Sciences. For this requirement, you must complete 6 credit hours, so you would want to choose 2 classes from different departments. Remember, you don’t want to duplicate departments.

As you may have noticed, some of the breadth general education requirements will count towards your major as well. For example, if you are a Psychology major, you’ll want to sign up for Intro to Psych which will count as a social science credit as well as a requirement for your major. Details on your specific major and which general education classes your academic advisor suggests for you, will be covered in a later section of this tutorial.

Slide 20 – General Education Requirements The last section is Physical Sciences and Life Sciences. This section is like Humanities and Creative Arts. You must complete 9 credit hours. 3 of those credits must come from the Physical Science classes, 3 credits must come from the Life Science classes, and the other 3 credits can come from either Physical Sciences or Life Sciences. For most students, that means 3 classes from these two sections, but some students choose to fulfill this requirement by taking a 5 credit class from one section and a 4 credit class from the other. Again making sure to not duplicate departments. Please note that for the purpose of General Education, taking a Geography class and a Geosciences class would be considered a duplication of departments, so if you take a Geography class, do not take a Geoscience class and vice versa because only one will count toward General Education.

Make sure you do not duplicate departments in each area or across the entire breadth classes. Notice that there are Anthropology classes listed under Humanities, Social Sciences, and Life Sciences. If you take one Anthropology class, do not take another. Only one will count toward General Education.

Slide 22 – Recommended Courses Remember, which general education courses you take will be depend on your major and academic program. However, if you are an incoming freshman attending school full-time we recommend taking 1 math course based on your placement, 1 English course based on your placement, 1 course from the Breadth Requirements, and 1 course from your major or program of study. In just a moment, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about courses in your major.

If you are a part-time student, we highly recommend taking math and English based on your placement.

Slide 22 – Posting/Transferring Credits Now that we’ve covered the general education requirements, in this next section, we’ll cover just a few more details to prepare you to register for classes.

To receive course credit for your AP exams you’ll, first need to pay a $10 posting fee to the cashiers office. Then, you’ll need to submit that receipt, your AP scores, and a completed application for test 5 credit to the Admissions office. For more information and a copy of the application for test credit, click on the URL at the bottom of the screen.

If you completed concurrent enrollment classes from Weber State, these courses will show on your CatTracks report. For any courses taken from any other institution, submit an official transcript to the Admissions Office. Information about how to read your CatTracks report is included in the previous module, how to access your eWeber account.

Slide 23 – Academic Calendar Before you register for classes, it’s important to be aware of deadlines to add or drop classes as well as finals week, holidays etc. To view this information, visit weber.edu/calendars or click on the link provided.

On the academic calendar, you will also notice canceling and withdrawing deadlines. There are two ways to drop a class at WSU: cancel or withdraw. If you cancel a class by the deadline, usually within the first three weeks, it is as if you never registered for it. It will not appear on your transcript; however, you may still owe tuition depending on when you cancel.

After that date there is a period in which you can withdraw from a class. If you officially withdraw, you will receive a “W” on your transcript which does not affect your GPA, but you would still owe tuition for that class.

If you are considering cancelling or withdrawing, be sure to work with an advisor before taking action to ensure that it will not impact any programs you are involved in or scholarships and financial aid you receive that requires you to maintain a certain number of credit hours.

Slide 24 – Grade Types

To remain on good academic standing at WSU you must maintain a minimum 2.0 WSU GPA, but be aware that some majors require a higher GPA. Because of this, you will want to be familiar with the different grade types and how they impact your GPA. By default, most courses are offered using the traditional grading scale of A to E (at WSU, E is equivalent to an F or a failing grade). However, when registering for your classes or before deadlines posted on the academic calendar, it’s possible to change the type of grade you receive for a course. Note that for general education, major, and minor courses, a traditional letter grade is required to fulfill your requirements.

As mentioned previously, before the posted deadline you can withdraw from a class to receive a W grade, which does not affect your GPA. However, after the withdrawal deadline, if you stop attending or fail to complete the course, you will receive an unofficial withdraw or UW grade on your transcript which counts as a failing grade.

For elective courses, or Physical Education courses, you may choose the credit/no credit option if you do not want your grade to affect your GPA. As long as you earn a C- or better, you’ll receive credit for the class and CR will appear on your transcript. However, if you receive lower than a C-, you’ll receive a NC and you will not receive credit.

Students who may want to take a course for professional development or to refresh on the knowledge but don’t want to be responsible for homework and tests, may opt to ‘audit’ the course. This will not affect your GPA and you will not receive credit for it, however you still pay full tuition for the class.

Before changing the grade type of any of your courses, you’ll want to review the academic calendar and consult with your Academic Advisor, Financial Aid and Scholarships, or any other program from which you receive financial support to make sure you will maintain your eligibility if you change your grade type.

Slide 25 – First Year Experience Your Academic Advisor will suggest courses for you in the next section based on your major, but one course we suggest for incoming freshman students is the University 1105 Foundations of College Success course. By registering for this course you will become a part of the First Year Experience Program. In this program you will collaborate with other freshman, discover campus resources, learn crucial academic skills, and explore majors and careers. For more information about First Year Experience, click on the link.

Slide 26 – Match Your Major Now that you’ve learned about the General education requirements and tools to prepare to register, we’ll provide you with detailed course information for your major. Every major or program of study belongs to one of our seven academic colleges. If you know the academic college your major belongs to or you are focusing on general studies, you can skip to the next slide. If you are unsure which academic college your major belongs to, simply click on the link ‘which academic college does my major belong to?’ Once you know the academic college for your major, please continue to the next slide.

Slide 27 – Choose Your College For every academic college, there is an academic advisor available to help with general education requirements and get you started in your major. Each major will have slightly different requirements. To hear detailed information regarding your major, select the link for the academic college your major belongs to.

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Welcome to the College of Applied Sciences and Technology also known as COAST. COAST is one of the premier technical schools in the nation. As a leader in technology and technology related programs in the state, COAST prepares you for the job market and to advance in your career.

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The College of Applied Sciences and Technology is home to seven departments and is located in

5 buildings on the Ogden campus – The Engineering Technology Building, The Technical

Education Building, Elizabeth Hall, Building 3, and Building 4. COAST also offers courses in

Computer Science and Network Technology Multimedia at the Davis Campus in building 2.

Beginning Fall of 2013 the Interior Design and Construction Management programs will also be

7 offered at the Davis Campus. Computer science courses are also offered at Salt Lake

Community College.

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We offer a wide variety of technology-related education. Whether you're looking for a fast track to a new career, or you'd like to build on knowledge you already have, COAST can help you reach your goals. Our programs focus on the study of both new and existing technologies through a combination of theory and practical, hands-on experience. We are the second largest college at WSU with 22 programs.

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COAST programs focus on hands-on education and career preparation.

We provide:

 Excellent placement rates in careers with high starting salaries  Wide variety of programs  Different delivery methods: Classroom, online, correspondence  Convenient locations: Ogden, Davis County, Salt Lake  Two- and four-year degrees in all programs  Day and evening classes to fit with your schedule

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We also provide:

 Approximately $175,000 in private scholarships  ABET Accreditation  All faculty have at least 5 years of experience in industry.  Networking Opportunities  Travel Abroad Opportunities:

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COAST Graduates are working in high profile positions:

COAST Departments work with Industry Partners:

COAST Students work on professional projects:

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We offer a unique 2+2 structure. Almost all of the programs in the college offer two-year degrees as the first part of four-year programs. This allows you to earn an associate’s degree and enter the work force, while continuing on for a bachelor’s degree.

These 2+2 programs offer an easy-to-follow course sequence that makes sure you complete all the requirements necessary to earn your degrees. Depending on the program you choose, you may also have the chance to earn skills certification – additional credentials that will prepare you for work and make you an attractive job candidate.

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Our programs are designed so that students will progress in both their general education and program requirements each semester. It is recommended that full time students take at least 2 general education courses and 2 program courses every semester.

First semester course recommendations for new COAST freshmen are:

English course based on placement exams, AP score or ACT scores

Math course based on placement exam or ACT score.

And two courses from the program of study.

Optional- Computer information Literacy courses or exams.

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Regarding general education requirements for COAST majors:

-Most COAST programs require MATH 1080 for the general education Math requirement.

-All COAST students are required to take COMM 2110 Interpersonal and Small Group

Communications this course is 3 credits and will count towards your Humanities requirement.

-Some COAST programs require specific general education science courses; please check your program requirements for more details.

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Other recommendations for COAST students:

-Attend a new student orientation at WSU.

-Register early.

-Comply with WSU Assessment and Placement Policy and progress towards Math and English general education requirements each semester.

-Complete Computer and Information Literacy requirements the first or second semester.

-UNIV 1105 Foundations of College Success – This course is recommended to help you improve your study skills, note taking skills, and test taking skills. You will have the opportunity to do some major and career exploration, and learn about all of the resources available to students.

