Tennessee State University - Tennessean Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS Wyn: :-r-.-:-..'u.'1 This department offers programs leading to the degrees of bachelor of arts and bachelor of science with a major in speech communication and theater. The program also offers options or concentrations in speech communication, theater and mass communication lradio, television and journalism Students in the department participate in theatrical productions and regional and national forensic contests. Students also gain practical experience through the campus radio station and production of the student newspaper. Participation in local chapters of national professional organizations is also encouraged. 'WIRELEFQ OR RADIOTEIJCGRAPHY 5. Radio roi'rivl-r. Balance or scale DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY GEOGRAPHY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE Students enrolled in this department may select programs in history or political science. Persons selecting the history program may earn the bachelor's degree in American historyr or minor in history, geography or Alro-American history. A concentra- tion in public history administration is also available. Students choosing the political program may eam a bachelor's degree in political science or urban planning. Concentrations in public administration. pre-law or interna- tional relations are also offered. DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE A program leading to the bachelor of science degree is oflered by this department The course of study prepares students to assume responsible positions in agenmes and institutions concerned with crime prevention and treatment. The curriculum IS de- signed to offer a substantial liberal arts education with emphasis on the behavioral sciences in general and criminal justice in particular. div;- Ht Hieroglyphics for weeping' and forest. ta. DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES LITERATURE AND PHILOSOPHY This department combines programs in English. modern foreign languages and philosophy and TaliEiOUS StUdies. The program in English strives to provide students with a command of the English language. appreciation of great literary works and a sound foundation in composition. language and literature required for the bachelor of science or bachelor of arts degree with or without teacher certification. The program also otters and interdisciplinary degree sequence in English-journalism for students whose primary.r interest is writing teither fiction or non-fictioni, The program in Modern Foreign Languages is designed to meet the needs of students preparing tor: careers as secondary school teachers ol foreign languages, positions In business. industry or government. attendance at graduate school and satisiying degree requirements for other departments. Instruction in French or Spanish and Accounting. Busmess Administration or The philosophy and religious studies program benefits students by making them think critically about their own basnc beliefs and values. The curriculum Includes courses on the hlS'lOlll 0T DhIIUSODhy. ethics, logic and contemporary issues. Religious study courses IHClUdE - l. A kinqu 2 A'F 2. qift of on f: 13 3. offering 3 4 table Office Administration. and Latin America Area Studies are offered I- . 5. Ra : 1 t6 6.Horus ' d- 7.1h t . . at EH 37 8. Geedqreo world religion and the Old and New Testaments, '1 9 9. Lord of 1; ho l0.Heaven Egyptian hieroglyphics 2f:

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DEPARTMENT OF ART The department otters a major in art leading to the degrees 01 bachelor of science. Students may structure their programs of study under one of three emphasis: m art education. at studio art. commercial artXcommunication design and art history, and m printmaking, ceramies, painting. sculpture and art history. The curriculum in art education prepares students to teach art on the elementary and secondary levels. The studio art emphasis prepares students tor graduate study in a studio discipline, professional work in the arts, graphic design and commercial art. The goal of the program emphasizing printmaking, ceramics, painting. sculpture or art history is to prepare students for the business world and to cope with the complex problems of graduate school. The Tennessean Yearbook was transferred to the School of Arts and Sciences in the tall at 1986. Under the direction of Dr. Herman Beasley the students cronicle the year's activities in the production of each book. Students can earn class credit through the department at art. buss2 tbost, 1. a raised ornament of silver, ivory, or other material on a flat surface: the boss on a shield. 2. decorate with ornamental nails, knobs. or studs. ma DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Pestle in a bowl DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Principal obiectives of this department are to instruct students in the basic principles of various branches of chemistry, to educate students and others in the importance 0t chemistry to environmental qualityr and everyday life, and to engage in research and publication at new scientiiic information. Students pursuing a degree in this department may choose from six Curricula The curriculum for the Department at Biological Sciences allows preparation with emphasis in sec . ' chemistry; professionat biology, zoology or hotany-microhioiogy; and pre-med, pre- dentistry program is uttered in cooperation with Meharry Medical Coltege. endary teacher education for teaching biology, general science and designed to meet individual Interests. The curricula include professional ehemis- A retort' B. receiver. try, professmnal chemistry With emphasis on biochemistry, chemistry. natural CJiame to heat retort; selence degree with emphasis on chemistry. chemistry with teacher certitication 13- water to REED re- and cooperative program In pharmacy with major in chemistry. tThis option is offered In cooperation with Howard University in Washington. D.GJ 25 ceivcr cool.

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DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC The courses uttered by this department provides mastery ot the fundamental tools of music, adequate performance ability on instruments and certification for those planning to teach music. Instruction in voice, piano, and all major string, brass and percussion instruments is offered. Students are required to declare a major area 01 interest and to present a senior recital. The Department 01 Mush: otters three curricula leading to the bacheter of science degree - without teacher certification, certification in vocal music and with certitieation instrumental music. Students in the department of music have a variety of opportunities for performing. Students may choose to participate in the jazz ensemble, the concert hand. marching band, University chair, or Meistersingers. The Music department also, has a gospel choir under the direction of Mrs. Charlotte Rhodes. The University choir, Meistersingers. marching band, iazz ensembte, gospel choir and brass ensemble erevide musical entertainment for many campus events as well as programs for the community. The jazz ensemble provided the music for the President's Pre- Inaugural Scholarship Bail during the Inaugural festivities. In the past, students participating in the band have travelled across the U.S.r as well as Switzerland, Japan and several Atrican countries, while the Meistersingers have performed in various competitions throughout the U.S. 17;.th DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIOLOGY This department offers two curricula leading to the bachelor of arts and the bachelor of science degrees. The primary goal at the Social Work program is to prepare students for professional employment in the field of social work. Students are exposed to the field through required practicum experiences with social services agencies. The courses in Sociology are designed to increase comprehension of human nature, society, culture and social prebtems ot the day The program also provides pre-pmtessionai education for graduate work in guidance and counseling, taw. urban and regional planning and sociat work, And interdisciptinary concentration in urban planning is uttered in cooperation with the department at History, Geography and Political Science. Courses are also taught In conjunction with the scam! smence laboratory and computer center. The curricula in physics, mathematics and computer science are designed . a l.ieriety of related careers. Leading to the bachelor et science degree, eeurses in the three disciplines provide knowledge of basic principles and applications, skills in problem solving end preparation to: further study. The mathematics program includes tour options; pu-re mathematics. applied mathematics, statistics and secondary teaching in mathematics. Specializations In computer science include computer hardware and computereapplied mathematics. Man playing a dulcimer dul ci mer tdul'sa mert, a musical instrument with strings. played by striking with two hammers. 0. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICSMATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCES to prepare students for Man in the stocks INTRADISCIPLINARY STUDIES The general studies program IS a eress-disuplinary program invelwng students in overlapping discmllnes Students are exposed to the knowledge of various helds within and without the College of Arts and SCIenees. Course work Is distributed among the humanities. natural scuences and somal selenee. The program petrnlts students to develou a persenah'zed program at study and to prepare for graduate study andfer employment in a variety of careers. The bachelor 0t selence in arts and smenee are awarded under this program BFOWneDar-iiel Library Tennessee State University