Brigham Young University. Dept. of Family Economics and Home Management
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 and the Department of Child Development and Family Relationships was part of that college. The Department Chairs were: Duane M. Laws (1966-1970); J. Joel Moss (1970-1980); Mead (1980-1981; full name unknown--missing pages).
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Description
Established: 1966
Abolished: 1981
Location: Provo, Utah (1966-1981)
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 of Child Development and Family Relationships was a department within the College of Family Living. The Department Chair was under the direction of the Dean of the College of Family Living.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family Living (1966-1981)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. Dept. of Child Development and Family Relationships (1981)
Associated Archival Materials
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)
Maintenance Information
Record ID:
EAC-2009-00343
Creator: LFW