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BULLETIN

University of Kentucky

 

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1948-49

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 1948
September 16, 17

September 18
Sentember 20
September 25

October 15, 16
October 25

November 25
December 18

' 1949
January 3

January 22—27

January 27
February 1, 2
February 3
February 8
March 4, 5

March 7

April ”~19

UNIVERSITY CALENDAR
1948-1949

FIRST SEMESTER

Thursday and Friday—Registration of former
students according to an alphabetical schedule

Saturday—Registration of new students
Monday—Class work begins

Saturday—Last date one may enter an organ—
ized class for the First Semester

Friday and Saturday—Period for filing appli—
cation for degrees

Monday—Last date one may drop a course
without a grade

Thursday—Thanksgiving holiday

Saturday noon—Christmas holidays begin

Monday, 8:00 a. m.——Christmas holidays end

Saturday through Thursday—Final examina—
tions

Thursday, 6:00 p. m.——First Semester ends

SECOND SEMESTER

Tuesday and Wednesday—Registration and
classification for all students, according to an
alphabetical schedule

Thursday—Class work begins

Tuesday—Last date one may enter an organized
class for the Second Semester

Friday and Saturday—Period for filing appli—
cation for degrees

Monday—Last date one may drop a course
without a grade

Thursday, 8:00 a. m. to Tuesday, 8:00 a. m.—
Easter holidays

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 
 
  
  
  
 
 
 
  
 
  
  
   

 

 

May 29
May 31—June 4
June 3
June 4

June 7—11

June 17-18

June 20
June 23

July 1,2

July 4
August 12
August 13
September 13

     

Sunday—Baccalaureate Services
Tuesday through Saturday—Final examinations
Friday—Eighty-second Annual Commencement
Saturday, 6:00 p. m.—End of Second Semester

Tuesday through Saturday—4-H Club Week

SUMMER SESSION 1949

Friday and Saturday—Registration and classi-
fication for all students

Monday—Class work begins

Thursday—Last date one may enter an organ-
ized class for the Summer Session

Friday and Saturday—Period for filing applica-
tion for degrees

Monday—Independence Day holiday
Friday——Summer Session Commencement
Saturday noon—End of Summer Session

Tuesday——Opening of First Semester of 1949-50

 

 

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GRADUATE FACULTY
HERMAN LEE DONOVAN, A.'B'.,' M. A., Ph. D., LL. D
President of the University

LOUIS ARTHUR 'PARDUE, A. B., M. 5., Ph. D.
Dean of the Graduate School

MARGARET HOTCHKISS, Ph. D.
Secretary, Graduate Faculty

RICHARD SWEETNAM ALLEN, M. S. ......

 

....Anatomy and Physiology

 

CHARLES BARKENEUS, B. 8., PH. D. .............. Chemistry

HOWARD W. BEERS, B. S., M.”S., PH. D. ...... Farm Economics

ADOLPH E. BIGGE, M. A., PH. D. .................. German

GEORGE K. BRADY, -A. B., M. A., PH. D. ........ E nglish

ALFRED BRAUER, M. A., PH. D. ........................ Zoology

JAMES CALVIN. PH. D. ....Psychology

CECIL C. CARPENTER, M. 8., PH. D. ................ Economics

LUCIAN HUGH CARTER, M. A., PH. D., .............. Commerce

LEO MARTIN CHAMBERLAIN, M. A., Ph. D. Education

JOHN SHARP CHAMBERS, M. S., M. D. .......... Hygiene and Public
Health

THOMAS D. CLARK, A. B., A. M., Ph. D. ...... History

ARTHUR L. COOHE, M. A., PH D., ...................... English

CLYDE B. CRAWLEY, M. 8., PH. D. .................. Physics

CHARLES STEVENS CROUSE, E. M. .....
LYLE R. DAWSON, Ph. D. .......

....Engineering
....Chemistry

 
 

GRAHAM B. DIMMICK, Ph. D. ........................ Psychology
HAROLD HARDESTY DOWNING, -
B. C. E., M. 8., Ph. D. .............................. Mathematics

W. CLEMENT EATON, PH. D. .......
STATIE ESTELLE ERIKSON, Ph. D.

History
Home Economics

 

 

 

 

  

ALVIN E. EVANS, M. A., Ph. D., J. D. ............ Law
EDWARD FRANKLIN FARQUHAR, M. A. . ....English
ERNEST NEWTON FERGUS, Ph. D. .................... Agronomy
WESLEY PATTERSON GARRIGUS,

