346 GERT 4220 Societal Responses to Aging (3) GERT 4650 Retirement: Adjustment / Planning (3) GERONTOLOGY COURSES - GERT GERT SS1010. Introduction to Gerontology (3) A study of physical, psychological, sodal-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. GERT 2220. Introduction to Social Gerontology (3) 5 A sdentific study of social and psychological aging and the application of principles and strategies to fadlitate 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. GERT 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. GERT 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. GERT 3000. Death and Dying (3) 5 An in-depth study of death, death-rdated issues and sodal institutions and pradices dealing with death in American sodety, with special emphasis on the sodal processes surrounding death and constructive responses to death and dying. GERT 3120. Aging: Adaptation and Behavior (3) F An examination of the physical and psychological processes of aging. The emphasis is upon behavioral and social adaptation to these processes. GERT DV3320. Ethnicity and Older Women in the American Society (3) F The importance of spedal populations (ethnic, radal and women) as they relate to the aging process. GERT SI3400. Methods of Research: Social and Behavioral Research (4) Focus on acquiring knowledge, developing skills, and conduding 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). It is recommended to take a Statistics course before Research. GERT 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 pradices used in meeting human service needs. Methods for the political and organizational analysis of processes and policy will be covered. Prerequisite: SW SSI010 or GERT SSI010. (SW/GERT 3500 must be completed bdore entering Field Practice). GERT SI3600. Social Statistics (3) Introduction to analysis and presentation of data. Prerequisite: Meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement. GERT 4220. Societal Responses to Aging (3) F This course is designed to cover aspects of retirement relating to job change or discontinuance. The processes, events, sodal roles, and phases of life will presented. GERT 4650. Retirement: Adjustment/Planning (3) 5 This course is designed to cover aspects of retirement relating to job change or discontinuance. The processes, events, sodal roles, and phases of life will presented. GERT 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. GERT 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 (90 hours at approved agency). Prerequisites: GERT SS1010, 3320 and 3500; must be a declared major or minor. GERT 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 (90 hours at approved agency). Prerequisites: GERT SI3400, 3500, 4860, and must be a dedared major or minor. GERT 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 (90 hours at approved agency). Prerequisites: GERT SI3600, 4861, and must be a declared major or minor. GERT 4900. Current Topics on Aging (2-4) 5m An in-depth study on age related topics of current interest. Spedfic title will appear on student's transcript along with authorized credit. GERT 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the semester dass schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. GERT 4990. Senior Seminar (2) F Preparation and discussion of gerontology concepts and topics. Information and techniques for obtaining a job and selecting a graduate school. Prerequisites: GERT SSI010, 3320, 3400, 3500 and 3600. 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