Science Building/Biology Building I
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Psychology Past
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Department Description:
The primary purpose of the department is to develop in the student an insight into facts and principles of psychology which will aid him in controlling his own mental life an din understanding the reactions and points of view of others, from a Christian perspective. It also aims to contribute to the liberal education of the student and to give him the needed foundation for general advanced work in the field of psychology. (Quoted from the 1954 course catalog)
Department Head:
Thomas O. Burgess had a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science and Ph.D.Other Faculty:
- Pearl Bjork
- Harald Dordal
- Leonard A. Moe
Majors and Minors Offered:
- Socio-Psychology Major
- Major in Psychology
- Minor in Psychology
Sampling of Courses Taught:
- PSYC 211 General Psychology
- PSYC 305 Child Growth and Development
- PSYC 328 Statistical Methods for Psychology, Education and Sociology
- PSYC 351 Social Psychology
- PSYC 361 Experimental Psychology
Classes were most likely held in the Science Hall, which has since been demolished.
Psychology was paired with the Education department from 1918-1953. 1954 is the first year that Psychology was considered its own department.
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Political Science Past
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Department Description:
A study of American Government, national, state and local. A comparison with the governments of leading states of Europe. Given annually. Second semester, three hours per week. (Department description from the 1951 Concordia College course catalog)
Department Head:
Harding C. Noblitt, earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master or Arts degree.Majors and Minors Offered:
- Only a Major was offered in Political Science
Sampling of courses Taught:
- American Government
- Comparative Government
- History of Political Philosophy
Classes were most likely held in the Main building, or Science Hall.
Fun Facts:
- Classes first appeared in 1925
- Was paired with Sociology in 1928 followed by history in 1934
