316 l Gerontology Chair: Dr. Donald R. Carpenter Location: Social Science Building, Room 140 Telephone Contact: Jeanette Johnson, 801-626-6157 Professor: Jerry H. Borup; Associate Professors: Donald R. Carpenter, W. Roy Van Orman; Assistant Professor: Louise P. Lintz Uerontology 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 in both the private and public sector including working with senior citizen centers, nutrition programs, housing projects, long-term care facilities, state and local aging programs, Hospice, research, senior volunteer programs, job services, retirement planning and other age-related employment; (2) provide continuing education for job enrichment and preparation for persons already in the aging employment sector through consultation, workshops and academic courses to enhance career opportunities; (3) provide general education courses designed to assist students in understanding and dealing with older persons within their family and society at large; (4) encourage students to go directly into aging employment and/or to seek graduate degrees in gerontology or related fields leading to positions in national, regional and local aging network sectors. GERONTOLOGY MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S OR B.A.) » 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 35 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 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 self- assessment. Students are required to see their faculty advisor at least one time per semester. Call the Social Work/Gerontology office number, 801-626-6157, or the Department Chair at 801-626- 6155 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Gerontology majors must consult with their Gerontology advisor before registering each semester. Only Gerontology majors/minors will be allowed In Gerontology 4830 and 4920 unless special permission from the department chair has been received. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 18 of this catalog). Students must file "Major/Minor Declaration" form with the department office. General Education Refer to pages 35-39 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. Geront SSIOIO will fill both a major/minor and general education requirement. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Required Gerontology Courses (22 credit hours) Introduction to Gerontology 3 Ethnicity & Older Women in America 3 Methods of Research 4 Gerontological Dvlpmt & Policy 3 Social Statistics 3 Introductory Field Practicum 2 Advanced Field Practicum 2 Senior Seminar 2 Gerontology Elective (3 credit hours) Select 1 course from the following 4 courses Geront 2220 Intro to Social Gerontology 3 Geront 3000 Death and Dying 3 Geront 3120 Aging: Adaptation & Behavior 3 Geront 4650 Retirement: Adjustment/Planning 3 Support Course Electives (6 credit hours) Select a minimum of six credit hours from one of the following five areas: (1) Counseling, (2) Health and Leisure, (3) Administrative/ Management, (4) Social Services, and (5) Nutrition. Students who complete a double major in a related approved field will satisfy this requirement. It should be noted that prerequisites for classes listed below must be satisfied. 317 Geront SSIOIO Geront 3320 Geront 3400 Geront 3500 Geront 3600 Geront 4860 Geront 4861 Geront 4990 • Counseling Psych 3430 Psych 4310 Psych 4340 Soclgy 3000 Soclgy 3540 Anthro HU2300 SoclWk 3910 SoclWk 3920 • Health and Leisure Health 3400 HthSci 1101 HthSci 1120 HthSci 3328 Anthro LS2200 PE 1080 PE 2480 Rec 3810 Theories of Personality 3 Introduction to Counseling Theories 2 Skills and Techniques of Counseling 4 Introduction to Social Psychology 3 Small Group Leadership 3 Language and Culture 3 Social Work Practice I 3 Social Work Practice II 3 Substance Abuse Prevention Medical Terminology Concepts and Social Impact of Health Care Systems Pathophysiology of Organs & Systems Biological Anthropology Fitness for Life Fitness for Life Concepts Recreation Leadership & Mngmt • Administrative/Management Acctng 2010 Elem Financial Accounting I Acctng 2020 Elem Financial Accounting II BusAdm 3000 Small Business Mktg 3010 Marketing • Social Services (select from two academic areas) Intro to Generalist Social Work Human Behavior and the Social Enviornment I Social Work Methods, Values and Ethics Elements of Culture Family Relations The Family in Stress SoclWk SoclWk SSIOIO 2100 SoclWk 3900 Anthro 3500 ChFam 2400 ChFam 4400 Nutrition Nutri LS1020 Nutri 2020 Nutri/Hlth 3420 Nutri/Hlth 4420 Foundations in Nutrition 3 Food Values, Diet & Health 3 Multicultural Health and Nutrition 3 Health and Nutrition in the 3 Older Adult 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. ™- „ JjwjlEaia,,,, , Junior Spring Geront 3500 Geront 3600 Area Course 3 3 3 Geront 3320 Geront 3400 Area Course Senior Spring 3 4 3 Geront 4860 Geront Elective Geront 4990 2 3 2 Geront 4861 Geront Elective 2 3 GERONTOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS » Program Prerequisites: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog). » 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 Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog). 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 SSIOIO Introduction to Gerontology 3 Geront 3320 Ethnicity & Older Women in America 3 Geront 3500 Gerontological Development 3 and Policy 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 and Dying 3 Geront 3120 Aging: Adaptation and Behavior 3 Geront 4650 Retirement: Adjustment/Planning 3 GERONTOLOGY COURSES - GERONT SSIOIO. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 3320. 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. 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 (experimental and survey with a special emphasis on survey). 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 SSIOIO. 3600. Social Statistics (3) Introduction to analysis and presentation of data. Prerequisite: Meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement. 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. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science ft Technology CS EET MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts ft Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social ft Behavioral Sciences ■HUH CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY Weber State University