The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-06-16
Talladega College Inaugurates A
New Plan In Educational Work

Talladega, Ala.-(Special to the
Tribune-Independent) Beginning
with the entering class this year
the College has inaugurated a new
curriculum by means OF which 1t
hopes TO provide for its students
a more complete collegiate edu-
cation OF the liberal arts type than
1t was possible TO do under the old
curriculum. which Is now being
abandoned. According to the new
plan the work OF the college is d.
vided into two periods-the first
TO be known as the General Divi-
sion, the second as the Major Dr.
vision. Each division will normally
require two years for completion
though this time may vary accord
ing 10 the preparation, ability. and
application of the student The
progress OF the student is measur-
ed in terms OF accomplishment
rather than in terms OF time. Up
on entrance students are given a
battery OF placement examinations
TO determine as carefully as posi-
BILE the extent OF training and
knowledge they are bringing TO the
college. The college work for each
student is based largely upon the
results OF these examinations.
The purpose OF the first division
is To complete as far as possible
the general education Of the stu
dent acquainting him with the
fundamental ideas and principles
found in the major fields of hu-
man knowledge. and providing him
with tools which he will need in his
more advanced study. To realize
this aim first-year survey courses
are required in the three fields of
Humanities Natural Science. and
Social Science. while each stHdent
must select two secondyear cours-
es from the four fields Of Humani-
ties. Biological Sciences, Physical
Sciences. and Social Sciences In
addition courses are provided in
English. Mathematics, and Foreign
Languages for those whose place
ment examinations Indicate the
Httu VI lul AHtl Tiuu9 III litNt SUI
jects. The work in Physical Edu-
cation and the Department OF Mu-
sic remains practically unchang-
ed during this period. To complete
the work OF this division compre-
hensive examination in the survey
courses mentioned above must be
successfully completed and the stu
L.
cheney in English. Mathematics,
and Foreign Languages. details
OF which are given in the current
College Catalog For entrance into
the Major Division the student. in
addition TO meeting the require
ments for completing the General
Division. must have done work of
such quality that the faculty will
feel that he can profitably pursue
work in field OF concentration.
For the purpose OF intelligent
guidance in choosing field OF con-
centration. each student upon en-
, trance rs assigned a faculty ad,
wiser who helps In making a stud,
< of the students interest and abili
tiles. This faculty member also af
"a vises the student along persons
O as well as educational 'Apes.
o The purpose OF the MdJts-- ri,
3 sion is to permit the student o
concentrate the major portion o
his time and attention upon worl
in some limited field closely con.
nected with his interests and vo-
cational plans. In this Division.
the student will pursue a plan of
study worked out I'm conference
with his faculty adviser and APP
proved by the Dean of the College.
The field of concentration of the
student may consist of a single de-
partmcnt or a group of related de-
partments. A qualified student who
desires 10 work for honors in his
field OF concentration may pursue
work under the direction OF his in
structors which is not directly
connected with any formal courses.
rs q substitute for a part OF his
course requirements This pro-
,idcs an opportunity for the able
student to extend his studies far
hcyoud tbc work ordinarily taken
in cours@ All candidates for the
Bachelors degree must complete
successfully a comprehensive ex-
animation in their various fields OF
concentration.