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Show GERONTOLOGY Jerry H. Borup, Coordinator Affiliated Faculty: Jerry H. Borup, Daniel T. Gallego, W. Bruce Haslam, Robert B. Heffernan, Jean Kunz, Louise Lintz, William D. Poe, Wayne R. Tanner, W. Roy VanOrman. 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. I). 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. Education — Students may obtain either a major or minor or a non- degree emphasis in gerontology. 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. 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 elderly people and the agencies serving the elderly in the United States. Trainees and graduates of the program are currently 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 — Social work, law, nursing, sociology, political science, medicine, marriage counseling, hospital administration, economics, education, family, dental hygiene, dentistry, public health, recreation, speech therapy, urban and regional planning, biology, community services. Program: Gerontology Major—Bachelor Degree I. General Requirements: A. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). B. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). C. A minor is required. D Gerontology 324 11. a. b. Gerontology majors must have a C or better in major courses and an overall GPA of 2.25 in their major. E. Gerontology majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 or C. F. 183 total hours are required for this degree. G. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: A. Gerontology Major 1. Majors must take a minimum of 46 credit hours of Gerontology or related courses. 2. Gerontology course requirements: Gerontology 101 (5), 265 (3), 332 (3), 422 (3), 486 (6), 499 (2). o. Trainees must demonstrate skills in statistics and research by completing the following or an approved equivalent course: Sociology 266 (4), 360 (4). c. Trainees must complete a minimum of 6 hours from the following courses: Sociology 300 (3), 322 (3), Gerontology 222 (3), 312 (3), 320 (3), 465 (3). d. Trainees must complete a minimum of 10 hours from one of the five following areas: (1) Counseling: Psychology 300 (3), 343 (3), 431 (3), 434 (4); Sociology 250 (5), 340 (3); Anthropology 220 (3); Social Work 370 (3), 371 (3). (2) Health and Leisure: Health 200 (3), 340 (3); Health Science 101 (3), 120 (4), 130 (3); Sociology 343 (3); Anthropology 102 (5); Physical Education 148 (1), 248 (1); Recreation 280 (3), 355 (3). (3) Administrative/Management: Management 301 (4), Business Administration 320 (4); Accounting 100 (2), 201 (4), 202 (4). (4) Social Services (select from 2 academic areas): Social Work 101 (5), 213 (3), 230 (3); Anthropology 310 (5); Child and Family 440 (3), 445 (3). (5) Nutrition: Child and Family 101 (3), 204 (5), 300 (3), 402 (3), 460 (3). Program: Gerontology Departmental Honors I. General Requirements: A. Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses. 325 -fen |
