Church Teachers College. Dept. of Psychology

In 1916, the Department of Psychology and Philosophy was dissolved within Brigham Young University's Church Teachers College. Two years later, this department was resurrected and renamed the Department of Psychology. When the Church Teachers College split in 1920, the Department of Psychology retained its name under the newly organized School of Arts and Sciences.

Variant names

Church Teachers College. Psychology Dept.

Description

Established: 1918

Abolished: 1920

Location: Provo, Utah (1918-1920)

Functions

The Department of Psychology was responsible for the teaching of courses in ethics, psychology, and philosophy.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Psychology was part of the Church Teachers College, the higher-education branch of Brigham Young University. Dean R. Brimhall served as department chairman.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Church Teachers College (1918-1920)

Earlier unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of Psychology and Philosophy (1916)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Psychology (1920)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1918-1919: p. 20 (part of the Church Teachers College) p. 91 (Department of Psychology; courses listed)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1909-1910: p. 46-48 (Department of Psychology and Philosophy)

Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 4, p. 506 (department chairman: Dean R. Brimhall, 1918-1920)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00039

Creator: UPB