Park University - Narva Yearbook (Parkville, MO)

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Political Science studies developed an understanding of the processes and roles of government. The curriculum is based on American citizenship. A focus on politics, government, and administra¬ tion was emphasized in all classes. Political Science is a common major used to prepare students for law school. Most majors continued on to graduate school after completion of their undergraduate studies. Psychology is a branch of the natural sciences department, and dealt with be¬ havior in relation to the environment. Psychology helped students to understand themselves better, and those around them. Some career opportunities opened to the majors were social work, advertising, business, criminal justice, government, counseling, mental institutions, and coaching. George Lodes carefully eyes his teammates on the soccer field. ms

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Sociology is the study of human be- ings and their interactions with institu¬ tions. It engages in a continuous de¬ scription and analysis of the principles ■ of human structure. Sociology students were prepared to .... study the foundations of sociology, and build on their interpretations. — Students studied the family as a so- ' cial unit, the impact of urban develop- ment on urban sociology, and minority ” group relations. Individual research and group re- 3 search was stressed. The theatre department exposed each student to the various disciplines within the theater framework. Each major was required to work on all productions. Awards were presented at the end of the year to students who excelled in individual areas. The department prepared its gradu¬ ates for entrance into graduate school, or to launch careers in the theater world. The departments presentation of Lady House Blues.