Tim North, Ron Doran, and James Kee work intently on on experiment for bacteriology laboratory. Applying principles of choral conducting techniques, music education major Dan Smith develops an effective style of musical interpretation. and directing a one-act play, or proving a mathematical theorem, experience is gained through the thrill of creative work akin to that of the productive scholar. The quality of the major programs is evidenced by the success of graduates who have pursued graduate study in leading universities across the nation. The close relationship that students have with faculty members gives an added dimension to the academic program at Harding College. Many of the basic freshman courses are taught by departmental chairman and other senior faculty members who are capable scholars . The personal influence of the mature teacher on majors in his department is tremendous . More than fifty per cent of the graduating seniors each year meet teacher certification requirements by completing the NCATE-approved teacher education program . The heart of this program is the "block semester," during which the student spends nine weeks full time observing and teaching in an approved school system under a master teacher, and the remaining nine weeks in professional study. For 1964-65, the first time the National Teachers Examination was required of all seniors certifying to teach, the Harding median score was 29 points above the national median score and no student scored below 495. A strong vocational Home Economics program prepares home economics teachers and di etitians. 37
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