This course is not required for any COAST program; upon successful completion you will earn 3 elective credits.

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The college’s academic advisor is Geri Harames. Geri advises transfer students, returning students and new students on their general education requirements, general university degree requirements and academic standing. She also helps students with their semester schedules and connects students to all of the great resources available here at Weber State University.

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We hope we have answered your questions about the College of Applied Science and

Technology. If not, most answers can be found online, you can also contact your department secretary or the COAST advisor, Geri Harames.

Slide 40 – Next Steps Now that you’ve completed Academic Advising, return to Online Orientation by clicking on the back arrow in your web browser or click on the ‘home’ link on the left-hand navigation bar.

Slide 41 Welcome to the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities. The college’s academic advisor is Debbi Murphy. Debbi advises students on their general education requirements, general university degree requirements and academic standing. She also helps students with their semester schedules and connects students to all of the great resources available here at Weber State University.

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The Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities is home to five departments and their majors. Programs within the college are located in 3 buildings on the Ogden campus – The Browning Center is home to our Performing Arts Students, Elizabeth Hall is home to our Communication, English and Foreign Languages students and the Kimble Visual Arts building is home to our Visual Arts students.

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The Communication department offers the following major emphasis areas: Civic Advocacy, Electronic Media, Interpersonal and Family Communication, Journalism, Organizational Communication, Communication Teaching, and Public Relations and Advertising. The Communication department offers a minor in Communication and a minor in Communication teaching.

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The English Language and Literature department offers the following majors: English, English with Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis, English with Creative Writing Emphasis and English Teaching. The English department also offers minors in English, English with Professional and Technical Writing and English Teaching.

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The Foreign Languages department offers majors in Spanish, Spanish with Commercial Emphasis, Spanish Teaching, French, French with Commercial Emphasis, French Teaching, German, German with Commercial Emphasis and German Teaching. The Foreign Languages department also offers minors in these languages and also in Japanese. 11

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The Performing Arts department offers majors in Dance and Dance Teaching, Music, Instrumental Performance, Instrumental Pedagogy, Keyboard Performance, Keyboard Pedagogy, Vocal Performance, Vocal Pedagogy, Music Education with an Instrumental Emphasis and Music Education with a Choral Emphasis, Musical Theatre, Theatre Arts with an Acting and Directing Emphasis, Theatre Arts with a Design, Technical and Management Emphasis and Theatre Arts Teaching. Students may also choose to minor in Dance, Dance Teaching, Music, Theatre Arts and Theatre Arts Teaching.

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The Visual Arts department offers majors in General Art, Art Education Composite and the following BFA emphasis areas: Two Dimensional, Three Dimensional, Photography, Visual Communication and Art Education. They also offer minors in Art, Art Teaching, Art History, Photography and Design for Digital Media.

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All majors within the College of Arts and Humanities are required to complete the general education requirements as previously covered. In regards to the Quantitative Literacy general education requirement, all College of Arts and Humanities majors need to complete one of the approved QL courses with a grade of C or better. Many of the majors require approved Humanities and Creative Arts courses to fill major requirements. These classes are noted in your specific major requirements.

Slide 49 Weber State University takes Academic Integrity very seriously, and the ranges of student responsibilities are explained in the Student Code. Please take a moment to read over the actions and behaviors considered in violation of academic integrity.

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For specific major requirements, and required or suggested first semester courses please select the appropriate department for you major.

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Communication Majors Communication students may earn a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree and a minor outside of the Communication department is not required due to the various concentration areas required for each of the emphasis areas. You must earn a grade of C or better in all major courses.

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All Communication majors are required to complete the same 3 foundation courses: Comm 1020 Principles of Public Speaking, Comm 1130 Media Writing and COMM 2110 Interpersonal and Small Group Communication. Either Comm 1020 or COMM 2110 are great first semester course choices. Students should wait until they complete ENGL 1010 prior to taking COMM 1130.

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Here are some recommended courses for your first semester: COMM 1020 Principles of Public Speaking and/or COMM 2110 Interpersonal and Small Group Communication – either of these courses will also fill a Humanities general education requirement. An English course – remember placement is based on your ACT or Accuplacer score A Math course – just like English, this is based on your ACT or Accuplacer score.

Slide 54 and then select one or two of the following courses: I highly recommend taking the UNIV 1105 Foundations of College Success course – this is a great course to help you improve your study skills, note taking skills, test taking skills, you will have the opportunity to do some major and career exploration, and learn about all of the resources available to students. NTM 1700 Intro to Microcomputers – this course will fill Parts A, B and C of the computer and information literacy requirement. LIBS 1704 Information Navigator – this is a one credit hour course that teaches you how to do college level research, how to access appropriate academic information, and fulfills Part D of the Computer and Information Literacy requirement. A Creative Arts course – any of the ones listed under the Creative Arts section A Social Science course – any of the ones listed under the Social Science section. Teaching majors should select CHF 1500 Human Development. Communication Teaching majors should also consider taking EDUC 1010 Exploring Teaching during their freshman year. Click on this link to see a list of approved General Education courses. Full time students should register for a minimum of 12 credit hours (generally 4 courses,) however, 15 credit hours per semester is recommended (generally 5 courses.)

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Please select your Communication major emphasis area to see the specific major requirements:

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If you need more information regarding any of the requirements for your major, please contact your major advisor. If you have questions regarding the general education or degree requirements, please contact your college academic advisor, Debbi Murphy. Once again – Welcome to the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities Communication Department! We are glad you are here!

Slide 57 – Next Steps Now that you’ve completed Academic Advising, return to Online Orientation by clicking on the back arrow in your web browser or click on the ‘home’ link on the left-hand navigation bar.

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English Majors: Welcome to the English Language and Literature Department! Students majoring in any of the English department majors are required to complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree. There are two options for completing the BA degree: Option 1 – complete 4 semesters of a foreign language; or Option 2: complete 2 semester of foreign language and 2 additional three credit hour English courses numbered 3000 or higher. Please note, English courses taken to fulfill the BA requirement may not be used to fill major requirements. All English department majors require a minor area of study. English Teaching majors must specifically select a teaching minor. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all major courses.

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English Majors should concentrate on general education courses their first few semesters. Students should complete the English composition courses as soon as possible. English 2010 is one of the pre-requisite courses for all required English major courses.

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Here are some first semester courses recommendations: An English course – remember placement is based on your ACT or Accuplacer score A Math course – just like English, this is based on your ACT or Accuplacer score. and then select two or three of the following courses. I highly recommend taking the UNIV 1105 Foundations of College Success course – this is a great course to help you improve your study skills, note taking skills, test taking skills, you will have the opportunity to do some major and career exploration, and learn about all of the resources available to students. NTM 1700 Intro to Microcomputers – this course will fill Parts A, B and C of the computer and information literacy requirement. LIBS 1704 Information Navigator – this is a one credit hour course that teaches you how to do college level research, how to access appropriate academic information, and fulfills Part D of the Computer and Information Literacy requirement. A Humanities course – any of the ones listed under the Humanities section. Teaching majors should specifically consider COMM 1020 Principles of Public Speaking or COMM 2110 Interpersonal and Small Group Communication as a Humanities course.

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A Creative Arts course – any of the ones listed under the Creative Arts section

A Social Science course – any of the ones listed under the Social Science section. Teaching majors should specifically consider CHF 1500 Human Development as one of their Social Sciences courses. A physical or life science course. English Teaching majors should take EDUC 1010 Exploring Teaching during their first few semesters. Please click here to see a list of approved General Education courses. Remember, a full-time student needs to register for a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, however, 15 credit hours per semesters is recommended.

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Please select your major or minor to see the specific major or minor requirements and a suggested planning guide.

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If you need more information regarding your major or minor requirements, please schedule an advising appointment with one of the English department faculty advisors by calling 801-626- 6251. You can also contact Debbi Murphy, your Academic Advisor, with any general education or degree requirement questions. Welcome to the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities English Language and Literature Department! We are so glad you are here! Slide 64 – Next Steps

Now that you’ve completed Academic Advising, return to Online Orientation by clicking on the back arrow in your web browser or click on the ‘home’ link on the left-hand navigation bar.

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Foreign Language Majors: Welcome to the Foreign Languages and Literatures Department! All Foreign Language Majors are Bachelor of Arts degree and all majors require a minor area of study. Students must earn a minimum grade of C or better in all major courses. If you have experience in one of the languages available at Weber State University, please contact the Foreign Language department at 801-626-6183 for appropriate language course placement.

