1960-1961 Academic Catalog

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 210 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM* This course serves as an orientation to the field of ele­ mentary education. It deals with the elementary school cur­ riculum in the light of changing concepts concerning the na­ ture and needs of man, of society and of the child. Three credit hours 212 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION* This deals with the function of pre-school education in the life of the child. Experiences are given in planning the pre-school environment and curriculum. Three credit hours 221 CHILDREN'S LITERATURE** ('61-'62) A study and appraisal o f literature available for children of kindergarten and elementary school age. The planning and conducting of a weekly story program held in the library for children o f the community gives students practical training in this area. Three credit hours 48