Ph. D. Animal Husbandry
LYMAN VERNON GINGER, M. A ....................... Education
CARSIE HAMMONDS, M. 8., Ph. D. .................. Education
MARGARET HOTcx—IKISS, PH. D., __._Bacteriology
HERBERT H. HUMPHREys, PH. D. .................... PsyChOIOE)’
PERRY ELMER KARRAKER, M. A. ......... ‘ ............. Agronomy
GRANT COCHRAN KNIGHT, M. A. ............ ....English
OTTO TOWNSEND Kopprus, B. 8., Ph. D. ...... Physics
JOHN KUIPER, M. A. .......................................... Philosophy

SHELBY T. MCCLOY, Ph. D. .......................... _History

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

   
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 

ARTHUR CRANE McFARLAN, A. B., Ph. D. ...... Geology

 

 

FRANK T. McFARLAND, Ph. D. ....Botany

JAMES W. MARTIN, M. A. ................................ Economics

WILLIAM DURRETT NICHOLLS, M. 5., Ph. D. Farm Economics

FRANK A. PATTIE, M. A., PH. D ....................... Psychology \

SALLIE E. PENCE, M. A., PH. D. ....Mathematics {

HUGH BRUCE PRICE, Ph. D ................................. Markets and Rural ‘
Finance |

EDWARD WARDER RANNELLS, B. A., M. A. ...... Art ‘

HERBERT PARKS RILEY, M. A., Ph. D. ............ Botany

L. HOBART RYLAND, A. B., M. A.,

Docteur de l’Universite .......................... Romance Languages

IRWIN T. SANDERS, PH. D ................................... Sociology

MORRIS SCHERAGO, B. S., D. V. M. .................. Bacteriology

J. R. SCHWENDEMAN, Ph. D. ...... .. _Geography

   
 
 

DON CASH SEATON, M. A., PH. D ...... ...,Physical Education

 

MAURICE F. SEAY, M. A., Ph. D. ....Education

JASPER BERRY SHANNON, Ph. D. .................... Political Science

J ONAH W. D. SKILES, M. A., PH. D ................... Ancient Languages
HUBERT SORENSON, M. A., PH. D ........... ....Education

DUDLEY EUGENE SOUTH, M. A., PH. D. .......... Mathematics

OLUS JESSE STEWART, A. B., M. 5., Ph. D. ..Chemistry I
RODMAN SULLIVAN, A. B., A. M., Ph. D. ..... Economics

WILLIAM SEPTIMUS TAYLOR, M. 5., Ph. D. ....Education

DANIEL VOIERs TERRELL, C. E. ................. "Engineering

LEE HILL TOWNSEND, Ph. D. ...... _._Agricu1tural Entomology
AMRY VANDENBOSCH, Ph. D. ............. ...Political Science

  
    

WILLIAM SMITH WARD, M. A., PH. D ............. English
RALPH HOLDER WEAVER, M. 5., Ph. D. ......... Bacteriology
WILLIAM SNYDER WEBB, M. S., Sc. D. ......... .Physics

HAROLD E. WETZEL, B. Sc. in S. A., M. A ..... Social Work
MARTIN MARSHALL WHITE, M. A., Ph. D. ..._Psychology
EDWARD WIEST, A. M., Ph. D. ....................... Economics \

 

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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
LOUIS ARTHUR PARDUE, A. B., M. 5., Ph. D., DEAN

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT

Graduate work is offered in all colleges in the University.
Approximately a thousand courses are listed in the catalog, under
the various departments, which are accepted for graduate credit.

The following advanced degrees are conferred by the University:

Master of Arts

Master of Science

Master of Science in Public Health

Master of Science in Agriculture

Master of Science in Home Economics
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering
Master of Science in Mining Engineering
Civil Engineer (C. E.)

Electrical Engineer (E. E.)

Mechanical Engineer (M. E.)

Metallurgical Engineer (Met. E.)

Mining Engineer (E. M.)

Master of Arts in Education

Master of Science in Education

Doctor of Education (Ed. D.)

Doctor of Philosophy

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is offered with major work
in the following departments: Bacteriology. Chemistry, Education,
Economics. English, History, Mathematics. Physics, Psychology, Po-
litical Science, Romance Languages, and in the combined fields of
Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology. Minor work may be
carried in any department offering graduate courses.

