Gerontology Major

BACHELOR'S DEGREE (BS or BA)

» 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 under General 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 (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, for more information or to schedule an appointment.  (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.)

Gerontology majors must consult with their Gerontology advisor before registering each semester.

Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study. Students must file "Major/Minor Declaration" form with the department office.

General Education

Refer to General Requirements for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. GERT SS1010 will fill both a major/minor and general education requirement.

Course Requirements for BS or BA Degree

Required Gerontology Courses (22 credit hours)

Gerontology Elective (3 credit hours)

Select 1 course from the following 5 courses

Area Course Electives (6 credit hours)

Select a minimum of six credit hours from one of the following five areas (all six credits MUST be from the same area): (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 requirement. It should be noted that prerequisites for classes listed below must be satisfied.
1. Counseling
2. Health and Leisure
3. Administrative/Management
4. Social Services (select from two academic areas)
5. Nutrition

Suggested Course Sequence

The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor.

During Freshman and Sophomore years take general education and elective courses.

Junior Fall

Junior Spring
GERT 3500 3 GERT DV3320 3
GERT SI3600 3 GERT SI3400 4
Area Course 3 Area Course 3
 

Senior Fall

Senior Spring
GERT 4860 2 GERT 4861 2
GERT Elective 3 GERT Elective 3
GERT 4990 2  

 

Weber State University 2009-2010 Catalog