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==Sources==
 
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Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1912-1913: p. 27 (part of the College) p. 44 (Department of Economics, Sociology, and Commerce; courses offered)  
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Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1912-1913: p. 27 (part of the Church Teachers College) p. 44 (Department of Economics, Sociology, and Commerce; courses offered)  
  
 
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1909-1910: p. 41-43 (Department of History and Social Science)  
 
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1909-1910: p. 41-43 (Department of History and Social Science)  

Revision as of 13:30, 12 June 2009

Created in 1909 out of the College, the Church Teachers College centered on thoroughly preparing collegiate students to become high school educators. In 1912, the Department of History and Social Sciences split into the Department of History and Government and the Department of Economics, Sociology, and Commerce, each taking those courses described in the new department's names.

Variant names

Church Teachers College. Economics, Sociology, and Commerce Dept.

Description

Established: 1912

Abolished: 1917

Location: Provo, Utah (1912-1917)

Functions

The Department of Economics, Sociology, and Commerce was responsible for teaching courses in economics, sociology, and business.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Economics, Sociology, and Commerce was part of the Church Teachers College, the higher-education branch of Brigham Young University. John C. Swensen served as Department Chairman.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Church Teachers College (1912-1917)

Earlier unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of History and Social Science (1912)

Later unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of Economics and Commerce (1917)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1912-1913: p. 27 (part of the Church Teachers College) p. 44 (Department of Economics, Sociology, and Commerce; courses offered)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1909-1910: p. 41-43 (Department of History and Social Science)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1917-1918: p. 49 (Department of Economics and Commerce)

Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 4, p. 496 (department chairman: John C. Swensen, 1912-1918)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00045

Creator: UPB