DEAN L. A.
SHERMAN
Graduate College
HE
Graduate College of the University offers to holders
of first degrees in Nebraska unusual opportunities for
advanced study and research. Some of the teachers in
our accredited schools hold the degree of Doctor of
Philosophy. A considerable number have taken the
degree of Master of Arts. The high school teacher of
mathematics often finds that he needs to know
something of the higher theory of his subject. The
teacher of chemistry or of physics, or of botany or
zoology, soon wishes to work out some problems under a
recognized master of scientific method. The teacher of
history finds it important to be personally acquainted
with the processes of research. The instructor in
Greek, Latin, German, French, or English, will desire
to know something of the history and philosophy of the
language which he professes. The teacher of
composition, to strengthen his confidence in his
critical judgments, will generally desire to study
under a master who has written approvably for the
public. The students intending ultimately to practice
medicine will commonly plan to be broadly trained in
science. The young man who has invested in a
bachelor's degree in preparation for the study of law
will probably wish to work in political science and
economics. The student of theology will desire to know
something of applied psychology, with the history of
institutions and society. Secondary teachers generally
will wish to study experimental psychology and the
history of education. Many students of the three
"learned" professions will foresee the importance of
giving some attention to philosophy. And especially,
in present times, when the trend of high school
training is strongly towards the various branches of
engineering, the physics teacher will feel the need of
broad preparation in mathematics, applied mechanics,
and electricity.
The Graduate College of the
University of Nebraska was founded to serve the men
and women of the state, inexpensively and
conveniently, in all these needs, and is open to
students holding diplomas from reputable collegiate
institutions, whether intending or not intending to
become candidates for advanced degrees. The Bulletin
of the Graduate School shows, by departments, the
subjects and facilities offered.
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