In 1914 she took courses at George Washington University in economics and sociology .
Burleson studied art in New York under the eminent painter William Chase and received her teaching certificate from Chase 's normal school upon graduation .
In 1914 Burleson took courses at George Washington University in economics and sociology .
Burleson studied art in New York under the eminent painter William Chase and received her teaching certificate from Chase 's normal school upon graduation .