Brigham Young University. Collegiate Dept.

The Collegiate Department was established in 1903 at the time the university was organized. John C. Swensen served as principal between 1903 and 1904. The department was reorganized as the College in 1904.

Description

Established: 1903

Abolished: 1904

Location: Provo, Utah (1903-1904)

Functions

The department was responsible for teaching college-level courses in theology, English, history, mathematics, natural science, pedagogy, Spanish, physical science, music, gymnasium, domestic art, drawing, drafting, and woodwork.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department was managed by a principal, under the direction of the university president.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1903-1904)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. College (1904)

Sources

Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 1, p. 465-469 (Collegiate Department; John C. Swensen, principal; instruction in theology, English, history, mathematics, natural science, pedagogy, Spanish, physical science, music, gymnasium, domestic art, drawing, drafting, and woodwork)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00051

Creator: UPB