Church Teachers College. Dept. of History and Government

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. History and Government Dept.

Description

Established: 1912

Abolished: 1917

Location: Provo, Utah (1912-1917)

Functions

The Department of History and Government was responsible for teaching courses in history and government.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of History and Government was part of the Church Teachers College, the higher-education branch of Brigham Young University. W. E. Morgan served as Department Chairman from 1916 to 1917.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Church Teachers College (1912-1917)

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

Later unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of History and Political Science (1917)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1912-1913: p. (part of the College) p. (Department of History and Government; 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. (Department of History and Political Science)

Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 4, p. 505 (department chairman: W. E. Morgan, 1916-1919)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00036

Creator: UPB