Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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C he Lyoilecje of Of) Is ana Sciences J.HE college of arts and sciences is the oldesl department of the university. It offers a wide range of courses leading to the bachelor ' s degree in arts, sciences and philoso- phy, and attempts to give the student a true appreciation of the seven arts. These include: the relation of the individual to God, the re- lation of the individual to his fellow man, the art of enjoying leisure, the art of expression, I he art of reasoning, the art of the compre- hension of the historical heritage of the ages, and the art of earning a living. The pre-requisite course in the college of arts and sciences is primarily creative and only secondarily instructive. The student is taught, not to memorize fact and data, but to think accurately, visualize clearly, and reason logic- ally. During the first two years of his arts course the student adheres closely to a pre- scribed program in order to acquire credits in essential fields. In the final two years he has the opportunity to pursue more intensively courses of study to which he is especially inclined and for which he may have particular aptitude. He has the further privileges of extending reading and research in chosen subjects and closer contact with persons whose interests parallel his own. Combination courses make- it possible for students to fulfill the requirements of more than one department and to earn two degrees before they leave school — the bachelor ' s degree and the pro- fessional degree. By regulating courses, the student may pursue one of many lines that will acquaint him with whatever field he particularly desires, whether it be science, history, English, modern lan- guages, mathematics, sociology or philosophy. K i . Cii k i i) 1 i. I i IZGIBBON, S.J. Detn . 5 « ' •• • • • • ah • «r « ft V The College of Arts and Sciences Faculty 24 Sixtieth Anniversary

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Oollege of Arts and Sci- ences established 1878 . . . Medicine, 1892 . . . Law, 1904 . . . Dentistry, 1906 . . . Pharmacy, 1906 .. . Commerce, 1920 . . . Grad- uate School, 1927 . . . Journalism, 193 2 . . . St. Joseph ' s and St. Cather- ine ' s affiliated in 1928 and 1929.

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C he School of J aw JVLeMBERSHIP in the Ameri- can Bar association and the Association of the American Law schools adds to the standards of Creighton ' s school of law. The latter is an organization in which less than half of the law schools in the United States are permitted to hold membership. Restricted enrollment insures a uniform stu- dent body and prevents unwieldiness in the size of the classes, so that the Creighton tradition of close personal relationship between students and faculty members may be maintained. As a reward for general excellence in scholar- ship, an honorary fraternity was formed during the past year among scholastic leaders of the school of law, guided by Professor Hugh Gil- lespie, faculty moderator. Fifteen students were chosen from the senior and junior law classes as charter members of the organization, to be known as the Servientes ad Legum. The object of the courses offered is to fit the graduate for practice in any place where common law prevails, but as common law differs in various regions and states because of differences in political, economic, and social conditions, the Creighton school of law offers something more than can be had in so-called national schools. It aims at imparting specialized (raining for the mid-western lawyers. Moreover, another Creighton ideal — effective preparation for the bar — is thus measurably attained. Realizing that actual practice is as essential to thorough education in law as is theory gained in the classrooms from text books, valuable and practical experience in actual organization, management and conduct of cases is gained by the law student through an elaborate Moot Court system. Cases of varying nature are tried by the students with faculty members presiding as judges. Students obtain an opportunity to display their court room technique. Tin Si hool of Law Fa l i i i 25 1878 - 1938