GERT 2220. Introduction to Social Gerontology (3) Sp A scientific study of social and psychological aging and the application of prindples and strategies to fadlitate adaptation to aging. The focus is on methods and systems for gathering data, demography of aging, sodal 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) Sp An in-depth study of death, death-related issues and social institutions and practices dealing with death in American society, with spedal emphasis on the social processes surrounding death and constructive responses to death and dying. Cross-listed with SW 3000. 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. Cross-listed with SW 3120. 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. Cross-listed with SWDV3320. GERT 3400. 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 indude 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 Sc 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 SS1010 or GERT SS1010. (SW/GERT 3500 must be completed bdore entering Field Practice). GERT 3600. Social Statistics (3) Introdudion to analysis and presentation of data. Prerequisite: Meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement. Cross-listed with SW 3600. 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. Cross-listed with SW 4220. GERT 4650. Retirement: Adjustment/Planning (3) Sp 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. Cross-listed with SW 4650. 413 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 3400, 3500, 4860, and must be a declared 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 3600, 4861, and must be a declared major or minor. GERT 4900. Current Topics on Aging (2-4) Su 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 sdecring a graduate school. Prerequisites: GERT SS1010, 3320, 3400, 3500 and 3600. DEPARTMENT Sociology and Anthropology Chain Dr. Robert Reynolds Location: Sodal Sdence Building, Room 114 Telephone Contact: Carol Jensen 801-626-6241 Professors: Brooke Arkush, Rosemary Conover, Linda Eaton, Kay Gillespie, Ron Holt, Brenda Marsteller Kowalewski, Marjukka Ollilainen, Huiying Wei-Arthus; Associate Professor: Robert Reynolds; Assistant Professor: Carla Trentelman; Instructor Susan Young Sociology Sociology Coordinator: Dr. Robert Reynolds Telephone Contact: Carol Jensen 626-6241 sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sodologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies, and how people interad within these contexts. Since all human behavior is social, the subject matter of sociology includes, but is not limited to, street crime and delinquency, corporate downsizing, how people express emotions, welfare or education reform, how families differ and flourish, divisions of ethnicity, gender and sodal class, religious cults, medicine, media, General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning 8 Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS/BIS ESL LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science 8 Technology AUSV/ATTC CMT CEET/EE CS MFET/ETM MET DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts 8 Humanities MPC/MENG COMM ENGL FL MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business 8 Econ MBA MACC/MTAX ACTG BS AD/FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA/MSN MSRS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM MLS NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2011-2012 Catalog