Church Teachers College. Dept. of History and Political Science
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.
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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 (1917-1920)
Earlier unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of History and Government (1917)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of History and Political Science (1920)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1917-1918: p. 20(part of the Church Teachers College) p. 42 (Department of History and Political Science, courses listed)
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1912-1913: p. 42 (Department of History and Government)
Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 4, p. 505 (department chairman: W. E. Morgan, 1916-1919)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00064
Creator: UPB