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First semester recommendations for Foreign Language Majors: An English course – remember placement is based on your ACT or Accuplacer score A Math course – just like English, this is based on your ACT or Accuplacer score. A language course – if you are just learning a new language you should register for the 1010 level – for example: Spanish 1010, French 1010 or German 1010. If you are fluent in the language you should generally register for the 3060 level course – for example Spanish 3060, French 3060, or German 3060. Please note, students who are fluent in their chosen language can receive credit for the lower division pre-requisite courses by completing an upper division language course with a grade of C or better. Contact the Foreign Language Department for more information.

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15 and then select two or three of the following courses : I highly recommend taking the UNIV 1105 Foundations of College Success course – this is a great course to help you improve your study skills, note taking skills, test taking skills, you will have the opportunity to do some major and career exploration, and learn about all of the resources available to students. NTM 1700 Intro to Microcomputers – this course will fill Parts A, B and C of the computer and information literacy requirement. LIBS 1704 Information Navigator – this is a one credit hour course that teaches you how to do college level research, how to access appropriate academic information, and fulfills Part D of the Computer and Information Literacy requirement. A Humanities course – any of the ones listed under the Humanities section. Teaching majors should specifically consider COMM 1020 Principles of Public Speaking or COMM 2110 Interpersonal and Small Group Communication as a Humanities course. A Creative Arts course – any of the ones listed under the Creative Arts section A Social Science course – any of the ones listed under the Social Science section. Teaching majors should specifically consider CHF 1500 Human Development as one of their Social Sciences courses. A physical or life science course. Foreign Language Teaching majors should take EDUC 1010 Exploring Teaching during their first few semesters. Please click here to see a list of approved General Education courses. Remember, a full-time student needs to register for a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, however, 15 credit hours per semesters is recommended.

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Please select your major or minor to see the specific major or minor requirements and a suggested planning guide.

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If you need more information regarding your major or minor requirements, please contact your faculty major advisor. You can also contact Debbi Murphy, your Academic Advisor, with any general education or degree requirement questions. Welcome to the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities Foreign Languages and Literatures Department! We are so glad you are here!

Slide 70 – Next Steps

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Welcome to the Department of Visual Arts! All incoming Art students are considered General Arts or Art Education Composite majors as these majors do not require a separate admission process. Students may decide to complete the General Arts or Art Education Composite majors or apply to one of the specific Bachelor of Fine Arts emphasis areas. The General Art major and the Art Education Composite major both require a minor area of study. A minor is not required for students seeking a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Students choosing to remain a General Art major must complete the requirements 16 for a Bachelor of Arts degree and students choosing to remain an Art Education Composite major may choose to complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.

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Visual Art students are encouraged to complete the five foundation courses during their freshman year. The foundation courses are: ART 1040 Orientation to Visual Arts, ART 1110 Drawing I, ART 1120 2 D Design, ART 1130 3 D Design and ART 1140 Color Theory. Students must apply to the BFA degree program. To apply, students must first complete the five foundation courses and submit an electronic portfolio. A minimum grade of C or better is required in major courses.

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First semester recommendations for all Visual Arts students: An English course – remember placement is based on your ACT or Accuplacer score A Math course – just like English, this is based on your ACT or Accuplacer score. One or two of the Art Foundation courses: ART 1040, ART 1110, ART 1120, ART 1130 and ART 1140

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Other first semester recommendations are: I highly recommend taking the UNIV 1105 Foundations of College Success course – this is a great course to help you improve your study skills, note taking skills, test taking skills, you will have the opportunity to do some major and career exploration, and learn about all of the resources available to students. NTM 1700 Intro to Microcomputers – this course will fill Parts A, B and C of the computer and information literacy requirement. LIBS 1704 Information Navigator – this is a one credit hour course that teaches you how to do college level research, how to access appropriate academic information, and fulfills Part D of the Computer and Information Literacy requirement. A Humanities course – any of the ones listed under the Humanities section. Teaching majors should specifically consider COMM 1020 Principles of Public Speaking or COMM 2110 Interpersonal and Small Group Communication as a Humanities course. A Social Science course – any of the ones listed under the Social Science section. Teaching majors should specifically consider CHF 1500 Human Development as one of their Social Sciences courses. A physical or life science course. Teaching majors should take EDUC 1010 Exploring Teaching during their first few semesters. Please click here to see a list of approved General Education courses. Remember, a full-time student needs to register for a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, however, 15 credit hours per semesters is recommended.

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Please select your major or minor to see the specific major or minor requirements and a suggested planning guide.

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If you have any questions or if you need more information regarding your major or minor requirements, please contact The Department of Visual Arts advisor, Lydia Gravis at [email protected] 801-626-7689. You can also contact Debbi Murphy, your Academic Advisor, with any general education or degree requirement questions. Welcome to the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities Department of Visual Arts! We are so glad you are here!

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Performing Arts:

Welcome to the Department of Performing Arts! All of the performing arts majors have very specific first semester course requirements. Some majors in the Performing Arts department also require an audition for acceptance into the major. Please make sure you understand your major’s requirements and first semester required courses. To continue, please select your major area of study:

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Dance Majors: Students majoring in Dance are required to complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree. There are two options for completing the BA degree: Option 1 – complete 4 semesters of a foreign language; or Option 2: complete 2 semester of foreign language and DANCE 3010 Dance History I and DANCE 3020 Dance History II. Dance Education majors may select either a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree. A minor is not required for either major. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all major courses and should meet with a Dance faculty advisor at least once a year. Auditions for the Orchesis Dance Theatre are held the first Friday of each semester.

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The following are first semester course recommendations for all Dance majors: It is highly recommended to take both an English a Math course. Remember, placement into these courses is based on either ACT or accuplacer scores). DANC 1010 Introduction to Dance – this course also fulfills a Creative Arts and Diversity general education requirement. DANC 1100 Ballet I 18

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Please select your major or minor to see the specific major or minor requirements and a suggested planning guide.

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If need more information regarding your major or minor requirements, please contact one of the Dance faculty advisors. You can also contact Debbi Murphy, your Academic Advisor, with any general education or degree requirement questions. Welcome to the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities Department of Performing Arts! We are so glad you are here!

Slide 84 – Next Steps

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Music Majors: Welcome to the Sid and Mary Foulger School of Music! All entering music majors and minors, including transfer students, must audition for admittance into their respective program. If you have not yet auditioned, please contact the Performing Arts Department at 801-626-6437 or www.weber.edu/performingarts for information on arranging an audition. In addition to an audition, all entering music majors and minors are required to take a music theory placement 19 exam. If you have not taken the placement exam, please contact the Performing Arts Department at 801-626-6437 or www.weber.edu/performingarts for information on upcoming exam dates. Students must be declared as a Music major or minor in order to register for their required Music courses. Music students are not required to complete a minor area of study.

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The Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education degrees require two semesters of foreign language chosen from French, German, Italian and/or Spanish. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Music must complete either option 1 or option 2 requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree. All music majors are required to pass a piano proficiency exam and must be enrolled in a piano class each semester until the proficiency is met. Students must earn a minimum grade of C or better in their major required courses.

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All freshman music majors and minors entering Weber State University as full-time students must register for the 9 credit hour music core: MUSC 1110 Music Theory I, MUSC 1130 Sight singing and ear training I, MUSC 1150 Class Piano I – this course is not required for students majoring in Piano Performance or Piano Pedagogy), MUSC 1901 Music: The First Year Experience, applied lessons, master class and major ensemble.

Slide 88 In addition to the 9 credit hour core, music students should also register for: An English course – remember placement is based on your ACT or Accuplacer score A Math course – just like English, this is based on your ACT or Accuplacer score. Remember, a full-time student needs to register for a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, however, 15 credit hours per semesters is recommended. Please take a moment to read the following registration tips and keep them in mind as you register for your music courses.

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Please select your major or minor to see the specific major or minor requirements and a suggested planning guide.

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If you need more information regarding your major or minor requirements, please contact the appropriate faculty advisor. You can also contact Debbi Murphy, your Academic Advisor, with any general education or degree requirement questions. Welcome to the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities Department of Performing Arts! We are so glad you are here!

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Musical Theatre Applicants: Students seeking a degree in Musical Theatre are required to audition for acceptance into this major. Auditions take place near the end of each spring semester. Music Theatre applicants must complete, or be nearing completion of, the following six pre-major core courses listed on this slide before they audition for the major. Please note – only one Theatre course may be used in the Creative Arts general education area. Musical theatre majors must complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree. There are two options for completing the BA degree: Option 1 – complete 4 semesters of a foreign language; or Option 2: complete 2 semesters of foreign language and THEA 3303 History and Literature of Theatre I and THEA 3343 History and Literature of Musical Theatre.

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A musical theatre major does not require a minor. All musical theatre applicants are required to attend a mandatory theatre student meeting on the first Thursday of each semester at 4:30 p.m. in the Allred Theatre. Please plan your schedule accordingly. If you have been offered and accepted a tuition waiver please take a moment to read over and fully understand the requirements for this scholarship:

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The following courses are first semester course recommendations: Please note, the remaining pre-major core courses – THEA 1033 Acting I and DANC 1010 – should be taken during spring semester. Remember, a full-time student needs to register for a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, however, 15 credit hours per semesters is recommended.

