Computer and Information Literacy (CIL)

All students must complete a four-part Computer & Information Literacy requirement to receive a bachelor's degree from WSU.  
This requirement should be completed within the first 60 credit hours of course work at WSU. It is suggested that CIL classes be taken within the first year of study. 

• Lecture, lab, or online classes are available as well as tests (tests are for those who have computer application skills)

• Check the class schedule, choose the NTM classes or exams you need, and register

  • You must register to take the CIL exams - they are not clep tests

  • See the Exam Syllabus for information about the tests

The WSU Core Requirement is Divided into Four Parts:

• Part A: Word Processing (can be satisfied by taking NTM 1701 or 1501 - see requirement information below)

• Part B: OS, Presentations, E-Mail (can be satisfied by taking NTM 1702 or 1502 - see requirement information below)

• Part C: Spreadsheets  (can be satisfied by taking NTM 1703 or 1503 - see requirement information below)

• Part D: Information Literacy (Internet and library science research skills) (can be satisfied by taking LIBSCI 1704 or NTM 1504 - other classes are available - see class information below (see catalog or library web site for more information)

• Learning outcomes can be found from the link at the top of this page

• The requirement can be satisfied by signing up for lecture/lab/online classes, taking exams, or completing a combination of both.

  • CIL Options for Classes:

    • NTM 1701 (word processing), 1702 (OS/Presentations/E-mail), 1703 (spreadsheets) lab or online self-paced classes

    • NTM 1700 lecture class meets parts A, B, and C (word processing, OS/Presentations/E-mail, spreadsheets)

    • LIBS 1704 lecture and online class

    • LIBS/BUSADM 2704 lecture and online

    • LIBS/EDUC 2604 lecture and online

    • LIBS 2804

    • LIBS/HTHS 2904 online 

     

  • CIL Options for Exams:

    • NTM Exams: 1501 (word processing), 1502 (OS/Presentations/E-mail), 1503 (spreadsheets), and 1504 (library science - information literacy)  

      • Students register for the NTM exams the same as any other course at WSU 

      • Register for the NTM exams or classes at your regular registration time 

      • Students must access http://canvas.weber.edu for instructions once registered for the CIL exams 

      • Cutoff dates for exam registration are:

        • Fall Semester:         November 1

        • Spring Semester      March 1

        • Summer Semester:  June 1

Online Students

• Online Students how to register for online exams

• Online Student Forms to request an exam, choose a proctor, and submit student information

• Online Approval form to evaluate eligibility to register for online exams (do not fill out this form unless you want to register for the online exams.  If you meet the requirements this form will be sent directly to Continuing Education for registration; you will receive notice if you do not qualify.