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 SS1010 or Geront SSI010. (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 SS1010, 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 tide will appear on student's transcript along with authorized credit. Geront 4920. 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 4990. Senior Seminar (2) Preparation and discussion of gerontology concepts and topics. Information and techniques for obtaining a job and selecting a graduate school. Prerequisites: Geront SS1010, 3320, 3400, 3500 and 3600. Department Sociology and Anthropology Chair: Dr. Rosemary Conover Location: Social Science Building, Room 114 Telephone Contact: Carol Jensen 801-626-6241 Professors: Brooke Arkush, Jerry H. Borup, Rosemary Conover, Linda Eaton, L. Kay Gillespie, Ron Holt; Associate Professors: Thomas Kearin, Brenda Marsteller Kowalewski, Robert Reynolds, Huiying Wei-Arthus; Assistant Professors: A. Marjukka Ollilainen Sociology Sociology Coordinator: Dr. Robert W. Reynolds Telephone Contact: Carol Jensen 626-6241 sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies, and how people interact within these contexts. Since all human behavior is social, the subject matter of sociology includes, but is not limited to, street crime and delinquency, corporate downsizing, how people express emotions, welfare or education reform, how families differ and flourish, divisions of ethnicity, gender and social class, religious cults, medicine, media, and other social phenomena. Because sociology addresses the most challenging issues of our time, it is a rapidly expanding field whose potential is increasingly tapped by those who craft policies and create programs. Few fields have such broad scope and relevance for research, theory, and application of knowledge. Sociology is a popular major for students planning futures in such professions as law, business, education, architecture, politics, public administration, urban planning and development, human services, and a myriad of other professions. It also provides a solid foundation for pursuing graduate degrees in related fields. Although a career as a sociologist requires a Masters or Ph.D., an undergraduate education in sociology can be applied to almost any profession a student pursues. Sociology Major or sociology teaching major BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.A.) » Program Prerequisite: Not required for the Sociology major. Sociology Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). » Minor: Required » Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of "C" in courses counted toward the major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on page 36. Sociology Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education Program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation, of which 40 must be upper division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 and above). A minimum of 36 Sociology credit hours are required for the major. Transfer students who are majoring in Sociology can transfer up to 18 hours torn an acceptable Sociology program. Only 9 of the transferred hours can be lower division. WEBER State Univ 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y