Slide 95 Please click here to see all of the required major courses for the Musical Theatre major.

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If you need more information regarding the Musical Theatre major, please contact Jim Christian or the Performing Arts office. You can also contact Debbi Murphy, your Academic Advisor, with any general education or degree requirement questions. Welcome to the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities Department of Performing Arts! We are so glad you are here!

Slide 97 – Next Steps

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All Theatre Arts majors must complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree. There are two options for completing the BA degree: Option 1 – complete 4 semesters of a foreign language; or Option 2: complete 2 semesters of foreign language and THEA 3303 History and 21

Literature of Theatre I and THEA 3313 History and Literature of Theatre II. All Theatre Arts majors require a minor area of study. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all major courses. Please note, only one of the Creative Arts general education Theatre courses may be used in the general education requirement.

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All Theatre Arts majors and minors are required to attend a mandatory theatre student meeting on the first Thursday of each semester at 4:30 p.m. in the Allred Theatre. Please plan your schedule accordingly. If you have been offered and accepted a tuition waiver please take a moment to read over and fully understand the requirements for this scholarship:

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Please look over the following list of courses. They are recommendations of courses for your first semester : Remember, a full-time student needs to register for a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, however, 15 credit hours per semesters is recommended.

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Please select your major or minor to see the specific requirements as well as a suggested semester planning guide:

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If you need more information regarding any of the Theatre majors or minors, please contact one of the Theatre faculty advisors. You can also contact Debbi Murphy, your Academic Advisor, with any general education or degree requirement questions. Welcome to the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities Department of Performing Arts! We are so glad you are here!

Slide 103 – Next Steps

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Slide 102 Welcome to the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education. The Moyes College of Education (MCOE) consists of three departments (alphabetically): Child and Family Studies, Health Promotion and Human Performance, and Teacher Education. If you need general MCOE information, you may contact Nathan Alexander, MCOE Recruiter at 801-626-6007 or email him at [email protected] For more specific department information, please contact the department specific advisor identified later in this presentation. Slide 105 The Moyes College of Education has a plethora of interesting facts you’ll want to know about. - The Weber State University Charter Academy is the first of its kind, meaning it’s the first charter academy to be authorized by an institute of higher education in Utah. The new academy will open with a kindergarten taught by a master teacher and studied by pre-service teaching students in fall of 2013. - The primary goal of the Healthy Marriage Project Initiative is to provide the skills needed to 22

build healthy, stable relationships for those who choose marriage or cohabitation and, for those who are single, to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to develop healthy, sustainable relationships in the future. - The Families Alive Conference, in its current format, originated in 1980 with the Child & Family Studies faculty at Weber State University. The original and continuing goal of the conference is to dispel the pervasive myth that all families are dysfunctional and instead champion the successes of everyday families. The faculty wanted to share positive information and attitudes about the current American family with students, colleagues, and the community. The department continues to offer this important conference on an annual or biannual basis. Through the contributions of various agencies, institutions, and foundations throughout the intermountain area, the Families Alive Conference has been a rewarding experience to thousands of individuals, and has benefited families in innumerable ways - The Family Literacy Project is a partnership between the Department of Child and Family Studies at Weber State University, the Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership (Head Start), Elizabeth Stewart Treehouse Museum, UBS Bank, and Deseret Industries. The program is offered to both Spanish and English speaking families. The program is designed to train the parents of Head Start children to be more engaged in literacy activities with their children with the goal of promoting greater levels of literacy with preschool aged children. The current WSU Family Literacy Program uses an individualized instruction approach with parents to promote greater parental involvement with home-based literacy activities. - Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE) Students completing the Family Studies program may apply to the Development of National Standards for Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE) recognition - The Melba S. Lehner Children's School is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The school provides quality care and education for young children from the surrounding communities. It also serves as a training lab for students majoring in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Education, as well as a teaching school for young children of pre-kindergarten age. - The Northern Region of Child Care Resource & Referral, serving Davis, Morgan and Weber counties, is a program of WSU’s Department of Child and Family Studies. CCR&R aims to promote quality child care by helping families find better child care, helping caregivers do a better job, and helping employers recruit and retain better workers. The program is funded through a block grant from the Department of Workforce Services and the Utah Office of Child Care and most services are free. - The Family Education Center will strengthen inter-personal relationships between parents and their children, teachers, and community members. It is to be a clearinghouse where people could call and find out where they can find community programs that may be of assistance to them. Individuals and couples will be able to improve marital satisfaction, improve communication skills, decrease negative communication interactions, increase conflict resolution abilities, increase stability and commitment to marital relationships, and gain more realistic expectations of future marital relationships. Instruction is available in Spanish and English. Slide 106 -The C. William Stromberg Complex is often referred to as the most active place on campus. The complex includes the Reed K. Swenson Building, formerly the Swenson Gym where many exciting sporting events were held including the Harlem Globe Trotters basketball games and where the WSU basketball team played basketball before the Dee Events Center was built. After extensive renovations, the Swenson building is now primarily an academic facility, but the Women’s Volleyball and Soccer teams call the Swenson Gym home. The new Wildcat Center for Health Education and Wellness which will open Fall of 2013 includes Weber Rocks, an indoor rock wall and facilities for drop-in work outs, indoor tracks for casual enjoyment, and in-door High School & Collegiate track meets, training facilities and three adjoining basketball courts can be opened or closed off to accommodate activities and classes. - The facility also houses Physical Education Activity courses. Where else can you participate in scuba diving, kayaking, hiking, soccer, skiing or snowboarding all in one semester and earn elective credits toward your degree while staying fit and having fun? - The Stress Relief Center provides a place of tranquility designed to give students, faculty, staff and the community a large number of effective tools that work to reduce your stress and help you feel a 23

lot better including (but NOT limited to) massage chairs, an inversion table, a chi machine, aroma therapy lotions and teas, and bio-feedback. - Weber in Motion, an 18-week program designed to educate overweight and obese individuals and train them to walk the Ogden half-marathon and the Students in Motion programs help sedentary and overweight individuals make positive changes in their health. The goal is to help educate, support and empower individuals in designing a life-long plan for enhancing both physical and psychological well-being. - WSU Employee and Student Wellness program goals include enhancing the health and well-being of students, employees, spouses, and retirees through comprehensive health assessment, education, and intervention strategies. - The McKay Education building and the Stromberg complex have state of the art academic facilities designed to complement the programs in the MCOE including computer labs, a media lab, a human performance lab, a nutrition bio-chemistry lab, a new facility being built at the Davis campus that will include a Nutrition foods lab with a community garden and greenhouse, and an athletic training classroom that includes equipment that allows students hands-on experience with all the modalities they may use in the field including a Swim-Ex. - Two of the faculty members in the MCOE, Dr. Patricia Cost and Dr. Valerie Herzog have both been honored as the recipients of the John A. Lindquist Award. The Lindquist award for collaborative service has been given annually since 2007 to a current WSU faculty or staff person who has demonstrated sustained and outstanding commitment to mentoring WSU students in learning through civic engagement. The award publicly recognizes the time and energy staff and faculty devote to enhancing student learning and developing community partnerships. - Several members of the MCOE faculty and faculty emeriti are recognized as authors of national textbooks including Dr. Rosalind Charlesworth, Dr. Claudia Eliason, Dr. Jordan Hamson-Utley, Dr. Michael Olpin, Dr. Jennifer Ostrowski, Dr. Joan Thompson and Dr. Jennifer Turley. Slide 107 Nationally Recognized Experts Matt Donahue, AT faculty member, won the doctoral research award summer 2012 at the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Less than 1% of the Certified Athletic Trainers in the NATA hold a terminal degree in the field of Psychology; WSU employs two such experts Drs. Jordan Hamson-Utley & Jenn Ostrowski. Sherrie Jensen, Advisement Coordinator for HPHP was elected by her peers to serve as the Membership Committee Chair for the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and is on the steering committee for the Advising Student Athletes Commission for NACADA, 2012 to 2014. Faculty and Student Research Faculty members Dr. Wei (way) Qiu (chew), Dr. Carboni, and Volkan Sahin (saheen) were awarded a Hemmingway Collaborative grant to study childhood obesity in the Ogden area. Their project entitled "Moving away from childhood obesity: A multidimensional intervention program in Head Start" seeks to evaluate classroom activities to reduce childhood obesity. Several students have been involved with this project as well. Drs. Jordan Hamson-Utley, Matt Donahue, and Rodney Hansen are actively involved and lead an interdisciplinary ongoing (since 2011) concussion research study. The study involves six WSU Departments/Programs (Psychology, Radiology, Health Sciences, Nutrition, Athletic Training & Athletics) and the University of Utah (Drs. Schulte & Podlog); It includes high school, college and elite athletes; in collaboration with Col. Ben Harris of Army Medical the study is examining the longitudinal effects of contact sport participation across sport and gender. Faculty members Wei Qiu, Volkan Sahin, and Paul Schvaneveldt were awarded a grant from the Moyes Endowment to study how children perceive family in four different cultures (China, Ecuador, USA, and Turkey). This study seeks to understand how children view family and roles within families across different cultures. Paul Schvaneveldt recently returned from Ecuador after serving as a Fulbright Scholar where he conducted research on parent-child relationships, marital relationships, and taught a graduate course on marital dynamics. Every year students from the MCOE present research projects at the Undergraduate Research Symposium and the Honors Program Reception including Ava Acedo and Areli Thomas who will be honored this year. - “Once upon a time” is alive and well at WSU. The Teacher Education Department sponsors the Story Telling Festival, a delightful once-a-year happening held the last weekend in February that has 24

