Document Type
Article
Abstract
Since the 4th century B.C., arguments have pitted the relative merits of a liberal arts education against those of vocationalism. The liberal arts, with its classic traditions and broad curricular base, for centuries has been touted as the education of the privileged class, while a practical course of study benefitted the artisan and others needing a more immediate occupation. Since the late 1960s, vocationalism has enjoyed a period of intense popularity in the American educational system. Like the artisan of earlier ages, the vocational student upon completion of a program is able to assume an entry level position in a specific career area.
Publication Date
1987
Journal Title
Draftings In
Volume
2
Issue
3
First Page
1
Last Page
14
Copyright
©1987 by the Board of Student Publications, University of Northern Iowa
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Hamer, Melanie R.
(1987)
"A Case for the Liberal Education of the Dental Hygienist,"
Draftings In: Vol. 2:
No.
3, Article 3.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/draftings/vol2/iss3/3