York College of Pennsylvania - Horizon Tower Yearbook (York, PA)

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Culture recorded. Above all, the conscientious Liberal Arts stu- dent will develop the ability to compare and evaluate the ideas of others; to engage in creative thinking; and to decide and act as a responsible moral being. That these charac- teristics are essential to the modern world is obvious. Tomorrow ' s men and women will be faced wth some of the most difficult economic and emotional problems in the nation ' s history. Their ability to eliminate the irrelevant issues and to get to the basic fundamentals of a prob- lem is being determined now. It is for this pur- pose that York Junior College provides, under the heading of Liberal Arts, a course that will bring out the qualities of straight thinking, character, and ambition in the future citizens of the world. SOPHOMORE YEAR English Literature Modern Foreign Language Mathematics Psychology History Sociology Science Physical Education Bible Speech Art Music Page 25

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LIBERAL ARTS . . . Local atmosphere. FRESHMAN YEAR English Composition and Speech Modern Foreign Language History Mathematics Science Orientation Physical Education Bible Speech Art Music The Liberal Arts curriculum is offered by York Junior College for those students who de- sire to continue their studies to obtain a Bach- elor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year institution. Through this course, the student becomes familiar with the cultural, social and intellec- tual aspects of life. He learns to express him- self in a dynamic and projective fashion through the development of his ability to use the English language, as well as foreign languages, in both oral and written expression. His increased knowledge of mathematics and natural sci- ences promotes a better comprehension of the physical aspects of the world in which he lives. Studies such as history, sociology, politics, eco- nomics and psychology compel the student to seriously consider and examine man ' s social environment. Page 24

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PRE-MEDICAL . . . For Who Knows What Is Possible. When these words were engraved into durable gran- ite and placed over the portal of a famous science building, the individual responsible for them realized that they constituted the basic concept upon which all scientists live and labor. Doctors and dentists in general find ample opportunity to delve into those inner secrets of man and utilize their findings to know what is possible for a better and happier living. Where once was wonder and amazement there can now be understanding and intelligent interpretation. In keeping with this high purpose, the York Junior College provides the first two years of the required four-year pre-medical and two or four-year pre-dental course, according to the student ' s choice. While at York Junior College, the future doctors and dentists may master the required, as well as some elective courses in biology, chemistry, history, languages, mathe- matics, physics, and social sciences. Since the requirements of various medical and dental schools differ widely, one is able to choose electives which will provide a temporary out- let from the many basic scientific requirements. Thus, it is quite possible to obtain a cultural background as v ell as a scientific background in preparation for advanced study in the med- ical and dental professions. BASIC IDEAS . W. Martin A. Cocklin Page 26