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− | In 1909, Brigham Young University renamed and refocused the mission of its College. The Church Teachers College absorbed all of the Colleges departments but centered their energies into thoroughly preparing collegiate students to become high school educators. The Department of History and Sociology retained its name after this change until 1912, when it split into the Department of History and Government and the Department of Economics, Sociology, and Commerce. | + | In 1909, Brigham Young University renamed and refocused the mission of its College. The Church Teachers College absorbed all of the Colleges departments but centered their energies into thoroughly preparing collegiate students to become high school educators. The Department of History and Sociology retained its name after this change until 1912, when it split into the Department of History and Government and the Department of Economics, Sociology, and Commerce. The department chair was John C. Swenson (1909-1912). |
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− | The Department of History and Social Science was part of the Church Teachers College, the higher-education branch of Brigham Young University | + | The Department of History and Social Science was part of the Church Teachers College, the higher-education branch of Brigham Young University. |
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Latest revision as of 19:48, 7 September 2023
In 1909, Brigham Young University renamed and refocused the mission of its College. The Church Teachers College absorbed all of the Colleges departments but centered their energies into thoroughly preparing collegiate students to become high school educators. The Department of History and Sociology retained its name after this change until 1912, when it split into the Department of History and Government and the Department of Economics, Sociology, and Commerce. The department chair was John C. Swenson (1909-1912).
Contents
Variant names
Church Teachers College. History and Social Science Dept.
Description
Established: 1909
Abolished: 1912
Location: Provo, Utah (1909-1912)
Functions
The Department of History and Social Science was responsible for teaching courses in history, economics, and sociology.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Department of History and Social Science was part of the Church Teachers College, the higher-education branch of Brigham Young University.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Church Teachers College (1909-1912)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of History and Social Science (1909)
Later unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of History and Government (1912)
Later unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of Economics, Sociology, and Commerce (1912)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1909-1910: p. 15 (Church Teachers College established), p. 18 (part of the Church Teachers College) p. 41-43 (Department of History and Social Science; courses offered, history, economics, and sociology)
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1906-1907: p. 46 (Department of History and Social Science)
Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 4, p. 499 (department chairman: John C. Swensen, 1906-1920)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00036
Creator: UPB