Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-19
r ACADEMIC COURSE.


each fully organized and complete in itself-so as
to afford the best facilities for rendering the in
struction in the several branches of education |
extensive and thorough Inc student seiects me- |
own course of study, under the direction of his |
parent or of the Faculty; but that no motive
may be wanting to q complete ana systematic
course of education the separate Schools are SO
arranged that they may be combined INTO the
following departments as se..t4 81 =
/. DEPARTMENT OF ARTs.-This embraces the
subjects of Latin Greek, English, Moral Philo-
sophy, Mathematics, with two, others to be cleo
ted, one from the Literary and one from the Sci
entific Schools. The Degree of Bachelor of Arts
is conferred on the student who successfully COM
pletes this course. -egf 81
2. DEPARTMENT OF ScIENCE-This embraces
Mathematics, Applied Mathematics Natural
Philosophy Chemistry, French, with one other
to be elected from the Literary Schools. To this
course is attached the Degree of Bachelor of Sci
e1ace. 81 esg74Ht % t-aN-f 3r sT9t9s ..10
braces English, Modern Languages, Moral PHI
losophy, History and English Literature with
two Others to be elected, one from the Literary
and one from the Scientific Schools. TO this
course is attached the Degree of Bachelor of
PhiLosophy.
The Degree of MASTER OF ARTS is conferred
on Students who have completed the course OF
study IN nine of the Schools, and have taken dis
tinctions in seven of these. E4
| TIL. PROFESSIONAL COURSE.
The Departments of Engineering were organ
lied after the war to meet want long felt in the
South of the highest grade of scientific instruc-
ton in these important professions. They are
now in full and successful operation.
l. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
This embraces Mathematics, Applied Matheinat-
les, Physics, Mechanics, Chemistry, French, En-
glish Drawing and Astronomy. Students who
successfully complete this course, receive the dl-
ploma of Civil Engineer. Itr i rro no
Q DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING.-
This embraces Mathematics, Applied Mathemat-
les, Physics Chemistry, Mineralogy anG Geolo-
Al Mipip ami liah
To this course is attached the diploma of Mining
Engineer. ter Hst3 safl-. H..
Il is proposed still further to extend the Prac-
teal and Scientific. Departments In tne direction
of l. Mechanical Engineering. Z Applied
Chemistry. g. Agriculture. 4. Commerce.
3.tDEPARTMENT OF LAw.-This embraces the
School of Law and Equity, and to it is attached
the Degree of Bachelor Of Lar.
ILL., PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT..
This has been organized temporarily, for the
benefit of young men. who have been prevented
by the war from obtaining proper Academic pre-
paration for College 1t embraces the subjects
of Latin, Greek, Mathematics, and English.
MODE OF INSTRUCTION AND
- EXAMINATION
To secure constant and thorough drilling. the
Glasses are divided into sections of from twenty
| to thirty, which are taught separately. ) In the
lower Glasses the instruction is mainly given by
| Textbooks and Exercises; in the higher classes
| Lectures are combined with these. The Exami-
| nations are both oral and written, and those for
prOnclency ana u1SLlnctlOnS very thorough ana
| rigid.
| HONORS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
| As special inducements To diligence, three
| Gold Medals and FIVE Honorary Scholarships,
| the latter covering tuition and College fees are
| annually awarded.
| Three Masters OF Arts are annuity appointed
as Resident Masters with valuable privileges
and emoluments
The College educates, free of charge, all can
| ddates Tor the Ministry, properly recommended.
! It appoints to free Scholarships twenty-five
! young men intending to make Journalism their
| profession. Il gives long credit to meritorious
| young men without means who wish an educa
| ton.
! DISCIPLINE
| The discipline of the College, under the con-
| troll of the President, tends to deyelope honor.
manliness and self-respect.
/ Necessary expenses are not more than 1926 per
| annum. The College fees and three months
board, amounting to about $l75, are required in
! advance.
| Parents are advised to deposit the funds for
their with the Treasurer, experience having
shown the benefits of this course 10 the Students
The session opens the 3rd Thursday of Sept
and closes the 4th Thursday of June.
| rs For Catalogues or other particulars apply
/ to j. Nj. LEIGH, elk OF FACULTY,
Lexington, Va.
| August 81 If