Shepherd University - Cohongoroota Yearbook (Shepherdstown, WV)

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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

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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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The Front Page Plmfogmphy by Scot Kzfching , , Design by Barb Erickson C , L K , L1v1n U Y UV Cl ITV OI' ll. . 0 Michael David Brown Illustrator and designer Michael David Brown came to the Shepherd College Creative Arts Center Feb. 10, 1981 to demonstrate his talents. Brown has done work for such publications as TV Guide, Communication Arts magazine, Graphic magazine and the Washington Post. John Buttrick John Buttrick, world- renowned American pianist, performed Nov. 16, 1981 at the SC Creative Arts Center. Best known for his renderings of Romantic piano music, he played from his repertoire divided among great composers' solo piano and chamber music. 30 1n Style The Bavarian Inn and Lodge, located right around the corner from Shepherd College, provides a comfortable setting, award-winning cuisine, luxurious accomodations and year-long services. Those who have had the pleasure of dining at the Bavarian or staying overnight in one of the lodge's luxurious chalets know what living in style js really all about. . . .the Bavarian Way Photo 'X 31' Equipment Arrives Late December '81 and early January '82, photography equipment for the Shepherd College Creative Arts Center photo lab began arriving. The e ui ment had been Q P ordered the spring prior to the '81 fall opening of the CAC. But due to a coal strike and W.Va. Gov. Jay Rockefeller's freeze on state spending, the photo equipment did not arrive in time for the '81 fall semester. Registration Changes E Students who went through registration for the January '82 n semester at Shepherd 3 experienced a registration system unlike those in the past. Students were instructed to 1 obtain a request for classes form l from their academic advisers 1 and have them approve it. l Students were then instructed to 1 report to the ballroom Nov. 18 and 19 with their signed forms to Q be given a time to report for their class selections. In the third and final step, students were to report to the basement f of the Administration Building y to get to their classes. ' To further simplify future 9 registrations, SC Registrar r William Hamrick wants to ' develop a system which would i require only two steps. f