2021–2022 BYU Independent Study Course Catalog by BYU Continuing Education

COURSE CATALOG 2021| 2022

With all the upheaval our world has experienced in the past year, we look forward with hope and faith that this new school year will bring better times. As we passed our 100-year anniversary as a distance education provider, it has not gone unnoticed that a worldwide pandemic, one of the catalysts of our program’s creation, was repeating itself around this anniversary. We felt grateful to be ready to serve on short notice. From January to July 2020, our academic consultants fast-tracked free online course access to any shut-down US high school or middle school. By summer, nearly 400 schools accepted the offer, and BYU IS courses helped students around the country stay on track with remote learning.

Lee J. Glines Dean, BYU Continuing Education

Educators, please remember that as you nurture and support your students’ goals and dreams, you are helping build a brighter future. When work feels thankless, remember those heart-strong moments that made you choose a career in education. You matter. Your work matters. You are changing the world one student at a time. We look forward to assisting you in your efforts to make this world a better, brighter place.

Information ABOUT US . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8 STUDENT CHOOSING A COURSE . . . . 10–11 R EGISTERING FOR A COURSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 STARTING A COURSE . . . . 13–14 COURSE HACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 TECHNICAL SUPPORT . . . 16–17 TUTORING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 A SSIGNMENT AND QUIZZES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 EXAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20–21 TESTING CENTERS . . . . . . . . . 22 EXAM PROCTORING . . . . . . . . 23 COMPLETING A COURSE . . . . 24

EDUCATOR ACADEMIC OUTREACH. . . . . . 26 R ESOURCES FOR COUNSELORS AND EDUCATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ACCREDITATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 HOW TO ASSIST STUDENTS . 29 COUNSELOR PORTAL . . . . 30–34 B ECOMING A PROCTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35–36 B YU HIGH SCHOOL SUITE ONLINE CURRICULUM . . . . . . 37 Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38–39 Consulting and Training . . . . . . 40

HIGH SCHOOL COURSES . . . . . . . . . 41–104 BYU ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . 105–120 UNIVERSITY COURSES . . . . . . . . 121–168 MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES . . . . . . . . 169–192 NONCREDIT COURSES . . . . . . . . 193–200 POLICIES AND INFORMATION . . . . 201–223 BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES DEGREE PROGRAM (BGS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Lifelong Learning Since 1921 From our beginnings over 100 years ago, BYU Continuing Education has promoted education for everyone, everywhere. Starting with a demand for distance education in the years of World War I and a worldwide Spanish Flu epidemic, our founders saw and felt a need to keep students progressing toward education and career success. We are proud to continue this tradition of reaching out to lift “the one”—any and every student who needs a flexible option to keep learning. Thank you for being part of the BYU Independent Study family. We look forward to serving you and your students in the future.

Why take a course from BYU Independent Study? After providing distance education for a century, we know how to build effective courses and offer outstanding support and service. Our courses offer advantages that are hard to find in today’s online education marketplace: J

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open enrollment at any time, even mid-semester super-flexible 12-month course enrollments individual courses (see course listings in this book or online catalog) full-time enrollment options (BYU Online High School, page 110) 220+ high school courses 200+ university courses various course types to fit a variety of student needs

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credits easily transfer to your school accredited by Cognia and MSA-CESS (Middle School and High School) accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (University)

WANT TO TALK? Contact us anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Our highly trained customer service representatives are available by phone, email, live chat, or in person at our office and testing center in Provo, Utah. Customer Service 1-800-914-8931 (toll-free) 801-422-2868 (local) indstudy@byu.edu is.byu.edu

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Counselor and Educator Support 1-800-259-0172 (toll-free) 801-422-3510 (local) edsupport@byu.edu

Student support: indstudy@byu.edu Educator support: edsupport@byu.edu

Courses & Programs HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES High School Courses

Quarter-Credit Courses

Our 220+ rigorous, transferable, and fully accredited high school courses help prepare students for a university education and lifelong learning. For all high school courses, see is.byu.edu/ highschool.

We also offer $112 quarter-credit courses to fill scheduling gaps. Teachers also use them for study halls, detention, and so on.

Open enrollment (anyone, anytime, anywhere)

Half-credit courses (one semester)

3–12 months to completion

Certified teachers

One free tutoring session per week per course

Accessible content

Text translation (68 languages)

Productivity and study tools

Affordable tuition from $189

Dual-Enrollment University Courses Advanced high school students can earn high school and college credit simultaneously; tuition is $218 per credit hour for 2021–2022. is.byu.edu/university

Middle School Courses Middle school students need flexibility too! We offer core and elective courses for 7th and 8th grades from $189 per course. is.byu.edu/middleschool

Specialty Courses

BYU Online High School

Our rigorous specialty courses (from $289) provide great value and extra support (e.g., World Languages, Music, AP, and CTE).

For students who seek a full-time online high school experience, we offer Open Enrollment, Semester Enrollment, and Adult Education diploma programs. Apply today! highschool.byu.edu

Best-Value Courses These high-value 0.5-credit (onesemester) high school courses can help students complete graduation requirements in a pinch; $112 each.

Go to is.byu.edu for updates and support.

Course prices are effective August 30, 2021. All middle school and high school course fees are for 0.5-credit (semester) courses (except quarter-credit courses).

UNIVERSITY COURSES

TUTORCONNECT

We offer 200+ transferable, accredited, engaging university courses. University and high school students can enroll anytime in our online university courses for university credit or dual enrollment. is.byu.edu/university

BYU TutorConnect provides personalized, affordable help for all students. Our tutors are certified, reliable, and trained to help students succeed. Anyone can sign up for tutoring services, even if they are not currently enrolled in a BYU Independent Study course. tutorconnect.byu.edu

Open enrollment

3–12 months to completion

Qualified teachers and TAs

One free tutoring session per week per course

Accessible content

Text translation (68 languages)

Productivity and study tools

From $218/credit hour

NONCREDIT COURSES Free Courses

ACT TEST PREP Our ACT Prep events are open to all high school students. Expert instructors, proven testtaking strategies, advice from university admissions officers, and insider strategies help attendees raise their test scores. actprep.byu.edu

Our FREE online noncredit courses can be taken by anyone, and they cover many subjects. Free courses are offered at either the high school or college level. is.byu.edu/free

Community Education For some niche interest areas, we offer low-cost continuing education courses to the public. is.byu.edu/education

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Accreditation HIGH SCHOOL BYU Independent Study high school courses are evaluated for their rigor and efficacy and are accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancED). Our courses are also accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS).

UNIVERSITY BYU Independent Study is a department within BYU Continuing Education. BYU is accredited as an institution by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

Standards

FAQ Q: H ow long does it take to complete a course? A: A course typically takes 40–90 hours of online work. See course descriptions for additional requirements. Q: D o I have to be admitted to BYU before enrolling in a course? A: No; Independent Study offers open enrollment to anyone, anytime! Q: I s there an age requirement to enroll?

