April 1939, The College at Springfield Bulletin, International YMCA, Massachusetts

8/8/2019 April 1939, The College at Springfield Bulletin, International YMCA, Massachusetts

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THE COLLEGE AT SPRINGFIIIl.D Ilt ILLIr'l'lN

SPRINGFIELD COLLEGEtnternqrionqt youns T::T:;],X]n'Associqrion coilese

Springfield, Massachusetts

ContentsIhrrnoDUCTroNAN InqrgcnATED Grxnnar, PnoFESSToNAL, ANn TncHNrcAL Ept"rc,r-

TIONHrarrrr AND Prtvsrcar EnucATIoN rN Scsoots AND CollpcEsHEarrH AND PHystcar ErucarroN rN Socmr AcENcTESREcnrATroN AND Caupuvc rN Punrtc REcnEATIoN Svsruus,Scruools, ANo Socmr AcBwclEsGnoupSTonrcwSocrarAcENCIES. . . . .CoUNsELING AND GumaNCE IN Scuoclr-s, Socmr. AcutoiclEs, ANDINousrRrESRrucrous EoucarloN rN CUURCHES AND Socral AcpxctEs L4TracHrNG Narunar ScTENCES w ScuooLS AND CollnGES 16T'EACHING Socnr Sruorns rN ScuooLS AND CoIIEGES 18MrolcINE AND DrNusrRY 2AScuorARLy CanEERS rN Ornrn FtElns 22Ixprx (Fon SpEcrrlc PosrrloNs REI'ER ro rHE INoEx) 23

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Careers In Youth LeadershipAt never before the nation needs men of cJraracter, ability and education,to lead, direct and train its youth. Among the careers offering greatpersonal satisfaction and providi.g opportunities fo,r service to humanityare such positions as te'achers, directors or executives in agencies devotedto the leadership of yo'uth" Opportunities in this field await young menwho have the necessary cultural background, the professional eclucationand the practical training.The purpose of Springfield College is to educate young men for theleadership of yo,uth. The curuiculum offers a broad for,rndation of academicand curltural subjects, plus professional and technical training and practicalexperience which qualify its graduates for this profession. (See diagram onthe opposite page.)This booklet lists the positions for whiclr Springficl.l Collcge specificallyprepares. The academic and profcssional courscs olfcrc''d, the practicaltraining required, the typcs of positions rtncl thc opportunities availableare included under each rcspcctivc licl.l.

The curriculum of Springficlcl Collcgc non)utlly rctluircs five full yearsfor its co,mpletion. The bachclor of scicn('c .lcgrcc i.s givcn at the end ofthe fourth year. The mastcr of crlucatiotr ,lcgrcc nury bc obtained at theend of the fifth year by studcnts who rncct tlrc rc'rprirrrncnts set by the Gradu-ate Division. This plan has bccn acloptctl to nrc't-'t tlre higher standards ofemployitg institutions and of ccrtifying bo,lics. 'l'lrc f'clur-year course oftraining will be continued as an o1>tional l)r'ogriun.For admission the College reqr-rircs that ar) ul)l)licrrnt lrc a. graduate ofan approved secondary school with at lcast I 5 units ol' creclit. He shouldrank in the upper half of his graduating c.l;rss. IJasccl ul)on these qualifi-eations the Committee on Admissions sclccts tlrc al)l)licirrrts wlro in theirjudgment can best use the educational opporttrnitics l)r"ovi.lccl by hisCollege.Approximately L,200 Springfie'ld College alumni arc tcaching in school.sand colleges. Almost as many are working in social and rcligiousagencies. Others are e'mployed in business and profcssion;rl fiel.ls. Acomplete analysis of positions held by alumni can be sccurccl t,y scnclingfor the alumni roster.

Few educational institutions can exceed the record of Springficl.l Collcgcalumni in competent and devoted service to the yo,uth


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Health and PhysicalIn Schools and Colleges

Opportunities. Springfield College was first to recognize physical educa-tion as a vital part of the educational process. Under competent leadershiphealth and physical education has become a profession for well-trainedand scientifi cally educated men. Combinations of health and physicaleducatio,n with thorough preparation f or teaching in other fields areoffered to meet the requirements of many scho'ols, where it is necessaryfor a" teacher to be prepared in more than one subject.Typical positions in Health and Physical Education in Schools andColleges include:

Teachers of health and physical edr-rcationCoaches of sports and athleticsAquatic directors and examinersHealth and physical education directors for the departmentsof education in cities, counties and statesHealth directors in schoolsManagers of athleticsf)irectors of intramural programsDirectors of athleticsDirectors of Individual and Corrective Exercises

Preparation. Employment in the public school systems of almost all statesrequires a bachelor's degree and in some states a master's degree is desig-nated . Practically all of the higher positions require advanced studybeyond the four-year course and it is reconunended that students whoenter Springfield in this field plan to take the five -yer course. SpringfieldCo'llege offers a broad, cultural and scientific course, under which thestudent must co'mplete for a bachelor's degree L24 semester hours ofacademic subjects as well as L3 semerster ho,urs of practice credits inphysical activities. The five-year curriculum includes another year ofprofessional study and practical field work.Springfield Alumni, among others, in this field are: Amos Alonzo Stagg, "dean ofAmerican football co'aches," football coach, College of the Pacific, Stockton, Calif .;Dr. James Naismith, inventor of basketball, professor emeritus of physical eclucation,University of Kansas ; Norman W. Fradd, assistant director of physical education,Harvard University; Dr. Ff. Ff. Ffouse, professor of physical education, State Col-lege of \il7ashington, Pullman, I7ash.; Francir J. Moench, director of physical educa-tion, State' Normal School, Co'rtland, N. Y.; Strong Hinman, director of health andphysical education, public schools, Kansas City, Mo.; W. N. Greim, director healtheducation public schools, Denver, Colo.; M. W. Souders, director physical educa-tion and athletics, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, N. H.; Ff. Y/. Fferkimer,director of physical education, public schools, Niagara Falls, N. Y.; J, D. Mc-Carraher, director of physical education, University School, Cleveland, O.; J. A.Collins, director physical education, Taft junior high school, \Tashington, D. C.;W. T. Cook, director physical education, De\7itt Clinton high school, New YorkCity. 4

