Brigham Young University. Dept. of Education (1970-1972)
The Department of Education replaced the Department of Teacher Education and the Graduate Department of Education in 1970; assuming the programs of each department respectively. Curtis Van Alfen served as department chair from 1970 to 1972.
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Variant names
Brigham Young University. Education Dept.
Brigham Young University. College of Education. Dept. of Education
Description
Established: 1970
Abolished: 1972
Location: Provo, Utah (1970-1972)
Functions
The Department of Education was organized to develop effective and capable teachers. The department trained in three areas: special education, elementary education, and secondary education. The department also provided graduate degrees including: the Master's of Arts, Master of Education, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Philosophy.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The department was administered by a department chair, under direction of the college dean.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Education (1970-1972)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Graduate Dept. of Education (1970)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Teacher Education (1970)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Educational Administration (1972-1997) (1972)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Educational Psychology (1972)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Elementary Education (1972)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Secondary Education and Foundations (1972)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1970-1972: p. 214 (programs offered) p. 528 (Curtis Van Alfen (1970-1972))
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00151
Creator: RSP