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

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SCHOOL OF LAW ssjstant Deans Benson anti Mayo The George Washington University Law School, now in its 89th year, is the oldest law school in the District of Columbia. It is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools, and is approved by the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the Ameri- can Bar Association. The location of the Law School in the nation s capital presents a unique opportunity for observa- tion and study of federal agencies. As a result, the study of law takes on added meaning. At the present time, holders ol baccalaureate degrees from more than three hundred colleges and universities come from the forty-eight states, the territories and several foreign countries to comprise the student body. 20

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING The George Washington University School of Engineer- ing had its beginning in 1884 as the Corcoran Scientific School, and has progressed through the titles of Washing- ton College of Engineering and College of Engineering and Mechanic Art to its present name Recognized by the Engi- neers Council for Professional Development, accrediting body of the profession, the school is composed of courses leading to Bachelor of Science Degrees in Civil Engineer- ing, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. The School of Engineering further illustrates the important development of specialized schools in The George Wash- ington University. Practical experience in the field of engineering 19

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SPECIAL DIVISIONS DEAN WARREN HEED WEST DEAN ELMER L, KAY5ER DEAN MITCHELL D REESE DIVISION OF SPECIAL STUDENTS The Division of Special Students, which was established in 1944, is made up of those students who wish to qualify for degree candidacy The courses in the schedule are those required in the divisions of the University of which the special student wishes to become a member when the requirements are completed. Upon the satisfactory completion of require- ments, with the maintenance of the necessary quality point index, the student may transfer to that division. An extensive advisory program is used in the Division in an effort to help the student as much as possible. After each semester, letters are sent to the students, calling them to a con- ference to discuss their individual problems An increasing number of students each year are transferred to the school of their choice. THE DIVISION OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS The Division of University Students was established in 1930. In this Division are registered adult students who wish to undertake University courses either for credit or as auditors but who are not interested in working toward degrees in this University. University students may be transferred, at request, to another college or school of the University upon complying with the regulations of the specific college or school to which they wish to he transferred. COLLEGE OF GENERAL STUDIES The College of General Studies was established in 1950 as an addition to the adult educa- tion program and includes an off-campus division, an on-campus division, and the Division of Community Services. The College of General Studies is represented in such places as the Loudoun County Virginia Community College; the Red Stone Arsenal, Huntsville, Ala- bama; the Pentagon; Langley Air Force Base; and the Patuxent Naval Air Station. The Counseling Center and Beading Clinic of the University are also included as a part of this new r est enterprise. 21