332 333 retirement planning and other age-related employment; (2) provide continuing education for job enrichment and preparation for persons already in the aging employment sector through consultation, workshops and academic courses to enhance career opportunities; (3) provide general education courses designed to assist students in understanding and dealing with older persons within their family and society at large; (4) encourage students to go directly into aging employment and/or to seek graduate degrees in gerontology or related fields leading to positions in national, regional and local aging network sectors. GERONTOLOGY MAJOR » Program Prerequisite: Not required. » Minor: Required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses used toward the major (grade of "C-" is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA for Gerontology courses of 2.5 or higher. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on page 36. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - a minimum of 31 of these is required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) - 19-28 of these are required within the major. Advisement Students are assigned to a faculty advisor for academic and professional advising. The faculty advisor assists students with course scheduling, academic counseling, and professional self- assessment. Students are required to see their faculty advisor at least one time per semester. Call the Social Work/Gerontology office number, 801-626-6157, or the Department Chair at 801-626-6155 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Gerontology majors must consult with their Gerontology advisor before registering each semester. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). Students must file "Major/Minor Declaration" form with the department office. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. Geront SSIOIO will fill both a major/minor and general education requirement. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Required Geront Geront Geront Geront Geront Geront Geront Geront Gerontology Courses (22 credit hours) SSIOIO Intro to Gerontology (3) DV3320 Ethnicity & Older Women in America (3) SI3400 Methods of Research (4) 3500 Social Welfare & Gerontological Policy Development & Services (3) SI3600 Social Statistics (3) 4860 Intro Field Practicum (2) 4861 Advanced Field Practicum (2) 4990 Senior Seminar (2) Gerontology Elective (3 credit hours) Select 1 course from the following 4 courses Geront 2220 Intro to Social Gerontology (3) Geront 3000 Death & Dying (3) Geront 3120 Aging: Adaptation 8c Behavior (3) Geront 4650 Retirement: Adjustment / Planning (3) Area Course Electives (6 credit hours) Select a minimum of six credit hours from one of the following five areas: (1) Counseling, (2) Health and Leisure, (3) Administrative/ Management, (4) Social Services, and (5) Nutrition. Students who complete a double major in a related approved field will satisfy this requirement. It should be noted that prerequisites for classes listed below must be satisfied. Counseling Psych 3430 Psych 4310 Psych 4340 Soclgy 3000 Soclgy 3540 Anthro HU/DV2300 SoclWk 3910 SoclWk 3920 Theories of Personality (3) Intro to Counseling Theories (2) Skills & Techniques of Counseling (4) Intro to Social Psychology (3) Small Group Leadership (3) Language & Culture (3) Social Work Practice I (3) Social Work Practice II (3) • Health and Leisure Health 3400 Substance Abuse Prevention (3) HthSci 1101 Medical Terminology (2) HthSci 1120 Concepts & Social Impact of Health Care Systems (3) HthSci 3328 Pathophysiology of Organs & Systems (2) Anthro LS/DV2200 Biological Anthropology (3) PE 1080 Fitness for Life (1) PE 2480 Fitness for Life Concepts (1) Rec 3810 Recreation Leadership & Management (3) • Administrative/Management Acctng 2010 Elem Financial Accounting I (3) Acctng 2020 Elem Financial Accounting II (3) BusAdm 3000 Small Business (3) Mktg 3010 Marketing (3) • Social Services (select from two academic areas) SoclWk SSIOIO SoclWk 2100 SoclWk 3900 Anthro DV3500 ChFam 2400 ChFam 4400 • Nutrition Nutri LS1020 Nutri 2020 Nutri/Hlth 3420 Nutri/Hlth 4420 Intro to Generalist Social Work (3) Human Behavior & the Social Environment I (3) Social Work Methods, Values & Ethics (3) Elements of Culture (3) Family Relations (4) The Family in Stress (4) Foundations in Nutrition (3) Food Values, Diet & Health (3) Multicultural Health & Nutrition (3) Health & Nutrition in the Older Adult (3) Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the on-line catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. GERONTOLOGY » Program Prerequisites: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Gerontology major, of which at least 20 credit hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Departmental Honors credit in any upper division Gerontology course with the exception of 4860, 4861, or 4862. In addition, complete the Gerontology Honors senior project of 2 credit hours. Permission from the department chair must be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement will be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit (see the Honors Program). GERONTOLOGY MINOR, BIS EMPHASIS AND NON-DEGREE CERTIFICATION » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses used toward the minor/emphasis (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 17 credit hours. Course Requirements for Minor / BIS Emphasis / Non-Degree Certification Gerontology Courses Required (11 credit hours) Geront SSIOIO Intro to Gerontology (3) Geront DV3320 Ethnicity & Older Women in America (3) Geront 3500 Gerontological Development 8c Policy (3) Geront 4860 Field Practicum (2) Gerontology Electives (6 credit hours) Select two courses from the following 4 courses Geront 2220 Intro to Social Gerontology (3) Geront 3000 Death & Dying (3) Geront 3120 Aging: Adaptation & Behavior (3) Geront 4650 Retirement: Adjustment / Planning (3) GERONTOLOGY COURSES - GERONT Geront SSIOIO. Introduction to Gerontology (3) A study of physical, psychological, social-psychological, and social dimensions of aging and the application of principles and strategies to facilitate adaptation to aging. Emphasis is placed on methods of gathering knowledge, the current knowledge base, and strategies for adaptation in the later stages of life cycle. Geront 2220. Introduction to Social Gerontology (3) A scientific study of social and psychological aging and the application of principles and strategies to facilitate adaptation to aging. The focus is on methods and systems for gathering data, demography of aging, social theoretical perspectives, psychological effects of aging, aging and the economy, and government and the politics of aging. Geront 2900. Current Topics on Aging (2-4) A study on age related topics of current interest. Specific title will appear on student's transcript along with authorized credit. Geront 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Geront 3000. Death and Dying (3) An in-depth study of death, death-related issues and social institutions and practices dealing with death in American society, with special emphasis on the social processes surrounding death and constructive responses to death and dying. Geront 3120. Aging: Adaptation and Behavior (3) An examination of the physical and psychological processes of aging. The emphasis is upon behavioral and social adaptation to these processes. Geront DV3320. Ethnicity and Older Women in the American Society (3) The importance of special populations (ethnic, racial and women) as they relate to the aging process. Geront SI3400. Methods of Research: Social and Behavioral Research (4) Focus on acquiring knowledge, developing skills, and conducting social and behavioral scientific research, utilizing single system design that includes visual and statistical assessment. The course will include both qualitative methodologies (evaluative research, historical methods, case studies, field research, ethnography studies, and grounded theory) and quantitative methodologies (experimental and survey with a special emphasis on survey). Geront 3500. Social Welfare & Gerontological Policy Development and Service (3) The history, mission, philosophy and human service aspects used in the development of social work/gerontology as a profession will be covered. Examples of social, public and social welfare policy will be identified and studied. Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation, professional organizations, and membership organizations will assist in review of lobby, funding and implementation practices used in meeting human service needs. Methods for the political and organizational analysis of processes and policy will be covered. Prerequisite: SoclWk SSIOIO or Geront SSIOIO. (SoclWk/ Geront 3500 must be completed before entering Field Practice). Geront SI3600. Social Statistics (3) Introduction to analysis and presentation of data. Prerequisite: Meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement. Geront 4220. Societal Responses to Aging (3) This course is designed to cover aspects of retirement relating to job change or discontinuance. The processes, events, social roles, and phases of life will presented. Geront 4650. Retirement: Adjustment/Planning (3) This course is designed to cover aspects of retirement relating to job change or discontinuance. The processes, events, social roles, and phases of life will presented. Geront 4830. Readings and/or Projects (2-4) Individual readings and/or projects for the senior Gerontology major (with the approval of the instructor) with a maximum of four (4) credit hours possible. Geront 4860. Introductory Field Practicum (2) Introductory experience in the world of work in a gerontology setting whereby the student might develop, test, and use knowledge derived from classroom experiences. Prerequisites: Geront SSIOIO, 3320 and 3500; must be a declared major or minor. Geront 4861. Advanced Field Practicum (2) Advanced experience in the world of work in a gerontology setting whereby the student might develop, test, and use knowledge derived from classroom experiences. Prerequisites: Geront SI3400, 3500, 4860, and must be a declared major or minor. Geront 4862. Specialized Field Practicum (2) Specialized experience in the world of work in a gerontology setting whereby the student might develop, test, and use knowledge derived from classroom experiences. Prerequisites: Geront SI3600, 4861, and must be a declared major or minor. Geront 4900. Current Topics on Aging (2-4) An in-depth study on age related topics of current interest. Specific title will appear on student's transcript along with authorized credit. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science A Mogy CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts A Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business A Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC HemProfesskms CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY • BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social A Behavioral . ]■■•.■; MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT- SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus W E B E R STATE U N I 2002-2003 CATALOG V E R S I T Y WEBER STATE UNIVE 2002-2003 CATALOG R S I T Y