George Washington University - Cherry Tree Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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SCHOOL V sisiaiil Dean Jessup OF GOVERNMENT Tile George Washington University lias provided train- ing in both foreign service and governmental theory and administration throughout its history. The School of Gov- ernment was established in 1928 to bring together in various undergraduate and graduate curricula this work It is the purpose of the school to give the student an under- standing of his responsibilities under the constitution of the United States in the conduct of public office both do- mestic and foreign This can be accomplished through a curriculum which correlates social, economics, political, historical, business and psychological studies. The School of Government definitely plays an important part in The George Washington University, a part which is further emphasized by its location in the nation’s capital. 16

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COLUMBIAN COLLEGE The Columbian College was founded in 1821 for the “sole and exclusive purpose of educating youth in the English, learned and foreign languages, the liberal arts, sciences and literature, with full power to confer all de- grees usually granted and conferred in colleges 1 In 1930 when the Junior College was established, the name “Co- lumbian College 11 was given to the senior college of liberal arts. The purpose of the Columbian College is to round out the program of liberal education begun in the Junior College and to bring to a focus educationally the indivi- dual talents and aptitudes of the student of liberal arts and sciences. Assistant Dean Linton 15

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Tile purpose of the School of Education is to prepare teachers, supervisors and administrators for the higher ranges of educational service and to offer opportunities to teachers of experience to extend their education. It includes the departments of Education, Physical Education and Home Economics, and it offers both graduate and under- graduate work. Course schedules are arranged to meet the convenience of both full-time and part-time students. By attending evening and summer classes teachers in the schools of Washington and the vicinity may complete all the requirements for a degree wi thout giving up their posi- tions. The School of Education has done much to further the advancement of American teachers and administrators. Practical experience in the School of Education 17