GRADUATE PROGRAM IN BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ELEMENTARY EDUCATION BLOOMSBURG STATE COLLEGE BLOOMSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA Volume 29 MARCH 1961 Number 3 GRADUATE BULLETIN Volume 29 Number March, 1961 BLOOMSBURG STATE COLLEGE 3 BLOOMSBURG, PEXNSYLVAMA ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL Harvey A. Andruss President A. B., University of Oklahoma; M.B.A., Northwestern University; Ed.D., Pennsylvania State University John A. Hoch Dean of Instruction A.B., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Bucknell University; Graduate Study, Pennsylvania State University J. Dean of Students Alfred McCauslin B. A., Rollins College; M.A., M.S., Pennsylvania State University; Graduate Study, University of Maryland Thomas B. Director of Graduate Studies Martin Northeast Missouri State Teachers College; M.S., University of Tennessee; B.S., Ed.D., Indiana University GRADUATE COUNCIL Thomas B. Director of Graduate Studies Martin, Chairman Director of Business Education Northeast Missouri State Teachers College; M.S., University of Tennessee; B.S., Ed.D., Indiana University Dean of John A. Hoch Instruction A.B., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Bucknell University; Graduate Study, Pennsylvania State University Director of Elementary Education Royce O. Johnson B.S., Lock Haven State College; M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh; Ed.D., Pennsylvania State University Chairman, Department of Communications Ph.D., Harvard University Cecil C. Seronsy B.A., University of Virginia; M.A., Ernest H. Engelhordt Chairman, Department of Education and Psychology A.B., M.A., Bucknell University; Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh John Chairman, Department of Social Studies Shippensburg State College; M.Ed., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University J. Serff B.S., Accredited by Pennsylvania State Council of Education Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, under the Act of August 24, 1912. 2 COLLEGE COMMONS A recently constructed dining hall with service available for graduate students The College LOCATION Situated on a hill overlooking the beautiful Susquehanna River, the Bloomsburg State College campus of more than sixty acres is within the town limits of Bloomsburg. This thriving community, with a population in excess of 10,000, is located 75 miles northeast of Harrisburg on U. S. Route 11. Regularly scheduled public transportation is available to sur- rounding cities miles southeast, and towns with express bus service to Philadelphia. 125 New York City, 155 miles east, and Washington, D. C, 185 miles south. HISTORY The Bloomsburg State College has passed through the founding of the Bloomsburg came Academy in 1839. the Bloomsburg Literan,' Institute in 1856 many stages since The Academy be- and bv 1869 was desig- nated as the Bloomsburg Literarv- Institute and State Normal School. In 1927 the Bloomsburg State Normal School, a name acquired in 1916, became the Bloomsburg State Teachers College. With the change in 3 I name, the long established program for the training of elementary A teachers was enlarged to include a four-year degree curriculum. business teacher-training program was introduced in 1930 as a part of By Middle Association States 1950 the College was fully accredited by the of Colleges and Secondary Schools, an accreditation which was reaffirmed in 1960 and extended to include a program of graduate studies. This the expansion of curricular ofTerings for secondary school teachers. same year the College reached another it became the Bloomsburg State College. historic milestone in its as life CAMPUS The Bloomsburg Campus consists of more than sixty campus proper. During recent years new buildings have been constructed on the campus with many State College acres of which forty acres form the several more in various planning stages. Classroom buildings now available will accommodate an undergraduate student body of approximately 2,000 during the 1961-62 academic year with future expansion of both the undergraduate and graduate enrollment planned. A "Comprehensive Campus Plan for Future Expansion" was approved in 1957 but the ever increasing demand for a college education bv graduates of Pennsylvania high schools has made necessary extensive revision of this plan. Dormitories, a new college commons, and sex eral recreational areas within campus buildings are provided for both undergraduate and grad- uate students. Of particular interest to the graduate student in business modern classrooms and up-to-date equipment. The graduate student pursuing a program education in is the newly constructed SutlifT Hall with elementary education will find that the School provides the environment and its Benjamin Franklin Laboratory- facilities and experimentation which can be found only campus school. for observation, study, at the college with a LIBRARY The College Library, recently mo\ed to speciallv desitrned and ex- tensively remodeled quarters in ^Valler Hall, provides up-to-date facilities and open stacks for the graduate student. cluding a reference librarian are available to their research activities. 