The opening of the first graduate school at Brandeis University leading to advanced degrees in the Arts and Sciences was announced today by Dr. Abram L. Sachar, president of the University. Courses of instruction will begin in September, 1953. The school will offer instruction in chemistry, musical composition, Near Eastern and Judaic studies, and psychology.
Degrees awarded by the Brandeis Graduate School of Arts and Sciences will be Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies; Master of Arts in Chemistry, Master of Fine Arts in Music Composition, and Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology. A number of graduate scholarships, graduate fellowships and teaching assistantships are being offered by the University, providing full remission of tuition and fees and stipends up to $1,400. The awards will be made on a competitive basis to men and women candidates of distinguished academic potential.
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