Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-07-19
r ACADEMIC cOJ1PsE

The College is divided into distinct Schools
each fully organized and complete in itself-so as
to afford the best facilities for rendering the in
structon in the several branches of education
extensive and thorough. The student selects his
own course of study, under the direction of his
parent or of the Faculty; but that no motive
course Of education, the separate Schools are SO
arranged that they may be combined into the
following departments: 5000 F"t -ai
/. 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
entifc Schools. The Degree of Bachelor of Arts
is conferred on the student who successfully
pletes this course. L3; 1i- ~ }1a
g. 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
ence
8. DEPARTMENT OF PHILosoPHY-Th en-
braces English, Modern Languages, Moral Phi
| losophy, History and English Literature with
two others to be elected, one from the Literary
and lone from the Scientific Schools. To this
course is attached the Degree of Bachelor of
| Philosophy. $1,000.
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
tnctions In seven of these $50 .ts....
/ H 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. l. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING.--
This embraces Mathematics Applied Mathemat-
| les, Physics Mechanics, Chemistry, French, En-
| glsh, Drawing and Astronomy. Students who
successfully complete this course receive the d-
| ploma of Grill Engineer.
| 2. DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING
| This embraces Mathematics Applied Mathemat-
! les, Physics, Chemistry, Mineralogy and Geolo-
| gy, Metallurgy, Mining, German and English.
To this is attached the diploma of Mining
| Engineer.
1t is proposed still further to extend the Prac-
| teal and Scientific Departments in the direction
| of 1. Mechanical Engineering. z. Applied
| Chemistry. 5. Agriculture A. Commerce.
8. DEPARTMENT OF LAw.-This embraces the
School of Law and Equity, and to it is attached
| 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 GTse 6 Mathsma1e and English
| EXAMINATION.
| To secure constant and thorough drilling the
| Glasses 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 Exam-
nations are both oral and written, and those for
| prOHclency ana 0lstlnctOnS very thorough and
| 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. 4
! Three Masters of Arts are annuity appointed
as Resident Masters" with valuable privileges
and emoluments. : p-1N
The College educates, free of charge all can
didates for the Ministry, properly recommended.
1t appoints to free Scholarships twenty five
! young men intending to make journalism their
profession. 1t gives long credit to meritorous
young men without means who wish an educa
ton.
| DISCIPLINE.
The discipline of the College, under the con-
troll of the President, tends to develope honor.
| manliness and self-respect.
| Necessary expenses are not more than 1925 per
annum. The College fees and three months
| board, amounting to about $l75, are required in
| advance. &" f at-d -1o uaeE
Parents are advised to deposit the funds for
! their sons 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.
Ns~ For Catalogues or other particulars apply
to 80 j. M. LEIGH, elk OF FACULTY,
= Lexington, Va.
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