SoclWk 4860. Social Service Field Experience I (4) This field practice course requires a minimum of 200 hours of supervised field service in an approved social service agency. The emphasis is to include micro, mezzo, and macro practice opportunities. Prerequisite: Formal admittance to Field Experience required. (Must be taken concurrently with SoclWk 3920 and 3930.) SoclWk 4861. Social Service Field Experience II (4) This field practice course requires a minimum of 200 hours of supervised field service in an approved social service agency. The emphasis is to include micro, mezzo, and macro practice opportunities. Prerequisites: SoclWk SI3700, SoclWk 4860, Geront SI3600. (To be taken concurrently with SoclWk 4990.) SoclWk 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-3) This TBA elective course provides opportunity for students to earn academic credits for on-the-job experiences. Prerequisites: SoclWk 3910 and consent of department chair and instructor. SoclWk 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (2-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized for these elective courses will appear on the student transcript. SoclWk 4990. Social Work Senior Seminar (2) This course requires preparation and discussion of social work concepts and topics, and information and techniques in obtaining a job and selecting a graduate school. Prerequisite: SoclWk 4860. (Must be taken concurrently with SoclWk 4861.) Gerontology llerontology 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 » 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 2.5 or higher. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on page 36. » 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 (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 801-626-6408 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Gerontology majors must consult with thet Gerontology advisor before registering each semester. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). Students must file "Major/Minor Declaration" form with the department office. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. Geront SSI010 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) Geront SS 1010 Intro to Gerontology (3) Geront DV3320 Ethnicity & Older Women in America (3) Geront SI3400 Methods of Research (4) Geront 3500 Social Welfare & Gerontological Policy Development & Services (3) Geront SI3600 Social Statistics (3) Geront 4860 Intro Field Practicum (2) Geront 4861 Advanced Field Practicum (2) Geront 4990 Senior Seminar (2) Gerontology Elective (3 credit hours) Select 1 course torn 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) Area Course Electives (6 credit hours) Select a minimum of six credit hours torn 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 requtement. It should be noted that prerequisites for classes listed below must be satisfied. • Counseling Psych 3430 Psych 4310 Psych 4340 Soclgy 3000 Soclgy 3540 Anthro HU/DV2300 SoclWk 3910 SoclWk 3920 Theories of Personality (3) Intro to Counseling Theories (2) Skills & Techniques of Counseling (4) Intro to Social Psychology (3) Small Group Leadership (3) Language & Culture (3) Social Work Practice I (3) Social Work Practice II (3) WEBER State Univ 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y