Education Courses Ofiered of Particular Value to the Student inHealth and Physical Education in Schools and CollegesGeneral and Foundation Courses

Anatomy{'Arts and CraftsBiblical Literaturej"Biology*Chemistrya'Dramatics

Aquatics: Administration ; Teachiog ;CoachingAthletics: AdministrationBiophysics and Body MechanicsCamp Leadership l'Chemistry: Physiological'r ; Organic ;

Qualitative AnalysisCommunity LeadershipCorrective Gymnastics'i'First Aid and Massagea'Health Education: Administration*Health Education: Public l{ealth*Hygiene: Child and School*Methods: Apparatus ActivitiesActivity and Skill CoursesBaseball Cross CountrYBasketball DancingBoxing DivingCalisthenics FencingCanoeing Football

Economics History {'Education: Introduction'r Hygiene: Personal'i'English Composition*' MathematicsEnglish Literature MusicGerman Physical Science

Physiology *PhysicsPsychology d'Public Speaking *Sociology

Professional Courses in EducationCharacter Education Methods of Teaching: General *'Eclucation and the Cornmunity Methods of Teaching: English, Flistory,Education : HistorY * Sci ence {'Education: Philosophy Psychology: Educational a'Education: Principles of Secondary* Sociology: EducationalEducational Statistics Statistical Methods: Interpretation&fental Hygiene Tests and Measurements

Technical CoursesMethods: Calisthenics and DancingMethods of Teaching Swimming*Physical Diagnosis ; Health Examination *Physical Education Administration:In Colleges ; in Public Schools * ; inSocial AgenciesPhysical Education: History and TrendsPhysical Education: Introduction* ;PhilosophyPhysicllo gy of Exercise'i'Programs for Atypical ChildrenSports OfficiatingTeaching and Coaching football, soccer'basketball, baseball, tennis, track anclfield

Games SwimmingGolf TennisGymnastic Stunts Track and FieldLacrosse TumblingSoccer tWrestling

Varsity and freshman teams are maintained in nearly all of the above sports.Fie1d Work. Each student participates in supervised student teaching. He has theoppogunity for practical experience in coaching and in spofts offrciating, and by serv-i"g ur ,r1ri.rr, manager in various sports he also gains experience and competency.Study in Related Fields. Because many schools find it necessary to combine teachingof health and physical education with the teaching of academic subjects, students inthis field are iequired to have a minor in one academic subject. Springfield Collegeoffers courses leading to certification as teachers in history, general science, chemis-try, and biology. (Sei curriculum for teaching Social Studies and Natural Sciences")

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Courses Ofrered of Particular Value to the Student inHealth and Physical Education in Social AgenciesHealth and Physical Education

In Social AgenciesO pportunities. The opportunities in this field &re as varied as the socialagencies which employ directors of health and physical education. Sincethe Y.M.C.A. started to emphasize physical education as part of its pro-gram less than fifty years ABo,, the field has expanded rapidly, until todaymany agencies employ hundreds of men throughout the world to direetphysical education and related activities. Typical positions include:

Directors of Health and Physical Education in the following Agencies:Young Men's Christian AssociationsBoys' ClubsSettlementsYoung Men's Hebrew Associationsf)irectors of playgrounds, athletic clubs, recreation centers

Many of these agencies employ city, county, state and natio,nal direetorsin addition to the directors in local organizations.Preparation. It is essential that a person who enters this field have Lbroad, scientific and cultural foundation for his work, as well as profes=sional training. Social agencies are steadily raising their standards andrequirements. Springfield College offers Ln integrated social science andphysical education curriculum, co,mbined with academic subjects whidrprepares the student especially for this field. The five-year program lead-ing to a master of education degree is recommended..Springfietd Atumni, among others, who are directors of health and physical ecluca-tion in social agencies, include: A. J. Stearns, New York stare director of physicaleducation, Y.M.C.A.; Kenneth E. Smullin, director of physical education, Y"M.C.A.,Camden, N. J .; Ro,bert Cubbon, director of physical education, Central BranehY.M.C.A., Brooklyn, N. Y.; G. V/. Ellis, director physical education StuyvesanrIrleighborhood House, New York City; C. M. Charton, director physical education,Hartford County Flome, \Tarehouse Point, Conn. ; William Fenstemacher, asso-ciate director of physical education, Y.M.C.A., New Flaven, Conn.; F. R. Lanoue,director of athletics, Atlanta Athletic CIub, Atlanra, Ga.; G. E. Stock, director ofphysical education, Army and Navy S7ork, National Council, Y.M.C.A.

