Brigham Young University. School of Social Work

The School of Social Work was placed in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences in 1986. Previously it was known as the Department of Social Work. The Directors were: W. Eugene Gibbons (1986-1990); Barbara R. Wheeler (1990-1995); Kyle L. Pehrson (1995-2001); Elaine Walton (2001-2004); O. William Farley (2004-2005); Kevin M. Marett (2005-2008); Gordon E. Limb (2008-present).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. School of Social Work

Description

Established: 1986

Location: Provo, Utah (1986- )

Functions

To provide curriculum designed to meet the following objectives: 1) Provide for immediate entry into employment at the bachelor’s degree level of social work practice. 2) Prepare students for graduate professional social work education and postgraduate effort. 3) Assist students for other graduate professional programs where the principles of social work practice are utilized. 4) Encourage social understanding and personal development in preparation for the responsibilities of family life, church service, community leadership, and basic citizenship. 5) Equip students to move forward objectively and evaluate life realistically, and prepare them to be responsible change agents. 6) Recruit prospective social workers. 7) Strengthen the profession of social work. 8) Encourage cross-fertilization in behavioral disciplines.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Social Work was a department within the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. The Director 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 (1986- )

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Social Work (1986)

Associated Archival Materials

Historical Files, 1955-1998 (UA 1069)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1985-1986: p. 133 (School of Social Work was previously the Department of Social Work)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1986-1987: p. 146 (W. Eugene Gibbons, Director)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1990-1991: p. 254 (Barbara R. Wheeler, Director)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1995-1996: p. 356 (Kyle L. Pehrson, Director)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 2001-2002: p. 431 (Elaine Walton, Director)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 2004-2005: p. 416 (O. William Farley, Director)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 2005-2006: p. 414 (Kevin M. Marett, Director)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 2008-2008: Accessed online at: http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2008-2009ucat/departments/SocialWork/SocWMain.php on 10/6/2009(Gordon E. Limb, Director)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00261


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