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The Department of University Studies was established in 1973 as a department within the College of General Studies. Department chairs included Spencer J. Condie (1973-1975), John L. Sorenson (1975-1978), and Dennis F. Rasmussen (1978-1980). In 1980 the department was moved to the College of Humanities when the College of General Studies was dismantled.

Description

Established: 1973

Abolished: 1980

Location: Provo, Utah (1973-1980)

Functions

The department of University Studies offered both a bachelor's and associate degree in University Studies, advisement for students without majors, and tutoring services. This department allowed the students to undertake an individually tailored degree program which consisted of courses from several academic areas instead of just one.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of University Studies functioned under the administration of a college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of General Studies (1973-1979)

Associated Archival Materials

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Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1973-74 p. 514-5 (est: 1973; The department of University Studies offered both a bachelor's and associate degree in University Studies, advisement for students without majors, and tutoring services. This department allowed the students to undertake an individually tailored degree program which consisted of courses from several academic areas instead of just one; chairman: Spencer J. Condie)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1973-74 p. 89 (The Department of University Studies was established in 1973 as a department within the College of General Studies.)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1975-76 p. 239 (chairman: John L. Sorenson)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1978-79 p. 264 (chairman: Dennis F. Rasmussen)

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