Social Work Gerontology • Human Development Prerequisites (one course from the following): Zool LSI80, Human Biology (5) or Zool LS230, Human Genetics and Society (5). (This requirement may be taken concurrently with Social Work 213, Human Behavior and the Social Environment.) • Social Work Pre-Professional Core: Soclwk SS101, Introduction to Social Work (5); Soclwk 213, Human Behavior and the Social Ennvironment (3). Required Social Work Courses: (minimum of 50 credit hours with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or better): Social Work Professional Core: Obtain Formal Admittance to the Social Work Program (application required). Soclwk 265 (3), 274 (3) or Geront 266 (4), Soclwk 330 (5), Geront 360 (or equivalent) Advanced Social Work Professional Core: Make application for Field Practicum Placement prior to completing Social Work 370. Participate in a Formal Review of Progress toward Program Completion. Soclwk 370 (5), 371 (3), 372 (3), 454 (4), 455 (4), 456 (4), 463 (3), 499 (2) Three additional hours of electives from the following Social Work Offerings: Soclwk 150 (3), 292 (1-6), 410 (3), 460 (3), 461 (3), 462 (2), 465 (3), 481 (3), 489 (2-4), 491 (2-4), 492 (1-6), 498 (2-5); Geront 300 (3) or 332 (3). Statistics Requirement: Prior to registering for Social Work 454 students must complete Gerontology 360 Social Statistics. Other statistics courses must be approved by the Department Chair. Code of Ethics: Students enrolled in social work classes must abide by the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. Disciplinary action may be taken by the Social Work Program Admissions and Retention Committee when a student is found in noncompliance with ethical and or professional practice standards. Repeat Classes: Students not meeting the minimum grade requirement for an individual Social Work course may repeat that course (1) one time before being dropped from the Social Work Program. Advisement: Social Work majors must consult with their Social Work advisor before registering each quarter. PROGRAM: SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • Fulfill the specific requirements for the Social Work Program Specific Requirements: • Fulfill Honors course work as follows: Soclwk 213 (3), 330 (5), and 461 (3) and select one course from Soclwk 274 (3), 370 (5), or 372 (3) for a total of 12 hours. • For the remainder of the Social Work Honors major see the chair of the Social Work department. Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in courses for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) M SOCIAL WORK COURSES-SOCLWK SS101. Introduction to Social Work (5) A, W, S The relationships of social systems which comprise the social welfare networks and the role of social work within that network. 150. Women Re-Entering the Work Force (3) Su, A, W, S Designed to develop decision-making skillsNand effective success behaviors which will enable women to obtain career goals. 213. Human Development and Social Environment (3) A, W, S Relationship between human development stages, the human environment, problems associated with the interaction between the person and environment, and suggestions for intervention. Prerequisites: Soclwk SS101, Zool LS230 or Zool LS180 (may also be taken concurrently). "X, 265. Social Welfare Policy and Contemporary Issues (3) A, W, S Students will become familiar with social policies and legislation that sanction social service programs and explore contemporary social issues that shape future social policy and legislation. Prerequisite Soclwk SS101. 274. Social Work Research (3) A, W, S Social work research and its relationship to social work theory and practice. Prerequisite Soclwk SS101. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Su, A, W, S Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 330. Social Work Methods (5) A, W, S An ecological systems and generalist approach to social work practice methods. Content is germane to various systems and subsystems typically implicated in problems encountered by social workers. Emphasis will be placed on skill development and experiential practice in the classroom. Prerequisites: Soclwk 213. 370. Social Work Practice I (5) A, W, S History, principles, and techniques of social work practice with individuals and families. Prerequisites: Socwk 330 and the social and behavioral science requirements listed for the Social Work major. 371. Social Group Practice II (3) A, W, S Social work principles, concepts and techniques for effecting planned change in small groups and micro systems. Prerequisite: Soclwk 370. 372. Social Work Practice III (3) A, W, S Concepts, principles and techniques for effecting planned change with communities and macro-systems. Prerequisite: Soclwk 371. 410. Medical Social Work (3) A Exploration of the process and dynamics of the provision of social work services within the medical service delivery system. 454. Social Service Field Experience—Beginning (4) A, W, S A minimum of 135 hours of supervised field experience in a social service agency. Prerequisites: Soclwk 265, 274 (or Geront 266), Soclwk 370, Geront 360 (or approved statistical course), consent of Field Experience Coordinator, and submission of Social Work Field Praticum Application. 455. Social Service Field Experience— Intermediate (4) A, W, S A minimum of 135 hours of supervised field experience in a social service agency. Prerequisites: Soclwk 454, 371, and consent of Field Experience Coordinator. 456. Social Service Field Experience— Advanced (4) A, W, S A minimum of 135 hours of supervised field experience in a social service agency. Prerequisites: Soclwk 455, 372, and consent of Field Experience Coordinator. 460. Social Work in Special Settings (2-6) Su, A, W, S This course is designed to accommodate special topical areas in Social Work practice. (Maximum of 6 hours applied toward graduation.) 461. Child Welfare (3) S Introduction to Child Welfare Services in the United States. 462. Corrections (2) 5 Institutional treatment of deviate behavior. 463. Intervention Modalities for Women (3) A, W, S Theory, techniques, and issues in social work practices with women. Prerequisite: Soclwk 370 or equivalent with instructor approval. 465. DMS III-R (3) W This course is designed to familiarize the social work student with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM III-R classification). The DSM III-R provides the practitioner with a systematic diagnostic tool for practice and research. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (2-4) Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Prerequisite: SoclWk 101, 330 and instructor approval. 491. Work Study Experience (2-4) Su, A, W, S Supervised experience in special projects. (Maximum of four hours applied toward graduation). 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Su, A, W, S Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 498. Readings and Projects (2-5) Su, A, W, S Individual readings and/or projects for senior students in Social Work. (Maximum of five hours applied toward graduation.) 499. Social Work Senior Seminar (2) Su, W, S Readings and active discussions of selected social work topics. Required for Social Work majors. Prerequisite: Soclwk 455 and Social Work senior status. GERONTOLOGY Location: Social Science Building, Room 140 Telephone Contact: Ellen R. Scott 626-6157 Description 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. Individuals working in the field of aging need a broad range of knowledge that transcends a single academic discipline. The Gerontology Program at Weber State is designed to: (1) provide preparation for employment, (2) provide continuing education for job enrichment and career development, (3) provide general education, (4) to prepare students going to graduate schools. Students may obtain either a major, minor, BIS concentration, or a non-degree emphasis in gerontology. Students who successfully complete the prescribed course work are certified through Weber State. Center on Aging A Center on Aging has been established within the department to further research efforts pertaining to factors associated with aging. Student Services Science 280 281