College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 693 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: (l) 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. 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. Social Work (BA) Social Work Major Bachelor's Degree (BS or BA) • Program Prerequisite: Must be accepted to the program (see Admissions Requirements described later in this section). • M in o r: The Social Wo rk M aj o r re quire s either: (a) the completion of a minor; or (b) a minor alternative. Minor requirements are found in the University catalog under the specific programs that offer them. As an alternative to a minor, a Social Work Major may choose to complete 18 credits (generally the equivalent of six courses) from a set of approved elective enrichment courses listed below. • Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses toward and included in this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). In addition, an overall GPA for these courses of 2.5 must be maintained. Also refer to the general grade requirements Degree and General Education Requirements. Students not meeting the minimum grade requirements for an individual Social Work course may repeat that course one (1) time before being dropped from the Social Work program. In the rare event a student is unable to complete SW 4860 and SW 4861 in the field agency they are originally placed, at the discretion of the field placement advisor, the student may request a new placement one (1) time only. Students at any time failing to meet the overall GPA of 2.5 will be given a probationary semester to raise their GPA to the minimum standard. Failure to comply with this policy will result in being dropped from the Social Work program. • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; a minimum of 41 of these is required within the major not counting the prerequisite courses totaling 18 semester hours. Atotal of 40 upper division credit hours is required for graduation from Weber State University (courses numbered 3000 and above). Advisement Students accepted into the program 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, or the Department Chair, 801-626-6156, for more information or to schedule an appointment. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Admission Requirements Declare a program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information). Satisfactory completion of the following is required prior to formal acceptance into the program: 1. WSU Writing Competency (Composition)* 2. WSU Quantitative Literacy* 3. WSU Computer Literacy* 4. 60-63 semester graduation hours (or equivalent) including the prerequisite courses listed below for the Behavioral and Social Sciences, Human Development, and Social Work prerequisites. These courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better and with a total GPA of 2.5 or better. 5. Students agree to abide by the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. * Refer to General Requirements on Degree and General Education Requirements Courses Required Prior to Formal Acceptance to the Social Work Program Behavioral and Social Science Prerequisites (9 credit hours) • ANTH 1000 SS/DV - Introduction to Anthropology Credits: (3) • PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology Credits: (3) • SOC 1010 SS/DV -Introduction to Sociology Credits: (3) Human Development Prerequisite (3 credit hours) • ZOOL 1020 LS - Human Biology Credits: (3) Any transfer course in this area must contain only human biology content, courses with animal or plant content are not acceptable Social Work Prerequisites (6 credit hours) • SW 1010 SS - Introduction to Generalist Social Work Credits: (3) • SW 2100 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I Credits: (3) ZOOL 1020 should be taken prior to or concurrently with SW2100 Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog