. . 340 Suggested Course Sequence The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. During Freshman and Sophomore years take general education and elective courses. Geront 3500 Geront SI3600 Area Course Geront 4860 Geront Elective Geront 4990 Geront DV3320 Geront SI3400 Area Course Geront 4861 Geront Elective Gerontology » Program Prerequisites: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Gerontology major, of which at least 20 credit hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Departmental Honors credit in any upper division Gerontology course with the exception of 4860, 4861, or 4862. In addition, complete the Gerontology Honors senior project of 2 credit hours. Permission from the department chair must be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement will be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit (see the Honors Program). Gerontology MINOR, BIS EMPHASIS & NON-DEGREE CERTIFICATION » 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: Minimum of 17 credit hours. Course Requirements for Minor/ BIS Emphasis/Non-Degree Certification Gerontology Courses Required (11 credit hours) Geront SS1010 Intro to Gerontology (3) Geront DV3320 Ethnicity & Older Women in America (3) Geront 3500 Gerontological Development & Policy (3) Geront 4860 Field Practicum (2) Gerontology Electives (6 credit hours) Select two courses from the following 4 courses Geront 2220 Intro to Social Gerontology (3) Geront 3000 Death & Dying (3) Geront 3120 Aging: Adaptation & Behavior (3) Geront 4650 Retirement: Adjustment / Planning (3) GERONTOLOGY COURSES Geront SS1010. Introduction to Gerontology (3) 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. Geront 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 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. Geront 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. Geront 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. Geront 3000. 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. Geront 3120. 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. Geront DV3320. Ethnicity and Older Women in the American Society (3) The importance of special populations (ethnic, racial and women) as they relate to the aging process. Geront SI3400. 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 (experimental and survey with a special emphasis on survey). Geront 3500. Social Welfare & 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 practices used in meeting human service needs. Methods for the political and organizational analysis of processes and policy will be covered. Prerequisite: SoclWk SS1010 or Geront SS1010. (SoclWk/ Geront 3500 must be completed before entering Field Practice). Geront SI3600. Social Statistics (3) Introduction to analysis and presentation of data. Prerequisite: Meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement. Geront 4220. Societal Responses to Aging (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 presented. Geront 4650. 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 presented. Geront 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. Geront 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. Prerequisites: Geront SS1010, 3320 and 3500; must be a declared major or minor. Geront 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. Prerequisites: Geront SI3400, 3500, 4860, and must be a declared major or minor. Geront 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. Prerequisites: Geront SI3600, 4861, and must be a declared major or minor. Geront 4900. Current Topics on Aging (2-4) An in-depth study on age related topics of current interest. Specific title will appear on student's transcript along with authorized credit. Geront 4920. 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. Geront 4990. Senior Seminar (2) Preparation and discussion of gerontology concepts and topics. Information and techniques for obtaining a job and selecting a graduate school. Prerequisites: Geront SS1010, 3320, 3400, 3500 and 3600. Department Sociology and Anthropology Chair: Dr. Rosemary Conover Location: Social Science Building, Room 114 Telephone Contact: Carol Jensen 801-626-6241 Professors: Brooke Arkush, Jerry H. Borup, Rosemary Conover, L. Kay Gillespie, Ron Holt; Associate Professors: Linda Eaton, Thomas Kearin, Brenda Marsteller Kowalewski, Robert Reynolds, Huiying Wei-Arthus; Assistant Professors: Richard N. Hutchinson, A. Marjukka Ollilainen Sociology Coordinator: Robert Reynolds Telephone Contact: Carol Jensen 801-626-6241 Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies, and how people interact 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 social class, religious cults, medicine, media, and other social phenomena. Because sociology addresses the most 341 challenging issues of our time, it is a rapidly expanding field whose potential is increasingly tapped by those who craft policies and create programs. Few fields have such broad scope and relevance for research, theory, and application of knowledge. Sociology is a popular major for students planning futures in such professions as law, business, education, architecture, politics, public administration, urban planning and development, human services, and a myriad of other professions. It also provides a solid foundation for pursuing graduate degrees in related fields. Although a career as a sociologist requires a Masters or Ph.D., an undergraduate education in sociology can be applied to almost any profession a student pursues. Sociology Major or Sociology Teaching Major bachelor degree (b.s. or b.a.) » Program Prerequisite: Not required for the Sociology major. Sociology Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). » Minor: Required » Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of "C" in courses counted toward the major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on page 37. Sociology Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education Program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation. A minimum of 36 Sociology credit hours are required for the major. A minimum of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Transfer students who are majoring in Sociology can transfer up to 18 hours from an acceptable Sociology program. Only 9 of the transferred hours can be lower division. Advisement Sociology majors are assigned to a faculty advisor and are encouraged to meet with that advisor annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6241 for additional information. Teaching majors are encouraged to also consult with advisors in the College of Education (call 801-626-6269). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 19). There are no special admission or application requirements for the Sociology major. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). General Education Refer to pages 37-42 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following General Education course will fulfill both General Education and program requirements: Soclgy SS/DV1010. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Required Program Courses (18 credit hours) Soclgy SS/DV1010 Principles of Sociology (3) Soclgy 3030 Sociological Theory - Classical (3) Soclgy SI3600 Social Statistics (3) Soclgy SI3660 Sociological Research (3) Soclgy 4030 Sociological Theory - Contemporary (3) Soclgy 4900 Senior Capstone Course (3) Genera/ PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED nterdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART on MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY icience BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2001-2002 Catalog Weber State University 2001-2002 Catalog