Brigham Young University. Dept. of Sociology

The Department of Sociology was placed in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences in 1981. Previously it was called the Department of Sociology and Social Work and was part of the College of Social Sciences. The Department Chairs were: Bruce A. Chadwick (1981-1985); Stan L. Albrecht (1985-1986); James T. Duke (1986-1990); J. Lynn England (1990-1996); Stephen J. Bahr (1996-2001); Vaughn R. A. Call (2001-2007); Renata T. Forste (2007-present). The current chair is Richard B. Miller.

Variant names

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

Brigham Young University. Sociology Dept.

Description

Established: 1981

Location: Provo, Utah (1981- )

Functions

The general sociology track provides a broad liberal arts background for such areas as business, work within various social agencies, or preparation for marriage and parenthood. This track would also be helpful for those preparing to do further study in law, medicine, or dentistry.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Sociology 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 (1981- )

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Sociology and Social Work (1981)

Associated Archival Materials

History of the Brigham Young University Sociology Department, 1954. (UA 301)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1981-1982: p. 46 (Dept. of Sociology was in College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences) p. 288 (Bruce A. Chadwick, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1985-1986: p. 135 (Stan L. Albrecht, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1986-1987: p. 148 (James T. Duke, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1990-1991: p. 256 (J. Lynn England, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1996-1997: p. 354 (Stephen J. Bahr, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 2001-2002: p. 344 (Vaughn R. A. Call, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 2007-2008: p. 339 (Renata T. Forste, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 2018-2019; Department of Sociology

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00262

Creator: LFW