ADMISSION TO GRADUATE STANDING

Graduates of institutions accredited by the University may be
admitted to the Graduate School upon the presentation to the Regis-
trar of a certificate of graduation and an official transcript of under-
graduate courses taken. The status of the institution is to be ascer-
tained from the Registrar of the University. Graduates from non-
accredited institutions are encouraged to secure a bachelor’s degree

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

from an accredited institution. In particular cases they may be
admitted to the Graduate School on the basis of doing additional
work before being admitted to full graduate status.

It should be clearly understood that admission to the Graduate
School does not necessarily admit a student to full graduate status.
A student attains full graduate status only when he has fulfilled all
the preliminary requirements of the degree which he seeks and of
the department under whose direction he is pursuing graduate work.

Department prerequisites are determined jointly by the Dean of
the Graduate School and the respective departments. In brief, it may
be stated that such prerequisites usually consist of the equivalent of
an undergraduate major. In some fields, the equivalent of an under-
graduate minor is sufficient.

Members of the faculty of the University of Kentucky having a
rank higher than that of instructor may not be considered as candi-
dates for advanced degrees at this institution.

REGISTRATION

Graduate students should register in the Graduate School on
special cards prepared for this purpose.

Applicants from institutions other than this University are also
required to file an official transcript showing (a) all undergraduate

work covered, (b) graduate work taken, if any, and (c) degrees
received.

If the record submitted to the Registrar entitles him to admis-
sion he should confer with the Dean of the Graduate School and his
major professor concerning preliminary requirements that he may
have to satisfy and as to the graduate courses that he should take.

Preliminary requirements may be added from time to time as
found necessary and all such requirements, together with graduate
courses, must be recorded in the Registrar’s Office and must be

satisfied by the student before he is eligible for the degree for which
he is registered.

All courses listed in this bulletin, and all courses which may
appear later in the regular University catalog, which have numbers
above 100, may be counted as credit toward a graduate degree, prO-
vided that courses numbered 100 to 199 inclusive, may receive grad-
uate credit only with the approval of the student’s graduate com-
mittee. A grade of D in a course will not be given graduate credit
or residence. No graduate credit is given for courses taken by cor-
respondence or class extension.

FEES

Registration fees per semester are the same as for undergraduate
students in the college in which the major work is done, that is,
$57.00 for residents of Kentucky; $87.00 for non-residents who regis—

 

 
   
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
  
   
  

  

 

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may be
iitional tered before September 1, 1947; $115.00 for those who registered after
September 1, 1947.
raduate Before an advanced degree, other than the doctorate, is con~
status. ferred a fee of $17.00 must be paid at the Comptroller’s Office of
[led all the University. This covers the graduation fee, diploma fee, fee for
and of binding thesis when the thesis is required and all other incidental
, work. fees. The fee for candidates for the doctorate is $25.00.
gags; APPLICATION FOR DEGREE
lent of . All candidates for degrees are required to make formal applica-
under- tion for the degree at the office of the Registrar, on special cards
provided for that purpose, at least four weeks prior to the date on
. which the degree is to be conferred.
v1ng a
candi- REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCED DEGREES
A graduate student is expected to. familiarize himself with the
requirements for the degree for which he is a candidate and is held
responsible for the fulfillment of these requirements. This applies
’01 on to the last dates on which theses may be accepted, the dates for
examinations, the 'proper form for theses and all other matters
e also regarding requirements for degrees.
[duate The University of Kentucky ofiers the degree of Doctor of
agrees Philosophy in the twelve departments listed on page 7 of this bulle—
tin, the regular academic degrees of Master of Arts and Master of
dmis- Science in all departments, and professional degrees in Public Health,
1d his Education, Engineering, Agriculture and Home Economics. The
, may requirements for these various degrees are as follows:
take. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREES OF MASTER OF ARTS
ne as AND MASTER OF SCIENCE
duate CREDITS
5‘3 be The candidate shall“ complete twenty—four semester hours of
VhiCh graduate work in course with a standing of 2 and no grade below C
shall be counted.
may COURSES
abers The major field shall comprise, as to courses, two-thirds of the
prO- Work and with electives (within the department or allied depart-
!l‘ad‘ ments) of one-third of the work, except in the field of Education in
301?" which one-half of the work must be in the major subject. The
Tedlt two shall have graduate relationship. All of the work may be
C01" taken within one department if the student desires.
RESIDENCE
' The minimum residence requirement is one academic year of 36
uate “(68138. This residence requirement may be fulfilled by any com-
t is blnatlon of semesters or summer sessions which total the required
tgis: number of weeks.