become a treasured annual community event. -The Teachers of Tomorrow Pipeline Program is the only one of its kind in Utah that helps bridge the gap between high school seniors and incoming freshman students to WSU giving them exposure to the university, helping them get acclimated to their first year of college as well as assisting them with the application process into the Teacher Education Program. In addition, there is the Project Launch Future Educators Academy, which is a week-long summer bridging program that helps students transition from high school to college in one of the MCOE Majors/Programs. We also offer a two credit hour workshop/seminar course (EDUC 2920) that helps students continue to explore education career opportunities -Some of the scholarship opportunities include the Teachers of Tomorrow Scholarship Application for students entering WSU who are majoring in an education related major through the TOT Pipeline Program. The T. H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loan Program is funded by the Utah State Legislature and recipients are required to pursue a teaching degree, obtain state educator licensing, and teach in Utah public schools for the period of time equal to the time they received loan monies. In addition, academic and department scholarships and tuition waivers are available for junior and seniors admitted into programs in the MCOE. - Students in the MCOE have the opportunity to practice what they learn through Internship, Field Experience, Co-operative Work Experience or Student Teaching. Student Teaching can be completed within the state of Utah, but thanks to a new partnership with Educators Abroad this can now be down out of state or even internationally. Community partners and local professionals (including WSU Alumni) offer students the opportunity to practice in their field, network with future professional colleagues, and begin to establish themselves in the professional community related to their majors/minors while getting college credit for the experience through internships, field or Co- operative work experience. Slide 108 The Moyes College of Education has many student associations to be involved with on campus. The Athletic Training Student Association (ATSA) is an educational organization designed to provide practical applications for students admitted to the Athletic Training program. The goals include preparing students for the BOC exam for licensure recognized nationally for Athletic Training, encouraging students to participate in social events, travel together to professional conferences while offering social, emotional and academic support for students in this demanding program of study. The Child and Family Studies Student Association (CFSSA) is also an educational organization designed to provide practical applications for students with an emphasis in Child and Family Studies. Their goals include preparing students to work toward certifying as an Early Childhood or Family Life Educator, assisting students in continuing their education in graduate programs, and educating the campus and community with respect to family life, relations and policies. The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is an organization for future Special Education teachers dedicated to improving educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or for students who are gifted and talented. The WSU Council of International Reading Association supports students in promoting reading by advancing the quality of literacy instruction. The Future Educators Association (FEA) students have the opportunity to participate in regional and international conferences that promote academically appropriate professional development and social interaction. The Master of Science in Athletic Training Student Association (GATSA) similar to the undergraduate Athletic Training Student Association is an educational organization designed to provide practical applications for students admitted to the Athletic Training program. The goals include preparing students for the BOC exam for licensure recognized nationally for Athletic Training, encouraging students to participate in social events, travel together to professional conferences while offering social, emotional and academic support for students in this demanding program of study.

Please click on the link for the association that interests you for more information. Slice 109 You can find us in a number of different buildings across campus. Child and Family Studies, including the Melba S. Lehner Children’s School, and Teacher Education is located in the David O McKay Education Building on the north side of campus. You can find the Rock wall, Pool, and Gym in the Stromberg Complex and classrooms in the Swenson Building on the southeast side of campus. 25

Slide 110 Depending on what major you are interested in, you will want to contact one of the advisors listed here using their contact information. Please choose a department now. Slide 111 Child and Family Studies Slide 112 Darcy Gregg is the Academic Advisor for the Child and Family Studies department. You may click on the email link, phone her, or visit her at ED248. She does have her schedule posted beside her door to sign up for an appointment time. For more Child and Family Studies advising information, please visit http://www.weber.edu/COE/cfsadvise.html Slide 113 A Bachelor of Science may be obtained in Family Studies, Early Childhood, or Early Childhood Education. Early Childhood is also an Associate of Applied Science degree if you prefer a two year degree. They also have the Bachelor of Integrated Studies in Family Studies offered in this department. Minors are Family Studies and Child Development. Please contact Darcy to declare a major or minor. A grade of C or better is required in all the Child and Family Studies courses. Slide 114 For students majoring in Early Childhood Education we recommend taking CHF 1500 Human Development, Math 1050 College Algebra, GEOG 1520 or 1300 Geography, COMM 1020 or 2110 Communications and one of the following Science classes: CHEM/PHYS 1360, GEO 1350, BOT/MICR/ZOOL 1370 for General Education Courses. For students major in Early Childhood please take CHF 1500 Human Development. For the Family Studies majors enroll in CHF 1500 Human Development and the MATH 1040 Statistics if you plan on going into graduate school. Slide 115 Child and Family Studies students are encouraged to enroll in the following classes their first semester: English, Math, Computer & Information Literacy, an American Institutions class, and a Humanities, Creative Arts, or Social Science being CHF 1500 Human Development. Slide 1116 For Planning Guides for the Child and Family Studies majors, please click on the appropriate link for the suggested course sequencing. Slide 1117 Thank you for exploring the department of Child and Family Studies. For more specific advisement information, please visit http://www.weber.edu/COE/chfadvise.html If you wish to explore other areas within the Moyes College of Education, please visit http://weber.edu/COE/

Slide 118 Now that you’ve completed Academic Advising, return to Online Orientation by clicking on the back arrow in your web browser or click on the ‘home’ link on the left-hand navigation bar.

Slide 119 Health Promotion and Human Performance Slide 120 Sherrie Jensen is the Advisement Coordinator for the Health Promotion and Human Performance department. You may click on the email link, phone her, or visit her at SB115. She does have her schedule posted on her door to sign up for an appointment time. For more Health Promotion and Human Performance advising information, please visit http://www.weber.edu/HPHP/Advisement.html Slide 121 A Bachelor of Science degree may be obtained in the following programs: Athletic Therapy (a Pre- Professional program for students planning to go on to a Sports Medicine program in graduate school), Athletic Training, Health Promotion, Human Performance Management either Sport & Recreation Services emphasis or a Wellness emphasis, and Physical Education in either the K-12 Teaching Track or a Non-Teaching Track for students who do not intend to be licensed to teach in the State of Utah. Slide 122 Minor areas include: Health Promotion either Community & Worksite Health or Secondary Health Teaching, Nutrition Education, Physical Education Dual: Teaching/Coaching either K-12 Teaching Track or Non-Teaching Track, Recreation, or Sport Coaching Education. Slide 123 If you choose to pursue a Bachelor of Integrated Studies, the following emphasis areas are available through HPHP: Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Leisure Services, Nutrition Education, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport Coaching, or two different options for Sports Medicine. Please contact Sherrie to declare a major or minor. Students may also pursue a Master of Science in Athletic Training. Graduates from this entry level master program qualify to sit for the BOC exam that leads to licensure as an Athletic Trainer recognized nationwide. Students in this program have exciting opportunities to work with local sport programs and teams even at the professional level as part of their required clinical experience. This graduate student, Candice Henry, was on the side lines when Real Salt Lake won the championship. Slide 124 Students majoring in Health Promotion and Human Performance are encouraged to take the following 26

General Education courses:  MATH QL 1050 (for ATh, AT, HPM, & PE programs) • COMM HU 1020 or 2110 (for all HPHP programs) • HLTH SS 1030 (for all HPHP programs) • CHF SS 1500 (for PE programs or Health Teaching minor) • ECON SS 2010 (for HPM Sport & Rec Emphasis) • PSY SS 1010 (for ATh & AT) • HTHS LS 1110 (for all HPHP programs except ATh) • NUTR LS 1020 (for all HPHP programs) • See the Advisement Coordinator for Physical Science recommendations, they vary program to program. Slide 125 Health Promotion and Human Performance students are encouraged to enroll in the following classes their first semester: English, Math, Communications, and Computer Information Literacy requirements. Of course, it’s always a good idea to take a First Year Experience or Introduction to the University course that will assist new freshman as they get acquainted with college life. [Suggested course sequencing or Planning Guides are provided for each program, review each appropriate plan for program preferences that may vary from this recommendation.] Slide 126 For Planning Guides for the Health Promotion and Human Performance majors, please click on the link that will take you to the site where the program planning guides or suggested course sequencing for all of the HPHP programs is available. Slide 127 Thank you for exploring the department of Health Promotion and Human Performance For specific HPHP information, please visit http://www.weber.edu/HPHP/Advisement.html For general college information, please visit http://weber.edu/COE/

