1959-1960 Academic Catalog

Division of Education and Psychology The division of Education and Psychology comprises the departments of the two above-mentioned fields. This division seeks to assist in the training of students who wish to teach in public or private schools; and to aid in the ad– justment of students to everyday life through an understand– ing of human behavior. By arrangement with Central State College, located four miles from Cedarville, students desiring certification for pub– lic school teaching may follow a joint program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Central State College and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cedarville College. Also, credits obtained at Central State College may be trans– ferred to Cedarville College for graduation requirements. The student may complete this program in four years while living on the Cedarville campus. Requirements for a Minor in Education: Education and Psychology (15 semester hours) including Education 100, 201, 300 and Psychology 261, or 362. Requirements for a Minor in Psychology: Education and Psychology (15 semester hours) including Psychology 161, 261. A. EDUCATION 100 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION* A survey of the American school system, its growth, struc- ture, philosophy, problems and trends. Two credit hours 201 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION* Prerequisite: Education 100 A study of the place of education in various civilizations and of the historical development of educational thought, or– ganizations, objectives, curriculum and methods with special references to better understanding of modern educational prob– lems and practices. Three credit hours 45