Church Teachers College. Dept. of Economics, Sociology, and Commerce
Created in 1909 out of the College, the Church Teachers College centered on thoroughly preparing collegiate students to become high school educators. In 1912, the Department of History and Social Sciences split into the Department of History and Government and the Department of Economics, Sociology, and Commerce, each taking those courses described in the new department's names. The department chair was John C. Swenson (1912-1917).
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Variant names
Church Teachers College. Economics, Sociology, and Commerce Dept.
Description
Established: 1912
Abolished: 1917
Location: Provo, Utah (1912-1917)
Functions
The Department of Economics, Sociology, and Commerce was responsible for teaching courses in economics, sociology, and business.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Department of Economics, Sociology, and Commerce was part of the Church Teachers College, the higher-education branch of Brigham Young University.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Church Teachers College (1912-1917)
Earlier unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of History and Social Science (1912)
Later unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of Economics and Commerce (1917)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1912-1913: p. 27 (part of the Church Teachers College) p. 44 (Department of Economics, Sociology, and Commerce; courses offered)
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1909-1910: p. 41-43 (Department of History and Social Science)
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1917-1918: p. 49 (Department of Economics and Commerce)
Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 4, p. 496 (department chairman: John C. Swensen, 1912-1918)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00045
Creator: UPB