Slide 128 Now that you’ve completed Academic Advising, return to Online Orientation by clicking on the back arrow in your web browser or click on the ‘home’ link on the left-hand navigation bar. Slide 129 Teacher Education Slide 130 Kristin Radulovich is the Coordinator of Advisement for the Teacher Education department. You may click on the email link, phone her, or visit her at ED231. She does have her schedule posted in the Advisement Center ED230 to sign up for an appointment time. For more Teacher Education advising information, please visit http://www.weber.edu/COE/tedadvise.html Slide 131 You may also contact Natalie Struhs, Advisor for Teacher Education department information. You may click on the email link, phone her, or visit her at ED230A. She does have her schedule posted in the Advisement Center ED230 to sign up for an appointment time. For more Teacher Education advising information, please visit http://www.weber.edu/COE/tedadvise.html Slide 132 Teacher Education majors/programs include: an Associate of Science in Pre-Education beginning catalog year 2013-14 pending final approval by Board of Regents, a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with two tracks – (K-6) and (1-8), Double Major in Early Childhood Education (K-3) and Elementary Education (K-6), Special Education (K-12) in Mild/Moderate, and Secondary Education in several teaching majors/teaching minors or composite majors. For further education WSU also offers the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Slide 133 Students majoring in Elementary and Special Education are encouraged to take the following General Education courses: – CHF 1500 Human Development – GEOG 1520 or 1300 Geography – MATH 1050 College Algebra – COMM 1020 or 2110 Communications – Choose one of the follow Science classes: CHEM/PHYS 1360, GEO 1350, BOT/MICR/ZOOL 1370 Slide 134 Teacher Education students are encouraged to enroll in the following classes their first semester: English, Math 1050, Computer & Information Literacy, an American Institutions class, and a Humanities, Creative Arts, or Social Science being CHF 1500 Human Development, and EDUC 1010 Slide 135 For Planning Guides for majors in Teacher Education, please click on the appropriate link for the suggested course sequencing.

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information, please visit http://weber.edu/COE/tedadvise.html If you wish to explore other areas within the Moyes College of Education, please visit http://weber.edu/COE/

Slide 137 Now that you’ve completed Academic Advising, return to Online Orientation by clicking on the back arrow in your web browser or click on the ‘home’ link on the left-hand navigation bar.

SLIDE 138 Hello and good day!! Welcome to the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions, or otherwise called the DCHP. The DCHP Admissions Advisement office would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our college and to the university at large. We are here to help you achieve your academic objectives and secure your career goals. If you have any questions or want to make an advising appointment, you should definitely contact the DCHP Admissions Advisement office for more information, direction, and academic support.

SLIDE 139 The Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions is here to help you fulfill your academic objectives and career goals. All of our programs are nationally recognized and have received acclaim for their ability to train and prepare students going into health care. Be aware that each of our programs require a separate application and fee for admittance. A program Applicant Checklist can be found at our website, weber.edu/chpadvising. Applicant Checklists include a list of application eligibility requirements/support courses, and other prerequisites, that you must meet prior to being qualified to apply and start the program. The program applicant checklist should be your first priority.

SLIDE 140 The Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions currently has the following programs. These include and have the follow degree attached to them:

Dental Hygiene (BS and AS)

Emergency Care and Rescue (AAS and Institutional Certificate): Are you interested in becoming an EMT or Paramedic? If so, it is through this department that you can study those fields.

Health Administrative Services (MHA and BS): This degree mixes health care and business and trains students to become managers. The HAS degree has a number of unique opportunities available in it. Included in the HAS Program are: Health Promotions, Health Services Administration, and Long-Term Care Administration.

Health Information Management (BS, AAS, and Institutional Certificate): It is necessary to first earn an AAS in Health Information Technology, prior to being accepted into the Health

Information Management BS program. These degrees mix health care and computers. The universities Health Care Coding, a certificate program, is available as well.

Health Sciences (AS): An excellent degree that will give you a solid foundation upon which to build your educational and career goals.

Medical Laboratory Sciences (BS, AAS, and Institutional Certificate): This is a great Pre-Med degree. There are two separate tracks associated with this degree. Track I students are those individuals interested in working in a lab. A Track II student is someone interested in using their MLS degree as a springboard into a professional program, such as, Med School, Pharmacy School, or Dental School.

Nursing (MSN, BSN, RN): There is also a PN – RN completion program housed in the Nursing Program.

Respiratory Therapy (BS, AAS): Specialists in breathing: Professionals who help patients with breathing issues. A Respiratory Therapist is someone who will work throughout the hospital and could work with various specialties each day such as COPD and Sleep Apnea.

Radiology Sciences (MSRS, BS, AAS): Prior to beginning any specialized area, you must first complete the Radiologic Technologist AAS Degree, and acquire your ARRT Certification. Once you have attained these two things, you can then work on any Advanced Radiologic Science BS program.

SLIDE 141 To help you better prepare for future health science courses, and assist you in your general academic endeavors, the DCHP Admissions Advisement office recommends these three classes. However, it is not mandatory to take them. Nevertheless, these classes are helpful for beginning college students.

Health Science 1108 (5) Biocalculations:

This is a math centric course. You will learn math skills and concepts, which could help you place into higher math courses. The university math range is Math 0950, 0990, 1010, and QL. If you test into Math 0950, you might want to take this class. It is possible to place into Math 0990, 1010, or the QL requirement, due to the concepts you will acquire from this course. A nice attribute about this course is that the credit will count toward your overall hours, and also, you have an in-class instructor. This class is four days a week. Be sure to register for the lab that is attached to the class. If you have tested into a higher math class than Math 0950, it is not recommended that you take this course, but start with the course you tested into.

Health Science 1103 (3) Introduction to Heath Careers:

This course would count towards an A.S. in Health Sciences. It will help you adapt into college by teaching you study skills, introducing you to our programs, and teaching you necessary lessons that will help you to become successful in college and in a future career as a health professional.

Health Science 1101 (2) Medical terminology:

Medical Terminology would be a great class for a student preparing to enter the health professions. This class introduces and teaches students on how to accurately pronounce medical terms, and gives them a cursory knowledge of the human body. It is designed to help students recognize and understand those terms necessary for a medical profession. This is a great class to take prior to taking either your Biomedical core or Anatomy and Physiology classes.

As a reminder, please be sure to check the program applicant checklist for a list of all required prerequisite courses. You can find these lists at weber.edu/chpadvising

SLIDE 142 Based on your Math and English scores (ACT or ACUPLACER), Here is a suggested schedule you could take your first semester in college. These schedules are only recommendations. For individual assistance, please be sure to make an advisement appointment with the DCHP Admissions Advisement office by calling our number 801-626-6136. SLIDE 143 As a way of preparing our students, we feel it is best to explain the difference between ZOOL 2100 & 2200 and our Weber created Biomedical Core classes, Health Science 1110 & 1111. Both sets of classes are Anatomy and Physiology oriented courses. Anatomy focuses on the human body, while Physiology focuses on how the body functions. However, there are specific differences between how they can be applied. In Health Science 1110 & 1111 you are learning Anatomy and Physiology systemically, while in ZOOL 2100 you learn Anatomy for a semester, and then in ZOOL 2200 you will learn Physiology for a semester. Please be aware that ZOOL 2100 Anatomy is only offered during Fall and Spring Semesters. Also, it is only taught during the day at the Main Campus in Ogden. Physiology, ZOOL 2200, could be available at multiple locations and times. Please be sure to check the schedule. The Health Sciences courses HTHS 1110 & HTHS 1111 are available each semester during the day, online, or at night. These courses are offered at either the Davis Campus or the Main Campus in Ogden. An important thing to note, the Biomedical Core courses may or may not transfer as being equal to Anatomy and Physiology at other colleges or universities. If you are planning on a career that will require a graduate or professional program, you may want to consider taking the Zoology options.

SLIDE 144 Please go to our website (weber.edu/chpadvising) and click on the underlined section that says “Click Here for Advisement Videos and Checklists.” Print out the program applicant checklist and watch the advising video Thank you for your interest in the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions. If you need to get a hold of us, here is our contact information. Remember, we are always here to help you fulfill and achieve your academic dreams. Go Wildcats!!!

Slide 145 – Now that you’ve completed Academic Advising, return to Online Orientation by clicking on the back arrow in your web browser or click on the ‘home’ link on the left-hand navigation bar.

