Shepherd University - Cohongoroota Yearbook (Shepherdstown, WV)

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Languages and Llterature The Division of Languages and Literature offers a diverse number of programs which seek to enable students to teach on the secondary and elementary level, to enter graduate school, or to pursue a professional career. Minor fields of study are available. Courses are offered in disciplines which do not lead to a degree, but whose purpose is to provide greater depth of knowledge. The disciplines included in the division are english, journalism, library science, modern languages, and speech, drama and radio broadcasting. S s ' ff. I .QQNL H Creatlve The Division of Creative Arts consists of the disciplines of art and music. The art department strives to promote the student's self-discovery and research within the various areas of visual arts. The department offers courses leading to a bachelor of arts degree in education with a comprehensive teaching specialization in art lgrades K-123, a field of specialization in secondary art lgrades 7-121, an elementary field igrades 4-81 for elementary education majors, an associate of arts degree in commercial art, an associate of arts degree in photography, and a minor in art. The music department concentrates on providing a climate conducive to the development of the comprehensive musician. The department offers courses leading to a bachelor of arts degree in secondary education with a teaching field in comprehensive music, grades K-12. Students may select from six concentration areas within this program: music pedagogy, music performance, music theoryfcomposition, music historyfliterature, and music therapy and jazz studies. A minor in music is available for non-teaching students. 27

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Business Administration The primary objective of the Division of Business Administration is to prepare students for professional careers in business. The core business courses in accounting, business policy, economics, finance, law, management, marketing, and statistics familiarize the student with the business environment and decision-making techniques available to managers. Bachelors degrees are offered in business administration, business education, economics, and hotel-motel and restaurant management. With the business administration degree, concentrations are available in accounting, data processing, general business, and marketing. Associate degrees and minors are also offered. H511 FK., fa 2 6 Sciences The Division of Social Sciences has a diverse number of undergraduate degree programs in history, park administration, political science, social welfare, sociology and social studies teaching. Minor fields of study are available in history, political science, and sociology. Courses in the disciplines of geography and philosophy are also available. In addition to the division's general purpose of education and enrichment of individual students in their pursuit of humanities and social science knowledge, the faculty is dedicated to the preparation of students for entrance into teaching, into graduate, law and other professional schools, and into public and social service careers. lf Q me

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Health . Physical Education: Science and Mathematics The primary objectives of the Division of Science and Mathematics are to increase the student's understanding and appreciation of the power and beauty of mathematical and scientific thought, and to increase his knowledge in these fields, stressing the impact such knowledge has on our lives. The division offers major and minor concentrations in biology, chemistry and mathematics. Graduates of these majors may pursue graduate work in the traditional disciplines or do further study in professional schools of dentistry, medicine and veterinary medicine. Students may prepare to enter directly into professions in education felementary and secondary with teaching fields in biology, chemistry, general science and mathematicsb, fire service and safety technology, medical technology, and nursing, Students wishing to enter other professions, e.g. pharmacy or physical therapy, may obtain preparation in basic sciences and other courses required for admission to professional schools in one to two years of study at Shepherd. 8 ' MVC' 5 , ii ff K :Mil I r ai : I - '. M ...., ' ' V-, li . T I, i ' ,-,,,- 9 Q' , li f . 4 S - Q2 Recreation, and Safety It ! I I i 1 4 lx K X4 xiii ywfgl Enhancing the quality of life is the primary goal of all instruction, service and scholarly activity emanating from the Division of HPERS. The division offers programs designed to prepare students to teach health education in grades K-12, physical education in grades K-12, 7-12 or 4-8, and safety education in grades 7-12. The division also offers a program designed to prepare students to assume positions in recreation and the leisure services. A basic general students physical education program, an intramural program and an inter-collegiate athletic programs are also offered.