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

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School of Engineering Martin A. Mason Dean Hie School of Engineering, recognized by the Engineer’s Council for Professional De- velopment, was founded in 1 884. Throughout the years, it lias been known as the Corcoran Scientific School the Washington College of Engineers and the College of Engineering and Mechanic Art. 1 he School of Engineering de- velops in its students a fundamental knowledge of the scientific principles of their field, skill in application and a responsible attitude toward society and the engineering profession. Bachelor of Science degrees in the fields of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering are conferred. The advantages of an advisory system and special degrees for those who demonstrate unusual professional abilities are available. The construction of a new T engineering building, Tompkins Hall, and the recent estab- lishment of two new degrees are significant of the expansion of the School of Engineering. Charles W. B liven Dean School of Pharmacy Founded in 1867 and affiliated with the University in 1906, the School of Pharmacy provides for specialized training of profession- ally competent pharmacists and the promotion ol the health profession of pharmacy in gen- eral. These goals are attained in a plan of in- struction which correlates professional courses ivith iihetal arts studies to develop student standing and responsible attitudes toward society. I he School of Pharmacy, accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Educa- tion. is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Students of pharma- cy. with access to the American Institute of I harinacy. pharmaceutical museums, govern- ment agencies, laboratories and libraries, may further benefit from the knowledge and ex- perience offered by many outstanding men in the profession who are practicing in the city.

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JaM ' EY H. Fox Dean Ralph W. Hi i i ku fssoriate Dean The School of Education has done much to improve educational facilities and opportun- ities by producing competent teachers super- visors and administrators who have benefited from the varied educational courses offered. These students of education may receive bach- elor of Arts degrees in the fields of Education, Home Economics or Physical Education. For those who wish to continue their studies, de- grees of Master of Arts in Education or the degree of Doctor of Education, government training programs and training for those hold- ing liberal arts degrees are offered. Advanced studies are available to experienced teachers, and advanced professional certificates are awarded to those who have a Master ' s degree and thirty additional credit hours. School of Education School of Law The George Washington Law School, oldest in the District of Columbia, has been the de- veloping concept of a national law center for 91 years. As a member of the Association of American Law Schools and the American Bar Association, it provides its students with uni- que advantages derived from its location. I n- limited facilities for effective research and observation of federal judiciary, legislative and administrative agencies are but part of the op- portunities available in the national capital’s training ground for lawyers. Students mav benefit from the Law Library, the George Washington Law Review and the Student Bar ssociation. The purpose of the Law School is to produce students equipped to meet the needs of society in private and public law who recognize their responsibilitv for the continued development of modern laws. Carvillk D. Benson Assistant Dean

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Division of Special Students Established in 1944. the Division of Special Students is one of the newer divisions of the University. Students who wish to qualify for degree candidacy must first meet the scholastic requirements of this division. Individual attention is given to a special student who studies courses that will apply toward his degree and that correspond to those required by the college or school to which he will transfer after attaining the required Q, P. I. An advisory program which provides for individual student confer- ences gives impetus to the rising number of students who qualify for transfer each year. Division of University Students The Division of University Students offers unique educational advantages to adult students who are not candidates for specific degrees, but who wish to benefit from the wide range of instruction offered. These students of varying ages and occu- pations may enroll in courses either for credit or as auditors, and may transfer to another division of the l niversity w hen the requirements of that college or school have been met. Since 1930. this important division lias grown to include an increasing num- ber of students. WAR it KIN It. WEST Dean S pedal S tiident s KLMKR L. KAYSER JOHN G. ALL EE. JR, MITCHELL DREESE Dean Assistant Dean Dean l nitt ' rsity Students University Students General Studies GROVER L. ANGEL Director 0 tj ■ Cti m pit $ Di vision General Studies College of General Studies Since 1950. the College of General Studies lias provided over 5,000 federal employees with an adult education program in the fields of government, education, business and industry. The College of General Studies with an off-campus division extends its fa- cilities to many towns in the vicinity and confers A. A., B.A, and M.A. degrees to qual- ifying individuals. This newest division of the l niversity includes the Division of Com muni tv Services, a Counseling Center and a Reading Clinic. 14