Seton Hall University - Galleon Yearbook (South Orange, NJ)

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MARTIN J. BYRNE, Ph.L University of Louvain THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY The Department of Psychology has been con- siderably expanded since its establishment in 1946. It now has a modern and completely equipped undergraduate psychological laboratory. Courses in psychology are offered to prepare students for graduate work or for service in the educational, social, commercial, or industrial field where psy- chology is a prerequisite. Mr. Byrne strives when- ever possible to correlate the theoretical studies with practical laboratory experiments. He is also moderator of the Psychological Society which en- deavors to encourage a deeper interest in psy- chology and its allied fields. JOSEPH M. CONNORS, Ph.D. New York University THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION The Education Department, directed by Doc- tor Joseph M. Connors, provides for the pre-service professional training of the parochial and public school teachers on the secondary school level. The Personnel service, operated by the department, endeavors to secure an accurate appraisal of the student by means of standardized tests and personal interviews which determine his fitness for secondary school teaching. Courses are open to the students who, although not primarily interested in Education as a career, may wish to elect such courses to enrich their cultural background. 27

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REVEREND MICHAEL I. FRONCZAK, A.M. Columbia University THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY The Department of Biology offers major and minor work qualifying the student to teach Biology in secondary schools, or to pursue advanced work in institutions of graduate standing. The program presented by this Department meets the require- ments of the New Jersey State Board of Education for teachers of biological science in the secondary schools of the State. The Department also prepares the student for the professional schools of medicine and dentistry. In this respect, Fr. Fronczak adheres to rigorous standards and is generally guided by the suggestions of the Association of American Medical Colleges. Consequently, Seton Hall continually places a high percentage of its qualified students in the nation ' s leading medical schools. REVEREND WALTER G. JARVAIS, A.M. Seton Hall College THE DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION Courses in religion are obligatory for all Catholic students throughout the entire period of attendance at the College. Freshmen are obliged to take the course in Religion and Reason. Rev- erend Walter G. Jarvais head of the Department has instituted a Catholic pamphlet campaign on the campus, and is always available in his office for private consultation. In addition to his various duties as head of the Department, Father Jarvais is also the Spiritual Director of the College. Under his. guidance the Department instills in the minds of the students the truths of the Eternal God and the principles of a Christian education. 26

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VICTOR J. DeFILIPPO, A.M. New York University THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION The Department of Health and Physical Edu- cation prepares the student for teaching, coaching, and administrative positions in schools and related fields. The curriculum stresses the development of personal skills together with the comprehensive presentations of modern techniques of teaching physical education. Mr. De Filippo offers majors in his department field trips, round-table discussions, and demonstrations, as well as numerous opportuni- ties to supplement their background of theory with actual practical experience. In addition to this pro- fessional training, the course of study provides the broad cultural background of a liberal education. FRANCIS M. HAMMOND, Ph.D. Laval University DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY The Philosophy Department, headed by Dr. Francis M. Hammond, is the oldest in Seton Hall College. Dr. Hammond was appointed head of the department in October, 1946, and has done an excellent job in maintaining the standards of the Philosophy Department in teaching Scholastic Phil- osophy. Only students who have shown signs of intellectual ability, judgment, and studious habits in their Freshman and Sophomore years are ad- mitted. A wide variety of courses is offered by the department to contribute the most to those special- izing in this field.