All our courses have the high quality and rigor needed to prepare students to meet your school’s graduation requirements. Course credit can be transferred to most secondary and highereducation institutions across the nation.

A: No; we recommend our courses to any mature and motivated student who is able to study independently.

Our instructional designers work with certified high school teachers and university professors to create curricula that encompass and exceed the highest educational standards.

Q: Is tutoring available?

From state standards (from California to Massachusetts) to national standards (like Common Core) to professional standards (like World Languages standards), we deliver courses that meet your standards.

A: For many courses, experienced tutors are available through BYU TutorConnect. Visit tutorconnect.byu.edu. Q: D o I have to be a “Mormon” to enroll in a course? A: Nope. Our courses are open to everyone. Our high school courses are secular in nature.

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Get Started

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Select a course from this brochure or go to our website, is.byu.edu, for the most complete, up-to-date descriptions of available courses.

Confirm with your counselor that your school will accept the course credit.

Register for the course online, over the phone, or in person. Please make sure to identify your school when you register.

Access your course through our website using your BYU Net ID (username) and password. If you you don’t have one, select My Account and then Create Account.

Become familiar with the course policies and deadlines outlined on our website and any unique policies and requirements listed in your course’s syllabus.

Study, complete, and submit

all your course assignments, quizzes, and exams. Participate in any required interactions such as language practice appointments and discussion boards.

Choose online exam proctoring or a local proctor approved by BYU Independent Study to administer your required exams. (A few courses may require written work on a paper exam; see syllabus.)

Complete your course and print the completion notice in your course gradebook. If you signed up through your high school, your counselor will also receive a completion notice in their Counselor Portal account.

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Resources

FOR COUNSELORS & EDUCATORS

We work hard to support counselors and educators. See the new Educator section of this catalog for detailed information about the resources listed below.

COUNSELOR PORTAL Educators and counselors can access course information by signing up for a Counselor Portal account. Notifications and observers can be set up, and the portal links to the course’s dashboard showing student progress and grades. is.byu.edu/counselorportal

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS Counselors may nominate middle school and high school students enrolling in BYU IS courses for scholarships based on financial need, academic achievement, and counselor recommendation. Scholarships are awarded weekly. is.byu.edu/highschoolscholarships

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Our university-level Academic, Financial Need, and Special Needs scholarships are awarded monthly. Applications must be received by the first day of the month. Applicants are notified by email. is.byu.edu/universityscholarships

Go to is.byu.edu for updates and support.

BYU HIGH SCHOOL SUITE ONLINE CURRICULUM In addition to individual online courses, we offer complete, customizable courseware that can be licensed and rebranded for your district, school, and teachers. BYU High School Suite is the fastest way to ramp up in-person, online, blended, and/or mastery-based credit recovery course options for your students. We offer free consultations to discuss quick ways to build out new courses, and team training is included. We’ve helped customize solutions for thousands of High School Suite classrooms, and we can quickly assess best ways to launch or augment your online program. hss.byu.edu

ADULT EDUCATION Students who have not met graduation requirements at age 18 can enroll in BYU IS high school courses and phase into our Adult Education program at 19 years of age or older (must be United States citizens or United States permanent residents). This allows adult students to earn a BYU high school diploma around other responsibilities. highschool.byu.edu/full-time

What’s in this Catalog? STUDENTS

UNIVERSITY COURSES

All the instructions relevant to students are in the front of the book! Learn how to pick courses, verify credit transfer, sign up, take exams, and much more!

BYU IS courses are taken by students from universities around the world, as well as advanced high school students who enroll for dual credit.

EDUCATORS

MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES

Learn how to support your students with new information and support tools that will save time and effort. Also learn about bulk course content licensing.

We offer core and elective courses, and many seventh- and eighthgraders choose to take high-schoollevel courses as well.

HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

FREE NONCREDIT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION COURSES

This section lists our high school course descriptions, notes, credit, and course tuition. Further details can be found in the online course catalog.

We offer free courses for those who love to learn. We also offer niche community courses such as Online Teacher Training and TOEFL Prep.

BYU ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL

POLICIES

Learn about our 100% online high school with a new Semester Enrollment option in addition to our Open Enrollment (formerly “Home Study”) option.

The Policies section of this book lists legal and organizational policies for BYU Independent Study. These can also be found at is.byu.edu/policies.

We have a dedicated phone number and email address just for counselors and educators: 1-800-259-0172 and edsupport@byu.edu.

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Giving Back At BYU Independent Study, we seek to support educators, parents, and students in their efforts.

SCHOLARSHIPS At all school levels, participants can apply for free or reduced tuition. Middle school and high school scholarships must be submitted by a school counselor and are awarded weekly. University scholarships are issued monthly.

FREE COURSES We offer a range of free noncredit courses on topics of general interest to lifelong learners. These courses do not include any graded work but do offer outstanding opportunities for in-depth learning at no expense.

POST-PANDEMIC AID From January to July, 2020, BYU IS offered free courses to any school affected by pandemic shutdowns. This allowed hundreds of teachers to quickly transition to online teaching without a need to convert in-person lessons to online courses with almost zero notice.

BEST-VALUE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES These inexpensive 0.5-credit (one semester) high school courses earn elective credits. Tuition starts at $112. J

Life Preparation (REAL 041)

Character of America:

Documents & Symbols (USA 041)

Character of America: The People (USA 043)

Exploring Values, Part 1 (XPLR 041)

Exploring Values, Part 2 (XPLR 043)

Exploring Values, Part 3 (XPLR 045)

QUARTER-CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL COURSES Our quarter-credit courses fill gaps. Tuition is $112 per 0.25-credit (one quarter) course. J

Eating Disorders/Basic Nutrition (HLTH 043)

Drug Use and Abuse (HLTH 045)

Understanding Literature (LIT 045)

Personal Freedom (SELFG 041)

Project Self-Discovery (SELFG 043)

Essential Life Skills (SELFG 049)

Leadership (SELFG 051)

Study Skills (SELFG 055)

WHAT ABOUT YOU? Although most of our efforts to give back are funded within BYU IS as a nonprofit organization, generous donors also help make it possible to reach out and lift the less fortunate. From an Iranian refugee in Indonesia to a special needs student in rural America, all types of students are helped. See giving.ce.byu.edu.

Go to is.byu.edu for updates and support.

STUDENT

The new dawn blooms as we free it. For there is always light if only we’re brave enough to see it, if only we’re brave enought to be it. Amanda Gorman

TA/Tutor Services Our robust in-house team of tutors and teaching assistants includes over 85 part-time employees and four full-time leaders who work tirelessly to provide tutoring, grading, online reception, and course help to students. In 2020 this group conducted over 140,000 documented student interactions, an average of over 2,700 per week. These interactions included one-onone tutoring in a wide range of core subjects from writing to statistics to business, and also included foreign languages such as Spanish and Chinese. Our team of tutors and teaching assistants are highly qualified, with 90% earning International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) from the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) in 2020. This certification is one of the most highly recognized tutoring certifications.

Learn more and make an appointment at

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For Students CHOOSING A COURSE

TUTORING

Course Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Course Listing Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

REGISTERING FOR A COURSE Required Registration Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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STARTING A COURSE Course Syllabus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How a Course Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purchasing Textbooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BYU Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VitalSource. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amazon.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Library Loan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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COURSE HACKS Course Hacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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EXAMS Taking an Exam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Online Proctor (Examity). . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Local Proctor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Paper Exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Exam Retakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Completion Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

TESTING CENTERS Utah Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Northern Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

EXAM PROCTORING Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

TECHNICAL SUPPORT System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tablets, Smartphones, and Chromebooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Required Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contacting Instructors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ASSIGNMENTS & QUIZZES Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mastery Checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Self-Checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quizzes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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COMPLETING A COURSE Length of Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Notice of Course Completion. . . . . . . . . 24 Ordering Official Transcripts. . . . . . . . . . 24

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Choosing a Course We recommend that you go online and review the full description and pertinent information for each course you may want to take. Then carefully consider the following: J

After reviewing the course syllabus and policies, are you confident that the course content will meet your needs? After reviewing the course notes, are there any special requirements you will need to meet to successfully complete the course? Are there any deadlines or assignment submission requirements unique to this course that would prevent you from completing it on time? (Quizzes are graded quickly, but instructor-graded assignments may take up to 10 business days to be graded.) Be sure to allow enough time to complete the course if you are in a hurry. Are there additional materials or textbooks you will need to purchase for the course? If the course has unique computer requirements, are these available to you? Will your school accept BYU Independent Study’s transfer credit? Our courses are fully accredited, making them easily transferable to most educational institutions; however, counselors or academic advisors may want to review the learning objectives and syllabus to be satisfied that our courses can be accepted for credit. Always confirm with your counselor or academic advisor that our course credit will be accepted by your school.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS It is important to understand all the information in the course description before you register for a course. Remember that the most up-to-date course information is always available on our website, is.byu.edu. Description: This section includes a brief overview of topics covered in the course. Additional description may appear in Notes, especially for university courses. Note: Some courses have specific requirements or restrictions that students should understand before and during their enrollment. Prerequisite: Instructors will expect students to have taken certain courses (or equivalents) before enrolling.

Go to is.byu.edu for updates and support.

Instructor: Our courses are taught by certified instructors who love teaching and want each student to succeed. Credits: Our course credits are comparable to those a student would earn from a university, high school, or middle school semesterlength course. Tuition: The cost of course tuition is determined by the course type and number of credit hours; however, a few courses have the cost of supplementary material built into the tuition fee. Course Outline: Units contained within the course are listed to give an overview of topics and exams. Syllabus: Each course in our online catalog contains a link to the course syllabus, which lists specific required resources, abilities, and expectations for the course. Textbooks: Some courses require textbooks to be purchased. It is important that students buy the specific edition of the textbook indicated. Optional books may also be listed.

Course Listing Example AP U.S. History, Part 1 APHIST 061 Description: This Advanced Placement course explores the history of the United States from 1491 to 1877. Topics include European explorations and migrations, the American colonies, the American Revolution and creation of the U.S. Constitution, the Jeffersonian and Jacksonian eras and antebellum culture and reforms, the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the conquest of the Far West. This course will also prepare you for the AP United States History exam by helping you practice skills associated with the exam, such as writing essays and answering questions on core topics. This course is the first of a two-part series on AP U.S. History Note: Your AP instructor will send you a join code that allows you to join your course section on the AP website. This account provides access to AP Classroom and the exam. The AP exam fee is not included in the course tuition. Required Text: See online catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Ask your academic advisor about potential transfer credits from BYU Independent Study.

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Registering for a Course REQUIRED REGISTRATION INFORMATION Students may register for a course anytime at is.byu.edu. They will need the following information to do so:

PAYMENT You may pay for a course using the following methods: J

debit or credit card

cash check to BYU Independent Study money order

name

phone number

email address

mailing address*

course title

date of birth

sex

high school’s name and address† (for middle school and high school students who want their academic records to be available to their school)

POLICIES Every educational institution has policies and procedures to ensure an optimal learning experience for students. We strongly recommend that students understand all BYU Independent Study general policies before beginning a course. Visit is.byu.edu/policies or see the last section of this book.

* Please include post office box and street address, with apartment number; complete APO address and postal code if you live on a military base; and foreign postal code if you live outside the United States. † B y supplying your school’s name, you are giving us permission (under FERPA) to inform your school of your course activity and grades and to send it a course completion notice.

Registration is.byu.edu indstudy@byu.edu 1-877-221-6716 (toll-free) 801-422-8925 (local) 801-422-0739 (fax)

Go to is.byu.edu for updates and support.

YU Independent Study B 116 Harman Building (HCEB) 770 E. University Parkway Provo, UT 84602 ffice hours are Monday through O Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MT. Offices are closed for most major holidays.

Starting a Course Once you have signed up for your course, you will sign in through the My Account page, which can be accessed on any page of is.byu.edu.

resubmitted once for a $10 fee (see syllabus). Some university courses also allow assignment resubmissions.

After you sign in, you can see clickable tiles for all courses you are registered for. Click on a tile to enter your course. Within your course, use the course navigation to view course pages and activities.

Courses may have midcourse and/or final exams that must either be taken through an online proctoring service or be administered in person by a BYU Independent Study–approved proctor or testing center. Many exams can be retaken for $15.

COURSE SYLLABUS Each course instructor has specific requirements to ensure the best learning experience for students. After enrolling, students are encouraged to read both the course syllabus and specific policies inside the course.

HOW A COURSE WORKS Each course is divided into lessons with clearly defined learning objectives. Most of our courses are designed with a variety of multimedia learning activities. Lessons may include written content, videos, games, simulations and interactive labs, animations, helpful resources, assignments, and quizzes. Most lessons conclude with an instructor-graded or automatically graded assignment. High school assignments can be

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Additional information, including unit topics, can be found in our online catalog. Each course listing includes a syllabus.

PURCHASING TEXTBOOKS Some courses require that you purchase a textbook. If your course requires a textbook, it is clearly identified in J

the online catalog course description

the online registration process

the course syllabus

Textbook prices in the course descriptions reflect the current price or price range at the time of publication and may change at any time. BYU Independent Study does not handle the sale or shipping of textbooks. You must purchase required textbooks separately. Student support: indstudy@byu.edu Educator support: edsupport@byu.edu

You may order textbooks from any bookstore you choose. The online course catalog description includes an accordion Textbooks section listing optional and required course textbooks, including links to various sources: J

VitalSource

Amazon.com

BYU Store

University library loan, which can include interlibrary loan if your university does not have a copy

VitalSource Our online course catalog listings also include links to VitalSource online textbooks (if available). Students can save significantly by renting or purchasing online textbooks. Download your books and read or listen to chapters offline, highlight ebook pages, search for keywords, or click through to Wikipedia.

Amazon.com The online catalog textbook list also links directly to Amazon1 for your convenience. Browse used and new purchase options, and take advantage of free Prime shipping if you are a subscriber. Online, downloadable, or printed rental copies are also available for some titles.

1 BYU Continuing Education is an Amazon Associate.

Go to is.byu.edu for updates and support.

BYU Store The BYU Store offers a convenient way to purchase textbooks in person, but several online purchasing options are also available, including shipped hard copies, RedShelf ebook links (rent or buy), and more. Your course enrollments will appear on booklist. byu.edu; select View Course Catalog and then your course and section to see textbook purchasing options. J

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Please see byustore.com/textbookinformation for purchase and refund deadlines. Return policy information can be found at byustore.com/ textbook-returns.

Borrow: Library Loan You may be able to save money by borrowing some books. For your convenience, our online catalog links to a list of university libraries. If you have access to one of the university libraries listed in the online catalog menu, you may need to log in to your school account to search library holdings. Many college and university libraries also offer additional access options such as chapter scanning, interlibrary loan, and in-library reading for highdemand titles.

Course Hacks

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Do the course orientation and read the course policies right away, before you submit any graded work. Plan on three to four months of consistent work to complete the course.

Always carefully read the instructions for assignments and prepare well before submitting them. Complete all required coursework in order, including all practice and optional activities.

Use the helpful resources in the course: the discussion board, course wiki, and other tools in the Course Resources folder.

Ask for help! First contact the course instructor and TAs; provide your name, course name, lesson number, and the specific issue.

The Customer Support team is available 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time. You can email us at indstudy@byu.edu, call 801-422-2868, or chat with us at is.byu.edu.

Do not request the final until all coursework is graded. Please note that a final exam is an important measure of subject mastery. “Final” means final.* * In rare instances, special requests can be submitted as a petition (or via a petition) and will be processed through our academic team. Requests may be approved or denied, and the decision is final.

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Technical Support All courses require a computer and internet access. Specific computer requirements are noted in each online course description and/or syllabus. The first step in troubleshooting any issues with registering for or completing your course is to visit our Technical Support web page: J

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If you need further help, our technical support team is available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. MT, to help with any problems with downloads, error messages, audio files, etc. Students will need to provide their BYU Net ID when requesting help from customer service departments. J

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System Requirements Our courses work best when running on the latest operating system, whether you use a Windows or macOS computer. In order to run the latest operating system, the hardware recommendations for a Windows computer would be a minimum of the following: J

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Due to differences between browsers and courses, some incompatibilities may occur. If you have trouble with any course or its features, please contact our Technical Support team for help. Different courses may also require specific software. Commonly needed software includes the following products: J

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Tablets, Smartphones, and Chromebooks While our courses were not originally designed for mobile devices or Chromebooks, advances in technology have made it possible for some devices to access our courses. If parts of a course don’t work on your specific device, they can still be accessed from a computer. All students are expected to have access to a laptop or desktop computer to complete exams, which do NOT work on mobile devices.

REQUIRED SKILLS Students enrolled in online courses must be able to access the internet and use the keyboard and/or mouse for basic navigation in order to interact with quizzes and media. Basic familiarity with browsers, email, and word processing programs may also be required to successfully complete an online course. Some online courses may require a variety of additional skills. Some instructors require students to make and submit audio or video files. Some courses require students to take an image of a project and submit it to be graded. Many courses require the students to understand how to create and upload a document such as a DOCX or an RTF file. Therefore, a basic understanding of computer programs such as spreadsheets, presentation programs, audio or video creation or editing software,

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CONTACTING INSTRUCTORS For questions about course content or grading, contact your instructor using the email listed in your course. Customer support and tutoring contact information are also listed in the course. Instructors are expected to respond to student inquiries within 2–3 business days.

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Tutoring BYU Independent Study provides access to BYU TutorConnect through your course. Check out your course information for links and instructions for tutoring options. Students may claim up to two 30-minute tutoring appointments weekly; this applies to each course enrollment. Appointments are available at tutorconnect.byu.edu.

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Assignments & Quizzes ASSIGNMENTS Our courses include a variety of assignments designed to help you deepen their understanding of the lesson material, develop new skills, and apply your learning. Please submit all assignments online according to the instructions in your course. Some assignments are graded automatically upon submission, while others requiring instructor grading should be graded within 10 business days. In many courses, it is possible to resubmit an assignment for a fee. Please refer to your course syllabus for further details on the resubmission policy specific to your course. After you have requested the final exam, you may not resubmit any assignments or midcourse exams.

free-response question is asked, the correct answer is given as feedback that points the student to the applicable content for review. Selfcheck question topics cover content specific to each lesson.

Quizzes Quizzes affect a student’s grade; they must all be completed. Quiz scores indicate whether the student has mastered the objectives within each unit. They are shorter than course exams, and they are not proctored. They are typically openbook and open-notes, and they have no time limit (but remember to take into account grading time for free-response questions if you are approaching your course completion deadline). See your course syllabus for specific policies related to quizzes.

See your course syllabus for specific policies related to assignments.

MASTERY CHECKS Self-Checks Self-checks are computer-scored learning assessments that help students prepare for assignments and exams, and they usually do not affect a student’s grade. When a

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Hard copies of course readings can be ordered for an additional $16–$26. (The readings are included in the course, but students can order a hard copy if they wish.)

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Exams All courses include a final exam, and most include one or several midterm exams. All exams are monitored by a proctor to ensure exam security and integrity. Most exams are available in an online format (through Examity, our online proctoring software), but a few courses include exams in a paper-based format (where exams are mailed to a local proctor and then mailed back to BYU Independent Study for grading). See your course syllabus for details.

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Request your exam from the exam page within your course. If you are requesting a final exam, make sure you have completed all previous course requirements. Choose Examity as your online proctor (if available), or select a local proctor. If using Examity, schedule an appointment. If using a local proctor, contact them to make an appointment. Meet with your local proctor or log in to Examity at your scheduled time to take your exam.

After you have completed the exam, the proctor returns the exam to Independent Study for processing and grading. Make sure to complete

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all coursework, including exams, before the course expiration date.

Online Proctor (Examity) When you request an exam with online proctoring, you can take the exam at home and as your schedule allows. Make sure you have a clean testing space, as the online proctor will require you to use your computer camera to show your space to ensure that no cheating can take place. After you have requested your exam with Examity, you will receive an email with a link and instructions for creating your profile and scheduling your appointment. You must schedule your exam time at least 24 hours in advance. For more help with Examity, visit is.byu.edu/testing.

Local Proctor A local proctor is an educator or testing center in your area who has already been certified to administer exams. We strongly encourage you to contact your local proctor and confirm with them that they are able to administer your exam before you request it. Local proctors’ availability may vary, and some may charge extra fees. If you are already working with an educator who is willing to proctor but is not certified with BYU

Independent Study, they can apply to be a proctor on our website at is.byu.edu/support/educators/ testing-proctoring.

Paper Exams Some courses have exams that require students to show their work or write answers on paper. These typically include math courses and certain World Languages courses but may include other types of courses. Check your course syllabus to see if your exams are only available on paper. If you need or want paper exams, please plan for shipping time to receive the exam and mail it back to BYU Independent Study. When you request a paper exam in your course, it will be shipped to your local proctor, who will then administer the exam at the certified testing center where they work. If you are enrolled in a course that requires paper exams and you cannot find a local proctor location, please call us at (800) 914-8931 for assistance.

Grading Online exams that do not include any instructor-graded sections are graded upon submission. For mailed paper exams, submission occurs on the day we receive the completed exam in our office.

date, instructors are given up to 10 business days to grade your exam. Exams taken online with Examity must also be reviewed after they have been submitted. Please allow up to 3 business days after submission for online exam grades to process.

Exam Retakes Most courses will allow one exam retake for a $15 fee. Because not all courses offer an exam retake option, please refer to your course syllabus or course policies to make sure your course allows exam retakes. Retakes (if available) must be requested within 30 days of the original exam grade posting. Paper retakes must be taken and returned within 30 days of the retake exam request. All exam retakes must be submitted by the course expiration date.

Completion Deadlines All assignments and coursework must be completed before you request your final exam. Please plan to take your final by at least three weeks before any deadlines (e.g., end of a semester) to ensure your final exam is graded well before your deadline.

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Testing Centers Almost all BYU IS exams are now available online. To take a paper exam, you can find a testing center in your area at our website, is.byu.edu/testing. Some testing centers may charge a fee. Please contact us if you are having difficulty locating a testing center. Brigham Young University operates three testing centers in Utah. BYU dress and grooming standards are strictly enforced at all BYU locations. For more information about the dress and grooming standards, visit www.byu.edu and search for Honor Code Statement.

UTAH VALLEY BYU Independent Study Office 116 Harman Building (HCEB) 770 E. University Parkway Provo, UT 84602 Office hours for testing: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. MT; exams will not be given out after 5:00 p.m. and will be collected at 5:50 p.m. J

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NORTHERN UTAH BYU Salt Lake Center 3 Triad Center, Suite 300 345 W. North Temple Street Salt Lake City, Utah

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Request your exam from the BYU Independent Study office 3–5 days in advance. For Testing Center status updates, including hours and appointments, go to testing.byu.edu, call 801-4222861, or email testing@byu.edu. Bring a government-issued photo ID. Be prepared to pay a small exam fee. Park in a BYU visitor parking area. There is no parking at the Grant Building. Request the exam from the BYU Independent Study Office 2–3 days in advance. Call 801-933-9401 for office hours and to set up a time to take the exam. Bring a government-issued photo ID.

Exam Proctoring BYU Independent Study now offers online proctoring for exams available in the online format. This online proctoring service allows you to take exams at home, on your own computer, and at a time that is convenient for you. If your course does not offer the online proctoring option (e.g., math or a world language), please go to is.byu. edu/testing and click on the Exam Proctoring tile. Use the testing search tool at the bottom of the proctoring page to find proctoring locations available in your area. J

We require all our exams to be proctored, which means you will need to either use the online proctoring option BYU has provided or find a local proctor to complete your course.

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The search form on the proctoring page will show only locations where proctors can be found, not individual proctors. It is possible they are eligible to proctor for you and are not shown in this list. However, you will not be able to take your exam with a proctor that is not known to and approved by BYU Independent Study. If you are enrolled in a class that requires paper exams (e.g., math or a world language) and cannot find local proctoring, please contact us.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact our office at (800) 914-8931 for assistance.

Online proctoring appointments need to be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Please note that scheduling with a local proctor may involve fees or other requirements, such as scheduling appointments days in advance. In any case, you will need the exam to be mailed or otherwise made available to your local proctor before you can take it. If you have a testing location in mind that does not appear on the list referred to above, please contact that proctor or testing

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Completing a Course LENGTH OF COURSE For most of our courses, you have 12 months to complete the course. The speed at which you move through the course is entirely up to you. Generally, you will need at least three months to successfully complete a course. Our 0.5 credit high school courses are comparable to a traditional semester-based high school class that typically requires around 60 hours of study time to complete. Our university courses carry a similar workload to what would be required in a semester-based university course of the same number of credits. For some courses, a 90-day course extension is available for a $20 fee. For more information about course expiration, course extensions, and repeating a failed course, see is.byu. edu/policies or the Policies section of this catalog.

DEADLINES Besides the 12-month completion deadline, in certain circumstances you may want to complete a course in time for the credit to appear on a high school or university transcript (such as for graduation deadlines,

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employment application deadlines, graduate school applications, etc.). All coursework and exams need to be received by our office three weeks before any such deadline for them to appear on an official transcript.

NOTICE OF COURSE COMPLETION You will be notified by email when the overall course grade is posted. If you are a high school or middle school student and you listed your school when you registered for the course, your school will also be notified. Credit is granted upon course completion.

ORDERING OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS Once you’ve completed the course and the final grade is posted online, you can request that an official transcript be shipped to you (or to a school or institution) at is.byu.edu/ transcripts. A small processing fee will apply for each transcript request.

EDUCATOR

No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. Charles Dickens

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Counselor and Educator Portal Worried about how your students are progressing in their BYU IS courses? Educators and counselors can look at and be notified of students’ status through our Counselor Portal student information system. This year we have updated the Counselor Portal to make it even easier for you and your designated observers (including parents) to monitor student progress: • improved, color-coded pace and performance indicators • g reen or red type on student grades to quickly identify below-passing scores • grade progress indicator • smart-search for student name and course title • school or district selection from a nationwide database

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For Educators ACADEMIC OUTREACH

BECOMING A PROCTOR

Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Proctor Eligibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Proctor Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

RESOURCES FOR COUNSELORS & EDUCATORS

BYU HIGH SCHOOL SUITE ONLINE CURRICULUM

FREE Online Course Previews . . . . . . . . 27 FREE Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

ACCREDITATION

SOLUTIONS

UC- and CSU-Approved Courses . . . . . 28 NCAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Credit Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Blended Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Blended Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Turnkey Online Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Subscription Portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

HOW TO ASSIST STUDENTS All Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Middle School or High School Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 University and Dual Enrollment Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Transcripts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

CONSULTING & TRAINING Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Teacher Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Analytics Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