This does not mean that the work prescribed for each individual
can always be completed in the minimum length of time. Inadequate

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

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preparation or assistance in departments very frequently make a
longer period necessary. Part-time work during a semester is evalu-
ated on the basis of the amount of work carried, but the amount
of residence for part-time work is limited, except for graduate
assistants and part—time instructors, to not more than six weeks in
any one semester.

TRANSFER or CREDITS

No transferred credits are accepted toward the Master of Arts or
Master of Science degrees. All work for these degrees must be done
at the University of Kentucky. However, a student is not asked to
repeat a course which he has satisfactorily completed at another
institution.

THESIS

A thesis is required of every candidate. Two typewritten copies
of the completed thesis must be presented before the date set for the
oral examination. One copy is presented to the Dean of the Grad—
uate School to be bound and placed in the University Library and the
other to the major professor to be retained by the department
concerned.

The Graduate School issues a special bulletin giving definite
instructions regarding the form in which the thesis must be pre-
sented, and stating the University regulations regarding the style
of cover page, title page, biographical sketch, etc.. which must be
followed. Students are required to observe these instructions in
submitting theses and dissertations.

LANGUAGE REQUIRENIENT

A reading knowledge of at least one modern foreign language is
required. This language should be pertinent to the program of the
student. The language requirement must be satisfied by an examina-
tion given by the foreign language department offering instruction
in the language concerned. The passing of this examination shall
satisfy one of the two language requirements for the doctorate.

EXAMINATIONS

Examinations on regular class work are taken by all resident
graduate students. A final oral examination is given the candidate
not later than fifteen days before the close of the quarter. The Dean
appoints an examining committee of at least three members for the
purpose, selecting its members from the major and minor professors
under whom work is done. The dean is ex: ofi‘icio a member of all
such examining committees. The candidate is asked to defend his
1thesis and is examined on any subject matter related to his field.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREES OF IVIASTER OF ARTS IN
EDUCATION AND MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION

The professional degrees of Master of Arts in Education and
Master of Science in Education are open to students who have re-

    
 
 
  
   
 
 
 
    
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
  
   
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
   

  

 

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? ceived either the degree of B. A. or B. A. in Education, or the degree
lake a . or B. S. or B. S. in Education.
evalu- . , _ _
.mount Two plans are prov1ded for satisfying the reqmrements for either
aduate of these degrees as follows:
'eks in 1. Twenty—four semester hours in graduate courses exclusive of the
thesis with an average standing of 2 or better, one academic year
(36 weeks) in residence, and an acceptable thesis. No grade
Xrts or below C is counted toward an advanced degree.
e done 2. At the option of the department (not of the student) the master's
ked to degree in education may be granted upon the completion of
nother 36 semester hours in graduate courses with an average standing
of 2 or better, 45 weeks in residence, and no requirement of a
thesis.
.COPieS There is no language requirement for either of the professional
301‘ the degrees in education. No student may satisfy more than one—half of
Grad— the requirements for advanced degrees in the College of Education
“d the by part time work.
:tment
Lefinite REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREES OF MASTER OF SCIENCE
e pre- 1 IN AGRICULTURE AND MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
2 style 1‘ HOME ECONOMICS
“St 138 ‘ Students holding a bachelor’s degree from a standard agricul-
ms in tural college may obtain the degree of Master of Science in Agri—
culture or Master of Science in Home Economics by satisfying the
following requirements:
age 15 1. The completion of 24 semester hours of graduate work with
0f_ the an average standing of 2 or better, 36 weeks in residence,
“111,13" and a thesis, or
'uctwn
_ shall 2. The completion of 36 semester hours of graduate work with
a, a standing of 2 or better, 45 weeks in residence, and no
thesis requirement.
:sident 3. Under either plan no grade below C may be counted.
didate One-half of the work must be in one department, the re—
* Dean mainder in any other department or departments approved
01‘ th: by the major professor.
Eessor
of all 5. There is no language requirement for either of these profes“
1d his sional degrees.
ield- In either case a final oral examination is given the candidate not
IS IN later than 15 days before the close of the semester in which the degree
3N is to be secured. The candidate is expected to show a comprehen—
d sive knowledge of the subject matter related to the field of his major
u an

work and in case a thesis has been prepared to defend same.
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UNIVERSITY or KENTUCKY

Graduate students in the College of Agriculture fall into four
groups:

Group I.—Those who have presented the degree Bachelor of
Science in Agriculture or Home Economics and plan to prepare a
thesis under the direction of a major professor in their graduate
work.

