Brigham Young University. Dept. of Human Development and Family Relationships
The Department of Human Development and Family Relationships was a part of the College of Family Living beginning in 1955. In 1964 it was merged with the Department of Homemaking Education to form the Department of Family Life Education. Marion C. Pfund (1955-1956) and Blaine M. Porter (1956-1964) served as chairmen.
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Variant Names
Brigham Young University. College of Family Living. Dept. of Human Development and Family Relationships
Brigham Young University. Human Development and Family Relationships Dept.
Description
Established: 1955
Abolished: 1964
Location: Provo, Utah (1955-1964)
Functions
The function of the Department of Human Development and Family Relationships was to increase an appreciation and understanding of families living in harmony with each other and with the community. Courses included The Latter-day Saint Family, Family Health and Home Nursing, and Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Department of Human Development and Family Relationships functioned under the administration of a chairman under a college dean.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family Living (1955-1964)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Home Economics (1930-1955) (1955)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Family Life Education (1964)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1955-1956: p. 39, 231-234 (Marion C. Pfund, chairman; function to increase appreciation of families living in harmony with each other and community; example courses: The Latter-day Saint Family, Family Health and Home Nursing, and Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1956-1957: p. 13 (Blaine M. Porter, chairman)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1957-1958: p. 13 (Blaine M. Porter, chairman)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1958-1959: p. 11 (Blaine M. Porter, chairman)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1959-1960: p. 5 (Blaine M. Porter, chairman)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1960-1961: p. 5 (Blaine M. Porter, chairman)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1961-1962: p. 9 (Blaine M. Porter, chairman)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1962-1964: p. 407 (Blaine M. Porter, chairman)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1964-1966: p. 216 (Blaine M. Porter; under the dept. of Family Life Education, 1964-1966)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00314
Creator: CEM