COUNSELOR PORTAL Student Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Scholarship Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Reports Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Scholarships & Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . 33 High School and Middle School Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 University Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Academic Scholarships. . . . . . . . . 33 Financial Need Scholarships . . . . 34 Special Needs Scholarships. . . . . 34 Ineligibility for Scholarships . . . . . 34 Courses Purchased by Schools and Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Academic Outreach BYU Independent Study is a nonprofit program that does not pay commissions on registrations, so you can trust our consultants to have your best interests at heart. We’ll help you find effective solutions for your students. Our dedicated consultants are available year-round to visit your school in person or meet online using web conferencing software. Each of the full-time consultants below supervises a team of field representatives, one or more of whom may be located in your area. Please contact the consultant over your area to explore available options. Dave Hoffman Major Accounts david.hoffman@byu.edu 801-422-7466

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CA, CT, ID, KY, MA, ME, NH, OH, OR, RI, TN, UT, VT, WA

John Kent Academic Outreach Consultant john.kent@byu.edu 801-422-8101

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AZ, CA, IN, KS, MI, ND, NE, NV, OH, OK, SD, UT, WY

Russell Bryant Director of Marketing and Customer Support russell.bryant@byu.edu 801-422-6047

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Jedd Maylett Academic Outreach Consultant jedd.maylett@byu.edu 801-422-2065

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Resources for Counselors & Educators FREE ONLINE COURSE PREVIEWS To determine whether a course meets your curriculum standards, we provide FREE online course previews to counselors, educators, and homeschool parents. Graded assessments are not included, and certain restrictions apply. A course preview request form is available on our website. J

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FREE RESOURCES Each of the resources listed below can be ordered anytime and at no cost. Visit is.byu.edu/materials to order your copies today! J

Our Course Catalog lists all the information you’ll need to use our courses at your school. It is designed to be durable and last all year as a resource. Educators, parents, and students may order copies anytime, at no cost. The High School and Middle School Courses Booklet lists all our high school, middle school, and concurrent enrollment university courses and is designed to be given to high school and middle school students. Our goal is to make it easier for school counselors to share information about recommended courses with parents. The Online High School Booklet outlines how homeschooled students can enroll in full-time online high school. Open Enrollment, Semester Enrollment, and Adult Education diploma programs are available. The University Courses Booklet lists our university courses, which provide flexible, accredited options for students seeking transferable credit. High school students may also be able to earn dual enrollment credit for some university courses.

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Accreditation Our accreditation sources are reciprocal with all other area accreditation agencies across the country, making them transferable to almost all educational institutions. BYU is accredited as a Higher Education Institution by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). BYU Independent Study’s secondary education program (grades 7–12) is accredited by two regional accreditation agencies, Cognia (formerly AdvancED) and Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools. We recommend that students verify transferability with their current or intended school before enrolling in a BYU Independent Study course.

UC- AND CSU-APPROVED COURSES More than 130 BYU Independent Study core and elective credit courses are approved for high school students preparing for admission to any University of California or California State University school. J

Each course meets the California 1 semester (5 credits) requirement. Go to hs-articulation.ucop.edu/ agcourselist and search for “BYU” to see a list of BYU Independent Study courses approved for UC or CSU systems.

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For other universities (not UC or CSU systems), please check with the university or college about admission requirements for high school courses.

NCAA BYU Independent Study high school courses are NCAA-approved. They are comparable to traditional classroom courses in their length, content, and rigor, and they prepare students for academic work at a four-year college or university. Students in these courses also benefit from interaction with teachers, teaching assistants, tutors, advisors, and other support staff as part of this nontraditional educational experience. Credits earned through BYU Independent Study transfer and appear on the student’s school transcript(s). College athletes and prospective college athletes from schools other than BYU may not earn credits through BYU Independent Study university-level courses. This restriction applies to students who are currently eligible as well as those seeking eligibility to participate in any collegiate athletic program (e.g., NCAA, NJCAA, CCAA, CIS, etc.) or who may do so in the future.

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As your student considers a course, encourage them to read the details such as prerequisites, required books, technology needed, and other notes in the online course catalog. Confirm for your student that specific BYU IS course credits will transfer to satisfy course credit requirements at your school.

Make sure students know how to access our tutoring services. BYU now offers FREE remote online proctoring for students. If needed, help students arrange for a proctor to administer their exams in person. A few courses still require paper exams written in front of a certified local proctor.

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Give students a copy of our High School and Middle School Courses booklet to share with their parents, identifying the specific course(s) you recommend.

Inform your students about your school’s procedure for accepting online transfer credit. (For BYU students, grades automatically post to their BYU transcript.) Make sure students are aware of deadlines. If course grades must appear within a particular semester or term, we must receive all their completed coursework and exams at least three weeks before the end of the semester or term.

TRANSCRIPTS Students can submit a request form for official transcripts to be mailed directly to their counselor. See is.byu.edu/transcripts for details. J

High school and middle school courses will appear on a BYU Independent Study transcript. University courses will appear on a Brigham Young University transcript.

Monitor students’ progress through the Counselor Portal to make sure they will meet any deadlines set by your school. PLEASE NOTE

US high school students must add their school name and/or ACT high school code to their account information before they will appear on your school’s progress report.

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Counselor Portal The BYU IS Counselor Portal is a student information system (SIS) that gives educators access to student data such as pace and performance reports. To access the portal, first create a BYU Net ID (username) and password by going to is.byu.edu, selecting My Account, and clicking Create Account. Then you can link your account to your school by visiting is.byu.edu/ counselorportal. For help, call 1-800-259-0172. In the Counselor Portal interface, you should see your school’s name at the top and a list of students enrolled in BYU Independent Study courses. If the information isn’t visible, click on the Independent Study menu and then select School Counselor to have access to all pertinent student information. At the top of the page, you should see your name. If you are a counselor for multiple schools, select the school you want to see from the Select School drop-down menu.

STUDENT TAB Search Function: Indicate student name, course title, start/end dates, and/or course status to filter student enrollment search results. Search results automatically load. Student Info Window: Click a student’s name to see the student’s name, phone number, birth date,

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street address, email address, and ACT high school code (if applicable). Clicking Not at This School will remove the student from your list. Add Observers: Under the student’s name, click the Add Observer button to assign an observer. An observer can be a parent, an academic observer, or anyone else who needs to observe student progress. Each

observer will need a valid BYU username (Net ID); see instructions above. Once an observer has a BYU account, enter their email address to invite them to the portal. New Active Enrollment Progress Report: Click the PDF button under the student’s name to gather all the student’s information and put it in a printable, emailable format. This includes the last date on which the student logged in. Course Info Window: Drill down to find out why a student with Active status has indicators that are yellow or red under Pace and/or Performance. Click on course name link to access Course Information. Clicking the Observe button at the top of the window will open the LMS and give you even more detailed information about student data; the following appear within Buzz LMS: J

Grades (including due dates and actual submission dates) Dashboard showing all observers and course enrollments “What If” estimator that allows students to estimate a probable final grade based on adjustable grade variables Detailed data by activity, including time spent on each Objective Mastery ratings displaying how well the student understands each learning objective topic Activity Stream showing activity updates from student, teacher, and system

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To-Do List with all activities and their associated due dates Communications inbox showing messages sent and received within the course Observer app to view the course content pages

Pace and Performance Indicators: Mouse over the Pace or Performance information button to see indicator descriptions for red, yellow, and green. Reach out to students who are not keeping up with the pace and/or performance and make a plan to pass the course within the required time. Grade Indicator: The Grade progress bar shows at-a-glance course progress percentage, including the ratio of graded items completed and submitted. Status Column: From here you can also filter the student list by course status: Active, Completed, Withdrawn, or Expired. Enroll Date: Lists the day, month, and year the student registered. Target End Date: When a student enrolls, by default they have one year to complete each course. If you want to encourage the student to complete the course sooner, you will need to change the target end date. This will adjust all the assignment and exam to-do list and due dates to meet that course completion target end date. For example, you may want the student to complete the course by the end of a semester or by a

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certain date before a new semester begins. This is important to look at when you meet with your students; if you don’t adjust this, the one-year horizon may not instill an appropriate sense of urgency (assignment due dates may be spaced weeks apart). Last Activity: Exact date and time at which the student last logged in.

SCHOLARSHIP TAB Within the Scholarship window, type the name of a student to request a scholarship. Only school counselors or administrators can request scholarships for high school students. See previous scholarship page for details. You will need to provide the following: J

student name and email address course name being requested for a scholarship

assessment of financial need

student GPA

written recommendation explaining why you think the student deserves a scholarship (extremely important in our allotment discussions) your phone number and email in case we need to contact you

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REPORTS TAB Within the Reports window, counselors can create three reports to assess student progress for an individual student (whose name is initially typed in) or all enrolled students from your school; filters are available for each: J

Create Student Progress Report (individual or all students; PDF) Create Student Enrollment List (individual student; PDF or CSV) Create Export Student Data (individual student; CSV)

ANNOUNCEMENTS The Announcements window will display timely communications from BYU Independent Study.

Scholarships & Financial Aid HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are available to all middle school and high school students. J

A high school counselor submits a scholarship application (including an informative narrative) on behalf of a student who has financial need or shows academic achievement. Counselors must be registered with their school or organization. They must also create a BYU Net ID (username) if they don’t already have one. Schools need at least one active enrollment with BYU Independent Study within the past twelve months to be eligible to apply for a course scholarship for a student. A student should not enroll in the course until the scholarship has been awarded. Scholarship funds cannot be applied retroactively to a course that a student has already paid for.

enrolled at BYU. Applications must be received (not postmarked) before the first day of the month in which they should be considered. Do not enroll in a course until you have a scholarship, as scholarships may not be applied to previous enrollments. Scholarship decisions will be emailed to applicants before the end of each month. Once a scholarship is awarded, withdrawal from the course redeemed with a scholarship results in forfeiture of funds, and no refund or voucher will be available. J

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Scholarship applications are approved or denied within a week. To learn more and apply, visit is.byu.edu/ highschoolscholarships.

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are awarded every month to university students not

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show ability to study independently have at least a B+ or 3.4 cumulative grade point average provide college or high school grades on a transcript for all schools attended since ninth grade be 18 years of age or older be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or tax resident OR be an international student residing outside of the U.S. or U.S. territories*

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Financial Need Scholarships We offer a limited number of university course financial need scholarships to outstanding students with financial need. Student applicants must J

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be 21 years of age or older

demonstrate financial need

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Ineligibility for Scholarships Students will not receive a scholarship if any of the following conditions apply: J

enrollment as a student at any university and receiving federal financial aid

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admission to BYU, BYU–Idaho, or BYU–Hawaii, all of which offer federal financial aid to their students enrollment in the BYU Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) program, which offers financial aid to its students acceptance of a BYU Independent Study Scholarship within the past year. (Exception: Special Needs Scholarship recipients can reapply after completing an awarded scholarship course.)

COURSES PURCHASED BY SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS Schools or institutions may purchase our courses after applying for a BYU customer account. Once an account is established, schools may use a purchase order (PO) to pay tuition and any fees for retakes, extensions, and withdrawals. Additional information and an application are available on our website at is.byu.edu/ispo. To learn more, please contact BYU Independent Study Financial Services (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. MT): J

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Becoming a Proctor Most of our exams can now be taken through an online proctoring service. A few courses include exams that must be handwritten on paper and administered by a certified local proctor. Counselors, educators, and testing centers can apply to become certified by BYU Independent Study to administer tests to local secondary students.

PROCTOR ELIGIBILITY All high school and middle school exams are proctored by individuals who have been approved by BYU Independent Study to supervise the examination process. Proctors have a responsibility to facilitate fairness and integrity in testing situations. Eligible persons (or institutions) may apply by filling out the proctor application form found on our website. Once the form is filled out, the applicant will be contacted directly to move forward with the process. Eligible proctors for high school or middle school exams include adults in roles such as the following: J

a full-time high school or middle school academic or guidance counselor a full-time high school or middle school teacher

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a high school or middle school principal or vice principal a counseling or curriculum administrator

a full-time high school, middle school, or public librarian an embassy education officer (for students living outside the United States)

PLEASE NOTE

a local testing center administrator

Individuals NOT eligible to proctor for high school or middle school exams include the following:

Middle school educators are only eligible to proctor for middle school students.

a school district superintendent or associate superintendent

a military base/station education officer (for students living on a military base)

a student’s tutor, relative, friend, or employer anyone with a relationship with the student that may appear as a conflict of interest in proctoring the exam (e.g., athletic coach, assistant coach, athletic administrator, athletic academic counselor, choir or theatre director, etc.). any university faculty, staff, or administrator who does not work in the testing center an elementary school educator or counselor

BYU Independent Study reserves the right to deny or revoke proctor certification if any of these policies are not followed, or for any other reason that Independent Study deems necessary under the circumstances.

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Students may not be tutored and proctored by the same person. Exams must be mailed to and administered at the educational facility where the proctor is employed. Proctors must verify the identity of the student with a government-issued photo ID or school ID and read all of the exam instructions to the student before they begin the exam. If the student is a minor and does not have this kind of identification, their parent or guardian may show their own government-issued photo ID and then confirm the student’s identity. For locally proctored computer-based exams, students must use the proctor’s computer. The proctor’s computer must be free from keyloggers, spyware, or other security-compromising issues, and it cannot be a Chromebook or a cellular device. For online proctoring, the student will use their own computer and must show the proctor their entire workspace to ensure no cheating takes place.