4 Professional librarians inassist graduate students in The ever-increasing collection of books and totals nearly 45,000 and pamphlet file. v olumes and is bound periodicals now supplemented by an extensive picture Included in the collection is a juvenile library of 6,000 volumes located in the Benjamin Franklin Laboratory School. Library holdings related to business education and elementary education are being constantly supplemented by the acquisition of newly published books as well as books published in the past which would be of value to the student with its engaged in research. The Bloomsburg Public Library 25,000 volumes available to students of the College provides the graduate student with a total of nearly 70.000 \olumes for use in ad- vanced study and research. In addition to books and periodicals, graduate students will have and more than 350 current periodicals. A miand a microfilm card reader with microfilm of selected newspapers and periodicals will be available. Inter-library loan service will provide the graduate student with an opportunity to secure selected books and microfilm not included in the holdings of the College Library. access to 12 newspapers crofilm reader LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS Housing for Bloomsburg State College students is available in New North Hall, a men's dormitory, and Waller Hall, a women's dormitory. Meals are served in the pleasant atmosphere of the new College Commons. These facilities are available to graduate students during the summer term at a reasonable cost. Requests for information concerning available dormitory accommodations and the cost of room and meals may be secured by writing the Dean of Students. THE COLLEGE LIBRARY For the graduate student, a modern library with a carefully selected and sizeable collection of books and periodicals. Graduate Studies Program On June 1960, the State Council of Education of the 9, Common- wealth of Pennsylvania authorized the Bloomsburg State College to inaugurate a program of graduate studies and to confer the Master of Education degree. Graduate courses for students desiring to secure the Master of Education degree in Business Education and the Master of Education degree in Elementary Education will be first offered by the College during the 1961 Summer Term. The program will be under the Graduate Studies operating within the frameand curriculums dev eloped and approv ed by the Grad- direction of the Division of work of policies uate Council of the College. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES The need for professional education for teachers extending beyond the undergraduate level has long been recognized by educational leaders throughout the United States. In recent years the Pennsylvania State Council of Education has taken positive action to improve instruction in public schools by upgrading certification requirements for teachers. This action indicates a clear recognition by the State Council of the need for training beyond the Bachelor's degree. Mandated salan,- schedules which provide salary differentials for holders of Master's degrees in the form of higher maximum salaries give additional recognition of the value of graduate study. The program have as of graduate studies at Bloomsburg State College will primary purpose the increasing of the competency of elemen- its tary school teachers and of teachers of business subjects in Pennsylvania. To achieve this purpose, the following specific objectives, as thev relate to the individual student, 1. To have been developed. provide an opportunity for developing a better understand- ing of the culture of our society is 2. 3. in To encourage independent To To thought and initiative role. and develop ability. provide an incentive for continuing professional growth. develop a basic understanding of research methods and techniques so that reports of research in the 5. which the teacher expected to assume an increasingly important problem-solving 4. — a society field of may be correctly interpreted and evaluated. To develop a more comprehensive understanding education of the teach- ing and learning processes. 6. To provide opportunity for advanced study in a selected of specialization. 6 field SCHEDULING OF CLASSES All graduate classes will be scheduled during late afternoons, eve- and/or Saturdays during the regular academic year. The calendar and daily time schedule for graduate courses offered during the summer term will be similar to the calendar and daily time schedule for nings, undergraduate courses. Graduate students will be able to pursue a full- time graduate study program during the summer. In-service teachers will be able to complete the requirements for the Master of Education degree vvithout interference with normal professional duties. SEMESTER HOUR LOAD During the regular nine-month academic year, a graduate student who is teaching full time will be permitted to enroll in a four semester hours of graduate courses each semester. enroll during the summer term in a maximum A maximum of student may of ten semester hours of courses restricted to graduate students. PLANNING PROGRAM OF STUDY Each student admitted to candidacy