Study of the Distribution and Frequency of Industrial Arts Courses Taken by the Industrial Arts Graduates at Langston University, 1939-1954

Abstract

A brief survey of the beginnings of the industrial arts program at the Colored Agricultural and Normal University is presented in the second chapter of this study. This survey covers quite a span of history. The developments of that period provides a foundation for the industrial arts program of 1927-1954. The third chapter considers the present program in Industrial arts and the directors of the division for this period. Chapter IV depicts by its tables the courses taken by the graduates and the frequency of the courses taken. The summary tables of Chapter Vindicate the distribution of the courses taken by the graduates. Mechanical Drawing, Bench Work and Productive Basis show the highest frequency of the required courses. Of the elective courses , Tailoring, Automobile Mechanics and Shoe Repair are the most popular. Generalization of the required courses is not possible as the need is reflected by surveys made by the department directors . In the instance of elective courses it is felt that t he graduate elected those courses which would prove most significant financially during his post-college life.