Gettysburg College - Spectrum Yearbook (Gettysburg, PA)

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The study of economics delves into the prob- lems and processes found within the economic structure in an attempt to provide an understand- ing of the basic principles of production, distri- bution, and consumption. Courses offered by the departments of economics and business ad- ministration are designed to provide an under- standing of the basic principles of economic behavior. Both theoretical and applied courses meet the needs of students who intend to enter graduate and professional schools, or those who plan a career in business or government. The department stresses fundamentals rather than techniques. Students may elect either business administration or economics as their major field. Seated. left to right: Edmund R. Hill, B. Comm, M.A., Ph.D.; Paul R. Baird, A.B., A.M. Standing: Milton L. Stokes, A.B.. A.M., L1.B., PhD. tDepartment Chairmant; Waldemar Zagars. Ph.D.; Conway S. Williams, A.B., M.S.; James R. Krum, A.B.. M.S.: Robert M. Gemmill, A.B., A.M. Economics Department Political Science Department Left to right: Arthur B. Boenau, A.B., A.M. tActing Depart- ment Chairmant; Bruce Perxy, A.B., M.A.; Robert Gillespie, B.S., M.A.; Robert S. Knox, A.B., A.M. Regardless of one's position in life, some training in the responsibilities of citizenship in all its implications is essential if democratic government is to be effective. The study of political science investigates the problems and processes found within the institutions which men have established to govern their societies, and attempts to understand not only the various systems of government, but also the problems which arise among the nations of the world. Amidst the pressing problems of today's com- plex world situation, the study of political sci- ence cannot be over-emphasized. 7-9

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The study of the classical languages, Latin and Greek, offers the student a rich background and important insights into the historical and cultural heritage of Western civilization. The creative and philosophical spirit of both the an- cient Greek and Roman civilizations are cap- tured in the great literature of each. The study of Virgil, Horace, and Ovid in the Latin department offers the student not only the literature of these men, but also great help in the full mastery of the English language. The Greek department aims to instill in the student something of the creative spirit of the ancient Greeks through a thorough study of the language, history, litera- ture, art and thought of this exceptionally gifted people. C. Robert Held, A.B., A.M.; John G. Glenn, A.B.. M.A., PhD. Department Chairmant. Sociology Department Latin and GrCCk Departments Avery Sheaffer, B.S., M.A.; Ianvier Hamell, B.A., M.A.; M. Esther Bless, A.B., A.M., PhD. tDepartment Chairmant. Sociology is the study of man in a state of dynamic interaction. It is a synthesizing and generalizing science of man in all his social relationships. With the increasing complexity of our modern technologically-oriented society! the knowledge acquired from the study of sociology becomes an essential element inethe basic un- derstanding, formulation, and administration of social policy. Sociology is a rapidly developing scientific discipline. Fields of specialization opened by the knowledge of social concepts, the nature of groups, and basic social work are ever increasing.

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Psychology Department Left to right: Chan L. Coulter, A.B., M.A., Ph.D.; Norman E. Richardson, Ir., A.B., BAD PhD. Department Chairmanl; W. Richard Schubart. A.B., A.M. Philosophy examines and relates the knowl- edge obtained by fine arts, literature, theology, natural sciences, and social sciences, and aims at comprehending the significance of this knowl- edge in answering such questions as I'What is man? Philosophy courses are an integral part of the student's liberal arts curriculum and should not be overlooked. The average student will find that the stress on understanding and evaluating ideas is a foundation for intelligent action both as an individual and as a citizen. Those who desire further education after grad- uation will find sufficient background in courses based upon a detailed and systematic study of classic and current examples of philosophical literature. Psychology is the field of study which seeks by scientific methods to describe, understand, predict, and control the behavior of living or- ganisms. The pace which is required of human beings today produces a great amount of tension and new problems which were unheard of prior to this century. The psychology department places emphasis on the formation of a scientific attitude toward behavior and an appreciation of the complexity of human personality. While discovering the basic facts and principles of human experience and behavior, the student forms a better under- standing of his fellow man. The courses offered to a major provide a balanced program of theo- retical and applied psychology, as a framework for further study in graduate school. Left to dth: Lewis B, Frank, B.S., A.M.,- Paul L. Whitely, A.B., A.M., Ph.D.: Esther C. Wood, A.B., A.M.; Samuel A. Mudd, A.B., M.S.: Kenneth Smoke, A.B., A.M., PhD. Department Chairmani; Charles E. Flatt, A.B.. A.M., PhD. Philosophy Department 30