SPECIAL COURSES FOR NORMAL GRADUATES. 



To afford graduates of the State Normal Schools facilities for extending 

 their studies advantageously, and, at the same time, to attain a recognized 

 •standing leading to a degree, without loss of time or inconvenience arising 

 from the -want of adjustment of their previous studies to the standard col- 

 lege courses, the following special courses have been adopted by the Uni- 

 versity. To these courses the regular graduates from the advanced courses 

 of the State Normal Schools of Wisconsin will be admitted with the rank of 

 Juniors. Two years of successful study will enable the graduates to com- 

 plete one of the courses, and. by a proper selection of studies, to graduate 

 with the degree, of Bachelor of Letters (English Course) or of Bachelor of 

 Science. 



The courses presented are essentially elective, but it' regular graduation 

 and a degree are sottght, the range of election is restricted in important 

 particulars. It is felt that in all but exceptional cases the greatest benefit 

 will be secured by protracted study in definite lines, since the previous 

 courses of the candidates have consisted of a somewhat wide range of rela- 

 tively short studies. The student rarely becomes possessed of thereat life 

 and spirit of a language, a science or a philosophy, except through pro- 

 longed, continuous study. The acquisition of this deeper vital insight is 

 deemed of supreme importance to the truest scholarship. The requirements 

 imposed, however, but partially enforce this view; they are rather the mini- 

 mum of consecutive specialized work that can be accepted of candidates for 

 the respective degrees. Purely elective courses may be taken by those who 

 do not seek degrees. 



For the degree of Bachelor of Letters (English Course) continuous 

 sttidies running through at least one year will be required in civics, in 

 ancient or modern language, and in science. Similar courses in history, 

 literature and philosophy are recommended. Those who have not previously 

 taken the Latin offered in the Normal Schools, will be required to take a two- 

 years' course in some foreign language, preferably German or French. Latin 

 cannot be taken, as the University offers no elementary classes in that lan- 

 guage. Those who have previously taken Latin, will be expected to take at 

 least an additional years' course in language, preferably Latin, German or 

 French. A continuous two-years' course is recommended. Greek may 

 betaken. Three full studies will be required throughout the course, those 

 additional to the above being elective. These may be selected from any of 

 the studies offered by the University which the students' preparation and 

 the schedule of recitations permit. Extra studies may be taken by those 

 whose standing and strength justify it. 



To attain the degree of Bachelor of Science, three courses of one year each 

 in selected sciences, and two courses of one year each in ancient or modern 

 language are required. A course of two years is regarded uot only as the 

 equivalent of two courses of one year each, but as generally preferable to 

 the latter, especially in language. Those who have taken no previous classi- 

 cal or foreign language, will be required to take two courses of two years 

 each iu foreign language. In this case Latin cannot be taken for want of an 

 elementary course. German and French are recommended. In addition to 

 the above requirements, elective studies sufficient to constitute three full 

 studies throughout the course are required. 



The regular rhetorical work of the college classes will be required of 

 students in these courses. 



Normal graduates who may have a sufficient knowledge, of Latin, French 

 or Gorman, in addition to the full acquirements of Normal School gradu- 

 ates, may become candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Letters (Modern 

 Classical Course), in which case they will be permitted to take such sub- 

 courses as will be the nearest available equivalents of those of the Modern 

 Classical Course. 



COURSES FOR NORMAL GRADUATES LEADING TO THE DEGREE 

 OF BACHELOR OF LETTERS (ENGLISH COURSE). 



JUNIOE YEAR. 



I. Language. (Latin, French or German) pursued continuously through- 

 out the year. 



II. 'Civics, (Elementary Law, English and American Constitutional 

 Law, Political Economy) pursued continuously throughout the year. 



III. Science, (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy, Botany,. 

 Mineralogy, or Geology) pursued continuously throughout the year. 



IV. EliECTiVES, one or more of the above long courses may be deferred 

 until the Senior year, and elective studies substituted therefor. 



V. Rhetorical Work, five essays or theses and one oration during the 

 year. 



SENIOR YEAR. 



I. Language, (Latin, French or German > pursued continuously through- 

 out the year. 



II. Histoky, a course embracing one or more of the following is recom- 

 mended: History of Modem Institutions. History of Civilization. Dvnastic 

 and Territorial History. English Constitutional History. Archaeology, advanced 

 American or English History. 



III. English, elective, a course in English Masterpieces and Early Eng- 

 lish is recommended to those who chose Latin instead of English Literature 

 iu the Normal School course. 



IV. Civics, the required long course in civics may be taken during 

 this year. Additional elective' studies in civics may also be taken. 



V. Science, the required long course in science may be taken during 

 this year. Additional elective studies in science may also be taken. 



VI. Rhetorical Work, three essays or theses, and one oration are 

 required during the fall and winter terms. 



COURSES FOR NORMAL GRADUATES LEADING TO THE DEGREE 

 OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE. 



JUNIOR YEAR. 



I. Science. (1). A continuous course in Chemistry, Physics, Mathe- 

 matics or Astronomy throughout the year. 



(2) . A continuous course in Botany, Zoology or Mineralogy throughout 

 the year. 



(3) . Mineralogy may be taken during the second half of winter term and 

 through the spring term preparatory to Geology in the Senior year. One of 

 these courses in science may be taken in the Senior year, but if Zoology is 

 elected, courses in Chemistry, Mineralogy or Physics, or in Zoology or Botany 

 should be taken during the Junior year.' 



II. Language, (Latin, German or French) pursued throughout the year. 

 Students who chose English Literature, in the Normal course will be required 

 to take two courses in language throughout the year. 



III. Eleotives. If either course in science is deferred until the Senior 

 year, elective studies are to be substituted. Extra elective studies may also 

 be taken by those prepared for them. 



IV. Rhetorical Work, five essays or theses, and one oration during 

 the year. 



SENIOR YEAR. 



I. Science, a continuous study running through the year. If Geology 

 is chosen as one of the three required courses, it should be taken during this 

 year, and be preceded by the two other courses in science. 



II. Language, (Latin, German or French) throughout the year. 

 Students who chose English Literature in the Normal course will be required 

 to take two courses in language throughout the year. 



III. Elective Studies, sufficient to make at least three full studies. 



IV. Rhetorical Wobk, three essays or theses, and one oration during 

 the fall and winter terms. 



