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).

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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