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Show Social Sciences Anthropology 330. Applied Anthropology (3) Application of basic knowledge in anthropology to practical fields of human interest. Prerequisites: Anthropology 101 or Sociology 101 or consent of instructor. (Offered alternate years.) W S 440. Primitive Religions (3) A comparative study of religion in various cultures. (Offered alternate years.) A 450. Native Cultures of the New World (5) Culture history of the American Indian in North. Middle and South America. Prerequisites: Anthropology 101 or 211, or consent of instructor. A S 452. Native Cultures of the Pacific (3) Pacific peoples including Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and New Guinea. Prerequisites: Anthropology 101 or 211, or consent of instructor, (Offered alternate years.) S 460. Anthropological Theory (5) Historical and theoretical development of the major anthropological schools of thought including 19th century evolutionism, historical particularism, social anthropology, neo-evolution, and cultural ecology. Prerequisite: Anthropology 101, or consent of instructor. W S 491. Readings or Projects (2-5) Consent of instructor. A W S Su (Maximum of 5 hours toward graduation.) Su 492. Short Courses, Workshops. Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. A W S Su 499. Seminar in Advanced Anthropology (2-6) An advanced course allowing indepth study of selected topics in Anthropology. When the course number is used it will be accompanied by a specific title with the credit authorized, which will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisite: Anthropology 101 or consent of instructor. (Maximum of 6 hours applied toward graduation). A S GERONTOLOGY Jerry H. Borup, Coordinator Affiliated Faculty: Jerry H. Borup, Daniel T. Gallego, W. Bruce Haslam, Robert B. Heffernan, William D. Poe, Wayne R. Tanner, W. Roy VanOrman, Ruth Wheeler, Genevieve M. Wise. Purpose: Gerontology is the multi-disciplinary study of the processes of aging from conception to death and the problems associated with aging and the aged in society (see Occupational Thesaurus, Vol. 1). Individuals working in the field of aging need a broad range of knowledge that transcends a single academic discipline. The program at Weber State College is designed to: (a) provide preparation for employment in the aging network, (b) provide continuing education for job enrichment and career development, (c) provide general education, (d) provide preparation for students going to graduate schools. Weber State College is a consortium member of the Rocky Mountain Gerontology Center. The consortium is an inter-university gerontology council with representation from Weber State College, Utah State University, University of Utah, Brigham Young University and Southern Utah State College. Education: Students who are seeking a degree and who are accepted as trainees in the gerontology program will meet the requirements of the major they select. The Gerontology courses are designed to give the student a special emphasis in aging which supplements and enhances the students' subject area. Students who successfully complete the prescribed course work are certified through Weber State College by the Rocky Mountain Gerontology Center. Trainees may receive two types of certificates: (1) certification in gerontology and (2) certification of completion: See Emphasis of requirements below. Career Outlook: Within the aging network the need continues for qualified trained personnel at all occupational levels. The professional level would include supervisory, administrative, executive leadership, planning and teaching. The service provider level would include support personnel for aging programs, i.e., planning, implementation and delivery of service programs. In recent years occupational opportunities have greatly expanded due to the increased number of older people and the agencies serving the elderly in the United States. Trainees and graduates of the program are currently directors or staff of senior citizen centers, administration or service staff of nursing homes, staff 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. 244 Social Sciences Social Work Related Careers: Social work, law, nursing, sociology, political science medicine marriage counseling, hospital administration, economic, education family dental hygiene, dentistry, public health, recreation, speech therapy, urban and regional planning, biology, community services. Program: Gerontology Emphasis I. Specific Requirements: A. Certificate in Gerontology (awarded by the Rocky Mountain Gerontology Center) 1. Complete requirements for a major in a related field. 2. Gerontology core courses required: Sociology 222 (3), 332 (3), and 422 (3). 3. Six credit hours of courses determined by student and the coordinator of gerontology program. 4. Six credit hours of field practicum*, Sociology 482. (Students may take practicum credit in their major if this practicum is in a gerontology setting and approved by coordinator of the gerontology program.) B. Certificate of Completion in Gerontology (awarded by the Rocky Mountain Gerontology Center) 1. Gerontology core courses required: Sociology 222 (3), 332 (3), and 442 (3). 2. Six credit hours of courses determined by student and the coordinator of gerontology program. 3. Six credit hours of field practicum*. Sociology 482. (Student may take practicum credit in their major if this practicum is in a gerontology setting and approved by coordinator of the gerontology program.) *Examples of field practicum placements would be in hospitals, senior centers, nursing homes, nutrition programs, home maker program, Department on Aging, Legal Aid, Mental Health Center, government planning agencies. 245 |
