301 300 Admission (2-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized for these ChFam ChFam Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 25 of this catalog). Students must file "Major/Minor Declaration" form with the department office. elective courses will appear on the student transcript. 4990. Social Work Senior Seminar (2) This course requires preparation and discussion of social work concepts and topics, and information and techniques in obtaining a job and selecting a graduate school. Prerequisite: SoclWk 4860. (Must be taken concurrently with SoclWk 4861.) General Education Refer to pages 31-34 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. Geront SS1010 will fill both a major/minor and general education requirement. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Chair: Dr. Location: Telephone Professors: Donald R. Carpenter Social Science Building, Room 140 Contact: Jeanette Johnson, 626-6157 Jerry H. Borup, M. Kay Evans; Associate Professors: Donald R. Carpenter, W. Roy Van Orman, Sharon B. Parkinson; Assistant Professors: Louise P. Lintz Gerontology is the multi- disciplinary study of the processes of aging from conception to death with special focus on the later life cycle 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 University is designed to: (1) provide preparation for employment, (2) provide continuing education for job enrichment and career development, (3) provide general education, and (4) prepare students going to graduate schools. GERONTOLOGY : co 3320 3400 Geront Geront Geront Geront Geront _._ the major. A total of 60 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) — 19-28 of these are required within the major. Advisement Students are assigned to a faculty advisor for academic and professional advising. The faculty advisor assists students with course scheduling, academic counseling, and professional selfassessment. Students are required to see their faculty advisor at least one time per semester. Call the Social Work/Gerontology office number, 626-6157, or the Department Chair at 626-6155 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Gerontology majors must consult with their Gerontology advisor before registering each semester. Generally, only juniors and seniors will be allowed in those courses numbered 3000/4000. Only Gerontology majors/minors will be allowed in Gerontology 4830 and 4920 unless special permission from the department chair has been received. Suggested Course 3500 Gerontological Dvlpmt & Policy 2S 3600 4860 4861 4990 Social Statistics Introductory Field Practicum Advanced Field Practicum Senior Seminar a 2 2 2 Geront Geront coumunsn nma) 3 3 3120 Aging: Adaptation & Behavior 3 4650 Retirement: Adjustment/Planning 3 3 2 Psych Soclgy Soclgy Anthro SoclWk 4340 3000 3540 HU2300 3910 Skills and Techniques of Counseling Introduction to Social Psychology Small Group Leadership Language and Culture Social Work Practice I 4 3 3 3 3 SoclWk 3920 Social Work Practice II 7 ¢ Health and Leisure Health HthSci 3400 1101 Substance Abuse Prevention Medical Terminology a £ HthSci 1120 Concepts and Social 3 Impact of Health Care Systems Pathophysiology of Organs & Systems 2 Biological Anthropology Fitness for Life Fitness for Life Concepts Rec 3810 Recreation Leadership & Mngmt 3 1 1 5 A study on age related topics of current interest. Specific title will Geront 3400 4 appear on student's transcript along with authorized credit. Area Course 3 Area Course 3 2010 2020 3000 Mktg 3010 Elem Financial Accounting I Elem Financial Accounting II Small Business Marketing ¢ Social Services (select from two academic areas) SoclWk —_§S1010 Intro to Generalist Social Work SoclWk 2100 Human Behavior and the Social Enviornment I SoclWk 3900 Social Work Methods, Values and Ethics Anthro ~.ENIOR, SPRIN Geront 4860 Geront Elective Geront Elective Geront 4990 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. 3 y} 3000. Death and Dying (3) An in-depth study of death, death-related issues and social GERONTOLOGY 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. 3120. Aging: Adaptation and Behavior (3) An examination of the physical and psychological processes of 3500 Elements of Culture Gerontology major, of which at least 20 credit hours must be completed on an Honours basis. A student may receive Departmental Honours credit in any upper division Permission from the department chair must be sought before registering in a course for Honours credit. A written agreement will be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honours credit (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog). GERONTOLOGY 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 MINOR 3400. Methods of Research: Social and Behavioral Research (4) Focus on acquiring knowledge, developing skills, and conducting social and behavioral scientific research, utilizing single system design that includes visual and statistical assessment. The course will include both qualitative methodologies (evaluative research, historical methods, case studies, field research, ethnography studies, and grounded theory) and quantitative methodologies (experimen- roe » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses used toward the minor/emphasis (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). » Credit Hour Requirements: aging. The emphasis is upon behavioral and social adaptation to these processes. 3320. Special Populations and the Aging Process (3) The importance of special populations (ethnic, racial and women) as they relate to the aging process. Gerontology course with the exception of 4860, 4861, or 4862. In addition, complete the Gerontology Honours senior project of 2 credit hours. Course ¢ Administrative/Management Acctng Acctng BusAdm (2-4) 3 3 » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Theories of Personality Introduction to Counseling Theories 1080 2900. Current Topics on Aging Geront 3320 Geront 3600 Programme and complete 10 hours of General Honours courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. 3430 4310 2480 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. politics of aging. » Program Prerequisites: Enroll in the General Honours Psych Psych PE Bs effects of aging, aging and the economy, and government and the __. (1) Counseling, (2) Health and Leisure, (3) Administrative/Management, (4) Social Services, and (5) Nutrition. Students who complete a PE Applied Science & dimensions of aging and the application of principles and strategies 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Intro to Social Gerontology Death and Dying 3328 LS2200 A study of physical, psychological, social-psychological, and social aging. The focus is on methods and systems for gathering data, demography of aging, social theoretical perspectives, psychological UNIOR, AUTUMN sncnnnennnsnninnininenmnminal UNIOR SPRING. ...nssisnonnis Geront 3500 HNRS & BIS LIBSCI WS (3) 2220. Introduction to Social Gerontology (3) A scientific study of social and psychological aging and the application of principles and strategies to facilitate adaptation to Sequence SENIOR. AUTUMN. Support Course Electives (6 credit hours) Select a minimum of six credit hours from one of the following five areas: HthSci Anthro Foundations in Nutrition Food Values, Diet & Health Multicultural Health and Nutrition Health and Nutrition in the Older Adult consult with an advisor. Select 1 course from the following 4 courses 2220 3000 §S1010. Introduction to Gerontology During Freshman and Sophomore years take general education and elective courses. Gerontology Elective (3 credit hours) Geront Geront GERONTOLOGY COURSES - GERONT planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to 3 4 ¢ Counseling » Program Prerequisite: Not required. » Minor: Required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses used toward the major (grade of "C-" is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA for Gerontology courses of 2.25 or higher. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on page 31 of this catalog. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation — a minimum of 31 of these is required within LS1020 2020 3420 4420 3 Special Populations & Aging Process Methods of Research double major in a related approved field will satisfy this requirement. MAJOR e Nutrition Nutri Nutri Nutri/Hlth Nutri/Hlth 4 4 The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in Required Gerontology Courses (22 credit hours) Geront $S1010 Introduction to Gerontology Geront Geront Family Relations The Family in Stress 2400 4400 Www wo 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs tal and survey with a special emphasis on survey). Minimum of 17 credit hours. Requirements for Minor/Certificate Emphasis Gerontology Courses Required (11 credit hours) Geront S$S1010 Introduction to Gerontology 3 Geront 3320 Special Populations & Aging Process 3 Geront 3500 Gerontological Development a Geront 4860 and Policy Field Practicum 2 3500. 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 insurance, White House conferences, legislation, Administration on Aging, National Institute on Aging, scientific and applied groups, and the financing of programs. Prerequisite: Geront $S1010. 3600. Social Statistics RESTHY 2 BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Sook& (3) Introduction to analysis and presentation of data. 4220. Societal Responses to Aging (3) This course is designed to cover aspects of retirement relating to job Gerontology Electives (6 credit hours) Select two courses from the following 4 courses Geront Geront Geront 2220 3000 3120 Intro to Social Gerontology Death and Dying Aging: Adaptation and Behavior 3 | change or discontinuance. The processes, events, social roles, and 3 | phases of life will presented. 3 Geront 4650 Retirement: Adjustment/Planning 3 NAVSCI WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY WeE Bek: Ri ScTrA T Es UscN'L eV ECR Sel TY —