‘It’s about love’: Finding Purpose Through Philanthropy
Through her work with the Philanthropies Department, Trevian Frederick discovered her path at BYU.
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Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Understanding Individuals, Families, and Societies
Through classes, research, and conferences, the college strives to better understand individuals, families, and societies.
Educating Students
The College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences educates more students than any other college at Brigham Young University, accounting for about one in every four graduates. Our academic disciplines and departments include anthropology, economics, family life, geography, history, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology.
Philanthropic support provides grants, scholarships, and mentored learning opportunities that allow students to conduct research in labs and field schools, to learn and serve through internships, and to present at professional conferences.
The college’s efforts on issues related to the family are increasingly unique. Our faculty is among the largest concentrations of family scholars in the world. The Child and Family Studies Laboratory, BYU’s on-campus preschool and kindergarten, is a valuable resource for observation and experiential learning.
We value the support of the university’s alumni and friends as it is vital to many students’ educational success. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Learn more about the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences here.
Family, Home, and Social Sciences Stories
A Decade of Polling Americans About Families
Ten years have passed since the American Family Survey began collecting data about Americans’ opinions about families—their importance, their health, their needs—and therefore what policies will be most beneficial and popular across party lines.
Political Science Student Is Preparing to Serve
Joshua DeLaigle landed an internship in Washington, DC, and thanks to generous donors, it is now the highlight of his BYU experience.
BYU's Latest Truman Scholar
Jane Drinkwater exemplifies BYU’s aim to prepare students for “lifelong learning and service.”
ADEPTly Boosting Young Adult Health
Emily Dana wants to help others, and she says researching how parental support affects the mental health of children is a perfect fit for her.
Helping the Helpers
Sociology student Citlalli Zavala traveled to Bolivia with BYU’s Program Evaluation and Assessment Team (PEAT). PEAT provides students with hands-on experience gathering and assessing data to improve the effectiveness of nonprofits or other organizations that seek to do good in the world.