Marquette University - Hilltop Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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Two foreign countries and five states were represented at the Commencement exercises last June by thirty-eight candidates who received degrees from the Graduate School. Of the thirty-eight twelve received the degree of Master of Science, five the Master of Education and nineteen the Master of Arts. Miss Catherine E. Mundic of Buffalo, N. Y., was presented the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on the thesis. Diocesan Organization of Parochial Schools, Studies in Catholic Educational History of the United States. Sister Rose Anthony Olberding of Mount St. Joseph, Ohio, received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on the thesis, the Jeremy Collier Stage Controversy. The honorary degree of Doctor of Laws was presented to Charles Ghequicre Fenwick. Dr. Fenwick has a Bachelor of Arts degree at Loyola College of Baltimore, Doctor of Philosophy at John's College and is a member of numerous scientific societies and translator of several important political science works from the original German. He contributed much to promotion of international peace through his leadership in the Catholic Association for International Peace. Dr. Fenwick is well known in scientific societies. Not only by lectures and laboratory courses will the graduate student meet the requirements for his degree, but he must necessarily devote much of his time to private reading and study in his field. Only after he has accomplished these methods of research and study, will he meet the expectations of acquiring an intimate knowledge of his field and of the various methods of investigation that are at his command to employ in the field. 'Flic work that is expected of the graduate student may consist of certain specific courses of study, of reading to be done privately and reported upon, and of original research to be carried on. However the research must be done independently. For the Master s degree one year of residence at the University is required. A thesis must be written on some phase of the student's major field, containing new information or interpretations that will aid workers in that field. To obtain the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, the highest degree attainable, three years of training is required beyond the Bachelor's or two years beyond the Master's degree. At the end of this work, a comprehensive thesis must be written that represents an exhaustive research on some new phase of subject material. The requirements for this thesis are rigid and the author must make a distinct contribution to the present knowledge of the subject. The student must then pass an oral examination defending his work. In addition, a comprehensive written examination must be written and certain course requirements filled. Thus the Graduate School at Marquette has always set high requirements for the attainments of its degrees. Although a liberal education is desired, the necessity of a thorough training in some specialized field of endeavor is recognized and answered. Thus the University aims to develop its graduate work on the basis of a broad undergraduate training of a liberal character with majors in the field in which the student desires to undertake work. Dr. Fdward A. Fitzpatrick. Dean From ihc windows of the Graduate School office can be seen Marquette University’s greenhouse. Pac.F 9

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Rev. Gcocrc H. Mahowald, S.J . Regent More rigid requirements in the professional world have caused greater numbers of students to return to school to continue their education after receiving bachelor's degrees. This trend has become more apparent with the increased enrollment in the Graduate School in past years. Thirty-eight students received advance degrees at Commencement last year. Organization of the Graduate School was begun in 1922 by the Rev. George A. Deglman, S.J., and two years later it was formally incorporated as a part of the University, when Dr. Edward A. Fitzpatrick was appointed dean. Guiding its program for thirteen years, and improving and supplementing its curriculum to suit added necessities. Dean Fitzpatrick helped the School attain a high rating nationally to become a vital part of Marquette University. Four advance degrees are offered by the Graduate School. They are Master of Arts, Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Education. The degree of Master of Education was added in 1934. The new degree requires besides the Bachelor's degree in the subject three years of satisfactory teaching experience, a minimum of three semesters work at Marquette University and a Master's thesis in the held of education. To obtain a master's degree in arts, science or education a comprehensive knowledge of the field studied must be shown. This includes scientific research in the sciences, philosophy and arts showing a complete acquaintance with the subject studied, an understanding of the technique required in this field and and a knowledge of the various conventions of scholarships in sciences and humanities. Lastly, the applicant must submit to a general examination to obtain the degree irrespective of courses. The Graduate School has always aimed at giving the students proper guidance and direction in specialized fields. It has pursued the policy of requiring a certain number of fundamental courses in graduate work in order to eliminate the narrowness and restricted field of education that is common today among advanced students. To carry out this idea of a liberal education a large variety of subjects is taught. Its scope includes the fields of economics, education, journalism, English, history, mathematics, classical and modern language. philosophy, speech, natural and social sciences, mission science and languages. Special attention is given to education, history and philosophy. Located in Johnston Hall, the Graduate School has a very competent faculty. Dean Fitzpatrick is a man foremost in the field of education. The Rev. George H. Mahowald. S.J., regent, is head of the University department of philosophy and moderator of the Aristotelian Society. He was formerly head of the philosophy department of Loyola University. Dr. George E. Vander Beke is secretary and assists in graduate instruction. This Rioup of Graduate School students attends one of the late afternoon classes offered at Marquette University. l AOI. S

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The Rev Joseph A. Ormshy. S.J.. Regent. and John Freeman Pyle Ph D Dean of the GiIIcrc of Business Administration. The College of Business Administration supplies scientific business training to future business men comparable to University training in engineering, law and medicine. The College prepares students for the business profession by offering courses which systematize the experiences of the many commercial organizations. This plan of education does not dispense practical experience, but supplements and strengthens it by shortening the period of apprenticeship otherwise necessary. The first two years' training in the College gives students a broad foundation upon which to base the more technical courses offered in the last two years. To study the individual student and to provide the training and guidance that will best serve his capacity and needs is the policy of the College. Under the supervision of Dean J. Freeman Pyle, head of the College for the last twelve years, a faculty recruited from men of long experience in every branch of industry and finance-keeps the curriculum in step with the trends and new developments of the business world. In addition, the faculty aims at instilling in students the qualities of leadership and regard for the ethics of business. The livening Division of the College of Business Administration is conducted to give those students who are unable to attend day classes an opportunity to supplement their practical experience and to broaden their education in general. These classes are conducted for the benefit of four groups, graduates of the professional colleges who wish to supplement their training by courses in business administration; school teachers in the vicinity of Milwaukee who wish to increase the scope of their knowledge; high school graduates who find it necessary to go directly from school into the business world, and special students who are not high school graduates, but who have sufficient COLLEGE OF BUSINESS FRESHMEN Ihm Rn» DoiIkv Mem , l..li) Kolilcf, lliruitn, Bantitrl. MiU, Cixmcy. C.eimtt. MiAlrin, Ivin . Kiciiii. Kalla kom Row-Mictr, IXCIiant. Slow. K»wr. OX Minx . Oant»cll. Dirkwnttcr. IXHut. Kraniak. Kotcik Fon . VantVik. Cillvoan l imn Rotr: Huiwitf Muinpunikv O'Leary Pcimiuin. Duct net, Murray. Millet. Filipowitr. Kanr. Ru cttv Jordan, Dutton, ftaht, Vjdkli. tk'ittijc. Keller. 1‘ac.f: io