Simmons College - Microcosm Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Life begins in Soc. 40 Social statistics ., t UWM 4 .-y' The prepro girl may choose to prepare for work in the field of medicine. This course leads to occu- pation in the closely allied professions of dentistry or nursing. The student may also concentrate on oc- cupational therapy or physiotherapy. Some students follow a four-year course with an eye to the field of social work. These girls have in mind the Silnmons School of Social W'ork or other graduate schools throughout the country. The fu- ture social worker must have an understanding of basic human problems, and must also have certain abilities with which she may solve such problems. Her background, therefore, must be broad enough to equip her both with general knowledge and in- tensive professional training. English, economics, history, psychology, government, and sociology are emphasized. Social statistics is required in the fourth year, besides an introductory course in social work which includes a study of the history and cur- rent status of social institutions. VVhether the stu- dent plans to concentrate on medical or civic social work, these qualifications are essential for all girls who desire a career in the field. Preprolessional

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J Backgaamwlfaa4 ' Some professions are entered into only after the Bachelor of Science degree has been received and graduate work in the field has been done. The stu- dent who realizes her professional interest may be exercised only after more than four years of college enrolls in the School of Preprofessional Studies. The School of Preprofessional Studies offers a basic four-year program which is designed to pre- pare the prepro girl for graduate work. This basic undergraduate program lays a hrni founda- tion for the student's future professional training, and while it emphasizes a study of cultural sub- jects, it also allows the student to place emphasis on subjects in her chosen field. There are three programs within the preprofes- sional school which lead to advanced work. The student who wishes to prepare for a school of library science concentrates on subjects which give a broad general background of liberal arts subjects, such as economics, English, psychology, and sociology. A specified number ofelectives in the library science field are chosen by the student under the direction of Dr. Harrison L. Harley, director of the school. J Harrison L. Harley, Director Sociology and psych are special interests of the prepro girl Q8

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Donald K. Beckley, Direclor aff ' Miken NPrince Girll' is synonymous with smart,', 'ieHicient, and Upleasantll' These are only a few of the qualities that make a student of the Prince School of Retailing unique in her Held. Besides being a perfect example of the well-groomed and fashionable young lady, she is thoroughly trained in the merchandising, promotional, personnel, and management vocations. The course of study in retailing is such that it enables the student to observe, and at the same time take part in a practical application ofthe knowledge and theory she is taught in class. Before beginning the intensive phase of her professional education, a Prince girl spends the Hrst two years at the main college building on the Fenway, where her program consists of English, economics, psychology, typing, history, government, and sociology. With this sub- stantial background, the student then goes to the Prince School of Retailing on Commonwealth Avenue for study of the interrelation of store func- tions, management, publicity, and control. The highlights in the retail curriculum are the periods spent doing field work in department or specialty stores. The administration arranges the field work positions so that they coincide as nearly Prince holds court Threeis conlpany at 49 Commonwealth 30