Tulane University - Jambalaya Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Edward A. Bechtel Ph.D. Dean The College of Arts and Sciences is one of the oldest colleges of Tulane University. It offers courses leading to the degrees of Bach- elor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Education in Physical Education. The curriculum is planned to give a general education and, at the same time, affords opportunity for specialization in some one group of studies. Special courses offered prepare for the study of Medicine and of Law. Among the elective courses is included the Department of Journalism. The course in Physical Education af- fords preparation for athletic coaches and directors, together with training in academic subjects. FACULTY— COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES FACULTY— NEWCO MB COLLEGE NEWCOMB COLLEGE Pierce Butler, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. Dean Mrs. Josephine Louise Newcomb founded Newcomb College as a memorial to her daughter, Harriott Sophie Newcomb. In fulfillment of Mrs. Newcomb ' s wish and her profound interest in the people of New Orleans, the College endeavors to equip young women for ef- fective and intelligent service to society. A college of liberal arts offering sound instruction in cultural and scientific fields is the cen- ter of Newcomb. For students suited by temperament or by special aptitude to develop a sound culture through Art or Music, the Col- lege offers special four-year courses in those subjects, leading to ap- propriate degrees. K i ' ■ S -- - ' %w

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THE COLLEGE OF LAW Ri lis Carkoij-iox IIakhis. .A.U. Dean i,i..i:., ii Kis.n., r.r,.n. Tin- ri ilaiu ' Ccillc-Kc- if Law was establislifil in 18+7 a the Law Deparlmiiu of the rnivtrsitv of Louisiana. The curriculum of the College has been arranged to provide for the special training of those who intend to practice in Louisiana, and at the same time to afford training to those who may wish to practice in any of the other states. The College owns one of the most complete law libraries in the Southern states. It is a member of the Association of American Laxv Schools. It publishes the Tulanc I, iiv Rrvifiv, which aflfords a medium for the expression of the best thought available on Comparative Jurisprudence. FACULTY— COLLEGE OF LAW FACULTY— COLLEGE OF COMMERCE THE COLLEGE OF COMMERCE Morton Arnold Aldrich. A.H.. Ph.D. Dean The purpose of this college has been, since its establishment in 1914, to offer substantial professional training preparatory to a busi- ness career. The instruction offered is planned for students suffi- ciently able and mature to do work of university grade, and no stu- dent is received unless prepared to do work of this character. It is essential, also, to the permanent success of the college that its stu- dents approach their work in an earnest professional spirit. In order to make the business courses available for business men and wiimen, classes are also held at night from 8 to 945 o ' clock. Kach course meets oi e night a week.

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THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING I)()L GLAs Smith Amu.ksdx , . 11., M. A., I, I.. I). FACULTY— COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING FACULTY— SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Ei.izAHi ' TH Visni;r. I ' li.n. Director J ' Ik- Siliiiol (it Social Work is a graduate school offering a pro- fosional curriculum in social work. The U-ailiKg social agencies in New Orleans cooperate in furnishing field work facilities for its students. As the only member of the American Association of Schools of Social Work in this section of the South, the Tulane liiiversity School of Social Work attracts graduates from many of the leading universities in this area. Students from the Schiwl now occupy important positions in public and private agencies throughout manv states.