EVERETT NEEDHAM CASE LIBRARY
the Thirties.” The Core Curriculum provided courses in the natural and social sciences; foreign geographical areas; and representative works of art and literature, and philosophy and religion in the humanities; with instruction by intensive study of carefully chosen case materials whenever possible. Designed to give a coherent if minimum education in the liberal arts and sciences the Cores absorbed about a fourth of a student’s schedule and extended throughout all four years of college. The concentration program (departmental or topical) in the last two years and electives rounded out the course of study. Integrated with the academic offerings was the Air Reserve Officers Training Corps program which was instituted in 1947 and carried credit for the bachelor’s degree.