for the Master of Education degree will be assigned an advisory committee consisting of two mem- and the Director of Graduate Studies. One member will be designated as chairman of the committee. The program of study for each student will be developed in a conference between the chairman of the advisory committee and the student. The program of study thus developed will be subject to the approval of the full committee. The advisory committee will also assume responsibility for the approval of the professional research project and the administration of the bers of the graduate faculty final oral examination. EXAMINATIONS All students requesting admission to candidacy for the Master's from admission to graduate courses) must arrange to complete the Graduate Record Examination on dates to be announced by the College. Following acceptance of the professional re- degree (as distinguished summer term in which the requirements for the Master's degree will be completed, an oral examination will be administered by the student's advisory committee. A comprehensive written examination covering the field of specialization search project and during the semester or may be required before the Master's degree is conferred. TEACHING EXPERIENCE The Master who of Education degree provides evidence of a minimum will be granted only to a person of one year of successful teaching experience with at least a "satisfactory"' rating assigned bv the administrative officer responsible for the supervision of the instructional activities Other experience in lieu of this requirement may be unusual circumstances upon recommendation of the Gradu- of the person. accepted in ate Council. SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS The College will use letter grades — A, B, C, D, E, — in graduate Only credit earned in courses in which the grade received was "A'", "B", or "C" will be accepted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Master's degree. Although credit will be accepted for courses in which a grade of "C" is earned, a cumulative quality point average of 3.00 or better (A = 4 quality points; B = 3 quality points; C = 2 quality points; D=l quality point) in the total number of courses for which courses. graduate credit is granted will be required for the conferring of the Master's degree. TRANSFER OF CREDIT A maximum of six semester hours of credit earned at another ac- credited graduate school may be accepted in partial fulfillment of degree requirements with the approval of the Graduate Council: however, such credit will be accepted only (1) curriculum which the student and ( 2 ) when is when earned in courses included in the pursuing at Bloomsburg State College, a grade of '"B" or better was received as verified by an official transcript. SCHEDULE OF FEES Matriculation Fee ( $10.00 Payable at time of application for admission to graduate courses. Not refundable or applicable to graduate Graduate Tuition Fee Activities Fee (summer term only) tuition.) $20.00 per sem. hr. $ 3.00 per three-week session $ 6.00 per six-week session Graduation and Diploma Fee $10.00 (Not including rental of cap, gown, and hood) 8 REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO GRADUATE COURSES Applicants for admission to graduate courses (as distinguished from admission to candidacy for the Master of Education degree) must: 1. Hold a Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, or the Middle State Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (or other regional accrediting association.) 2. Present transcript (s) from all colleges and universities at which undergraduate credit has been earned. 3. Have earned a cumulative 2.5 quality point average (A = 4 quality points; B = 3 quality points; C = 2 quality points; D = 1 quality point in ) all undergraduate courses, or provide e\ idence of academic competency by satisfactory performance on a graduate cjualifying examination to be specified by the Graduate Council. 4. Possess character and personality traits characteristic of the teaching profession. 5. Hold certificate 6. Teaching Certificate or a teaching issued by the certifying agency of some other state. a valid Pennsylvania Proxide names and current addresses of two persons sufficiently acquainted with competence, character, and personal bility of success in who are academic and/or teaching their traits to judge their proba- graduate courses. PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION TO GRADUATE COURSES Persons desiring to enroll for graduate courses from admission 1. to (as distinquished candidacy for the Master's degree) must: Submit the prescribed application to the Director of Graduate Studies accompanied by the matriculation fee of .$10.00 payable to the 2. 3. Commonwealth Submit transcripts of of Pennsylvania. all undergraduate credit earned. Proxide e\idence of the possession of a valid Teaching Certificate or a teaching tifying agency of some other state. 4. Pennsylvania certificate issued by the cer- Arrange for an interview with the Director of Graduate Studies on a date following the receipt by the Division of Graduate Studies of the items listed in Nos. 9 1, 2, and 3 above. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY FOR THE MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE Applicants for admission to candidacy for the Master of Education degree in Business Education or the Master of Education degree in Ele- mentary Education must: 1. Submit an official application for admission to candidacy to the Director of Graduate Studies. 2. Submit transcripts of graduate credit earned at other colleges or universities. 3. Complete 4. Achieve a satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examina- successfully with a grade of '"B" or better at least six semester hours of graduate courses at Bloomsburg State College. tion. 5. Provide evidence of a satisfactory physical condition based on a health examination completed bv a physician with a report of such examination to be submitted on a form prescribed by the College. PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH PROJECT The professional reseaich project part of the Master's degree program. an opportunity to engage is The \ iewed as a \ erv important project will ofTer the student in research of limited scope pertaining to some area in a school situation which needs study and improvement. In-service teachers may wish to select a project which is concerned with an exist- ing problem area in the school system with which they are currently associated. The must be approved by the chairman and a formal plan for the completion of the project must be submitted to, and approved bv. the student's advisory committee before the project is undertaken. A final written report of the project, prepared in conformity with requirements which will be established by the Graduate Council, must be approved by the student's advisory committee with copies submitted to the office of the Di\ ision of Graduate Studies for permanent filing before credit of two professional research project of the student's advisor\- committee, semester hours will be granted. TIME LIMIT must be completed within on which the degree be conferred. In very unusual circumstances, the Graduate Council All requirements for the Master's degree a six year period immediately preceding the date is to may extend this period of time. 10 SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTING THE MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE The Master Master of of Education degree in Business Education Education degree in Elementary Education will and the be granted only upon: 1. Unqualified admission to candidacy for the degree. 2. Submission and approval of the professional research project. 3. Completion of a minimum of one year of successful teaching experience with at least a ''satisfactory" rating assigned by the administrative officer responsible for the supervision of the instructional activities of the degree candidate. Other experience in lieu of this requirement may be accepted upon recommendation of the Graduate Council. 4. Completion of a graduate program of study totaling not less than 30 semester hours of credit, and including courses prescribed in the applicable curriculum and courses specified in the program of study developed by the student's advisory committee. 5. Completion of all graduate courses with a grade of "C" or better and with a total quality point average of 3.00 ("B") or better. 6. Satisfactory performance on a final oral examination conducted by the student's advisory committee, and, if required, a comprehensive written examination covering the field of specialization. i Graduate Curriculums MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE IN BUSINESS EDUCATION I. General Professional Education A. Required Ed. 501 Ed. 551 — Major Philosophies of Education — Methods and Materials of Educational Research 505 531 541 511 521 Psy. Psy. II. 2 s.h. 2 s.h. B. Electives To be selected upon advice of the faculty advisor following courses: Ed. Ed. Ed. 6 sem. hrs. 4 sem. hrs. 2 seni. hrs. from the — Comparative Education — Education of Gifted Children — Problems Guidance and Counseling — Human Growth and Development — Psychological Testing in 2 s.h. 2 s.h. 2 s.h. 2 s.h. 2 s.h. General Education 6 sem. hrs. To be selected upon advice of the faculty advisor from the followin:; courses:* An 501 Functional .^esthetics 2 s.h. Biol. Contemporary .Applications of 501 Biological Techniques 2 s.h. Eng. 591 Ideas of Good and Evil in Western Eng. Eng. — — — Literature 594 — The Theory and Comedy 595 — The Epic Tradition Modern Literature the Non-Western World 543 — Cultures 544— The World Since 1945 501 — Recent Changes Mathematical Concepts Contemporary 501 — Influences of the Past Music 501 — Contemporary .Applications Techniques the Physical Sciences 524 — International Organization Spirit of in Hist. of Hist. Math. Mus. 2 2 2 2 s.h. s.h. s.h. s.h. 2 s.h. in 2 s.h. in Phy. 2 s.h. of in Pol. Sci. 2 s.h. 2 s.h. *\ maximum of three semester hours in this category may be earned in undergraduate courses open to graduate students upon advice of the faculty advisor. "upper III. level" Field of Specialization \. Specialized Professional Education 1. Required Ed. 552 — Professional Research Project Bus. Ed. 561 Foundations of Business Education Bus. Ed. 562 Current Problems of 2. — — 18 