Church Teachers College. Dept. of History and Social Science
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.
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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. James L. Barker served as Department Chairman.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Church Teachers College (1909-1910)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. College. Dept. of Foreign Languages (1909)
Later unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of Ancient Languages (1910)
Later unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of Modern Languages (1910)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1909-1910: p. 15 (part of the College) p. 32-34 ((Department of Foreign Languages; courses offered, German, French, and Latin)
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1904-1905: p. 43 (Department of Foreign Languages; courses listed)
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1910-1911: p. 23 (Department of Ancient Languages, courses listed) p. 24 (Department of Modern Languages, courses listed)
Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 4, p. 502 (department chairman: James L. Barker)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00036
Creator: UPB