Brigham Young University. Biological and Agricultural Education
The Department of Biological and Agricultural Education was part of the College of Agricultural and Biological Sciences in 1970. It was previously known as the Department of Agricultural Education. The coordinators for this department were: A. Lester Allen (1970-1972; 1974-1982) and Clive D. Jorgensen (1972-1973).
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Variant names
Brigham Young University. College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences. Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Education
Description
Established: 1970
Abolished: 1982
Location: Provo, Utah (1970-1982)
Functions
This area houses course work in the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences that encompasses more than one department. It also offers a master’s degree entitled Master of Science Education in Biology for those who wish to teach biology in the secondary schools. The MSEB degree stresses breadth of training with a minimum of participation in research. Prospective teachers who desire a more intensive experience in research should obtain the Master of Science degree in botany or zoology.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The department was administered by a coordinator who was under direction of the college dean of the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences (1970-1982)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Agricultural Education (1970)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Biology (1982-1985)
Associated Archival Materials
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1970-1972: p. 528 (A. Lester Allen, Coordinator)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1972-1973: p. 545 (Clive D. Jorgensen, Coordinator)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1974-1975: p. 145 (A. Lester Allen, Coordinator)
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