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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.

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 (1970-1972)

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 (1972-1997) (1972)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Secondary Education and Foundations (1972)

Associated Archival Materials

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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

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