David O. McKay School of Education. Dept. of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

The Dept. of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology was established in 1997 within the David O. McKay School of Education. The chairman of the department was David L. McPherson who served from 1997 to 2006. In 2006, the department was renamed the Dept. of Communication Disorders.

Description

Established: 1997

Abolished: 2006

Location: Provo, Utah (1997-2006)

Functions

This academic department prepared students to be communication specialists in schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and other agencies and in private practice. The department offered BS, Minor, and MS degrees in both Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department operated under a chairman who reported to the dean of the school.

Associated Units

Superior unit: David O. McKay School of Education (1997-2006)

Later unit: David O. McKay School of Education. Dept. of Communication Disorders (2006)

Associated unit: David O. McKay School of Education. Educational Advisement Center(1997-2003)

Associated unit: David O. McKay School of Education. Educational Advisement and Certification Office (2003-2006)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Undergraduate Catalog 1997-1998: p. 68 (Department prepares students to be specialists...) p. 103 (David L. McPherson, Chairman; degrees offered; department overseen by chairman)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00193

Creator: ARC