Brigham Young University. Dept. of Communications
The Department of Communications was established in 1964 and was part of the College of Fine Arts and Communications. Previous to this time, communications courses were part of the Department of Journalism in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Those who served as Department Chairmen were: Oliver R. Smith (1964-1966), J. Morris Richards (1966-1972), Edwin O. Haroldsen (1972-1975), M. Dallas Burnett (1975-1980); Brent D. Peterson (1980-1983), J. LaVar Bateman (1983-1986), Ralph D. Barney (1986-1987), Gordon Whiting (1987-1991), David P. Forsyth (1991-1996), Leonard L. Bartlett (1996-1998), Laurie J. Wilson (1998-2002), Michael K. Perkins (2002-2004), Edward E. Adams (2004-2008) Bradley L. Rawlins (2008-present).
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Variant names
Brigham Young University. College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Dept. of Journalism.
Description
Established: 1964
Abolished:
Location: Provo, Utah (1964-Functions
To provide a professional program in communications which includes a broad base of general education, thorough orientation in the processes, functions and responsibilities of mass communication, and the development of skills in fact finding, analysis, and communication through the mass media. The department also seeks to provide service courses to help students from other departments develop desired communication skills.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The department was administered by a department chair, under direction of the college dean. The department was associated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences(1964).
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Department of Journalism. (1964)
Associated Archival Materials
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Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00378
Creator: LFW