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.
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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. 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-2009-000
Creator: UPB