Gerontology Gerontology General Information 462. Corrections (2) Institutional treatment of deviate behavior. 463. Intervention Modalities for Women (3) Theory, techniques, and issues in social work practices with women. Prerequisite Soclwk 230. Gerontology 322 or 365 will also satisfy this requirement. 464. Hostile Client (3) Assessment and treatment strategies in working with the hostile client 491. Work Study Experience (2-4) Supervised experience in special projects. (Maximum of four hours applied toward graduation). 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibttity and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 498. Readings and Projects (2-5) Individual readings and/or projects for senior students in Social Work. (Maximum of five hours applied toward graduation.) 499. Social Work Senior Seminar (2) Readings and active discussions of selected social work topics. Required for Social Work majors. Prerequisite: Social Work senior status. GERONTOLOGY Location: Social Science Building, Room 140 Telephone Contact: Michele Ashdown 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 (see Occupational Thesaurus, Vol. 1). 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 College 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. Education Students may obtain either a major, minor, BIS concentration, or a non-degree emphasis in gerontology. The Gerontology courses are designed to give the student a special emphasis in aging and/or provide supplemental and enrichment background to other subject areas. 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 Program: Gerontology Emphasis.) Center on Aging A Center on Aging has been established within the department to further research efforts pertaining to factors associated with aging. PROGRAM: GERONTOLOGY MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • Specific College Requirements (see index). • Requirements for General Education (see index). • A minor is required. • Gerontology majors must have a C or better in major courses and an overall GPA of 2.25 in their major. • Gerontology majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 or C. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: • Majors must take a minimum of 46 credit hours of Gerontology or related courses. • Gerontology course requirements: • Geront SS 101 (5), 265 (3), 332 (3), SS422 (3), 482 (6), 499 (2); • Trainees must demonstrate skills in statistics and research by completing the following or an approved equivalent course: Geront 266 (4), 360 (4); • Trainees must complete a minimum of 6 hours from the following courses: Geront SS222 (3), 300 (3), 312 (3), 320 (3), 465 (3); Soclgy 322 (3). • Trainees must complete a minimum of 10 hours from one of the five following areas: Counseling: Psych 330 (3), 343 (3), 431 (3), 434 (4); Soclgy SS250 (5), 340 (3); Anthro 220 (3); Soclwk 370 (3), 371 (3). Health and Leisure: Health PD200 (3), PD340 (3); Hthsci 101 (3), PD120 (3), 230 (4); Soclgy 343 (3); Anthro 102 (5); PE 108 (1), 248 (1); Rec 280 (3), 355 (3). Administrative/Management: Acctng 201 (3), 202 (3); Fin 300 (3); Mktg 300 (3); Mgmt 300 (3). Social Services (select from 2 academic areas): Soclwk 101 (5), 213 (3), 230 (3); Anthro SS310 (5); Chfam 245 (4), 440 (4). Nutrition: Chfam 101 (3), 204 (5), 300 (3), 402 (3), 460 (3). PROGRAM: GERONTOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an ova-all GPA of 3.3. • Fulfill the requirements for the Gerontology major. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling requirements for a Gerontology major in Honors take at least 20 hours on an Honors basis. 190 • In addition, complete the Gerontology Honors senior project of 2 hours. A student may receive Departmental Honors credit in any upper division Gerontology course with the exception of 482. 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 professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: GERONTOLOGY MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: • Minors must take a minimum of 23 credit hours in Gerontology courses. • All students must complete the following Gerontology core (17 credit hours): Geront SS101 (5), 265 (3), 332 (3), SS422 (3), 482 (3). Trainees must select a minimum of 6 credit hours from the following Gerontology electives: Geront SS222 (3), 312 (3), 320 (3), 465 (3). PROGRAM: GERONTOLOGY EMPHASIS-BIS EMPHASIS AND NON-DEGREE CERTIFICATION Specific Requirements: • For BIS emphasis complete a minimum of 23 credit hours in Gerontology. • Gerontology core courses required ( 17 credit hours): Geront SS101 (5), 332 (3), SS422 (3), 482 (6). • Trainees must select a minimum of 6 credit hours from the following Gerontology electives: Geront 265 (3), 312 (3), 320 (3), 465 (3). GERONTOLOGY COURSES-GERONT m SS101. Introduction to Gerontology (5) An introduction to the areas of biological, psychological, and sociological contributions to the field of gerontology with an emphasis on personal awareness of myths, problems, and solutions relating to the older person in America. SS222. Social Gerontology (3) An introduction to the scientific study of gerontology; the study of aging. 265. Gerontological Development and Policy (3) National awareness, historical growth and policy development in response to gerontology in the United States will be covered. Specific examples will include social and health insurances, White House conferences, legislations, Administration on Aging, National Institute on Aging, scientific and applied groups, and the financing of programs. 266. Methods of Research: Theoretical and Historical Foundations (4) 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) The specific title will appear on the student's transcript along with authorized credit 300. Death and Dying (3) 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) 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) 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) A study of the importance of ethnicity and social policy on the social functioning of older people. 360. Social Statistics (4) Introduction to analysis and presentation of data. 365. Older Women in American Society (3) 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 lifestyle of current and future older women will be explored. SS422. Societal Responses to Aging (3) 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) 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) The application and practice of the scientific method as applied to gerontology research. Prerequisite: Geront 266. 482. Field Practicum (2-10) 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.) Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 191 Continuing Education