696 College of Social & Behavioral Sciences POLS 3700 - Introduction to Public Administration Credits: (3) POLS 4070 - Sex Roles and the Law Credits: (3) POLS 4600 - American Congress Credits: (3) POLS 4750 - Public Policy Analysis Credits: (3) Psychology PSY 3000 - Child Psychology Credits: (3) PSY 3010 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: (3) PSY 3100 - Psychology of Diversity Credits: (3) PSY 3430 - Theories of Personality Credits: (3) (prerequisite PSY 1010) PSY 3460 - Social Psychology Credits: (3) (prerequisite PSY 1010) PSY 3500 - Cognition Credits: (3) (prerequisite PSY 1010) Sociology SOC 3110 - Sociology of Family Credits: (3) SOC 3270 - Criminology Credits: (3) (prerequisite SOC 1010 or SOC 1020) SOC 3300 - Environment and Society Credits: (3) SOC 3410 - Sociology of Religion Credits: (3) SOC 3420 - Sociology of Education Credits: (3) SOC 3430 - Medicine and Healthcare in Society Credits: (3) Women's Studies WGS 3050 - Introduction to Feminist Theories 1700 ~ Present Credits: (3) Gerontology (BS) Note: No new majors are being accepted in this program at this time. However, the minor, BIS emphasis, and non- degree certificate programs are active and available. • Prog ra m Pre re qu isite: Not required. • Minor: Required. • Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses used toward the major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA for Gerontology courses of 2.5 or higher. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on Degree and General Education Requirements. • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; a minimum of 31 of these is required within the major. Atotal of 40 upper division credit hours is required for graduation from Weber State University (courses numbered 3000 and above); 19-28 of these are required within the major. Advisement Students are assigned to a faculty advisor for academic and professional advising. The faculty advisor assists students with course scheduling, academic counseling, and professional self-assessment. Students are required to see their faculty advisor at least one time per semester prior to registration. Call the Social Work/Gerontology office number, 801-626-6157, for more information or to schedule an appointment. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information). Students must file "Major/Minor Declaration" form with the department office. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. GERT 1010 will fill both a major/minor and general education requirement. Major Course Requirements for BS Degree Required Gerontology Courses (22 credit hours) • GERT 1010 SS - Introduction to Gerontology Credits: (3) • GERT 3320 - Ethnicity and Older Women in the American Society Credits: (3) • GERT 3400 - Methods of Research: Social and Behavioral Research Credits: (4) • GERT 3500 - Social Welfare & Gerontological Policy Development and Service Credits: (3) • GERT 3600 - Social Statistics Credits: (3) • GERT 4860 - Introductory Field Practicum Credits: (2) • GERT 4861 - Advanced Field Practicum Credits: (2) • GERT 4990 - Senior Seminar Credits: (2) Gerontology Elective (3 credit hours) Select i course from the following • GERT 2220 - Introduction to Social Gerontology Credits: (3) • GERT 3000 - Death and Dying Credits: (3) • GERT 3120 - Aging: Adaptation and Behavior Credits: (3) • GERT 4220 - Societal Responses to Aging Credits: (3) • GERT 4650 - Retirement: Adjustment/ Planning Credits: (3) Area Course Electives (6 credit hours) Select a minimum of six credit hours from one of the following five areas (all six credits MUST be from the same area): (l) Counseling, (2) Health and Leisure, (3) Administrative/Management, (4) Social Services, and (5) Nutrition. Students who complete a double major in a related approved field will satisfy this requirement. It should be noted that prerequisites for classes listed below must be satisfied. 1. Counseling • PSY 3430 - Theories of Personality Credits: (3) • PSY 4310 - Introduction to Counseling Theories Credits: (3) • PSY 4340 - Skills and Techniques of Counseling Credits: (3) • SOC 3000 - Self and Society Credits: (3) • ANTH 1040 HU/DV - Language and Culture Credits: (3) • SW 3910 - Social Work Practice I Credits: (3) • SW 3920 - Social Work Practice II Credits: (3) Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog