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Family, Home, and Social Sciences

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Understanding Individuals, Families, and Societies

Through classes, research, and conferences, the college strives to better understand individuals, families, and societies.

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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.

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Family, Home, and Social Sciences Stories

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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.  

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BYU's Latest Truman Scholar

Jane Drinkwater exemplifies BYU’s aim to prepare students for “lifelong learning and service.” 

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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.  

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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.

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BYU Study Finds That Faith Bolsters Familial Hope

A study from BYU finds that a family’s religious beliefs and practices promote hope.

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Learning to Be a Disciple Scholar

Brookelyn Harvey is a 2023 Wheatley Scholar. As such she has been mentored while conducting and reporting on research on family life. She says, “Every interaction, whether academic or personal, feels like a ministering visit.”