The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-29

Utah in pursuance of the act OF con-
sress approved in 1862, granting public
lands 70 the several states for the es-
adjustment and maintenance Of insti-
tutions o. higher learning, in order
to promote the liberal and practical
education of che industrial classes in
the several pursuits and professions of
life" In accordance with the spirit Of
the law under which it was organized,
&c is he general policy Of the college
to provide a liberal thorough and prac-
teal education, meeting the demands
particularly OF the industrial classes.
In all OF the courses throughout the
Institution, the practical work, on the
farms, in the orchards, vineyards,
dairy, commercial rooms kitchen.
laundry, sewing rooms, different scien-
tifiC laboratories, and the carpenter,
Gorge and machine shops is done in
strict accordance with scientific prin-
cipies. In addition to the practical
WCr6 OF The different courses, students
are thoroughly trained in the related
subjects Of science, and in mathemat-
ics, history. English and modern Ian
guages. While the Importance of praC-
teal training Is emphasized in all Of
G1- courses, the disciplinary value or
education is kept constantly in view
1t IS recognized that the mind and eye
anu manu- mus l-EEAAAN& IN eAet-AAtNA ~
order to secure symmetrical develop
ments The object is to inculCate hab-
its of industry and thrift. of accuracy
and reliab ility, and to foster all that
makes for right living and good clti-
ZensAip.
Courses.
Regular four-year courses are Of
fered in agriculture, domestic science,
commerce, civil engineering, mechan-
fCal engineering and general science,
each leading to a degree; three-yeaT
courses in agriculture, domestic sci
ence, commerce, manual training in
domestic arts, and a fOUT-yeaT train
ing. course IN mechanic arts, each lead
ing to a certificate of graduation; also
q two-year engineering preparatory
course, a One-year preparatory course
and special winter courses in agricul-
ture. domestic science and mechanical
srtB
Agriculture.
The agricultural courses are arranged
especially for the general education
and scientific training of agTicultur-
lists. The general purpose of the three
yea course is to provide such training
as will meet the requirements of a
large number OF students who expect
10 make the farm their home. The dis
tihctiVe work begins in the first year
aud continues through the second and
third years. In connection with this,
thorough courses are given in English
and mathematics, with sufficient ele-
mentarY science to enable the student
successfully TO pursue the agricultural
work In the advanced course a more
thorough and extended training is Civ
err in the fundamental subjects Of sci
ence. preparing the student for the
more difficult problems in agricultural
practice Those who complete the
course are quilted for positions as
teachers and assistants al colleges and
experiment stations, or as managers
of large farms. The winter courses in
agriculture afford an opportunity Tor
Young men of mature years, who de-
sire to follow some agricultural pursuit,
but who can attend school during the
winter months only, to become familiar
in q general way with those subjects IN
deriving the most important principles
and the best practice in agriculture. In
all Of the work in agriculture, the class
room instruction is supplemented by
practice in the livestock judging room,
the veterinary hospital and green
houses. and by visits of inspection TO
herds. farms. orchards and other places
of interest.
Domestic Science,
The purpose of the work in domestic
science and art it to prepare women to
meet more intelIigently the home de-
mands of modern life. When woman
has learned to apply the principles Of
science to the problems Of daily living,
she will realize that housekeeping IS an
occupation worthy of the best efforts
of the brightest minds, and that the
To-
onies and ethics, can be applied to the
betterr0enU of home life. Formerly the
higher education Of women led
her away from the practical in
terests Of home. The present
demand is for education toward
home lie rather than away from it.
The courses in domestic science and
art in the Agricultural college Of Utah,
in addition to affOrding preparation for
more successful home work. are of es-
pecial value at this time in preparing
young women to meet the demands
Tor competent instructors in domestic
science and art. in different schools OF
the state The distinctive work begins
in the first year and extends through
each of the following years in all the
courses. in the fOur-year course stu
dents also receive training in mathe-
mates. English, science, art and mod
ern languages. This course is Of eSpe-
cial value to prospective teachers OF
domestic science. The three-year
course is arranged for the accOmmOda-
ton Of those who cannot complete the
more advanced work. but who desire a
good, practical education. In cOnnec-
ticn with the work in sewing, cooking,
etc, students take courses in English,
mathematics and elementary science.
&c
70 young women who desire a practical
training that VIII be Of immediate
value 70 them, more time being devoted
TO sewing and practical cooking than in
the other courses Many young women
who have taken this course are now
giving instruction in dressmaking
schools. or doing successful work as
practical dressmakers: while hundreds
of others are aiding in the cooking,
sewing and every day duties of the
home. The short winter course in do
nestle science is arranged especially
for the accommodation of young wo-
men who can attend school during the
winter months only, and who feel the
need Of special training in preparation
for their life work Many housekeep-
ers take advantage of this course to oh
tain rev ideas, learn new methods, and
rea1v. ken their enthusiasm for the
Wcrk.
Commerce.
u this progressive commercial age,
corlpetiUoG and the exacting require
ments of business meP are such that
one with but little if any special prep
aration cannot successfully compete
with those who have made a careful
study Of the problems involved in trade
and commerce. For those who desire
such preparation the Agricultural Col