Brigham Young University. Graduate Dept. of Education

In 1962 the Departments of Educational Administration, Educational Philosophy and Programs, and Educational Research and Services were combined to create the Graduate Department of Education. Department chairmen included: Keith R. Oakes (1962-1964), Robert L. Egbert (1964-1966), and Curtis Van Alfen (1968-1970).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Education. Graduate Dept. of Education

Description

Established: 1962

Abolished: 1970

Location: Provo, Utah (1962-1970)

Functions

The Graduate Department of Education offered graduate degrees at both the master's and doctoral levels. The Master of Arts, the Master of Education, and the Master of Science were offered. Additionally, both the Doctor of Education and the Doctor of Philosophy were offered by the department. The department sought to train individuals as administrators, business managers, supervisors, curriculum directors, educational psychologists, school psychologists, guidance counselors, and special education teachers for the field of education.

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. College of Education (1962-1970)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Educational Philosophy and Programs (1962)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Educational Research and Services (1962)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Educational Administration (1922-1962) (1962)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Education (1970-1972) (1970)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1962-1964: p. 64 (part of the College) p. 238-243 (programs offered) p. 407 (Keith R. Oakes (1962-1964))

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1964-1966: p. 423 (Robert L. Egbert (1964-1966))

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1968-1970: p. 518 (Curtis Van Alfen (1968-1970))

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00149

Creator: RSP