Marquette University - Hilltop Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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GRADUATE SCHOOL Appointment of the Rev. Raphael N. Hamil- ton, SJ., as acting dean, and the offering of a new degree, Master of Science in Nursing Edu- cation, marked the sixteenth year of the incorpo- ration of of the Graduate school into the University. Father Hamilton, head of the history department and formerly regent of the College of journalism, succeeds Dr. Edward A. Fitz- patrick, dean of the school since its inception in 1924. Essentially graduate study im- plies fullness-study consisting of specific fundamental courses coupled with private reading and original research. Such spe- cialization often results in a nar- rowness of outlook, detrimental not only to the vision of the student but to graduate study in general. To combat this narrow- ness of view, the graduate school specifies a broad and liberal undergraduate training with majors in the student's desired Held. This liberal training is augmented by basic graduate courses required for all candidates. Graduates move past Johnston Hall. E HILLTGP 0F NINETEEN HUN PAGE 8 REV. RAPHAEL HAMILTON, SJ. Acting Dean An intimate knowledge of his field as well as an understanding of the methods of research and investigation are required of every graduate stu- dent so that he may approach his field from the critical viewpoint. Such a detailed knowledge cannot, of necessity, be gleaned from labora- tory courses and lecture peri- ods, hence the graduate student engages in a wide range of pri- vate study and research to meet both the oral and written re- quirements of his degree. A rapidly expanding curricu- lum, necessitated by increasing demands made by the profes- sional world in its search for adequately trained men and women, was supplemented by a degree, Master of Science in Nursing Education. Marquette is the third school in the United States to offer it. The growth of the Graduate school is further evidenced in the recent change concerning the applicants for a Master of Edu- cation degree. Under this ruling, candidates are no longer required to write a thesis, but may substitute courses. Last year the Graduate school awarded Mas- ters' degrees to fifty-nine candidates, the largest number in the history of the school. Three hon- orary Doctorates in Philosophy were conferred. Irvin Abell, president of the American Medical association during 1938-'39, was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. A second award, given each year to the Milwaukeean ren- dering distinctive service to the community, was presented to William Carl Knoelk, assistant superintendent of the Milwaukee public schools. In addition to the nursing degree, the Gradu- ate school offers four other degrees. They are in Master of Education, Master of Science, Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy. Courses offered in this advanced study and research cur- DRED

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riculuin include philosophy, classical and mod- ern languages, English, natural and social sciences, as well as in the professional fields of dentistry, law, engineering, medicine, business administration and journalism. A staff of sixty instruct in these courses. Requisite for all degrees in the Graduate school is one year's residence at the University. Candidates for Masters' degrees must complete one year of study beyond the Bachelor's require- ments, their curriculum including advanced study in the candidate's major field, plus a gen- eral knowledge of the field to be determined by a comprehensive examination coupled with prac- tice in the scientific method of research, and fol- lowed by a thesis in either arts, sciences or phi- losophy. Written work completed, the candidate must defend his contentions in an oral exam- ination. The Doctor of Philosophy degree requires two years of study beyond the Master's degree and is awarded after a written examination has been passed and a thesis of some length has been completed, proving thorough knowledge of the subject. The Graduate school exemplifies the tradi- tional cultural development of education com- Laboratory research is an essential project in all graduate study. This group is shown at work in the science laboratories. lintrance to Johnston Hall bined with spiritual activity, and embodies such educational processes as will assist it in keeping abreast with advancements in the academic and religious fields. The office of the Graduate School is located in Johnston Hall. i f N-Y... .,, fx'