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Show 132 Political Science I. American National Government and Institutions. A general course planned to give an understanding of our Constitution; rights, privileges and duties of citizenship; political party organizations and functions; the organization and operation of the executive, legislatve and judicial departments of government; and current problems of governmental functions and citizenship. Five quarter hours. Autumn, Spring. Anderson 3. State Government. A general course designed to give an understanding of the origin of state government; the relationship of the states to the national government; political parties and citizenship; state constitutions; the nature and operation of the state executive, legislative, and judicial departments; also current problems in state government. Three quarter hours. Winter. Anderson 4. City and Town Governments. A general course designed to study the growth of municipal government in the United States and the relationship of municipal government to state government. Attention is given to municipal structure and organization; the mayor-council type, the commission type and city manager type; also the functions and current problems of city and town governments such as public safety, public works, planning and finance. Two quarter hours. Winter. Anderson II. Introduction to International Relations. A study of the development of the modern state system, international relations, and the United States. Five quarter hours. Spring. Anderson DEPARTMENT OF ORIENTATION M. E. Allen, H. C. Bateman, D. G. Dayton, B. C. Hansen, J. B. Harvey, S. P. Hayes, E. C. Larsen, W. C. Neville, J. G. Olson, M. L. Stevenson, W. D. Stratford COURSES OF INSTRUCTION I. Personal and Social Orientation. A basic survey and guidance course designed to introduce the student to his new environment and to assist him in meeting some of his problems. Diagnostic and remedial tests of aptitudes, abilities, and skills are available as an aid in helping a student make an occupational choice. Two quarter hours. Autumn, Winter, Spring. Staff II. Vocational Orientation. A course which treats the personal and social adjustments necessary for social efficiency and the formation of effective study habits. Two quarter hours. Autumn, Winter, Spring. Larsen 40. Engineering Problems and Occupational Information. Selecting a vocation. (See Engineering 40.) One lecture period a week. One quarter hour. Autumn, Winter. Stevenson 133 < 41. Engineering Problems, Study Habits and Study Techniques. (See Engineering 41.) One lecture period a week. One quarter hour. Winter, Spring. Stevenson DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION M. E. Allen, B. C. Hansen, J. B. Harvey, E. C. Larsen, J. G. Olson W. D. Stratford It is recommended that Education majors identify their special interest according to choice of teaching subject, i. e. Education - Elementary, Education - Art, Education - Mathematics, etc. A student planning to teach in the elementary school should complete the requirements for the title of Associate of Arts or Associate of Science. The following courses are recommended: Art 6, Bacteriology 10, Education 1 and 2, English 25, Music 18, Psychology 1, 9, and 17, Speech 6. A student planning to teach in the secondary schools should complete the requirements for the title of Associate of Arts or Associate of Science. The following courses are recommended: Bacteriology 10, Education 1 and 2, Psychology 1 and 17, Speech 6. It is recommended that the student take advantage of the opportunity to participate in activities sponsored by the Department. The Education Club. The Education Club is a professional club organized for the purpose of fostering a social and professonal relationship among members who are interested in teaching as a career. Regular monthly meetings are conducted in which feature speakers and programs present functional problems of classroom teaching. Practical teaching aids are demonstrated to the teachers in training by especially outstanding and qualified teachers in service. Professional relationship between school districts and club members are encouraged by the Club, and substitute teaching assignments are recommended. COURSE OF INSTRUCTION Education 1. Introduction to Education. A course exploratory in nature and designed to introduce the student to the teaching profession. The basic principles of teaching, the aims and objectives of education, and some present day policies and practices in education, are studied with the purpose of orienting the student in the profession of teaching. Students are given an understanding of the qualifications required for successful teaching, the opportunities for placement, the requirements for certification, and methods of securing a position. Three quarter hours. Autumn, Winter Hansen |