Brigham Young University. Dept. of Child Development and Family Relationships
The Department of Child Development and Family Relationships was introduced to the College of Family Living in 1966. The name of the College of Family Living was changed to the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences in 1981 and the Department of Child Development and Family Relationships was part of that college. The Department Chairs included Duane M. Laws (1966-1970), J. Joel Moss (1970-1980), and D. Eugene Mead (1980-1982). In 1982 the department was divided and merged into the Department of Family Sciences and the Family Living Center.
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Variant Names
Brigham Young University. College of Family Living. Dept. of Child Development and Family Relationships
Brigham Young University. Child Development and Family Relationships Dept.
Description
Established: 1966
Abolished: 1982
Location: Provo, Utah (1966-1982)
Functions
To emphasize two areas of knowledge: child development and family relations. In the child development area, the basic developmental and behavioral characteristics of the child are studied from conception to adulthood. In the family relations area, students gain knowledge and insight concerning dating, courtship, marriage, and family behavior throughout the family life cycle. Courses are also selected from other departments in order to enrich and broaden the student's understanding of human development.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The department was administered by a department chair under the direction of the college dean. The department was associated with the College of Family Living (1966-1981) and the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1981-1982).
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family Living (1966-1981)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1981-1982)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Family Life Education (1966)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Family Sciences (1982)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Family Living Center (1982)
Associated Archival Materials
Department Chair Records, 1954-1971 (UA 479)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1966-1968: p. 188 (Dept. of Child Development and Family Relationships created; Duane M. Laws, Chair)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1970-1972: p. 176 (J. Joel Moss, Chair)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1980-1981: p. 80 (Mead, Chair)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1980-1981: p. 42 (Dept. of Child Development and Family Relationships was previously in the College of Family Living)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1981-1982: p. 46 (Department was part of College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences) p. 288 (D. Eugene Mead, Chair)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00343
Creator: LFW