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 tide 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). It is recommended to take a Statistics course before Research. 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 SSI010. (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. 341 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 tide 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 SSI010, 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, Linda Eaton, L. Kay Gillespie, Ron Holt; Associate Professors: Thomas Kearin, Brenda Marsteller Kowalewski, A. Marjukka Ollilainen, Robert Reynolds, Huiying Wei-Arthus; Assistant Professor: Autumn Behringer SOCIOLOGY Sociology Coordinator: Dr. Robert W. Reynolds Telephone Contact: Carol Jensen 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, General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREEREQ GENED interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS/BAT LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA 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 NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences GERONT SOCLGY*" ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 CATALOG