A Study of Social Science Courses in General Education Programs of Selected Colleges in the North Central Association - Dissertation

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A dissertation investigates social science courses within general education programs across selected colleges in the North Central Association. It examines what general education means, the approaches proposed to accomplish it, and methods used to evaluate it, drawing on referenced objectives, recommendations, and prior university studies. The study compiles institutional “story” cases by campus and presents structured chapters and appendices addressing the problem and its methodology, culminating in observations and recommendations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages652

Reading Time27 h 23 min

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Preface

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Methodology

Table of Contents

Chapter I

Chapter II

Chapter III

Chapter IV

Chapter V

Chapter VI

Chapter VII

Chapter VIII

Chapter IX

Chapter X

Chapter XI

Chapter XII

Chapter XIII

Chapter XIV

Chapter XV

Chapter XVI

Chapter XVII

Chapter XVIII

Chapter XIX

Chapter XX

Summary

Observations and Recommendations

Appendix

Bibliography

General

Special

Table of Tables

# lowa Research Online A study of social science courses in generaleducation programs of selected colleges in theNorth Central ASsociation Mikesell,Doyle https://iro.uiowa.edu/esploro/outputs/doctoral/A-study-of-social-science-courses/9985153060302771/filesAndLinks?index=0 Mikesell,D.(1949).A study of social science courses in general education programs of selected colleges in|the North Central Association [University of lowa].https://iro.uiowa.edu/esploro/outputs/doctoral/A-study-of-social-science-courses/9985153060302771 ## A STUDY OF SOCIAL SOIENCE COURSES IN GENERAL BDUCATION PROCRAMS OF SKLECTSD COLLEGES IN THENORTH CENTRAL ASS0CIATION by Doyle Mfkesell A dissertatfon submitted in partial fulf11iment of thezequirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophyin the Departnent or Bducatfon in theGraduate College of the StateUniversity of Iowa August,1949 ## Preface A candidate for an advanced degree does notaways have the opportunity to make the study of his choice.In this respeot I recognise that I have been unusuallyfortunate in being able to seloct the topic and to make astudy which bridges past experience and future plans,Myearly college teaching experienee included social sciencesourses in &general education progrem。I plan to continuein this area of educational work,I shall be eternallygrateful for the.opportunity to have visited college campusesand discussed problem of general education with men whohave beon working with such problems for years.As thisthesis is only a part of my degree program,it also representsonly a part of the experience which w&s mine in visitingthese different institutions, I am indebted to many persons.Professor John H。Haefner,my advisor,has boen unstinting with his time and&ssistance,The other members of my corittee,ProfessorLauren A.Van Dyke,Professor Arthur Henry Moehlmean,ProfessorHarold w。Saunders,and Professor George Mowry,have mademany helpful suggestions,Earl J.MeGrath,present UnitedStates Commmissioner of Rducation,and former Dean of theLiberal Arts College,as8isted with the early planning of 663704 / the atudy.I am also indebted to Dean Eimer T,Peterson ofthe College of Education and Dean Harvey H.Davis of theGzaduate College for their suggestione and for their&ssistance in obtaining a grant from the State Universityof Iow,Without the gzant this study could not have beenmede,Mss May Tangen,Education LIbrarian,WaB very helpfulin obtaining the necessary college catalogues.I am &lsoindebted to the many staff members of the colleges visitedfor the time they took away from their many duties to talkwith me and to explein their various programs,Their namesaze too numerous to mention here;however,they are1dentifiod in the special bibliography which has beenprepared for each of the schools。 I trust that this presentation is worthy of theconf1dence pleced in me by the Univeraity of Iowa,and thatI have succeeded in dealing with the materials provided meby the officials of the various colleges with the desiredobjeotivity and taot, TABLE OF 0ONTENTS Page Chapter I The Problem and Its Methodology…1 II The University of Akron Story……………………………………… 20 34 III The Antioch College story◆…… 69 IY The Baker University Story………………………… 草 The Un1versity of Chicago Story ……………………………87 VI The Colorado State College of Bducation Story 12l VII The Culver-Stockton Story …………………………………………145 VIII The Drake University story………………………………………155 TX The Hendrix College Story ……………………………………………172 X The State University of Iowa Story………………………190 XI The University of Kanas Story ……………………………225 XII The University of Kansas 0ity Story …………………260 XIII The Knox College Story………………………………………………277 IV The Michigan State College Story ………………………295 345 XVI The Muskingum College Story…………………………………………… XVII The Northeast M1ssouri State Teachers College Story …………………………………………………………………………………………368 XVIII The Northrestern Universit

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What is the main research focus of the dissertation?

The dissertation focuses on social science courses offered in general education programs at selected colleges within the North Central Association.

How does the dissertation frame the problem of general education?

It discusses the lack of universal agreement on what general education means, how to accomplish it, and how to evaluate it.

What kinds of materials are included in the dissertation’s structure?

It includes a table of contents with campus-by-campus chapters, along with a bibliography, an appendix, and tables analyzing course organization, content scope, requirements, and teaching practices.

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