sem. hrs. 10 sem. hrs. 6 sem. hrs. 2 s.h. 2 s.h. Business Education 2 s.h. Electives 4 sem. hrs. To be selected upon advice of the faculty advisor from the following courses: Bus. Ed. 551 Inipro\ement of Instruction in Business Skill Subjects 2 s.h. Bus. Ed. 552 Improvement of Instruction in Basic Business Subjects 2 s.h. Bus. Ed. 553 Improvement of Instruction in Bookkeeping and Business -Arithmetic 2 s.h. Bus. Ed. 563 Evaluation in Business Education 2 s.h. Bus. Ed. 564 .Administration and Supervision of Business Education 2 s.h. — — — — — 12 B. Specialized Subject Required 1. Econ. 531 2. Matter 8 sem. hrs. — Current Economic 2 sem. hrs. Problems 2 Electives To be selected upon advice of the faculty advisor following courses: *Bus. *Bus. *Bus. *Bus. *Bus. Bus. Bus. Bus. Bus. *Econ. *Econ. Econ. 421 422 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. of 2 2 of s.h. 2 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. Fiscal of to s.h. 2 s.h. Statistics *Undergraduate courses open hrs. from the — Cost Accounting — Auditing Theory and Procedure 423 — Federal Tax Accounting 431 — Office Management 441 — Principles Marketing 531 — Corporation Finance 532 — Public Finance 533 — Business 534 — Principles Insurance 413 — Money, Banking, and Policy 423 — History Economic Thought 532 — Comparative Economic Systems Ed. Ed. Ed. Ed. Ed. Ed. Ed. Ed. Ed. s.h. 6 sem. 2 s.h. graduate students. MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION I. General Professional Education A. Required Ed. 501 Major Philosophies of Education Ed. 551 Methods and Materials of Educational Research 6 sem. hrs. 4 sem. hrs. B. Electives To be selected upon advice of the faculty advisor following courses: 2 sem. hrs. — — Ed. Ed. Ed. Psy. Psy. II. 505 531 541 511 521 2 s.h. 2 s.h. from the — Comparative Education — Education Gifted Children — Problems Guidance and Counseling — Human Growth and Development — Psychological Testing of in 2 s.h. 2 s.h. 2 s.h. 2 s.h. 2 s.h. General Education 6 sem. hrs. To be selected upon advice of the faculty advisor from the following courses:* Functional Aesthetics Art 501 2 s.h. Contemporary Applications of Biological Biol. 501 Techniques 2 s.h. Bus. Ed. 501 Survey of Business Organization and Finance 2 s.h. Econ. Economic Problems of .American Society 511 2 s.h. Eng. 591 Ideas of Good and Evil in Western Eng. Eng. Hist. Hist. Math. Mus. Phy. — — — — — Literature 594 — The Theory and Comedy 595 — The Epic Tradition Modern Literature 543 — Cultures the Non-Western World 544 — The World Since 1945 501 — Recent Changes Mathematical Concepts Contemporary 501 — Influences the Past Music 501 — Contemporary Applications of Techniques the Physical Sciences 524 — International Organization Spirit of in of 2 s.h. 2 s.h. 2 s.h. 2 s.h. 2 s.h. 2 s.h. 2 s.h. 2 s.h. 2 s.h. in of in in Pol. Sci. ... *A maximum of three semester hours in this category may be earned in "upper level"" undergraduate courses open to graduate students upon advice of the faculty advisor. 13 18 sem. hrs. III. Field of Specialization A. Specialized Professional Education 1 . Required Ed. 552 Ed. 502 8 to 12 — Professional Research Project — Social Foundations of the 2 Elementary School 2. s.h. 2 s.h. 4 to 8 sem. hrs. Electives To setn. hrs. 4 sem. hrs. 6 be selected upon advice of the faculty advisor from the following courses: — Home, School and Community Relations Early Childhood Education 525 — Trends 542 — Guidance the Elementary School 561 — Seminar Elementary Education 562 — Problems the Teaching Reading 563 — Current Practices Elementary School Science 569 — Selection and Use Ed. 506 Ed. Ed. Ed. Ed. Ed. Ed. in in in in of 2 s.h. 2 to 4 s.h. 2 s.h. in 2 s.h. of .-^udio-Visual Materials in the Elementary School Competency A planned program of related courses in one academic required. The faculty advisor will assist the student in of 2 s.h. 2 s.h. 2 s.h. to 10 sem. hrs. subject area is the selection of the "area of competency'" and in the development of the program of courses. Courses are to be selected from available graduate courses in the academic subject area chosen (See Item 11) and. when approved by the faculty advisor, from "upper level"" undergraduate courses open to graduate students. The maximum credit which may be earned in undergraduate courses open to graduate students to fulfill "area of competency" requirements is 6 sem. hrs. Graduate Course Descriptions GENERAL EDUCATION 2 sem. hrs. Art 501 Functional Aesthetics The factors affecting the art of our society are examined with consideration given to the significance of this art for a well integrated culture and critical the satisfactory personal adjustment of members of society. analysis of differing art forms is made along with coinparisons designed A to develop discriminatory Biol. judgment. 