Shepherd University - Cohongoroota Yearbook (Shepherdstown, WV)

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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.

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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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ther EdllC3l3lOI1 Prggramg The Division of Education offers programs of study leading to a bachelor of arts degree in secondary or elementary education, qualifying students to teach in public schools on elementary and secondary levels. Early education and middle childhood education endorsements can be added to elementary education lgrades 1-67 certificates. A cooperative training program to prepare teachers of the deaf and blind is also available. Also within the division is the home economics department with four available programs designed to educate students for the professions which serve individuals, families and the community. Programs in fashion merchandising and psychology are also offered. ' The Interdisciplinary Studies Program allows the student to shape his own program of study lwith the help of an adviser! to prepare for a career based on the currentjob market or personal interests which cannot be achieved in the traditional disciplines. Studies may lead to a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree. The Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree Program is a flexible higher education plan in which a student can earn a degree on a part-time basis outside the traditional disciplines. He is able to choose work from a wide variety of fields to meet his individual educational goals. An innovative feature of this program is that the student's Work and life experience can be evaluated as a possible source of college credit. Shepherd College also initiates, schedules and evaluates programs of continuing education. In response to a specific educational need or interest, non-credit instructional programs are developed and offered throughout the region for the professional and personal enrichment of service area residents. inn!-'1! tfe lllll ,G ,,, , El g- I: ZZ' t an 29