Brigham Young University. Dept. of Educational Philosophy and Programs

In 1958, the Department of Educational Values and Programs was renamed as the Department of Educational Philosophy and Programs, while maintaining its position in the College of Education. The purpose of the department's coursework was to teach students to critically evaluate the values of educational systems, looking at education through historical, political, sociological, religious, and philosophical lenses. Coursework included educational values, the philosophy of education, the history of education, the school in the social order, and educational objectives and programs. In 1962, the department was absorbed by the newly created Graduate Department of Education within the College of Education. Stephen L. Alley served as department chair from 1958 to 1962.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Education. Educational Philosophy and Programs Dept.

Brigham Young University. College of Education. Dept. of Educational Philosophy and Programs

Description

Established: 1958

Abolished: 1962

Location: Provo, Utah (1958-1962)

Functions

The Department of Educational Philosophy and Programs was responsible for teaching courses in the theoretical and philosophical areas and history of education.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Educational Philosophy and Programs was a department in the College of Education, and was administered by a department chair.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Education (1958-1962)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Educational Values and Programs (1958)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Graduate Dept. of Education (1962)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1958-1959: p. 110 (part of the College of Education) p. 226 (Dept. of Educational Philosophy and Programs, purpose and courses listed)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1955-1956: p. 182 (Dept. of Educational Values and Programs)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1962-64: p. 238 (index entry for Educational Philosophy and Programs leads to Graduate Dept. of Education)

Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 4, p. 497 (department chair: Stephen L. Alley, 1958-1962)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00147

Creator: UPB