General and Foundation CoursesAnatomy* English: Composition*Arts and Crafts English: LiteratureBiblical Literature* EthicsBiology* GermanChemistry* Historyl'Dramatics Hygiene: Personal *Economics * MusicEducation: Introduction * Physical Science

PhysicsPhysiology: General *Psychology: General *Psychology: SocialPublic Speaking*Religion: History andPhilosophySociology*

Professional and Technical CoursesAdminisuation of Social and Religious Methods of Teaching Swimming*Agencies t Methods of Teaching apparatus aetiv-Aquatics: Organization and Adminisrra- iries, calisthenics and dancing, life-tion saving, aquaticsAthletics: Management Physical Diagnosis *Biophysics and Body Mechanies Physical Education Administration:Camp Leadership* In Public SchoolsCharacter Education In Social Agencies *Chemistry: Physiological* Physical Education: HisroryCommunity Recreation* Physical Education: Introduction*Counseling and Guidance Physiolo gy of Exercise*Curriculum Building Pro{essional SeminarsEducation and the Community Programs for Atypical ChildrenEducation: History* Psychology: Educational *Education: Philosophy Sociology: Educational *Education: Principles of Secondary Sports OfficiatingFirst Aid and Massage* Statistical Methods*Group Leadership*' Teaching and Coaching: football, soccer,Health Education: Administration basketball, baseball, tennis, track andHealth Education: Pub,lic Health* fieldHygiene: Child and School* Tests and Measurements*Mental HygieneActivity and Skill CoursesBaseballBasketballBoxingCalisthenicsCanoeing

I)ancingFencingFootballGamesGolf

Gyrnnastic Stunts SwimmingLacrosse TennisSoccer Track and FieldSports and Recreational TumblingActivities \WrestlingVarsity and freshman teams are maintained in nearly all of the above sports.Supervised Field Work, Opportunities are furnished for supervised field work incoaching teams, teaching classes, and officiating.

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Recreation and CampingIn Public Recreation Systems, Schools, and Social AgenciesOpportunities. The o'rganized recreation movement in America has addeda. number of nevr vocations during the past several years. Both recreationand camping have beco,me integral parts of programs of schools, privateand pub'lic social. agencies and of co,mmercial interests. In recent years thefederal government has recognized the value of re,creation and has estab-lished many centers, playgrounds, and camps, promoted by public funds.The camping movement, closely re'lated to the recreation field is expand-itg and pro'mises to become ^ part of public education. It has beco,meestablished in state and national parks and includes winter as well assummer activities. In camps conducted by social agencies and schools theworker often assumes camping activities as part of his year-round job,Typical positions in these fields include:

Municipal directors of recreationDirectors of recreation in schoolsDirectors of recreation in settlements and community housesDirectors of recreation in churches and social agenciesCamp directors and counselors,{,ctivity directors of parks, playgrounds and beachesPreparation. Specialized training is essential for the person who intendsto make recreation or campirg his life work. Not only does he need to betrained in skills but fo,r positions above the most elementary jobs, he musthave a cultural and scientific background and a thorough understandingof the underlyitg values of recreation. Although professional standardshave not been fully established in this field there is a growing tendency torequire at least four years o'f academic and technical trainirg.Every freshm an at Springfield College takes the camp leadership courseoffered during the spring term and ends his first year with ten days ofr:x:":Tffi i::iliff ,'^11':;:.ffi i,"ffit:iffi:*::,r;s'fuden'fsSpringfietd Alumni, among others, who hold recreation and camping positionsinclude: L. C. Schroeder, superintendent of recreadon, Pittsburgh, Pa.; K. B.Raymond, director of recreadon, Minneapolis, Nfinn.; F. S. Mathewson, superin-tendent of recreadon, Union County Park Commission, Elizabeth, N. J"; E. R.Seeders, director of recreation, Olivet Community House, Springfield, Mass. ; P. V.Gahan, superintendent of recreation, St. Petersburg, Fla.; H. R. Briggs, director ofrecreation, Park Department, Gary, Ind.; G. B. Baylous, project supervisor, EasrHarlem Play Streets Project, New York City; Harold T. Confer, director, CampForest Lake, \Tarrensburg, N. Y.; C. VZ. Davirs, superintendent of recreation anddirector of health education, public schools, Berkeley , Calif .; Jesse Brown, Directorof Activities, Grace Chapel, New York City.

Courses Offered of Particular Value to the Student inRecreation and Camping

Generai and Foundation CoursesBiblical Literature* EthicsBiologyx Government: American *Chemistry* History*Dramatics * Hygiene: Personal *Economics 4' MathematicsEducation : Introduction * Modern LanguageEnglish: Composition* MusicEnglish: Literarure tr{usic Appreciation *

Administration of Social and ReligiousAgenciesAnatomyAquatics: Organization and Adminisrra-tion *Athletics: AdministrationAthletics: ManagemenrCamp LeadershipxChamcter EducationChemistry: PhysiologicalCommunity Recreation *Curriculum BuildingxEducation and the Community*Education: History*Education: PhilosophyxEducation: Principles of Secondary *First Aid*Group LeadershipxGroup \7ork SupervisionHealth Education: Adminisrration*Health Education: Pub,lic Health*Mental Hygiene*Activity and Skill CoursesBaseballBasketballBoxingCalisthenicsCanoeing

DancingFencingFootballGame-sGolf

Professional and Technical Courses

Gymnastic StuntsLacrosseSoccerSports and RecreationalActivities

Methods of Teaching Swimming*Methods of Teaching: apparatus activ-ities, calisthenics, and dancing, aquar-ics, lifesavingPhysical Education: Administration erfPhysical Education in Social AgenciesPhysical ECucation: History and TrendsPhysical Education: Introduction*Physical Education: Philosophy andPrinciplesPhysiology of ExercisePhysiology: GeneralPsychology: Educational*Recreation Leadership Seminar*Safety Education: Organization and Ad-ministrationSociology: EducationalSports OfficiatingTeaching and Coaching: football, soccer,basketball, baseball, rennis, track andfield

Physical SciencePhysicsPsycho,logy: General *Psychology: Social *Public Speaking*Religion: History andPhilosophySociology *

SwimmingTennisTrack and FieldTumbling\TrestlingVarsity and freshman teams are maintained in most of the above spons.Supervised Field Work. Each student participates in supervised field work appro-priate to his need for experience in teaching classes, coaching reams, directing gamesand officiating.

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Group Work in Social Ag.nciesO pportunities. Vocational opportunities in this field are increasing rapidlyand there is continuous demand for persons who have Personality, cJrarac-ter, ability and thorough education. Springfield College, for many years aleader in this field, has sent out more than seven hundred alumni to servein social agencies throughout the world. Group work in social agenciesincludes such positions as:

Secretaries of national, state, county and community Y,M.C.A"'sExecutive and general secretaries in the Y.M.C.A.'sBoys' work secretaries in the Y.M.C.A.'sBo)tt' club directorsBoy Scout executives (local and national)Directors of settlement housesDirectors of activities in correctional institutions for juvenilesDirectors of Y.M. and Y.$f.H.A.'sPreparation. Practically all of these agencies demand a college edueationfor all staff appointments. They prefer persons who have a sound generaleducation with an emphasis in the social sciences, on which is built acurriculum of professional training. Five years of acade'mic work andpractical field experience are recognized as necessary for adequate prep ara'tion. The five yeur curriculum at Springfield leads to the Master of Educa-tion degree and the certificate in Group \Wonk Education.Springfield Alumni, among others, who are working in this field include: FIer'bert S. Smith, general secretary, Y.NI.C.A., t$[aterbury, Conn.; Raymond P,Kaighn, secretary, Retirement Fund, National Council, Y.M.C.A.; A. R. Deven-A@y, boys' secretary, Y.M.C.A", Montclair, N. I.; Paul Samson, director Boys'Club, Springfield, Mass.; Harry R. Clark, headworker, North End Union, Boston,Mass. ; Roberts J. Wright, assistant secretary, Prison Association of New York ;A. G. Jeffrey, director Sarah Heinz Ffouse, Pittsburgh, Pa. ; Herbert Millmanoexecutive secretary, Y.M.H.A., Brockton, Mass.; J. P. Freeman, director nationalprofessional training department, Schiff Boy Scout Reservation, Mendhaffi, N. J. ; Dt"Arthur Dome, executive secretary, Brooklyn, N.Y., Central Y.M.C.A.; J" f. Hoff'man, general secretary, Y.M,C.A., Coatesville, Pa.; T. Ff. Hutchinsonr generalsecretary, Y.M.C.A., Vancouver, B. C. ; Ff. L. Kingman, general secretary, StudentY"I\,f .C.A., University of California, Berkeley, Calif.

Courses Offered of Particular Value to Students Preparing To BeY.M.C.A. Secretaries, Boyst Club Directors,, Boy Scout Executives,

Settlement VZorkers, Community Center WorkersGROUP WORK EDUCATIONGeneral and Foundation Courses

Biblical Literature Government: American PhysiologyBiology History PsychologyEconomic Problems History: U. S. Foreign Relations Psychology: AdolescenrEconomics Hygiene Psychology: SocialEnglish Philosophy: History SociologyEthics: Social Philosophy: StatisticsGerman Modern ThoughtAdvanced General and Professional Courses

Camp LeadershipChamcter EducationCoaching and OfficiatingCommunity OrganizationCommuniry Recreatio,nCounseling and GuidanceCriminology and PenologyEdu,cation and the CommunityEducation: PhilosophyElementary Case \7orkGroup, Leadership: Theoryand PracticeGroup \(ork SupervisionHealth and PhysicalEducationMental Hygiene

Arts and CraftsAquaticsBaseballBasketballBoxingDramatics

Professional SeminarPsychology : EducationalRecreation LeadershipSeminarReligious Education:Methods and MaterialsSocial and ReligiousAgencies : AdministrationSocial Services forChildhood and YouthSocial \fork:IntroductionSociology:Social HygieneTests and MeasurementsRecreation Resoure es, Sfrills and ActivitiesEach student is expected to develop skill in many of the following fields of reerea-tion, bottr for his owR developrrrnt and for the sake of professional leadership:

Field Work, Supervised practical experience in socialthe course. Many agencies in and near Springfieldp,roviding it.

FencingFirst AidFootballGolfGroup DancingGroup Games

LacrosseMusicSoccerTennisrestli,ng

agencies is required as part ofcooperare with the College in

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Courses offered of Particular Value to the Student inCounserling and Guidance

General and Foundation CoursesCounseling and GuidanceIn Schools, Social Agencies, and IndustriesOpportunities. Persons we'll-trained in the principles and techniques ofpersonal, educational and vocational counseling find greater openings forservice today than ever before. Many public and private schools areproviding co'unseling and guidance services as regular educational func-tions. Social agencies, camps, employment offices and churches are stress-ing the importance of personal adjustment.

Typical positions in Counseling and Guidance include:Deans of Boys in High Schools PsychometristsDeans of Men in Colleges Clinical PsychologistsPersonnel Directors Social STorkersVocational Counselors Carnp DirectorsEducational Advisers Teachers of Psychol"gy and Counsel-Directors of Extra Curricular ing and Guidance in Colleges and

Activities UniversitiesSchool PsychologistsPreparation. High standards of training and ability are set for employ-ment in this field. Completion of the program outlined here only PreParesthe student to enter tht field in a junior position. Advancement requiresexperience and further study beyond the master's degree at a graduateschool in psychology and education.The course in C,ounseling and Guidance at Springfield College is openonly to candidates who intend to study for a minimum of five years, whichleads normally to the Master of Education degree. Students m joring inCounseling and Guidance complete the B.S. degree with a major in oneof the following related fields: Group S7ork, Psycho'logy, Teaching SocialStudies, or Teaching Natural Sciences. In the fifth yer they co'rnplete themajor in Counseling and Guidance.Springfield Alumni, among others, now engaged in this freld are: Dr. E. S.Conklin, head of the department of psycho'logy at the University of Indiana;Leslie J. Tornpkins, personnel secretary o,f the National Council of the Y.M.C.A";E. M. Ford, perso,nnel secretary, New York State Y.M.C.A.; Ff. G. Carlson, deanof men and director of health and physical education, University of Colorado ; Dr.F{. D. Fryer, administrative chairman and associate professor of psychology, indus-trial psycho,logy department, New York University; Dr. Charles Bird, associateprofessor of psycholotgy, University of Minnesota; Robert Stone, clinical psychol-ogist, New Jersey State hospital, Marlboro, N. J.; O. Kenneth Baker, employmentcounselor, junior division, New York State Employment Service, Rochester, N. Y.;Dr. Charles A. Dickinson, head of the department of psychology, University ofMaine"

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Biology*Biblical Literature*ChemistryDramaticsEconomics *Education : Introducrion*English Composition*

Camp CounselingxCharacter EducationCounseling and Guidance*Criminology and Penology*Education and the Communiry*Education: HistoryEducation: PhilosophyEducation: PrinciplesGroup \(ork Leadership*Group \7ork SupervisionHealth AdministrationHygiene

English LiteratureEthicsGermanGovernmentHistory*Hygiene: Personal *Mathematics

Advanced General and Professional Courses

MusicPhilosophyPhysicsPsychology *Psychology: SocialPublic SpeakingSociology s

Ivlental Hygiene*Physiology *Psychology: Adolescenr*Psychology: Educational*Psychology SeminarPsychological Tests and Measuremenrs *Social Case \forkSocial Services for Childhood and YouthSociology: EducationalSociology: Ttre FamilyStatistics

Personal Recreational Skills. Each student will be expected to havedemonstrated skill in one or more of the following fields or recreationalexpression: music, arts and crafts, drama, camping, and various forms ofatFrletics. A course in physical education activities is required each yeer,Some introductory acquaintance will be expected in .r.h of the fieldsmentioned.Field Experience. Each student will become acquainted with the func-tions of the counselor and guidance officer in clinics, hospitals, schools,vocational guidance centers and camps. This experience will corne in partfrom supervised observational trips and in part fro,m the completion of aField Project involving actual participation under supervision in somecounseling and guidance situation.Study in Re,lated Fields. For those who plan to enter the field of Coun-seling and Guidance in educational institutions, a. minor should be com-pleted in one of the fo'llowing fields: Teaching of Social Studies, Teachingof Natural Sciences, Health and Physical Education in the Schools.Students who plan to perform a Counseling and Guidance function ina social agency should complete a minor in Group \7ork in Social andReligious Agencies, or in Physical Education in Social Agencies.

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Religious EducationIn Churches and Social Agencies

O pportunities. In response to a new emphasis on the educational workof churches in the last twenty years, the profession of religious educationhas developed. The Y.M.C.A. and other social agencies frequently seekmen for their staffs who can take responsibility for the religious aspectsof their program. A limited number of positions such as the followingare oPen:

Directors of religious education in churchesDirectors of young people's work in churchesLeaders of religious education in denominations, counties or statesReligious directors in Y.M.C.A.'s and other social agenciesSecretaries in the Student Christian movement

Preparation. Students may prepare directly at Springfield College forpositions in religious education, although those who look forward to thisfield as a life-work will probably later need additional graduate study. Astudent preparing for this field is advised to enter the five-year Programof combined study and field experience, majoring during his under-graduate years in group work and religious education. The five-year pro-gram normally leads to the degree of Master of Education.The Ministry. Practically all theological seminaries require graduationfrom college for admission. It is not necessary nor always desirable tomajor in religion in a pre-theological course. Springfield College offers avariety of courses and experiences which provide excellent preparation fortheological studies and later work in the ministry. Those who plan toenter the ministry will ordinarily spend three years in graduate work aftersecuring their B.S. degrees from Springfield College.Springfield Alumni, among others, who are serving in this field include: R. C.Frank, director religious education, First Presbyterian Church, Englewood, N. J .;T. A. Gibson, director boys' work, Trinity Church, Bo,ston, Mass.; E. J. F:I.Nichols, religious work director, Grace Church, Providence, R. I.; Rev. G. A.Taylor, rector, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Albany, N. Y.; Rev. E. A. King,pastor, Community Church, Miami Beach, Fla.; Rev. Roger Makepeace, pastor,Parkman Street Methodist Episcopal Church, Dorchester, Mass.; Rev. P. C. Jones,associate pastor, Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York City.

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Courses Offered of Particular Value to the Student inReligious Education

General and Foundation CoursesBiblical Literature*Biology*ChemistryEconomics *Education: Introduction*English Composition*

AdvancedCommunity Or ganizationCounseling and GuidanceCriminology and PenologyHconomic ProblemsEducation: HistoryEthics: SocialxFamily, TheGroup Work*History: AmericanMental HygienePhilosophy: History*

Arts and craftsAquaticsAthleticsCampingCoaching and officiatingDramatics

PhysiologyPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychology*Sociology*

Group gamesMusicSwimmitg

English LiteratureEthicsGermanHistory *Hygiene: PersonalIVlathematics

General and Professional CotrrsesPsychology : AdolescentPsychol ogy i Educational *Psychology: SocialReligion: Philosophy *Religious Education:Principles *Religious Education: Organizationand Administration *Sociology: Educational*StatisticsTests and Measurements

Recreational Skilts. Each student is expected to develop skill in one ormore of the fo,llowing fields of recreation, both for his own developmentand for the sake of professional leadership. (A course in physical educa-tion activities is required each year. )

Fietd Work. Each student participates in field work under suPervisionusually for two years. His responsibilities may include teaching in Sundayschools, directing young people's groups, leading boys clubs, working inthe Student Christian Association, and in similar organizations.Study in Related Fields. Students who are preparing for the secretaryshipin the Student Christian Association will find it advantageous to includecourses in the history, organizatio'n, and administration of the YoungMen's Christian Association.

*Courses starred are normally required of all students in this field"

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Teaching Natural SciencesIn Schools and Colleges

Opportunities. Vocational opportunities ya,ty in this field from positionsas instructors in small junior high and intermediate schoo,ls to professor-ships in large universities. Springfield College offers thorough preparationfor the teaching of the follo'witg natural sciences: bio,logy, physiology,physics, and chemistry. Since many schools find it necessary to requirethat teachers be prepared to teach more than one subject, Springfield Col-lege offers the co,mbinations of natural sciences and physical education ornatural sciences and history.Typical positions in this field ate:

Professors of natural sciences in colleges or universitiesTeachers of natural sciences in high schools and junior high scho,olsTeacher-Coach positions-combining the teaching of nafuralsciences with coaching athletics

Preparation. State ce,rtificates are required for teaching in public schools,These can be obtained at the end of four years at Springfield and theco,mpletion of work for a bachelor of science degree. Because the betterpositions in schools and most positions in colleges and universities requirework beyond the bachelor's degree, the Springfield five-year plan, whichleads normally to the Master of Education degree is recommended in thisfield. Advancement, especi ally in colleges, requires experience and furtherstudy beyond the master's degree at a graduate school. The cultural andacademic background, the professional training and the supervised practicalteaching experience necessary for persons who plan to teach natural sciencesa.re available at Springfie'ld College.Springfield Alumni, among others, teaching natural sciences in schools and collegesare: T. F. Holloway, professor of physiology, State Normal School, Cortland,N. Y.; L. L. Bicknell, teacher-coach, New Hampton School, New Hampton, N. H. ;R. L, Brown, teacher of English, biology and mathematics, Pawtucket, R. I., highschool; T. R. McKenna, teacher of science, Freeport, N. Y'., high school ; D.. Arne V.Flunninen, professor of biology, Oklahoma City University; D. FI. Reid, teacher ofbiology, High School of Commerce, Springfield, Mass.; G. FI. Grover, teacher-coach, junior and senior high school, Concord, N. H.; G, A. Stokes, teacher ofmathematics and general science, junior high school, Orange, N. J.

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Coursee Ofiered of Particular Value to the Student inTeaching Natural Sciences in Schools and Colleges

General and Foundation CoursesAnatomy*Biblical Literature*Bioiogy*Chemistry'i'DramaticsEconomicsEducation : Introduction *

Biology: HistologyBiology: Vertebrate EmbryologyCharacter EducationChemistry: Organic and Physiological *Chemistry: Qualitative Analysis *Counseling and GuidanceEducation and the Community*Education: History*Education: PhilosophyEducation: Organization and Adminis-tration of School SystemsEducation: Principles of Secondary*Education: Supervised Student Teaching'fGroup $7ork EducationActivity and Skill CoursesArts and Crafts DramaticsBaseball FencingBasketball FootballBoxing GamesCoaching and Officiating GolfCross Country LacrosseDancing Soccer

American GovernmentAmerican HistoryHistory of EconomicsHistory of lVIodern Europe

English Composition *English LiteratureGermanHistory*Hygiene: Personal*MathematicsMusic

Physical Science : Introduction *Physics *Physiology*Psychology*Public SpeakingxSociology

Health and Physical Education:Organization and AdministrationIr{ental HygieneMethods of Teaching: General*N{ethods of Teaching: Science, History*Physical Education: IntroductionPsychology: AdolescentPsychology: Educational *Psychology: SocialSociology: EducationalStatistics: EducationalTeaching and Coaching of : football,soccer, basketball, baseball, track and{ield, tennisTests and Measurements: Educational *

Swimming and DivingTennisTrack and FieldTumblinglilTrestling

Advanced General and Professional Courses

Practice T eachin g. Supervised practice teaching is required. lvlany schools in andnear Springfield coriperate with the College in providing opportunities for practiceteaching.Study in Related Fields, Because a dominant teaching combination of Springfieldgraduates is that o,f physical and biological sciences with history, it is advisable forstudents anticipating this combination to include many of the following courses:

History SeminarHistory Survey for TeachersHistory of LJ. S. Foreign RelationsrCourses starred are normally required of all students in this field'


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Teaching Social StudiesIn Schools and Colleges

