Brigham Young University. Dept. of Personnel and Guidance

In 1946, the Department of Philosophy of Education expanded its name and coursework offerings, and became the Department of Philosophy of Education and Guidance. Courses included thesis writing and research, mental hygiene, clinical psychology, the history of educational thought, the history of education in America, psychological tests, character education, social ethics, philosophy of education, occupations counseling and guidance, and social work. Then in 1953, the department split into the Dept. of Philosophy and History of Education and the Dept. of Personnel and Guidance.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Education. Philosophy of Education and Guidance Dept.

Description

Established: 1946

Abolished: 1955

Location: Provo, Utah (1946-1955)

Functions

The Department of Philosophy of Education and Guidance was responsible for teaching courses in the theoretical and philosophical areas of education and educational counseling and guidance.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Philosophy of Education and Guidance was a department in the College of Education. Wesley P. Lloyd served as department chair from 1946 to 1953.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Education (1946-1953)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. College of Education. Dept. of Philosophy of Education (1946)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Education. Dept. of Philosophy and History of Education (1953)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Education. Dept. of Personnel and Guidance (1953)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1946-1947: p. 224 (part of the College of Education) p. 251-253 (Dept. of Philosophy of Education and Guidance, courses listed)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1922-1923: p. 172 (Dept. of Philosophy of Education)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1953-1954: p. 151 (Dept. of Philosophy and History of Education listed) p. 149 (Dept. of Personnel and Guidance listed)

Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 4, p. 497 (department chair: Wesley P. Lloyd, 1946-1953)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00135

Creator: UPB