Brigham Young University. Dept. of Home Economics

The Department of Home Economics was placed in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences in 1984. Previously it was called the Department of Home Economics Education. The department chair was Carol Ellsworth (1984-1990). In 1990 the department became part of the Dept. of Family Sciences.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. Dept. of Home Economics

Brigham Young University. Home Economics Dept.

Description

Established: 1984

Abolished: 1990

Location: Provo, Utah (1984-1990)

Functions

To prepare students for professional roles in education, including public schools, cooperative extension services and other government agencies, and business and industry. Excellent preparation for family life enrichment is also received.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Home Economics was a department within the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. The Department Chair was under the direction of the Dean of the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1984-1990)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Home Economics Education (1984)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. Dept. of Family Sciences (1990)

Associated Archival Materials

Records, 1954-1989 (UA 1115)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1984-1985: p. 127 (Dept. of Home Economics was in College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences; Carol Ellsworth, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1990-1991: p. 158 (Dept. of Home Economics became part of the Department of Family Sciences)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00258

Creator: UPB