O pportunities. Placement opportunities in this field are most likely to beopen to graduates who not only know the subject well enough to teach it,but who are prepared also in such fields as group work, recreatio'n, co{.rn-seling and guidance and athletics and who can co,mbine the teaching ofsocial studies with other subjects. Majors in history and social science areoffered at Springfield College. The combination of social studies andEnglish is also offered to meet requirements of schools where it is neces-sary for a teacher to offer more than one subject.Typical positions in this field include:

Teachers of social sfudies in colleges and universitiesTeachers of social studies in high schools and junior high schoo,lsTeachers of social studies and English in schools and collegesTeacher-Coach positions-co,mbining the teaching of social

sciences with coaching athleticsPreparation. Those who wish to teach in the public schools must obtainstate certificates. It is possible to get these after fo,ur years in Springfieldand the completion of work f or a bachelor of science degree. Students arerdvised to plan their college careers, whenever possible, on a five-yearbasis. In five years, the Master of Education degree may be earned as wellas the teaching certificate of proficiency granted by the college. Especiallyin colleges and universities and the more satisfactory public school posi-tions, degrees above' the bachelor's degree arc essential. Prospectiveteachers can increase their usefulness in the social and extracurricular activi-ties of a school system by a. wise selection of courses from the fields ofphysical education, arts and crafts, music, dramatics and speech.Springfield Alumni, among others in this field, include: Dr. C. Batchelor,professor, College of Commerce and Administration and director of field work,School of Social Administration, Ohio State University; M. F. Modder, professorof English, Beloit Co,llege, Beloit, \7isc.; M. K. Corbin, teacher of history, highschool, Merchantville, N. J.; S. V. Doane, teacher of English and dramatics, HighSchool of Co,mmerce, Springfield, Mass. ; J. R. Eddy, social science teacher, publicschools, Northport, N. Y.; R. C. Parks, teacher of history, public schools, Pat-chogue, N. Y.; G. M. Traver, teacher of history and director of physical educa-rion, Anderson School, Staatsburg, N. Y.; H. Moule, professor of history, \TheatonCollege, \7heaton, Ill. ; T. J. Wood, teacher of English and co,ach of athletics,assistant principal high school, Bethel, Conn.

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Courses Ofrered of Particular Value to the Student inTeachirg Social Studies in Schools and Colleges

General and Foundation CoursesBiblical Literature*Biologv*Chemisffy*Dramatic LiteratureEducation: Introduction*English Composition xGermanGovernment: American*

History: American*History: European*History of Civilization*History Survey for Teachers*Hygiene: Personal*Literature: English andAmericanMathernaticsGeneral and Professional Courses

DramatiesFencingFootballGamesGolfLaerclsse

MusicPhysical SciencePhysicsPhysiologyPsychology *Public Speaking*Sociology *

History Survey for TeacherstHistory: U. S. Foreign RelationsMental HygieneMethods of Teaching: General *Methods of Teaching: Social Science,English*Philosophy: HistoryPhysical Education: IntroduetionPolitical SciencePsychology: AdolescentPsychology: Educational*Psychology: SocialSociology: EducationalStatistics: EducationalTeaching and Coaching of: football,soccer, basketball, baseball, track andfield, tennis.fests and Measurements

SoccerSwimrning and DivingTennisTrack and FieldTumblingWrestling

AdvaneedCharacter EducationCommunity ReereationCounseling and GuidanceCriminology and PenologyDramatics: Play DirectingEconomics: HistorysEconomic ProblemsEducation and the Community*Education: HistorysEducation: PhilosophyEducation: Principles of Secondary*Education: Organization and Adminis-tration of Schoo,l SystemsEducation: Supervised Student Teaehing*EthicsGroup I7ork Education*Health and Physical Education:Organization and AdministrationHistory: Ameriean DiplomaeyAetivity end Skill eoursesArts and CraftsBaseballBasketb,allBoxingCoaching and OfficiatingCross CountryDancingPractice Teaching. Supervised practice teaching is required. Many schools in andaround Springfield cooperate with the College in furnishing opportunity for it.Study in Related Fields. A common combinarion is teaching Social Studies andEnglish. In anricipation of this a number of English courses have been included inrhe above.

*eourses starred are normally required of all students in this field.


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Medicine and Dentistry( Pre-Professional Courses)

Opportunities. Vocational opportunities include positions in the variousfields of general medicine, surgery, dentistry and psychiatry as well as in thepublic health service and teaching. Other openings in the field includenursing, hospital superintendence, laboratory technicians and bacteriology.A number of Springfield alumni are medical directors and directors of healthservices and departments in public and private schools, colleges and univer-sities.Training. Since the physician usually plays an important part in the soeialand intelleetual life of a community, medical schools norm ally require fourfull years of co,llege work before students start their professional training.The pre-medical curriculum at Springfield College meets the entrance re-quirernents of American medical schools. The background in physical edu-cation, bio,logical and social sciences is particularly valuable. The pre-medical course is a fou r-year course leading to the bachelor of science degree.Springfield Alumni, among others in this field, include: Dr. P. S. Page, medicaladviser and director physical education, Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass.; Dr.M. J. Exner, epidemiologist, Department of Health, Newark, N. J.; Dr. SalvatoreSannella, practicing physician, Springfield, Mass. ; Dr. George Taylor, residenrpathologist and bacteriologist, Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. ; Dr. Ff. FI. Flamil-ton, practicing medicine, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Dr. Wallace MacKelvey, practicingdentistry, Rochester, N. Y.; Dr. B. H. Taylor, practicing dentistry, Springfield, Vt.

