Brigham Young University. Dept. of Political Science

The Department of Political Science was placed in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences in 1982. The Department Chairs were: F. Lamond Tullis (1982-1984); Dennis L. Thompson (1984-1990); Stan A. Taylor (1990-1993); David B. Magleby (1993-1999); Kelly Patterson (1999-2005); Raymond V. Christensen (2005-2008); Darren G. Hawkins (2008-present).

Description

Established: 1982

Abolished:

Location: Provo, Utah (1982-)

Functions

To provide curriculum organized into three majors: political science, public policy, and justice administration. These majors provide a broad liberal arts education and prepare for graduate study, law school, public and business administration, and public service. In addition to regular course offerings, numerous cooperative education opportunities are available through the Department of Political Science.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Political Science was a department within the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. The Department Chair was under the direction of the Dean of the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1982-)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. Dept. of Government (1982)

Associated Archival Materials

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1982-1983: p. 350 (F. Lamond Tullis, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1984-1985: p. 128 (Dennis L. Thompson, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1990-1991: p. 245 (Stan A. Taylor, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1993-1994: p. 180 (David L. Magleby, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1999-2000: p. 407 (Kelly Patterson, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 2005-2006: p. 414 (Raymond V. Christensen, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 2008-2009: Accessed online at: http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2008-2009ucat/departments/PoliticalScience/PlScMain.php on 10/6/2009 (Darren G. Hawkins, Chair)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00264

Creator: UPB