Group II.—Th0se who do not have the degree of Bachelor of
Science in Agriculture or Home Economics and plan to prepare a
thesis. Such students may not have had certain essential under-
graduate work. In such cases the major professor will recommend
to the graduate committee a plan to strengthen the student in such
weaknesses. When approved by the committee this plan will become
the basis of the student’s graduate program.

Group III.—Those students who have the degree Bachelor of
Science in Agriculture or Home Economics and request the option to
omit the thesis and present 36 semester hours in graduate courses and
45 weeks of residence. Such students will be assigned a. graduate
adviser who will aid them in preparing a program for graduate
work. The program will be submitted to the Graduate Committee
for approval early in the student’s residence period.

Group IV.——Those students who do not have the degree Bachelor
of Science in Agriculture or Home Economics and who request the
option to omit the thesis and present 36 semester hours in graduate
courses and 45 weeks of residence. Students in this group will be
assigned a graduate adviser who will aid them in preparing a state-
ment of the candidate’s program for the master’s degree. Approval
of this program by the Committee must be obtained early in the
student’s residence period. Candidates in Group IV should take one
or more courses, preferably advanced courses, in each department
of the College of Agriculture in which there is a required course
for the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or Home Economics.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Students holding a bachelor’s degree from a fully accredited
institution or the M. D. degree from a recognized Medical School
may obtain the degree of Master of Science in Public Health by
satisfying the following requirements:

1. Twenty—four semester hours in graduate courses with an
average standing of 2 or better.

No grade below C may be counted.

Thirty-six weeks in residence.

An acceptable thesis.

The passing of a final comprehensive examination.

There is no language requirement for this degree.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCED DEGREES IN ENGINEERING

Two classes of advanced degrees are offered in the College of
Engineering, the Masters’ Degrees and the Professional Degrees.

THE MAerRs’ DEGREES IN ENGINEERING. The Masters’ degrees in
engineering may be obtained by satisfying the following require-
ments:

1. Twenty-four semester hours in graduate courses with an
average standing of 2 or better.

No grade below C may be counted.

Thirty—six weeks in residence.

An acceptable thesis.

Two-thirds of the work must be in the major subject.
There is no language requirement for these degrees.

aaeww

The candidate must hold the corresponding Bachelor of Science
degree in engineering or the equivalent from this institution or
from another engineering school of recognized standing. The de-
grees offered are Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of
Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Mechanical
Engineering, Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Master
of Science in Mining Engineering.

THE PROFESSIONAL DEGREES IN ENGINEERING. The professional
degrees of Civil Engineer (C. E.), Electrical Engineer (E. E.),
Mechanical Engineer (M. E.), Metallurgical Engineer (Met. E.), or
Mining Engineer (E. M.) will be granted only to graduates of the
University of Kentucky, College of Engineering, who present satis—
factory evidence of professional work of creditable quality in the
engineering fields of their choice, extending over a period of five
years, and who submit satisfactory theses as further evidence of
their professional attainments.

A candidate holding a master’s degree in engineering shall be
considered to have fulfilled two years of the five-year requirement
for the corresponding professional degree.

An application for a professional degree must be made to the
Dean of the Graduate School and have the approval of the Graduate
Committee of the College of Engineering not less than one academic
year before the degree may be granted.

The Graduate Committee will pass on the qualifications of each
applicant. It may, at its discretion, require an oral examination.
The applicant is expected to submit a record of his engineering
experience, Which should include a complete list of his professional
engagements, showing in each case the length of. time employed and
the position held. He should give for references the names of at
least three persons who are familiar with his engineering work.
Preferably these persons should be connected with the organizations
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UNIVERSITY or KENTUCKY

A thesis is required of each candidate. It may be in the field
of research, design, invention or engineering processes and methods.
It must contain some original thought and be the product of the
individual submitting it. Quotations and references with the proper
credit may be used. In general, the thesis should be of such a nature
that it will be of value to the engineering profession.

The candidate holding a bachelor’s degree in one field of engi-
neering may apply for the professional degree in another field of '

engineering if he has attained unusual prominence and success in
that field.

FEES. Except for part time work the fees for a resident student
who is a candidate for a master’s degree in engineering are the same
as for undergraduates. (See the regular University catalog.) The
fees for a professional degree are $15.00 for registration and $17.00
for graduation.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF
PHILOSOPHY

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is conferred upon a candi-
date who, after completing not less than three years of graduate
work devoted to the study of a special field of knowledge, passes
the required examination in the subjects, presents a satisfactory dis-
sertation, and is deemed worthy of recognition as a scholar of high
attainments in his chosen province.

