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SCHOOLS IN THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

During the first and second years the curriculum consists mainly of courses
that are required for the cultural Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
degrees, while in the third and fourth years it is made up very largely of courses
in Economics and Commerce. The plan differs at certain points from that of
many universities which super-impose a professional business course during the
junior and senior years on a two-year course in the liberal arts college. The
regular session of the University is organized on a three-term basis and all of
the courses in commerce continue for the full session.

Although the James Wilson School of Economics and the McIntire School
of Commerce are organized as separate Schools in the College, there is the
closest co-operation between the members of the Faculty of the two Schools.
There is also correlation between the Schools in the requirements for the degree
of Bachelor of Science in Commerce and accredited courses.

The need for a specialized degree in commerce was clearly shown by the
response which immediately followed the establishment of the McIntire School,
and by the substantial growth which has since continued. During the present
session there are approximately 150 students, who are definitely enrolled in the
School, while several times as many are given instruction in the various classes.

An outstanding achievement in the session of 1924-25 was the admission of
the School to membership in the American Association of Collegiate Schools of
Business. There are 40 colleges and universities represented in the Association.