501 Contemporary Applications of Biological Techniques 2 sem. hrs. Consideration is given to present-day applications of biological laws governing plant and animal life with special attention devoted to the influence of drugs, hormones, and radiation on living organisms. A study is made of techniques used by today's biologists in research to determine the effects of "outer space"' on plant and animal life. Bus. Ed. 501 Survey of Business Organization and Finance 2 sem. hrs. Types of business organizations and the methods of financing business enterprises in our society are reviewed. This course is designed for the student with limited formal education in business who is interested in acquiring a basic understanding of various aspects of business organiza(Graduate students in Business Education not pertion and finance. mitted to enroll in this course.) Econ. 511 Economic Problems of American Society 2 sem. hrs. Designed for the student with no formal training in economic theory, this course will afford an opportunity to gain an understanding of basic economic principles through intensive study of selected economic problems of current interest and concern to the well informed .American citizen. (Graduate students in Business Education not permitted to enroll in this course.) Eng. 591 Ideas of Good and Evil in Western Literature 2 sem. hrs. Selected works in Western Literature that deal with the problem of good and evil are surveyed. Among those studied are the Book of Job, Sophocles' Oedipus, Plato's Euthyphro and Symposium, Montaigne's Essays, Shakespeare's King Lear, Goethe's Faust, Milton's Samson Agonistes, Balzac's Pere Goriot, Dostoevsky's Brothers Karamazov. and shorter works of Hawthorne, James, and Melville. Eng. 594 The Theory and Spirit of Comedy 2 sem. hrs. A variety of comedies are read, beginning with Aristophanes and early classical comedy, and running through romantic comedy, the comedy of manners, sentimental comedy, and farce. Discussion will center around the nature of comedy and laughter based upon a careful study of such critics as Aristotle, Bergson, and Meredith. Eng. 595 The Epic Tradition in Modern Literature 2 sem. hrs. Beginning with an analysis of the structure and spirit of a representative epic poem, an attempt will be made to show the extent to which the epic impulse has permeated certain great works of modern fiction including novels Faulkner. of Cervantes, Hist. 543 Cultures of the The Afro-Asian world Fielding, Tolstoy, Non-Western World Melville, Joyce, and 2 sem. hrs. studied in the light of awakening cultures and their effect upon the world and the promotion of world understanding. The present status of these cultures will be studied with enough historical, geographic, political, and cultural background introduced to explain is their development. 15 544 The World Since 1945 The political and economic aspects 2 sem. hrs. Hist. of world problems are analyzed with particular emphasis placed on the effect of World War II upon international leadership, expansion of communism, colonialism, and foreign aid programs. Math. 501 Recent Changes in Mathematical Concepts 2 sem. hrs. Discoveries in mathematics throughout the past 100 years with implications for the present-day classroom teacher will be examined. Topics discussed will include notational systems of mathematics with their application, and the logical foundations of arithmetic and algebra. Mus. 501 Influences of the Past in Contemporar> Music 2 sem. hrs. This course is designed to show musical ideas and materials of Twentieth Century composers which have evolved from the musical thinking of the past. Representative examples from Impressionism to the Quarter-tone and Twelve-tone systems will be examined. Phy. 501 Contemporary Applications of Techniques in the Physical Sciences 2 sem. hrs. For the student with limited experiences in the physical sciences, opportunities are afforded for developing an understanding of scientific principles as they are applied today in the petroleum, steel, atomic energy', electronics, space aeronautics, and chemical industries. 524 International Organization 2 sem. hrs. and concepts underlying international organization will be studied with consideration given to the structure and functions, and the strengths and weaknesses of some major attempts at international organization. Specific attention will be directed to the League of Nations and the United Nations. Pol. Sci. The theories BUSINESS EDUCATION Bus. Ed. 531 Corporation Finance 2 sem. hrs. Problems encountered in organizing and financing operations of indusSpecial trial corporations, public utilities, and railroads are examined. attention is given to the kinds of corporate securities used to secure both short-term and long-term capital. Bus. Ed. 532 Public Finance 2 sem. hrs. A survey of principles governing the budgeting and financing of Federal, state, and local government operations provides the basis for a detailed analysis of the effects of public expenditures, taxation, and debt management on the economy of the United States. Bus. Ed. 533 Business Statistics 2 sem. hrs. Principles applicable to and procedures used in collecting, tabulating, analyzing, presenting, and interpreting business and economic data are studied. Consideration is given to measures of central tendency, sampling, time series, correlation, and index numbers. Bus. Ed. 534 Principles of Insurance 2 sem. hrs. study of principles applicable to and uses of various types of life, marine, casualty, and fire insurance contracts is supplemented by a consideration of basic legal concepts pertaining to insurance contracts and the responsibility of underwriters. .