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Brigham Young University. School of Social Work

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1985-

Administrative History

The School of Social Work (est. 1985) is an instructional unit at Brigham Young University.

Social Work at Brigham Young University had its beginnings as an "emphasis of study" in the major of sociology. Two prominent sociologists, Professor Joe Symons and Professor John Christiansen had a dream that one day BYU would educate professional social workers. In 1969, a landmark decision was made to hire a practicing social worker from the local community and move forward with the creation of a major in social work. Dr. Eugene Gibbons was extended an invitation to join the Sociology Department as a permanent faculty member and was given the responsibility of providing leadership in the development of the social work major. Social Work remained in the Department of Sociology until 1980, at which time it became its own department. Shortly after the MSW program was developed and initiated in 1982, the Social Work Department approached the University administration concerning the Department's organizational structure. In 1985, the Social Work Department became the School of Social Work.

Citation:
Wesley W. Craig autobiography, 1990-1998 (School of Social Work at BYU)

College of Family, Home and Social Sciences at BYU, via WWW, November 9, 2000 (History: "Social Work remained in the Department of Sociology until 1980 [when] it became its own Department. . . . In 1985 the Social Work Department became the School of Social Work.")

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Graduate Studies records on School of Social Work, 1982-2003

 Sub-Series — Carton 19: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233639696], Folder: 1
Identifier: UA 1141 Series 6 Sub-Series 48
Scope and Contents

Materials are related to the graduate program of the School of Social Work from 1982 to 2003. Materials include reports, department reviews, and proposals.

Dates: 1982-2003

School of Social Work records, 2007-2009

 Series — Carton 5: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197235233449]
Identifier: UA 5535 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and records from the School of Social Work in the College of Family, Home and Social Sciences. Materials dated from 2007 to 2009.

Dates: 2007-2009