General Information Specific Requirements (continued): • Trainees must complete a rninimum of 6 hours from the following courses: Geront 222 (3), 300 (3), 312 (3), 320 (3), 465 (3); Soclgy 322 (3). • Trainees must complete a minimum of 10 hours from one of the five following areas: Counseling: Psych 330 (3), 343 (3), 431 (3), 434 (4); Soclgy 250 (5), 340 (3); Anthro 220 (3); Soclwk 370 (3), 371 (3). Health and leisure: Health 200 (3), 340 (3); Hthsci 101 (3), 120 (3), 230 (4); Soclgy 343 (3); Anthro 102 (5); PE 108 (1), 248 (1); Rec 280 (3), 355 (3). Administrative/Management: Acctng 201 (3), 202 (3); Fin 300 (3); Mktg 300 (3); Mgmt 300 (3). Social Services (select from 2 academic areas): Soclwk 101 (5), 213 (3), 230 (3); Anthro 310 (5); Chfam 440 (4), 245 (4). Nutrition: Chfam 101 (3), 204 (5), 300 (3), 402 (3), 460 (3). PROGRAM: GERONTOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • Fulfill the requirements for the Gerontology major. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling requirements for a Gerontology major in Honors take at least 20 hours on an Honors basis. • In addition, complete the Gerontology Honors senior project of 2 hours. A student may receive Departmental Honors credit in any upper division Gerontology course with the exception of 482. Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: GERONTOLOGY MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: • Minors must take a minimum of 23 credit hours in Gerontology courses. • All students must complete the following Gerontology core (17 credit hours): Geront 101 (5), 265 (3), 332 (3), 422 (3), 482 (3). Trainees must select a minimum of 6 credit hours from the following Gerontology electives: Geront 222 (3), 312 (3), 320 (3), 465 (3). PROGRAM: GERONTOLOGY EMPHASIS-BIS EMPHASIS AND NON-DEGREE CERTIFICATION Specific Requirements: • Complete requirements for a major in a related field. Gerontology core courses required ( 17 credit hours): Geront 101 (5), 332 (3), 422 (3), 482 . • Trainees must select a minimum of 6 credit hours from the following Gerontology electives: Geront 265 (3), 312 (3), 320 (3) 465 (3). Students completing any of the above gerontology programs will receive an appropriate certificate in gerontology. GERONTOLOGY COURSES-GERONT m SS101. Introduction to Gerontology (5) An introduction to the areas of biological, psychological, and sociological contributions to the field of gerontology with an emphasis on personal awareness of myths, problems, and solutions relating to the older person in America. SS222. Social Gerontology (3) An introduction to the scientific study of gerontology; the study of aging. 265. Gerontological Development and Policy (3) National awareness, historical growth and policy development in response to gerontology in the United States will be covered. Specific examples will include social and health insurances, White House conferences, legislations, Administration on Aging, National Institute on Aging, scientific and applied groups, and the financing of programs. 266. Methods of Research: Theoretical and Historical Foundations (4) Introduction to the scientific foundations and methods of gerontology. 290. Current Topics on Aging (2-6) A study on age related topics of current interest. Specific title will appear on student's transcript along with authorized credit 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) The specific title will appear on the student's transcript along with authorized credit. 300. 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. 312. 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. 320. Economy of Aging (3) This course provides knowledge about types and amounts of fixed income available to America's older persons. It includes ideas and methods for effectively helping the elderly person meet the serious problems related to income limits and inflation. 33Z Ethnicity and the Aging Process (3) A study of the importance of ethnicity and social policy on the social functioning of older people. 360. Social Statistics (4) Introduction to analysis and presentation of data. 152 365. Older Women in American Society (3) An awareness fo the events, obstacles, failures and successes of older women in American society will be studied. Specific attitudes of individuals and society concerning the lifestyle of current and future older women will be explored. SS42Z Societal Responses to Aging (3) A study of how aging, as a dimension of social organization, touches every life, every home, every community, and every relationship. 465. 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 be presented. 466. Methods of Research: Application and Practice (3) The application and practice of the scientific method as applied to gerontology research. Prerequisite: Geront 266. 482. Field Practicum (2-10) Provides an opportunity in the worid of work whereby the student might develop, test, and use knowledge derived from classroom experiences. (Maximum of 10 hours applied toward graduation.) 490. Current Topics on Aging (2-6) An in-depth study on age related topics of current interest Specific title will appear on student's transcript along with authorized credit. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) The specific title will appear on the student's transcript along with authorized credit 498. Readings and/or Projects (2-6) Individual readings and/or projects for the senior Gerontology major (with the approval of the instructor) with a maximum of six (6) credit hours possible. 499. Senior Seminar (2) Preparation and discussion of gerontology concepts and topics. Information and techniques in obtaining a job and selecting a graduate school. DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE Chair: Paul H. Johnson Location: Social Science Building, Room 220 Telephone: 626-6146 Professor: Glen W. Howard; Associate Professors: L. G. Bingham, Paul H. Johnson, Michael D. Norman, Morris R. Sterrett; Assistant Professors: James H. Gaskill, H. Wayne Overson, George S. Burbidge. Description The Criminal Justice program provides students with a liberal education, while offering students academic preparation through an expanded emphasis on criminal justice education. The program also offers a basis for graduate study and seeks to contribute significantly to the improvement of the quality of justice administration. Education Criminal justice agencies in the recent past have established advanced academic standards. Education is becoming a more meaningful factor in selection of law enforcement, corrections, and security personnel for initial employment, promotion and for administrative roles. PROGRAM: CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR-BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • Specific course requirements of the college (see index). • Bachelor Degree General Educution requirements (see index). • A minor is required except in the Criminal Justice-Chemistry double major option. • Majors must have a C or better in courses required for this major. • Majors must have an overall GPA. of 2.00 or C. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 50 credit hours must be taken from the core, concentrations, and electives with 18 hours in upper division work. • Courses Required: Core Courses (25 hours): CJ SSlOl, Criminal Justice (5) CJ 133, Criminal Law (3) CJ 302, Criminal Justice Management (3) PSYCH 345, Abnormal Psychology (5) SOCLGY 327, Criminology (3) CJ 498, Research Methods in Criminal Justice* (3) CJ 499, Criminal Justice Seminal* (3) ♦Junior or Senior standing. Concentrations: Each student will select one concentration and complete all the courses listed: Law Enforcement (12 hours) CJ 134, Criminal Investigation (3) c^"^ CJ 135, Criminalistics (3)) \/ CJ 410, Laws of Arrest Search, and Seizure (3) CJ 470, Comparative Police Systems (3) Corrections (10 hours) CJ 306, Corrections in the Community (3) CJ 336, Prisons—Contemporary Issues and Dilemmas (2) SOCLGY 335, Sociology of Prisons and Alternative Correctional Programs (2) PSYCH 200, Interpersonal Relations and Communications (3) Criminalistics (14 hours) CJ 134, Criminal Investigation (3) CJ 135, Criminalistics (3) CJ 235, Laws of Evidence (3) CHEM 101/121, Intro to/Principles of Chemistry (5) Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Group Options: Criminal Justice. In consultation with a faculty advisor, students will take a minimum of 15 hours of CJ and related courses listed in Group Options: Criminal Justice. The Law Enforcement concentration requires at least one course from each Group. The Corrections concentration requires at least one course from each Group except Group IV (15 hours). The Criminalistics concentration requires 411, 412, 413, and 414 from Group IV only (16 hours). HH Technology 153 Continuing Education