Virginia Commonwealth University - Cobblestone Wigwam Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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school off distribution Composed of many departments, the School of Distribution is the oldest of its kind in the South. Certificates and Bachelor of Science degrees may be obtained. It is a member of many professional organizations. economics department This department offers electives to students major- ing in other fields. It works closely with the Schools of Business and Distribution in their pro- gram planning. retailing department Basic principles in retailing, modern techniques and practical experience in local stores are com- bined in the course of study. Training is available in merchandising, sales promotion, and personnel and store management. dramatic art and speech Training in the theatre, radio and television with courses in speech correction is included in the program of study. Several major productions and one-acts are presented by this department annually. school off music The RPI School of Music is based on the conserva- tory plan which allows the student to spend the majority of time on musical studies. Practice rooms and instruments are available for students. A special building is provided for this school. costume design department The would-be professional and the just personally i nterested student will find courses in this depart- ment to fit his needs. Drawing classes, classes for making clothes and classes in techniques are available.

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5-», - ' - -5: -J Sfl school off business Preparing students for the many occupations of the modern business world is the ideal of the School of Business. Certificates, Bachelors ' de- grees and Masters ' degrees are available. introduction In the next few pages we are attempting to give you a glimpse into the academic life of RPI students. Practical application is the trademark of this pro- fessional school. commercial art A creative and technical application of ideas sur- rounds the student v ho studies in the Commercial Art Department. He is also acquainted with the needs of the contemporary art field. iAi j . ,.,

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school of engineering The RPl School of Engineering offers either a one- year or two-year preparation for entrance to VPI. Operated on the quarter system, two plans of study are available — the standard plan in which the student does all his work in the classroom and the cooperative plan in which the student com- bines actual experience and classroom work. sociology department This department prepares the student for a Bach- elor of Science degree in Social Science and also for going on to the graduate school of Social Work. It offers many courses required by other departments also. school off applied science This school consists of many departments includ- ing Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Psychology, Medical Technology and Physical Therapy. Two- and four-year courses are available in most of these departments. department off education The RPl Department of Education offers programs of study in many fields of education. It also offers an elementary education program. Student teaching is required in this department. department of journalism A combination of the practical with classroom study is the objective of this department. A weekly newspaper is published by the students in this department. Besides the major courses in Journalism, students are urged to take many electives in order to give them a well-rounded education. photography department Techniques, production and experimentation are the key words to students studying in this depart- ment. A two-year certificate is awarded on the completion of the course. The photography classes are open to all students and are a requirement or recommendation of several departments. IB hilMPt ' W f ' -T! ' .%r- vv : |v .:- ■• ' it ' if r r- ■».■ 4 -ic. • ' .. -t, '