154 17. Comparative Foreign Governments. A comparative study of certain selected governments in the world today. Special attention is given to the important states of Europe and Asia, especially Great Britain, France, East and West Germany, Russia, China, and Japan. Five quarter hours. Winter. Julander DEPARTMENT OF ORLENTATION M. E. Allen, H. C. Bateman, L. J. Burton*, D. G. Dayton, J. B. Harvey, R. Julander, E. C. Larsen, R. Marsden, C. Mooie, W. C. Neville, W. D. Stratford COURSE OF INSTRUCTION Orientation 1. Personal and Social Orientation. 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 DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION M. E. Allen, J. B. Harvey, E. C. Larsen, J. G. Olson, W. D. Stratford The student who plans to prepare for teaching or school administration should identify himself as an education major early in the school year. He should also select a teaching major (mathematics, English, etc.) as early as possible. Elementary Education CURRICULUM Basic Requirements Area Requirements Professional Requirements Recommended Professional Courses Course English 1, 2, 3 Health Education 1 Orientation 1 Physical Education Humanities Life Sciences Physical Sciences Social Sciences "Education 1 Education 2 Psychology 1 Psychology 9 Art 6 Bacteriology 10 English 25 Music 18 Psychology 17 Speech 6 Description Basic Communication Personal Hygiene Freshman Orientation 3 approved activities See list of subjects on pages 39-44 Credit 9 2 3 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 3 Principles of Education Organization and Administration 3 General Psychology 5 Child Psychology 3 Art for Teachers 3 School Sanitation 4 Children's Literature 5 Public School Music 3 Educational Statistics 3 Speech for Teachers 3 ♦On Leave 1961-62 ♦♦Education 1 is NOT a professional requirement at Brigham Young University, though credit for the course will be counted toward the total required for graduation. 155 The curriculum for Secondary Education is the same as for Elementary Education except that Art 6, English 25, and Music 18 are not recommended. Students majoring in Home Economics Education should consult with the Department of Family Life as well as with the Department of Psychology and Education. The Education Club. The Education Club is a professional club organized for the purpose of fostering a social and professional relationship among members who are interested in teaching as a career. Regular monthly meetings are conducted in which featured 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 relationships between school districts and club members are encouraged by the Club, and substitute teaching assignments are recommended. COURSES 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, Spring. Allen, Harvey 2. Organization and Administration. A foundation course designed to acquaint the student with theories and practices in the organization and administration of American public schools. The course gives a general background of school organization for students who anticipate entering the field of school administration. It is also planned with the purpose of meeting the needs of classroom teachers for an understanding of the structure and organization of public school systems. Utah school organization is used as a basis of comparison to other state school systems. Three quarter hours. Winter, Spring. Allen, Harvey 11. Introduction to Guidance and Personnel. Designed for students planning to enter the field of education as teachers or counselors. Philosophies of guidance, counseling, and interviewing will be discussed, and practical applications considered. Three quarter hours. Autumn. Allen, Stratford