Sociology Sociology 266. Methods of Research: Theoretical and Historical Foundations (4) W Introduction to the scientific foundations and methods of gerontology. 290. Current Topics on Aging (2-6) A study on age related topics of current interest. Specific title will appear on student's transcript along with authorized credit. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 300. Death and Dying (3) W, S An in-depth study of death, death-related issues and social institutions and practices dealing with death in American society, with special emphasis on the social processes surrounding death and constructive responses to death and dying. 312. Aging: Adaptation and Behavior (3) A An examination of the physical and psychological processes of aging. The emphasis is upon behavioral and social adaptation to these processes. 320. Economy of Aging (3) W This course provides knowledge about types and amounts of fixed income available to America's older persons. It includes ideas and methods for effectively helping the elderly person meet the serious problems related to income limits and inflation. 332. Ethnicity and the Aging Process (3) 5a, A, S A study of the importance of ethnicity and social policy on the social functioning of older people. 360. Social Statistics (4) A, S Introduction to analysis and presentation of data. 365. Older Women in American Society (3) W An awareness of the events, obstacles, failures and successes of older women in American society will be studied. Specific attitudes of individuals and society concerning the life-style of current and future older women will be explored. 422. Societal Responses to Aging (3) A, S A study of how aging, as a dimension of social organization, touches every life, every home, every community, and every relationship. 465. Retirement: Adjustment/Planning (3) W This course is designed to cover aspects of retirement relating to job change or discontinuance. The processes, events, social roles, and phases of life will be presented. 466. Methods of Research: Application and Practice (3) S The application and practice of the scientific method as applied to gerontology research. Prerequisite: Geront 266. 482. Field Practicum (2-10) Su, A, W, S Provides an opportunity in the world of work whereby the student might develop, test, and use knowledge derived from classroom experiences. (Maximum of 10 hours applied toward graduation.) 490. Current Topics on Aging (2-6) S An in-depth study on age related topics of current interest. Specific title will appear on student's transcript along with authorized credit. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) 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/or Projects (2-6) Su, A, W, S Individual readings and/or projects for the senior Gerontology major (with the approval of the instructor) with a maximum of six (6) credit hours possible. 499. Senior Seminar (2) S Preparation and discussion of gerontology concepts and topics. Information and techniques in obtaining a job and selecting a graduate school. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY Chair: L. Kay Gillespie Location: Social Science Building, Room 114 Telephone Contact: Fran Holm 626-6241 Professors: Jerry H. Borup, Rosemary Conover, Daniel T. Gallego, L. Kay Gillespie, Michael A. Toth; Associate Professors: Dean W. Collinwood; Assistant Professors: Brooke Arkush, Linda Eaton, Ron Holt, Mark Luna, Wayne Thompson SOCIOLOGY Description The Sociology program at Weber State serves three primary purposes: 1) to prepare both majors and minors for careers in teaching, social services, government, business, and research; 2) to provide adequate preparation for students going on to graduate programs; and, 3) to provide meaningful general education courses for all students of Weber State. In Sociology, a bachelor's degree is an entry level degree into a number of occupations. But for a career as a sociologist, a master's degree or a Ph.D. is usually either desirable or required. Undergraduate training in Sociology is often considered to be a good preparation for postgraduate education in a number of more specialized fields (such as law, business, and even medicine). PROGRAM: SOCIOLOGY MAJOR OR SOCIOLOGY TEACHING MAJOR General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). General Education Requirements (see index). • A minor is required. • Sociology majors must have a C or better in sociology courses and an overall GPA of 2.25 in their major. • Sociology majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 (C average). Sociology Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 2.50. • 183 hours are required for a degree in Sociology. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division courses (courses numbered 300 and above). • Students who are Sociology teaching majors must satisfy the College of Education Certification Program (see Teacher Education). Specific Requirements: Sociology Major or Sociology Teaching Minor: • Majors must take a minimum of 45 credit hours in Sociology courses, including the following required courses: Soclgy SS101 (5), 266 (4), 303 (4), 360 (4), 403 (4), 466 (3), plus two courses selected from the following: Soclgy 301 (3), 302 (3), 340 (3), 350 (3). • In addition, students are required to either concentrate in one of the six areas of specialization or to obtain a strong general sociological orientation. • Students electing to specialize must complete all the courses listed within the specialized area they select. • Those students who desire a strong general orientation must select one course each from four of the six specialized areas. The specialized areas, along with their course numbers, are: Deviance: Soclgy SS102 (5), 321 (3), 323 (3), 475 (3). Criminology and Delinquency: Soclgy 326 (3), 327 (3), 335 (2), 490 (3), 498 (2). Social Psychology: Soclgy 250 (5), 340 (3), 440 (3), 498 (2). Gerontology: Soclgy 300 (3), 322 (3), Geront 332 (3), plus two courses from gerontology course offerings. (Students will receive certification upon the successful completion of this emphasis.) Organization: Soclgy 280 (3), 301 (3), 302 (3), plus one course from the following: Soclgy 341 (3), 343 (3), or 400 (3). Family: Soclgy 111 (3), 311 (3), 315 (3), 480 (3). Sociology Teaching majors must include Soclgy 341 (3). Commun HU102 (3) or an approved equivalent, and Educ 450 (3) in their course of study. PROGRAM: SOCIOLOGY 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 requirements for the Sociology major or the Sociology Teaching major. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling requirements for a sociology major in Honors take at least 20 hours on an Honors basis. • In addition, complete the Sociology Honors Senior Project of 2 hours. A student may receive Departmental Honors credit in any upper division Sociology course with the exception of Soclgy 466. Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate instructor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: SOCIOLOGY MINOR OR SOCIOLOGY TEACHING MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: • Minors must take a minimum of 24 credit hours in Sociology courses including the following required courses: Soclgy SS101 (5), 266 (4), 303 (4), plus one course from the following: Soclgy 301 (3), 302 (3), 340 (3), 350(3). • In addition, minors must take an additional 8 credit hours in Sociology courses, at least 3 of which must be upper division. Sociology Teaching minors must take Commun HU102 (3) or an approved equivalent and Educ 450 (3) in their course of study. Student Services Science 282 283