The Doctor’s degree is intended to represent not a specified
amount of work covering a specified time, but the attainment.
through long study, of independent and comprehensive scholarship
in a special field. Such a scholarship should be shown by a thorough
acquaintance with present knowledge in his special field of learning
and a marked capacity for research.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANT
ADMISSION

Admission to the Graduate School and acceptance of advanced

credits from other institutions must first be approved by the
Registrar. '

In order to be accepted as an applicant for the degree of Doctor
of Philosophy the student must present evidence that he has com-
pleted an undergraduate course and has received his baccalaureate
degree from a college of recognized standing.

The Graduate Committee reserves the right to decide in each
case of applicancy for a degree whether the prerequisite training has
been satisfactory and, if any of the years of advanced work have
been passed in another institution, whether they may be properly
regarded as having been spent under suitable guidance and favorable
conditions. Private study is not considered as equivalent to univer-~

 
   
 
 
 
 
  
  
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     

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sity work. In any case the student must pass the qualifying exami—
nations at the University of Kentucky and spend the last year of the
residence requirement at this institution.

CLASSIFICATION

A student wishing to become an applicant for the Doctor’s degree
must first regularly register in the Graduate School of the University
of Kentucky and must then classify with the Dean of the Graduate
School who will appoint a special committee for that student. This
special committee, the chairman of which shall be his major profes—
sor, will consist of members of the departments in which the appli—
cant elects to do his major and minor work and this committee will
supervise his work throughout his period of study.

'Not every applicant for the Doctor’s degree is a candidate. A
student is not a candidate for the degree until he has satisfied the
language requirements, passed the qualifying examinations, and
has made formal application to be so enrolled.

COURSES or STUDY

Every applicant for the degree must select one major and at
least one and not more than two minor subjects.

The major subject should be one in which he intends to concen—
trate his efforts; the minor subjects should be closely allied to the
major field or be subjects which will be of value in the major work
and should be approved by the major department.

The applicant’s principal work must be in the major subject.
Although no absolute regulations are laid down in respect to the
time to be devoted to the major and minor subjects, it may be stated
in general that the major subject should represent two—thirds of the
student’s entire time.

Any regular graduate course may be assigned as part of the
applicant’s work by his special committee. Only courses numbered
above 100 in the University catalogue are considered as of graduate
status. The number and extent of such courses is determined by the
special committee.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES
RESIDENCE

A minimum of three collegiate years of resident graduate work,
of which at least the last year must be spent at the University of
Kentucky, is required for the doctorate. The full time of each of
these years must be spent in study. Part- time students and those
holding assistantships or engaging in other outside activities will of
course be required to take proportionately longer time.

While it is expected that a well- prepared student of good ability
may secure the degree upon the completion of three years of study, it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
  
  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
  
 
 

 

 

  

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should be understood that this time requirement is a minimum and
is wholly secondary to the matter of scholarship. Neither time spent
in study, however long, nor the accumulation of facts, however great
in amount, nor the completion of advanced courses, however numer-

ous, can be substituted for independent thinking and original
research.

Work done in other institutions of learning may be accepted
toward the doctorate at the University of Kentucky but no work is
credited which has not been done in a college or university of recog-
nized standing or in a research laboratory. *

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must give evidence of having a good reading
knowledge and of being able to translate at sight at least two modern
foreign languages. This proficiency is determined by examinations
conducted by the respective language departments and these
examinations must be taken at the University of Kentucky. Ordinarily
French and German are expected to be offered, but other languages
may be substituted on recommendation of the special committee if
it is considered that such languages are of greater importance in the
special field of work. The language requirements must be satisfied
before the applicant can be admitted to the qualifying examination.

QUALIFYING EXAMINATION

Applicants forthe degree of Doctor of Philosophy are required
to pass a Qualifying Examination. This examination should be taken
during the second semester of the second year of residence. The ex-
amination shall be both oral and written and shall cover both major
and minor subjects. It shall be prepared and given to the applicant
by a committee of five to be appointed by the Dean of the Grad:
uate School. The language requirements must have been met before
the qualifying examination is taken. No applicant is eligible for
his final examination until one year of work has been completed
in residence after he has passed the qualifying examination. If the
applicant fails to pass the qualifying examination, no re-examination
shall be allowed except upon the recommendation of the special com-
mittee and the approval of the Graduate Dean. If the applicant
passes the qualifying examination he is then considered as a

candidate for the degree and may make formal application for this
rating.

DISSERTATION

Each candidate must present a dissertation covering his thesis
work. This dissertation must give evi