College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 341 HAS 3190 DV - Cultural Diversity in Patient Education (3) HAS 3260 - Health Care Administrative and Supervisory Theory (3) (prerequisite HAS 3000) HAS 4400 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Administration (3) (prerequisite HAS 3000 & HAS 3260) HAS 4520 - Long-Term Care Administration (2) (prerequisite HAS 3000 & HAS 4400) Management MGMT 3010 - Organizational Behavior and Management (3) MGMT 4400 - Advanced Organizational Behavior (3) (prerequisite MGMT 3010) Philosophy PHIL 3350 - Medical Ethics (3) PHIL 3600 - Ethical Theory (3) PHIL 4250 - Philosophy of Law (3) Political Science POLS 3330 - American Political Thought (3) POLS 3630 DV - Identity Politics (3) POLS 3700 - Introduction to Public Administration (3) POLS 4070 DV - Sex Roles and the Law (3) POLS 4600 - American Congress (3) POLS 4750 - Public Policy Analysis (3) Psychology PSY 3000 - Child Psychology (3) PSY 3010 - Abnormal Psychology (3) PSY 3100 DV- Psychology of Diversity (3) PSY 3300 - Applied Behavior Intervention (3) (prerequisite PSY 1010/equivalent) PSY 3430 - Theories of Personality (3) (prerequisite PSY 1010) PSY 3460 - Social Psychology (3) (prerequisite PSY 1010) PSY 3500 - Cognition (3) (prerequisite PSY 1010) Sociology SOC 3110 - Sociology of Family (3) SOC 3120 DV - Sex/Gender Roles: Past, Present, Future (3) (same as ANTH 3700) SOC 3270 - Criminology (3) (prerequisite SOC 1010 or SOC 1020) SOC 3300 - Environment and Society (3) SOC 3410 - Sociology of Religion (3) SOC 3420 - Sociology of Education (3) SOC 3430 - Medicine and Healthcare in Society (3) Women's Studies • WS 3050 DV - Introduction to Feminist Theories 1700 ~ Present (3) Gerontology (BS) Note: No new majors are being accepted in this program at this time. However, the minor, BIS emphasis, and non- degree certificate programs are active and available. Program Prerequisite: Not required. Minor: Required. Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses used toward the major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA for Gerontology courses of 2.5 or higher. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on Degree and General Education Requirements. 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 40 upper division credit hours is required for graduation from Weber State University (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 prior to registration. Call the Social Work/Gerontology office number, 801-626-6157, for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information). Students must file "Major/Minor Declaration" form with the department office. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. GERT 1010 will fill both a major/minor and general education requirement. Major Course Requirements for BS Deg ree Required Gerontology Courses (22 credit hours) • GERT 1010 SS - Introduction to Gerontology (3) • GERT 3320 DV - Ethnicity and Older Women in the American Society (3) • GERT 3400 - Methods of Research: Social and Behavioral Research (4) • GERT 3500 - Social Welfare & Gerontological Policy Development and Service (3) • GERT 3600 - Social Statistics (3) • GERT 4860 - Introductory Field Practicum (2) • GERT 4861 - Advanced Field Practicum (2) • GERT 4990 - Senior Seminar (2) Gerontology Elective (3 credit hours) Select i course from thefollowing • GERT 2220 - Introduction to Social Gerontology (3) • GERT 3000 - Death and Dying (3) • GERT 3120 - Aging: Adaptation and Behavior (3) • GERT 4220 - Societal Responses to Aging (3) • GERT 4650 - Retirement: Adjustment/Planning (3) Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog