GERT 3000. Death and Dying (3) S 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 sunounding death and constructive responses to death and dying. GERT 3120. Aging: Adaptation and Behavior (3) F An examination of the physical and psychological processes of aging. The emphasis is upon behavioral and social adaptation to these processes. GERT DV3320. Ethnicity and Older Women in the American Society (3) F The importance of special populations (ethnic, racial and women) as they relate to the aging process. GERT 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. GERT 3500. Social Welfare & Gerontological Policj' Development and Sendee (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: SW SS1010 or GERT SS1010. (SW/GERT 3500 must be completed before entering Field Practice). GERT SI3600. Social Statistics (3) Introduction to analysis and presentation of data. Prerequisite: Meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement. GERT 4220. Societal Responses to Aging (3) F 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. GERT 4650. Retirement: Adjustment/Planning (3) S 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. GERT 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. GERT 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 (90 hours at approved agency). Prerequisites: GERT SS1010, 3320 and 3500; must be a declared major or minor. GERT 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 (90 hours at approved agency). 343 Prerequisites: GERT SI3400, 3500, 4860, and must be a declared major or minor. GERT 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 (90 hours at approved agency). Prerequisites: GERT SI3600, 4861, and must be a declared major or minor. GERT 4900. Current Topics on Aging (2-4) Su An in-depth study on age related topics of cunent interest. Specific title will appear on student's transcript along with authorized credit. GERT 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. GERT 4990. Senior Seminar (2) F Preparation and discussion of gerontology concepts and topics. Information and techniques for obtaining a job and selecting a graduate school. Prerequisites: GERT 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, Brenda Marsteller Kowalewski, Huiying Wei-Arthus; Associate Professors:Thomas Kearin, A. Marjukka Ollilainen, Robert Reynolds; Assistant Professor: Autumn Behringer Sociology Sociology Coordinator. Dr. Brenda Marsteller Kowalewski 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, 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 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. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREEREQ GENED /nferdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS/BAT LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET ENGR AUSV/ATTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & ECON MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/REC EDUC Heaifh Professions CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS PHIL PSY SW GERT SOC ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2005 - 2006 Catalog