1956-1957 Academic Catalog

, Departments and Courses DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION The education department of the college exists t o give professional training for students who wish to teach in public or private schools. Admission to an education Major is open to students who maintain a grade point average of not less than 2.5, and those who demonstrate the proper characteristics needed to be suc– cessful in the teaching profession. F or a major in education in the secondary field the fol– lowing courses (101, 213, 341, 402, 460) , plus a methods course in the students chosen teaching field and electives to make a total of twenty-four hours are required. Teaching fields are offered in the following: 1. Science (18 hours) 2. English (15 hours) 3. History (15 hours) • 4. Languages (15 hours) 5. Social Studies (40 hours) 6. Physical Education (24 hours) 7. Music (24 h ours) Elementary Education: (Not being offered in 1955-56, it is hoped that work can be done in this field in the very near future.) 101 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION A course designed for prospective teachers. It presents a sun rey of the American school system, its growth, structure, philosophy, problems and trends. Prerequisite to all other education courses. Three hours credit. 213 ED ATIO AL PSYCHOLOG A study of the fundamental psychological factors and 1·inciples that form the background and underlying conditions for learning and teaching. Prerequisite: General Psychology. "rhr hou1~s c1· · dit. 47