Brigham Young University. College of Industrial and Technical Education

The College of Industrial and Technical Education was officially established in 1966, after ninety-one years of existence as a struggling program. The college was the first of its kind to be officially recognized by the National Engineers' Council for Professional Development. Ernest C. Jeppsen served as dean.

Description

Established: 1966

Abolished: 1973

Location: Provo, Utah (1966-1973)

Functions

The College of Industrial and Technical Education offered a two-year associate degree, a four-year baccalaureate degree, and five-year master's degree programs. Four-year programs were available in design and graphics technology, electronics technology, and manufacturing technology.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The College of Industrial and Technical Education functioned under the administration of a dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1966-1973)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Industrial Education (1966-1973)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Industrial Technology (1966-1972)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Technical Institute (1966-1973)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Military Science (1968-1973)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Aerospace Studies (1968-1973)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Technology (1972-1973)

Associated Archival Materials

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Sources

Brigham Young University, 1975: vol. 3 p. 92-93 (established in 1966; departments of Industrial Education, Industrial Technology, and the Technical Institute)

Brigham Young University, 1975: vol. 4 p. 418 (first of its kind to be officially recognized by the National Engineers' Council for Professional Development)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1966-1968: p. 464, 108 (Ernest C. Jeppsen, dean; associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees offered)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00394

Creator: CEM