David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies. Mexican American Studies Program

The Mexican American Studies Program was placed within the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies in 1983. The Center was jointly sponsored and administered by the College of Humanities and the College of Social Sciences. J. Halvor Clegg served as program coordinator for its one year of existence (1983).

Description

Established: 1983

Abolished: 1984

Location: Provo, Utah (1983-1984)

Functions

The Mexican American Studies Program was designed to give the student both a rich background in the language, culture, and conditions of the Mexican American and specific job training. The program gave students the opportunity to receive a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts degrees.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The studies program was administered by a program coordinator, under the direction of the college dean. This program was under the direction of the Center for International Studies which was jointly sponsored by the College of Social Sciences and the College of Humanities.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Humanities (1983-1984)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1983-1984)

Superior unit: David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies (1983-1984)

Sources

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1983-1984: p. 130 (J. Halvor Clegg, Director; placement in University; program description)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00467

Creator: RSP/ARC