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Weber State University

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  • Highlights

    Weber State University combines certificate programs, associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees in traditional academic areas as well as applied technology, health professions, and professional programs. The following are distinctive characteristics of Weber State University:

    - WSU is a leader in online instruction and offers ten online degree programs that serve students all over the world.
    - The John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics offers an innovative Master of Business Administration program to meet the needs of students who wish to earn an MBA without disrupting their careers. forty percent of each course's content is taught online, and the remainder is taught in the evening in a more traditional face-to-face format.
    - The Master's degree in Criminal Justice, housed within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, is the first of its kind in Utah and one of only three offered in the Intermountain area.
    - The Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions is a leader in stat-of-the-art outreach and online educational delivery in the health professions. Programs are designed in a career-ladder format, encompassing certificates, associate degree, baccalaureate degree and masters certificate entry and exit points for health professionals. graduates enjoy superiior pass rates on their licensing or certification examinations and exceptional job placement rates in the health care communities WSU serves.
    - The College of Applied Science and Technology offers the last two years of bachelor's degrees in both Computer Science and Construction Management Technology on the Redwood Campus of Salt Lake Community College. Courses are offered in the evenings for the convenience of students in the Salt Lake metropolitan area.
    - The Career Services Office offers one of the largest cooperative education/internship programs in the United States. This provides work-integrated learning experinces which assist students in getting a head start on their careers before they graduate.
    - The Athletic Training Program in the Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance, Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education, has achieved national accreditation status through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
    - The College of Arts & Humanities provides cultural opportunities for northern Utah through its strong commitment to the integration of music, theater and dance. the new Kimball Visual Arts Center hosts exhibitions of the works of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists as well as of WSU students.
    - The College of Science provides unique opportunities for students to conduct undergraduate research in collaborations with faculty. These research opportunities greatly enhance a student's success in finding rewarding employment in his/her chosen field, or getting accepted into top graduate and professional schools.

  • University Attributes

    Weber State University is a four-year institution of higher education located in Ogden, Utah. Its focus is upon providing undergraduate programs of the highest quality. WSU offers over 260 separate degrees/programs -- the largest and most comprehensive undergraduate program in the State of Utah. With a student body of over 18,000 drawn predominantly from the Wasatch Front, but also including students from all 50 states and 37 foreign countries, WSU takes pride in its student-centered environment for learning. WSU believes that quality undergraduate education is founded upon close associations between faculty and students.

    Weber State University is a comprehensive university providing lifelong learning opportunities for a diverse spectrum of learners both on and off the main campus, capitalizing extensively on partnerships with private companies and public agencies in the region. Its 60 buildings on 526 acres house abundant classrooms and laboratories, excellent student computing facilities, outstanding performing arts auditoriums, a spacious library, and a well-equipped health and fitness center. In addition to its Ogden campus, WSU offers courses throughout the state and Intermountain West. An area of continued growth is WSU-Davis, which provides instruction to students on a new high-tech campus in Layton. In addition to its Ogden and Davis campuses, WSU offers courses online.

    Through nearly fifty departments and programs in seven colleges, Weber State University offers undergraduate liberal education in the arts, humanities, and natural and social sciences, plus applied technology and professional programs in the allied health professions, business, education, applied sciences, and technology. Master's degrees are available in professional accounting, business administration, criminal justice, English, health administration, and education. The First-Year Experience program helps new students adjust to the university community. An active Honors program challenges the best of students, while a variety of support services aids those with particular needs. Academic studies are complemented by a wide range of co-curricular activities, including student government, a nationally-ranked forensics program, intramural and intercollegiate athletics, and award-winning performing arts groups.

  • Degrees Available

    • Associates
    • Bachelor of Arts
    • Bachelor of Fine Arts
    • Bachelor of Science
    • Diploma/Certification
    • Masters
    • MBA

  • Subject Areas

    • Accounting
    • Art/fine Arts
    • Botany
    • Business Admin. & Mngmt.
    • Chemistry
    • Communications
    • Computer Science / It
    • Criminal Justice / Corrections
    • Economics
    • Education
    • Engineering (mechanical)
    • English
    • Family & Home Studies
    • Finance
    • Geology
    • Health Sciences
    • History
    • Information Systems
    • Mathematics
    • Meteorology
    • Music
    • Nursing
    • Physics
    • Political Science/politics
    • Pre-law
    • Pre-med
    • Psychology
    • Social Sciences
    • Social Work
    • Theater, Drama, Dance
    • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
  • Experience Required

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  • Weber State University's Mission Statement

    Weber State University offers associate, baccalaureate and master degree programs in a broad variety of liberal arts, sciences, technical and professional fields. The university provides excellent educational experiences for its students through extensive personal contact among faculty, staff and students in and out of the classroom. To accomplish its mission, the university, in partnership with the broader community, engages in research, artistic expression, public service, economic development, and community-based learning experiences in an environment that encourages freedom of expression while valuing diversity.