196 Gerontology Center rently serving as directors of mental health services, director of homemaking service, director of staff of nutrition programs, director and staff of volunteer programs, i.e., Retired Senior Volunteers Programs, Senior Companion Programs and Foster Grandparents. Related Careers Biology, community services, dental hygiene, dentistry, economics, education, family, hospital administration, law, marriage counseling, medicine, nursing, political science, public health, recreation, social work, sociology, speech therapy, and urban and regional planning. Program: Gerontology Major Bachelor Degree General Requirements: Specific course requirements of the college (see index). Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). A minor is required. Gerontology majors must have a C or better in major courses and an overall GPA of 2.25 in their major. Gerontology majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 or C. 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: Gerontology Major Majors must take a minimum of 46 credit hours of Gerontology or related courses. Gerontology course requirements: Geront 101 (5), 265 (3), 332 (3), 422 (3), 486 (6), 499 (2). Trainees must demonstrate skills in statistics and research by completing the following or an approved equivalent course: Soclgy 266 (4), 360 (4). Trainees must complete a minimum of 6 hours from the following courses: Soclgy 300 (3), 322 (3), Geront 222 (3), 312 (3), 320 (3), 465 (3). Trainees must complete a minimum of 10 hours from one of the five following areas: Counseling: Psych 300 (3), 343 (3), 431 (3), 434 (4); Soclgy 250 (5), 340 (3); Anthro 220 (3); Soclwk 370 (3), 371 (3). Health and Leisure: Health 200 (3), 340 (3); Hthsci 101 (3), 120 (4), 130 (3); Soclgy 343 (3); Anthro 102 (5); PE 148 (1), 248 (1); Rec 280 (3), 355 (3). Administrative/Management: Mgmt 301 (4), Busadm 320 (4); Acctng 100 (2), 201 (4), 202 (4). Social Services (select from 2 academic areas): Soclwk 101 (5), 213 (3), 230 (3); Anthro 310 (5); Chfam 440 (3), 445 (3). Nutrition: Chfam 101 (3), 204 (5), 300 (3), 402 (3), 460 (3). Program: Gerontology Departmental Honors General Requirements: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses. Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. Fulfill the requirements for the Gerontology major. Specific Requirements: Gerontology Major In fulfilling requirements for a Gerontology major in Honors take at least 20 hours on an Honors basis. In addition, complete the Gerontology Honors senior project of 2 hours. A student may receive Departmental Honors credit in any upper division Gerontology course with the exception of 482. Permission from the department chairperson should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. Program: Gerontology Minor General Requirements: A grade of C or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: Minors must take a minimum of 23 credit hours in Gerontology courses. All students must complete the following Gerontology core (17 credit hours): Geront 101 (5), 265 (3), 332 (3), 422 (3), 482 (3). Trainees must select a minimum of 6 credit hours from the following Gerontology electives: Geront 222 (3) 312(3) 320(3) 465 (3). Program:Gerontology Emphasis -BIS Emphasis and Non-degree Certification Specific Requirements: Complete requirements for a major in a related field. Gerontology core courses required (17 credit hours): Geront 101 (5), 332 (3), 422 (3), 482 (6). Trainees must select a minimum of 6 credit hours from the following Gerontology electives: Geront 265 (3), 312 (3) 320 (3) 465 (3). STUDENTS COMPLETING ANY OF THE ABOVE GERONTOLOGY PROGRAMS WILL RECEIVE AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE IN GERONTOLOGY 197 Social Work Gerontology Courses SS101 Introduction to Gerontology (5) An introduction to the areas of biological, psychological, and sociological contributions to the field of gerontology, with an emphasis on personal awareness of myths, problems, and solutions relating to the older person in America. SS222. Social Gerontology (3) An introduction to the scientific study of gerontology, the study of aging. 265. Gerontological Development and Policy (3) National awareness, historical growth and policy development in response to gerontology in the United States will be covered. Specific examples will include social and health insurances, White House conferences, legislations, Administration on Aging, National Institute on Aging, scientifc and applied groups and the financing of programs. 312. 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. 320. Economy of Aging (3) This course provides knowledge about types and amounts of fixed income available to America's Older Persons. It includes ideas and methods for effectively helping the elderly person meet the serious problems related to income limits and inflation. 332. Ethnicity and the Aging Process (3) A study of the importance of ethnicity and social policy on the social functioning of older people. SS422. Societal Responses to Aging (3) A study of how aging, as a dimension of social organization, touches every life, every home, every community, and every relationship. 465. 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 be presented. 482. Field Practicum (2 10) Provides an opportunity in the world of work whereby the student might develop, test, and use knowledge derived from classroom experiences. (Maximum of 10 hours applied toward graduation.) 498. Readings and/or Projects (2-6) Individual readings and/or projects for the senior Gerontology major (with the approval of the instructor) with a maximum of six (6) credit hours possible. 499. Senior Seminar (2) Preparation and discussion of gerontology concepts and topics. Information and techniques in obtaining a job and selecting a graduate school. Department of Social Work Chairman: Raymond H. Clark Location: Social Science Building, Room 140 Telephone: 626-6157 Professors: Raymond H. Clark, M. Kay Evans; Associate Professor: Rex R. Ashdown; Assistant Professor: Donald R. Carpenter; Program Specialist: Ray Holley Description Social Work is 'working with people.' The social worker works with individuals, groups and the community who suffer the effects of poverty, broken homes, ethnic conflicts, physical, mental and emotional illnesses. Those who have been a part of the delinquency, crime and substance abuse community are also the social workers concern. The Social Work Program: (1) prepares students for entry level social work practice; (2) prepares students for graduate social work education; (3) prepares students to take the social service worker licensing examination; (4) provides a liberal, interdisciplinary learning experience to help students in their understanding of and adjustment to living in a democratic society; and (5) provides continuing educational opportunities for the baccalaureate and paraprofessional social work practitioners. Education The Social Work Program at Weber State College is accredited at the baccalaureate level by the National Council of Social Work Education. Only those students who complete an accredited social work program are eligible to take the license examination upon graduation. Many graduate schools of social work will grant up to one year advanced standing for those students who have graduated from our program. Career Outlook The need for professional social workers has greatly increased due to our rapidly changing and complex society. Employment opportunities are expanding for social workers in the fields of mental health, corrections, aging, child welfare, medical, education, and public welfare programs. It is anticipated that employment opportunities in these fields for the licensed bachelor degree social worker will continue at a high level through the 1980s. Program: Social Work Major-Bachelor Degree General Requirements: Specific course requirements of the college (see index). Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). A minor is required. Social Work majors must have a C grade or better in major courses. Social Work Majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 or C. 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above).