\ Bus. Ed. 551 Improvement of Instruction in Business Skill Subjects 2 sem. hrs. Current practices in the teaching of shorthand, typewriting, and secretarial practice are studied with consideration given to teaching aids and evaluative devices. Up-to-date methods and techniques of instruction which have proved effective in these subject areas are carefully examined. 16 Bus. Ed. 552 Improvement of Instruction in 2 sem. hrs. Basic Business Subjects The contribution which basic business subjects can make to the educaCurrently actional program of the secondary school is emphasized. cepted methods and techniques of teaching such basic business subjects as General Business, Business Law, and Elementary Economics are studied with specific attention devoted to teaching aids which may be utilized to insure effective instruction. Bus. Ed. 553 Improvement of Instruction in Bookkeeping 2 sem. hrs. and Business Arithmetic A study of recent developments in methods of teaching Bookkeeping and Business Arithmetic and a critical analysis of objectives serve as a basis for increasing the competence of the teacher of these subjects. Consideration is given to teaching aids designed to improve the effectiveness of classroom instruction. Bus. Ed. 561 Foundations of Business Education 2 sem. hrs. A study of the historical beginnings and present status of business education serves as the basis for developing an understanding of the objectives of and the philosophies underlying present-day business education programs in the secondary school. Students are afforded the opportunity to become acquainted with professional literature and the contributions of professional organizations. Bus. Ed. 562 Current Problems of Business Education The major problem areas in business education, as revealed 2 sem. hrs. by a critical analysis of current professional literature, are studied with a view to making the student conscious of changing concepts, philosophies, in part and objectives. Bus. Ed. 563 Evaluation in Business Education 2 sem. hrs. The objectives of measurement in business education are examined with consideration fjiven to the manner in which evaluative devices can be effectively used. Principles that should govern test construction, the availability and use of printed tests, and the interpretation of test results in business subjects are given attention. Bus. Ed. 564 Administration and Suoervision of Business Education 2 sem. hrs, A study of principles and techniques associated with educational administration serve as the basis for a consideration of administrative and supervisory responsibilities of the business education department head. Topics discussed include departmental organization, curriculum development, teacher selection, supervision and improvement of classroom teaching, classroom planning, budgeting, maintenance of records, and selection and purchase of equipment and supplies. The following "upper level" undergraduate courses are open to graduate students. For course descriptions see the 1961-63 COLLEGE CATALOG.' Bus. Bus. Bus. Bus. Bus. Ed. Ed. Ed. Ed. Ed. 421 Cost Accounting 422 Auditing Theory and Procedure 423 Federal Tax Accounting 431 Office Management 441 Principles of Marketing 3 sem. hrs. 3 3 3 3 sem. sem. sem. sem. hrs. hrs. hrs. hrs. ECONOMICS Econ. 531 Current Economic Problems 2 sem. hrs. Selected economic problems of current interest and concern to our society are analyzed. In the study of these problems, a careful examination is made of basic economic principles and theories as well as the thinking of recognized economists of the past and present as revealed in their published works. 17 Econ. 532 Comparative Economic Systems Comparisons are made of the forms of economic organization capitalistic, socialistic, and communistic societies. 2 sem. hrs. existing in Consideration the objectives of each of these economic systems which have served as a basis for their development. to and the is given theories The follovv'ing "upper level" undergraduate courses are open to graduate students. For course descriptions see the 1961-63 COLLEGE C.^T.'^LOG. Econ. 413 Money, Banking, and Fiscal Policy 3 sem. hrs. Econ. 423 History of Economic Thought 3 sem. hrs. EDUCATION Ed. 501 Major Philosophies of Education 2 sem. hrs. Modern educational problems and trends are interpreted in the light of basic philosophical viewpoints. Some basic concepts and philosophies which have influenced and are influencing modern education are examined in primary sources. Ed. 502 Social Foundations of the Elementary School 2 sem. hrs. The effects on the elementary school program of social class, family and community pressures, and changing patterns and standards of life in our society are studied. Basic understandings of these pressures and patterns are developed to enable the teacher to work effectively in encouraging the good and reducing the harmful impacts of social forces in relationships of children. Ed. 505 Comparative Education 2 sem. hrs. Educational ideas and practices of various countries of the world are examined for their impact upon our culture and education. Particular attention is