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Welcome to Weber State University’s College of Science! We are happy that you have decided to pursue one of our many exciting degree programs. Our award-winning faculty and instructors are experts in their respective fields, and are invested in your academic success. Along with an outstanding support staff, the College of Science is ready and waiting to help you achieve your academic goals.

Every year the demand for science graduates continues to grow. Dozens of industries are experiencing rapid growth in jobs that require backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and mathematics – or the “STEM” fields – and everyone is trying to figure out how to fill the need for these highly-skilled jobs.

A degree from the College of Science will equip you with these vital skills, and place you in a lucrative position for future careers – some of which haven’t even been imagined!

Slide 147: Advisement

Jane Stout, Academic Advisor for the College of Science, can help get you started on your road to success – and can answer questions related to general education, university and degree requirements, pre- medical programs, academic standing issues, and registration concerns. Jane can also connect you with the many student resources available at Weber State.

Slide 148: College Overview

The College of Science currently utilizes three buildings on campus:

Lind Lecture Hall is home to the Layton P. Ott Planetarium, the Museum of Natural Science, several stadium-style lecture theaters, classrooms and labs.

The Science Lab Building is home to the Botany, Chemistry, Geosciences, Microbiology, Physics, and Zoology Department offices, as well as classrooms, labs, a computer lab, a testing center, and the Dean’s Office.

Building 4 houses the Mathematics & Developmental Mathematics Department offices, a computer lab, a math study room, the Solution Space, and multiple classrooms.

Now let’s explore the different degree programs offered within the College of Science’s seven academic departments.

*Slide 149 (Botany): Early humans sought to identify edible, medicinal and poisonous plants, making Botany– or the study of plant life –one of the oldest branches of science. Botanists specialize in a variety of areas including the study of plant structure, growth, reproduction, metabolism, development, and disease– just to name a few.

A Bachelor of Science degree in Botany is available in the following areas: • Track A, or the Pre-Professional track, offers two options from which to choose:

o Option 1: Laboratory Emphasis or Graduate School Preparation, or o Option 2: Pre-Natural Medicine • Track B is for those who wish to study Field Botany, and • Track C is the General Botany track.

Besides a Botany minor, curricula to prepare students to transfer to programs in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Range Management are also available.

For detailed information on our Botany programs, please click the link provided.

*Slide 150 (Chemistry): Sometimes called “the central science,” chemistry bridges other natural sciences like physics, geology and biology with each other. Chemists study the composition, properties and behavior of matter – and are concerned with the interactions between atoms and various forms of energy.

The Chemistry Department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in the following areas: • Students who major in Chemistry have two options from which to choose: o First is the ACS Certified Option 1 major, which is particularly valuable for students intending to join the work force upon graduation or continue in graduate programs in chemistry. o The Option 2 major provides flexibility for students intending to enter medical and dental programs, or who would like a greater focus on biochemistry. • There is also a Chemistry Teaching major. • Students that complete the Chemical Technician AAS degree are often able to find employment in analytical chemistry laboratories while still completing their bachelor degree programs. It is also a valuable complement to degrees in other sciences.

Along with minors in Chemistry and Chemistry Teaching, students may earn a Chemical Technician Institutional Certificate. Please click on the link provided at the bottom of this page for more information on our Chemistry programs. *Slide 151 (Geosciences): The study of geosciences incorporates concepts and tools from physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics to better understand how the Earth System works, and how it has evolved over time to its current state. Geoscience knowledge has many practical applications, including exploring for new natural resource deposits, mitigating the effects of natural hazards and disasters, and protecting the quality of environmental systems for future generations. Bachelor degrees in the Geosciences are available in three different areas: • Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degrees are available in Geology. • Bachelor of Science degrees may be earned in Applied Environmental Geosciences, as well as in • Earth Science Teaching.

Minors in Geology, Geospatial Analysis (or the study of GIS & Remote Sensing), and Earth Science Teaching are also available, along with an Institutional Certificate in Geomatics (or Computer Mapping). If a degree in Geosciences is in your future, please click the link provided for more in-depth information. *Slide 152 (Mathematics): Mathematics is the language and tool required for you to understand the most beautiful and complex ideas of the universe. A degree in mathematics communicates to employers and graduate schools that you have keen analytical and problem- solving ability. Majoring in mathematics can launch any number of professional careers or provide an excellent foundation for law school, medical school, or other professional programs. A major in mathematics adds up to a satisfying and secure future. Students interested in a Mathematics major have the option of earning either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in one of following majors: • Applied Mathematics, • Mathematics, or • Mathematics Teaching.

Minors can also be earned in Mathematics and Mathematics Teaching. For more information about Weber’s Mathematics programs, please click the link provided below. Slide 153 (Microbiology): Microbiologists study the world of organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye, and explore, investigate, and discover how these organisms – or microbes – affect our lives. Areas of specialty include virology, mycology, parasitology, bacteriology, immunology, and so on. A Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology is available. Students may also choose to specialize in one of two emphases: • Biotechnology or Industrial Microbiology, and • Public Health Microbiology

A minor in Microbiology is also available. If you’d like to know more about our Microbiology programs, click here. *Slide 154 (Physics): Physics – which is the study of matter and its motion through space and time, as well as the study of related concepts such as energy and force – is known as the “fundamental science” because all other natural sciences deal with systems that obey the laws of physics. Physics majors at Weber State can earn Bachelor of Science degrees in one of the following majors: • Applied Physics, • Physical Science Composite Teaching, • Physics Teaching, and • Physics, with an option in: o Traditional Physics, o Physics of Materials, o Astrophysics, or o Computational Physics.

Minors in Physics and Physics Teaching are also available. Click on the link provided to learn more about our Physics programs. *Slide 155 (Zoology): Zoology, or Animal Biology, is the study of animal structure, behavior, health, evolution, and conservation – from macromolecules to complete organisms, populations, and entire ecosystems. Zoology includes the study of humans. A Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology can be earned in two different areas: • Biology Composite Teaching, and • Zoology.

Minors in Biology Teaching and Zoology are available as well. Click the link below if you’d like more information on specific course requirements or career opportunities for Zoology majors. Slide 156 (Pre-Medical Programs): Along with our various majors and minors, the College of Science offers programs designed to assist students who are pursuing graduate medical degrees in Dentistry, Chiropractic, Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, and Physician Assistant programs. Students who successfully complete our pre-medical curricula report being well prepared for the rigors of these challenging professional programs, and acceptance rates for WSU students are above the national average. Take a look at our website for specific information on the various pre-medical programs offered at Weber State. Slide 157 (General Education): College of Science programs of study vary significantly, as do their required General Education courses. To know which ones to take for your major, check with your advisor! However, there are some basic principles worth noting: 1) Math skills serve as the foundation for all College of Science majors. As a general rule, most majors will require MATH 1050 (College Algebra) with a few exceptions. Many programs will also require trigonometry and calculus. So, if you need to take math, begin now! That way, progress towards your degree won’t be impeded. 2) General Education ENGLISH courses teach students how to articulate abstract concepts, write clearly and concisely, and fine-tune their research skills. We recommend registering for English no later than your second semester at WSU – and then continuing each semester until ENGL 2010 has been successfully completed. 3) Required courses for most science majors – including introductory and/or support courses – also count towards the Physical & Life Sciences general education Breadth requirement. If you have questions, check with an advisor to make sure you’re registering for the right ones!

Slide 158: Remember… College of Science programs vary greatly, depending on your major, track, emphasis, and/or career path. Because of this, it is important to meet with an advisor as often as needed to determine which General Education, prerequisite, and required courses will be best for your particular major. Slide 159 (Planning Guides): For more information on specific program requirements, please click on the appropriate department.

Slide 160 (Contact Info): For questions related to General Education, university requirements, pre-medical programs, course prerequisites, registration, academic standing, 34 scholarships, and any other general concerns, contact Jane Stout, Academic Advisor for the College of Science. Feel free to take a look at the College of Science website for more information.

Slide 161: If you have already decided upon a specific major, contact the program advisor as indicated on the Advisement Web Page under the College of Science heading.

Slide 162: Once again, we welcome you to the College of Science, and to the beginning of your next great adventure!

Slide 163 – Now that you’ve completed Academic Advising, return to Online Orientation by clicking on the back arrow in your web browser or click on the ‘home’ link on the left-hand navigation bar.

Slide 164. Welcome to the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences! This session is intended for students interested in majoring in one of the ten major programs offered by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. As you begin your studies, your academic advisor will be Seth Wilhelmsen. He can help you plan for upcoming semesters, resolve academic concerns, and refer you to appropriate resources for other questions. You can find his office on the first floor of the Social Science Building, room 138.

