Gerontology 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: Socwk 370. 372. Social Work Practice HI (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) Su, A A minimum of 134 hours of supervised field experience in a Social Service Agency. Prerequisites: Soclwk SS 101, 230, 313, 370, consent of Field Work Coordinator, and submission of field work application. Students register for this course on a credit/no credit basis. 455. Social Service Field Experience—Intermediate (4) Su, W A minimum of 134 hours of supervised field experience in a Social Service Agency. Prerequisites: Soclwk 454, 371, and consent of Field Work Coordinator. Students register for this course on a credit/no credit basis. 456. Social Service Field Experience—Advanced (4) Su, S A minimum of 134 hours supervised field experience in a Social Service Agency. Prerequisites: Soclwk 455, 372, and consent of Field Work Coordinator. Students register for this course on a credit/no credit basis. 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) S 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 230 or equivalent with instructor approval. 465. DMSHI-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, 230 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) 5m, 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: Darline Musselman 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. PROGRAM: GERONTOLOGY MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (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. 280 Gerontology • 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 SS101 (5), 265 (3), 332 (3), 422 (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 250 (5), 340 (3); Anthro 220 (3); Soclwk 370 (3), 371 (3). Health and Leisure: Health 200 (3), 340 (3); Hthsci 101 (3), PD120 (3), 230 (4); Soclgy 343 (3); Anthro 102 (5); PE 108 (1), 248 (1); Rec 355 (3). Administrative/Management: Acctng 201 (3), 202 (3); Fin 300 (3); six additional credit hours in consultation with department adviser. Social Services (select from 2 academic areas): Soclwk SS101 (5), 213 (3), 230 (3); Anthro 310 (5); Chfam 245 (4), 440 (4). Nutrition: Hlth PD105 (3); Chfam 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 overall 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. • 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), 422 (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), 422 (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 SS101. Introduction to Gerontology (5) A, W, S A study of physical, psychological, social-psychological and social dimensions of aging and the application of principles and strategies to facilitate adaptation to aging. Emphasis is placed on methods of gathering knowledge, the current knowledge base and strategies for adaptation in the later stages of life cycle. SS222. Introduction to Social Gerontology (3) S A scientific study of social and psychological aging and the application of principles and strategies to facilitate adaptation to aging. The focus is on methods and systems for gathering data, demography of aging, social theoretical perspectives, psychological effects of aging, aging and the economy, and government and the politics of aging. 265. Gerontological Development and Policy (3) A, W, S 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. 281