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Courses Offered in SpringfieldStudent fnterested in

MedicineCollege of Particular Value to thePre-Professional Studies forand Dentistry

General and Foundation CoursesBiblical LiteratureBiologyChemistryCriminology and PenologyI)ramaticsEconomicsEducation: HistoryEducation: IntroductionEnglish: CompositionEnglish LiteratureEthicsHealth Education: Publie HealthHistoryHygiene: Child and School

Anatomy: ComparativeBiophysicsChemistry: OrganicChemistry: Qualitative AnalysisEmbryology: Vertebrate

Courses Normally Recommended by Medieal Sehools

Hygiene: PersonalMental HygieneMusicPhilosophy: HistoryPhysical Science: IntroductionPhysiologyPsychology : AdolescentPsychology: EducationalPsychology: SocialPublic SpeakingReligion: History and PhilosophySociology: GeneralSociology: The FamilyStatistics

French or GermanHistologyMathematicsPhysics

Recreation Resources and Skills, Each student is expected to develop skill in oneor miore of the following fields of recreation: arts and crafts, music, dramatics,swimming, camping, folk dancing.Each student selects some form of physical activity each term from a wide varietyof opportunities.

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Carcers in OtherA considerable number of Springfield graduates have gone oR to careersof scholarship and research in biol ogy, physiologl, psychology, economics,history and other academic fields.For those students who wish to postpone their professional traininguntil after the co,mpletion of their undergraduate education, SpringfieldCo,llege offers a sound general and cultural program of studies based uPonthe physical sciences, the bio,logical sciences and the social sciences, litera-ture, philosophy and religion. These courses are unified around a centralintereit in human nature and human relations and luy the foundation fo'reffective participation and leadership in a democratic society.Students entering this general course in arts and science are required totake a limited number of hours in physical education activities and m yelect other courses in practical skills if thry wish to do so.This curriculum is also suitable for students who wish to take a generalaeademic course before entering upon a business career and who wish toshare in the spirit and ideals of this College.Springfield Alumni, among others, in this field, include: Dr. G. T. Schwenning,piofessor of business administration, University of N,orth Carolina ; Dr. S. E'Pond, technical manager research service and general maintenance, Marine Bio-logical Labo,ratory, S7o,ods Hole, Mass.; Dr. C. C. Hawkins, Jr., research, New YorkCity; Dr. C. C. Cowell, associate professor, Department of University Schools,College of Education, Ohio State University; Carl D. Smith, president, BabsonInstitute, Babson Park, Mass.In business and other professions are: S. L. Metcalf, president and sales rnanager,Better Brushes, Inc., Palmer, Mass.; L. C. Flusbands, advertising manager, CrowellPubrlishing Company, Chicago, Ill.; L. f, Houghton, certified public accountant,Saranac Lake, N. Y" ; J. FI, Sherrill, president, Sherrill Oil ComPany, Pensacola, Fla" ;F, C. Ab,bott, president, Ab'bott Realty Cornpany, Charlotte, N. C.; E" K. Rowe,ed,itor, Bangor, Me., "Draily News" ; N. J. Jewett, patent attorney, Vashington, D" C"

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Activity DirectorsIn Cor,rectional Institu-tions for Juveniles . . . t0Of Parks, Playgrounds,Beaches 8Aquatic Directors 4Aquatic Examiners 4Athletic Coaches 4Boys' Club Directors 6, L0Buy Scout Executives 10Boys' Sfork Secretaries inY.M.C.A.'s t0Business Careers 22Camp Counselors 8, 12Camp Directors 8, 12Clinical Psychologists 12Coaches of Sports andAthletics 4Community Center Directors 10Counselors: Camp 8, 12Counselors: Vocational 12Deans of BoysDeans of MenDentists (Pre-Professional)Educational AdvisersExecutive Secretaries in

PageIntramural ProgramDirectors 4LaboratoryTechnicians:... 22Medical Directors in Schools 20Medical Doctors 20Ministers L4Municipal Directors ofRecreation .... 8N{urses 2 0Park Directors 8Pastors L4Physical Education Careers4, 6,9,PhysiologistsPlayground DirectorsProfessors in colleges anduniversities 4, L2, L6, 18,Psychologists-Clinical . . .Psychologists-SchoolPsych ologists-Teachi ngPsychometristsPublic Health

in denominations,counties, and statesResearch Careers

Recreation Directorsin Churchesin Citiesin Co,mmunity Housesin Settlementsin Schoolsin Social AgenciesReligious Directors in SocialAgenciesReligious EducationHealth and Physical Edurca- Directors in Churchestion Directors 4,6 Religious Education Leaders

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Hospital Superintendents 2aIndividual and CorrectiveExercise Direeto'rs 423


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School PsychologistsSecretariesin the Student ChristianMovement .r..of national, state, countyand communityY.M.C.A.'Sof local Y.M.C.A.'sSettlement DirectorsSocial STorkersSports CoachesStudent Christian Movement

SecretariesSwimmitgDirectorsTeachers

Teachers: Academic SubjectsL6,4,iology

ChemistryCounseling

EconomicsEnglish ....Health and PhysicalEducation 4,History.... 4,Natural SciencesPhysicsPhysiologyPsychologyRecreation 4, 8,Social SciencesSocial StudiesTeacher-Coaches 4,

Vocational CounselorsYoung Men's ChristianAssociation Secretaries 6,Young Men's and Young\7omen's HebrewAssociation SecretariesYoung People's Directors inChurchesnd Guidance

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April 1939, The College at Springfield Bulletin, International YMCA, Massachusetts