Slide 165. Weber State University's College of Social & Behavioral Sciences offers programs that explore a wide range of human issues. You could say that it is the college for understanding people. Here you will have the opportunity to work closely with faculty and other students to investigate what people do and why they do it. We hope that as you study with us in the college, you take full advantage.

Slide 166. This slide lists the ten major program options in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the degree options for each program. Later in this presentation, a link will be provided that outlines the details and content courses of these majors. Most students will be interested in earning a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. These degrees are the traditional “four year” degrees. If your major program offers both a bachelor of science and a bachelor of arts option, you can choose which degree you would like to pursue, the difference being that, for the bachelor of arts, you will need to take some foreign language courses.

Slide 167. Most major programs also require that you complete a minor or secondary focus of study. This minor should include coursework that doesn’t overlap with your major courses. Almost all of the programs from the majors’ list on the previous slide also have minor options. For instance, you could major in Criminal Justice and minor in Sociology. The one exception is that there is no minor in Social Work. There are other minors that are made up of courses from different programs related to the social and behavioral sciences. Some of these minors include legal studies, gender and women’s studies, Asian studies, military science, public history, public administration, international politics, gerontology, and neuroscience.

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There are courses that you can take to complete general education requirements that will also help you get started in your major and minor coursework. For instance, if you are a history major, you could take HIST 2700 and 2710 to complete the gen. ed. American Institutions requirement and HIST 1500 or 1510 to meet a part of the gen. ed. Social Science requirement. Completion of those courses is also required by the history major. In another example, a student interested in Criminal Justice should take CJ 1010 toward the social science requirement and MATH 1040 to complete the Quantitative Literacy requirement, as those courses also could be required by the CJ major. Or if the student is interested in forensic science, MATH 1080 may be a more appropriate course to complete Quantitative Literacy.

Slide 169. So, what classes should you take your first semester? Here are some recommendations: The math course that you placed into based on ACT or Accuplacer scores, the English course that you placed into based on ACT or accuplacer scores, a required basic computer skills course called NTM 1700, an introductory course in your major field, one additional general education breadth course or an elective course like Foundations of College Success, UNIV 1105.

This suggested schedule is five classes and roughly 15 credit hours in total. If you were to follow these suggestions, you can count on about 15 hours of class time per week your first semester. In terms of workload, it is suggested that you spend at least two hours studying for every one hour of class time per week. This schedule would require about 45 hours of school work every week.

Slide 170. As was said earlier, you can access the online course catalog to find more information on the requirements of your major. Clicking on the phrase “course catalog” will link you to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences section of the catalog. You can scroll down the page until you find your major and then click on either the “go to information” or “display programs” links for more information.

Slide 171. Thank you for your attention during this presentation. We hope some of your questions and concerns have been resolved. If you have further questions, please contact the academic advisor for the college, Seth Wilhelmsen. This link will send you to his contact information. He is looking forward to meeting you!

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Now that you’ve completed Academic Advising, return to Online Orientation by clicking on the back arrow in your web browser or click on the ‘home’ link on the left-hand navigation bar.

Slide 173 Welcome: Welcome to the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics. The school has two academic advisors, Mara Sikkink and Aleta McDaniel. The advisors provide students with information regarding General Education requirements, admission to the Goddard School, and major advising. They help students plan their semesters and connect students to the great resources available at Weber State University. 36

Slide 174 Brief College Overview The School of Business is proud of achieving full accreditation by the Association for the Advancement of Schools and Colleges of Business (AACSB). Fewer than 5% of business schools in the world have this honor. In addition, our Accounting program is the only school in Utah that holds a separate AACSB Accreditation for their programs. The School of Business programs are respected and sought after by employers on the local, regional and international levels. Our bachelor’s graduates have a 96% placement rate and starting salaries are between $37 and 58,000. Because networking is a vital process in job placement, we provide numerous opportunities for our students to get involved, some of which include our clubs and organizations, annual Business and Industry Night for all business majors, Meet the Firms for our Accounting students, Ralph Nye Lecture Series, and Wall Street Fellows program. We also provide students the opportunity to do study abroad for either short term periods (1 week to 1 month) or long term (1 semester). Slide 175 Majors/Minors/Degrees Offered The Goddard School of Business offers a variety of Bachelor degree options. Our Accounting Department offers a bachelor of science in Accounting as well as a minor. The Business Administration department offers bachelor degrees in Business Administration as well as five emphasis areas: Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing and Supply Chain Management (which we are the only school in Utah to offer). We also offer a minor in Business Administration. Our Business Administration department also houses our Information Systems & Technologies Associates and Bachelors Degrees, as well as a minor option. The Economics department offers degrees in Business Economics and General Economics with emphases in Quantitative Economics, Legal Studies, and International Economics as well as an ECON minor option. The Goddard School is continuing to grow and expand based on student need and community expectations and we are excited to now be offering a minor in Entrepreneurship. In addition to these degrees, we offer three Masters Degrees: Master of Accounting, Master of Taxation (which we are again the only school in Utah to offer), and a Master of Business Administration. Slide 176 Admission Requirements Because of our unique accreditation, all students earning a major, minor, or certificate within the School of Business and Economics must be formally admitted. In order to be admitted to the GSBE, students must successfully complete their ENGL 2010 and MATH 1050 with a “C” grade or higher, have an overall cumulative GPA of a 2.5 or higher and be a declared major, minor, or certificate. In addition, students must complete their business foundation courses (a group of 5 classes determined to be the foundation for a degree in business) with a C- or higher as well as a 2.5 GPA in those classes. Slide 177 First semester recommendations/general education courses by major First semester recommendations are based on MATH and ENGL placement. The number one priority for business students is to complete their MATH and the number two priority is to complete their ENGL. Therefore it is vital that students begin these classes in their first semester. In addition, it is suggested that students complete general education courses with their MATH and ENGL classes in their first semester. It is not recommended that students begin business classes until they are further in their MATH and ENGL course sequence and have successfully completed some of their General Education courses. General Education classes provide a basis for students to learn study and testing skills early on to help them succeed in their upper division classes. Please refer to the catalog to review options for general education classes in your first semester. Slide 178 Planning Guides/major requirements

Each of our majors provides a course list and planning guide to assist students in registering for classes. For information on our minors, please contact the Advising Center. Please select your major to view the course list and planning guide: Accounting Business Administration Finance Human Resource Management Management Marketing Supply Chain Management Information Systems & Technologies Business Economics General Economics Quantitative Economics Legal Studies International Economics Slide 179 Contact Information If you have questions, or if you need more information regarding any of the requirements for your major, please contact the Advising Center at [email protected].

Welcome to the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics!

Slide 180 – Now that you’ve completed Academic Advising, return to Online Orientation by clicking on the back arrow in your web browser or click on the ‘home’ link on the left-hand navigation bar.

Slide 181 Welcome to the Student Success Center’s General Studies Session. In this session, we will quickly cover many topics to help you get started on your Associate Degree in General Studies.

Slide 182 The General Studies Degree is an associate degree from which you gain a sound educational base from a broad variety of courses, learn important life skills, and explore potential careers and other majors.

So, why should you earn the associate degree in General Studies? For one thing, the US Department of Labor reported that General Studies graduates earn approximately $7000 more a year than those with only a high school diploma! That is one great reason, but click on the link to view a video clip of WSU students explaining why they chose to earn the General Studies degree.

Slide 183 There are two types of General Studies degrees: the Associate of Arts degree and the Associate of Science degree. The only difference between the two is the Associate of Art degree requires Foreign Language at or above the 1020 level, which is a second semester of foreign language. The Associate of Science degree does not require any additional science courses.

Slide 184 For the Associate Degree in General Studies, you need to complete a minimum of 60 credit hours, 20 of those need to be in residence at WSU which means those credits need to be taken through Weber State. You need to complete a minimum of 3 credits from the approved Diversity course list, maintain a 38 minimum 2.0 cumulative WSU grade point average (GPA), complete the General Education requirements, and for the Associate of Arts degree, complete the foreign language requirement.

When you are selecting general education courses, be aware that if you are planning to also earn a bachelor’s degree, you should consult that major’s requirements to determine which general education courses will work best for that major.

Slide 185 For your first semester, if you are planning on attending full time, you might consider registering for following recommended classes: Math, English, Computer and Information Literacy, a course from the breadth requirements, and Foundations of College Success.

Slide 186 Click here to check out our academic advising syllabus that has suggestions on tasks to complete before the semester begins, during the semester, and at the end of the semester. It also includes great information about the Student Success Center, advising, scheduling appointments, and has contact information for other useful campus resources.

Slide 187 Thanks for attending our General Studies Session! If you have further questions, please contact the Student Success Center to schedule an appointment with a General Studies advisor.

Slide 188 – Next Steps Now that you’ve completed Academic Advising, return to Online Orientation by clicking on the back arrow in your web browser or click on the ‘home’ link on the left-hand navigation bar.