given to the relationship of European educational programs to the American philosophy and practice of public education. Ed. 506 Home, School, and Community Relations 2 sem. hrs. An introductory course in public relations, especially slanted to elementary school, in which a partnership philosophy between home, school, and community is developed. Principles, attitudes, and techniques to encourage community sharing in the planning of and assuming responsibility for good schools are considered. Ed. 525 Trends in Early Childhood Education 2 sem. hrs. This course provides an opportunity to study the changing goals and the developing programs required to meet the needs of children who enter school with a greatly increased experiential background. Ed. 531 Education of Gifted Children 2 sem. hrs. Principles and practices which are modifying school programs to conserve and develop to the optimum degree the capabilities of the more able children are examined. A study is made of the more promising teaching techniques and devices used in both the elementary and the secondaryschool. Ed. 541 Problems in Guidance and Counseling 2 sem. hrs. Topics considered in this course include the philosophy of guidance, the history of the guidance movement, and the guidance needs of children and adolescents. Methods of gathering data, the nature of school records, the interpretation of test results and in\entories. the use of occupational information and data, and interviewing and counseling techniques are studied. 18 Ed. 542 Guidance in the Elementary School 2 sem. hrs. goal of this course is to provide the teacher with an understanding of the concepts and techniques essential to the guidance process in the The elementary school. Behavioral and developmental problems, and problems associated with the releasing of creative capacities of children are discussed. 2 sem. hrs. Ed. 551 Methods and Materials of Educational Research In this course students are introduced to research and its practical appli- The student is acquainted with the to professional problems. nature and types of educational research, the methods and techniques used in educational research, and the manner in which statistical data should be interpreted and evaluated. cation Ed. 552 Professional Research Project 2 sem. hrs. An opportunity is provided for the student to demonstrate his ability to employ accepted methods of educational research in the solution or intensive study of some problem area of interest or concern to him. The problem area selected for the research project must be related to the curriculum which the student is pursuing. (See Page 10 for detailed requirements. ) Ed. 561 Seminar in Elementary Education 2 to 4 sem. hrs. The need for change in the organization and practices in elementary education to meet problems of individual differences among children is considered. Through round table discussions, field trips, and the use of consultants with varied experiences, the teacher receives realistic guidin working toward improvement in his own school system. Prerequisite: Teaching experience. ance Ed. 562 Problems in the Teaching of Reading 2 sem. hrs. The goals of this course are to provide the student with a knowledge of trends in reading instruction and to develop competence in the use of different approaches to the solution of reading problems. Ed. 563 Current Practices in Elementary School Science 2 sem. hrs. Problems resulting from the increased interest of children in science and the public demand for science instruction in the elementary grades are considered. Methods and materials for nurturing these interests and for implementing science instruction, within the limits of the best interests of children, are presented and evaluated. Ed. 569 Selection and llse of Audio- Visual Materials in the Elementary School 2 sem. hrs. A subject by subject survey of audio-visual materials available for use in the elementary school is made with consideration given to the most effective manner in which such materials may be used. In addition experience is provided in the preparation of materials for classroom use. PSYCHOLOGY Psy. 511 Human Growth and Development 2 sem. hrs. The general characteristics of child and adolescent growth are reviewed with special attention given to motor and physiological, social, emotional, language, intellectual, and interest development. The influences of home, school, community, and institutional life on human development are considered. Psy. 521 Psychological Testing 2 sem. hrs. This course is designed to familiarize students with various psychological tests, scales, and inventories that may be used in public schools to develop educational programs and provide guidance services that will lead to satisfactory personal adjustment of students. Laboratory experiences in psychological testing will comprise a portion of the course. 19 SUTLIFF HALL in Business Education, a newly conspecially designed classroom building with the latest business equipment. For the graduate student structed and BENJAMIN FRANKLIN LABORAlOR\ -^CHOOL For the graduate student in Elementary Education, a well equipped and expertly staffed campus school with an excellent juvenile library.