Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences

The School of Arts and Sciences was established in 1920 with Martin P. Henderson as Dean. The purpose of the school was to give students a broad education in a variety a courses in selected fields. The students then were prepared for specialized study in their chosen profession or for specific work in the fields of industry. The School of Arts and Sciences was abolished in 1921 and became the College of Arts and Sciences.


Description

Established: 1920

Abolished: 1921

Location: Provo, Utah (1920-1921)

Functions

The School of Arts and Sciences was the administrative body for the following departments: Agriculture, Art, Biology, Business Education, Chemistry, Economics and Sociology, Education, English, Foreign Language, Geology and Geography, History and Political Science, Home Economics, Mathematics and Physics, Mechanics, Music, Physical Education, Public Speaking, Psychology, and Theology and Religion.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The School of Arts and Sciences served as the branch of Brigham Young University that was responsible for administrating Art and Science courses to the students of the University. The school was administrated by a dean under the direction of the University President.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1920-1921)

Earlier Unit: Church Teachers College (1909-1920)

Later Unit: Brigham Young University. College of Arts and Sciences (1921-1954)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Agriculture (1920-1921)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Art (1920-1921)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Biology (1920-1921)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Business Education (1920-1921)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Chemistry (1920-1921)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Economics and Sociology (1920-1921)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Education (1920-1921)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of English (1920-1921)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Foreign Language (1920-1921)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Geology and Geography (1920-1921)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of History and Political Science (1920-1921)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Home Economics (1920-1921)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Mathematics and Physics (1920-1921)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Mechanics (1920-1921)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Music (1920-1921)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Physical Education (1920-1921)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Public Speaking (1920-1921)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Psychology (1920-1921)

Subordinate Unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Theology and Religion (1920-1921)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1920-1921: p. 28 (Martin P. Henderson Dean; School of Arts and Sciences Structure; School of Arts and Sciences mission statement)p. 45-121 (School of Arts and Sciences list of departments).

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00066

Creator: UPB