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. During the years of 1964 to 1966, this department was under the department of Family Life Education. Marion C. Pfund (1955-1956) and Blaine M. Porter (1956-1964) served as chairmen.

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