Online exam access codes should never be used until the student is ready to take the exam and should never be in the student’s possession. A paper exam must remain sealed until the student is ready to take it and be given to the proctor upon completion. The exam must be taken in one sitting, so the student may not leave the room unless there is an emergency. The student cannot come back another day to complete the exam. If the student is unable to complete a paper exam, please send it back to our office. If there is an emergency or the student must use the restroom, please ask the student to leave any electronic devices with you until their return.

The student must remain under the supervision of the proctor for the duration of the exam. Proctors must remain in the room with the student or must be able to observe the student and the student’s screen at all times while the student is taking the exam. If the student is uncomfortable with the proctoring situation (e.g., the setting is one-on-one with the proctor) a parent, friend, or chaperone may be present, along with the proctor, so long as the student does not interact with that person during the exam. Receiving assistance from any person during the exam is considered academic misconduct and is grounds for receiving a failing grade for the course. Students cannot take the exam with any electronics, books, notes, or reference aids of any kind unless specified on the exam instructions in the proctor letter. For online exams, do not allow students to navigate away from the exam into other windows or sites. Do not duplicate the exam in any way. Students cannot take notes on the exam or have any part of it to study after taking it. Proctors must collect all papers and questions at the conclusion of the exam. Online exams: Shred any scratch paper. Paper Exams: All materials, including exam questions, signed coversheet, and any scratch paper must be sealed and mailed back by the proctor in the envelope provided. If the requested proctor is unable to proctor the exam, please call the Independent Study office to certify another proctor. Do not hand over the exam to another person or the student. If the student is suspected of academic misconduct, the proctor must gather as much evidence as possible at the time of the test and then contact BYU Independent Study as soon as possible to report what they observed.

* BYU Independent Study reserves the right to deny or revoke proctor certification should any of these policies not be followed, or for any other reason that Independent Study deems necessary under the circumstances.

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BYU High School Suite Online Curriculum BYU offers more than just traditional online courses. Now districts, schools, and teachers can use High School Suite, our online courseware, to blend in the classroom, teach virtually, or offer mastery-based credit recovery. Choose from four different program options: J

Credit Recovery Solutions

Blended Learning Solutions

Online Learning Solutions

Subscription Solutions

Our courses are designed with the high quality you’ve come to expect from BYU, and our complete high school and middle school (7–12) portfolio is accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancED) and by Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS).

Suite: Your teachers, your students, our courses!

CONTACT Questions? Feel free to contact us: Phone 801-422-7224 Email hssuite@byu.edu Website hss.byu.edu Or contact your BYU Independent Study academic outreach consultant (see inside front cover or page 26).

Your online program will quickly become a richer learning environment with BYU High School

Scan to explore High School Suite.

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Solutions CREDIT RECOVERY

BLENDED LEARNING

Students need a mastery-based path tailored to their individual needs. Every course in the BYU High School Suite curriculum can be leveraged to help them recover lost or missing credit.

Thanks to built-in analytical tools, our online content is easy to adapt to the requirements of teachers and the varying needs of students in a blended learning environment. Even new teachers can easily navigate and deliver our course content after selecting and modifying the needed objectives and modules, which are highly customizable. Students report that they appreciate our interactive media, video transcripts, and computer-graded learning assessments, which help them grasp and retain new concepts.

Based on pretest results, an individual prescriptive learning path is identified, focusing instruction where students are deficient, with the ability to customize thresholds into mastery or near-mastery. Using this approach, you can run a credit recovery program without placing a large instructional burden on your existing teacher resources.

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Flex—students progress through an individualized digital learning plan supplemented by on-site, individual, and group instruction and group activities. Station Rotation—students rotate among various learning stations in the classroom. Self-Blended—digital instruction is used to supplement traditional instructional models. Enriched Virtual—digital learning is the primary mode of instruction.

TURNKEY ONLINE PROGRAM Begin with our complete, proven online educational program, and adapt it to your students’ needs. Our consultants will help you determine how to use our courseware to meet the needs of your virtual program. Your teachers can use our courses as they are, or they can modify them to meet their unique needs and fulfill local requirements. Objective-based, modular lessons are simple for new teachers to navigate and deliver but highly customizable for experienced teachers. BYU High School Suite’s comprehensive analytics make it easy for teachers to efficiently personalize learning, while students find the interactive media and clear, understandable lesson content both interesting and engaging. Already running a successful program? You can supplement or replace your existing courses with our educational program. Looking to start an online program? BYU High School Suite is a turnkey online solution that includes both our courseware and a learning management system. We’ll get you up and running quickly!

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SUBSCRIPTION PORTFOLIO If your school or district already has an online program and LMS but needs to fill course gaps, you can subscribe to our portfolio of more than 200 accredited courses. Subscription content, learning activities, and assessments are delivered via LTI to any compatible LMS you might be using. This embeds our courses into your school’s LMS without the need for content exports, user and enrollment provisioning (we handle that automatically), or any of the other headaches associated with trying to serve multiple LMSs. After implementation, you can customize courses, add content, or remove content at the unit and lesson level. Assessments can even be customized by your teachers to address students’ individual learning needs. We offer free on-site consultation to identify gaps in your curriculum, some of which you may not know exist, and to suggest how to use our online solutions to create strong, unified, and personalized course content.

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Consulting & Training CONSULTING

TEACHER TRAINING

Our support team exists to make your experience with High School Suite a success. Our goal is to be a world-class partner in ensuring the success of your online program— through technical support, additional training, and adaptation for emerging trends. We care about your teachers and your students, and we strive to provide excellent customer support every step of the way.

Your teachers can accomplish each of their unique pedagogical goals with our editable content. We’ll show you how to access courseware templates to customize content for your classroom. Initiate enhanced student performance by using course wikis, journals, group emails, online discussions, and course announcements. Then, integrate additional technology as you go, within the framework we provide.

Development Consulting includes a series of meetings with your leadership team to review your needs and academic goals, after which we’ll plan your program implementation, determine rights and policies, and identify success metrics. Pedagogical Training trains your great teachers to be great online teachers. Product Training provides handson technical training to help maximize benefits. Academic Administrative Training teaches you how to use the data analytics in your LMS to easily evaluate teacher performance. Collaborative partnership will guide you through the best solutions for your school, whether through our program or another option.

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ANALYTICS TRAINING With BYU High School Suite, you’ll assess learning outcomes, mastery, and objectives-based student performance information—using accreditation-derived metrics. Our Counselor Portal instantly provides summarized data of student progress, enrollment information, grades, and student responsiveness. Initial and follow-up training for administrators addresses three topics: 1. Modifying the pedagogical approach to leverage online curriculum 2. Becoming familiar with the BYU High School Suite curriculum 3. Mastering the learning management system

HIGH SCHOOL

We rise by lifting others. Robert Ingersoll

Accessibility and Literacy Resources All BYU Independent Study courses now provide a whole new level of language and literacy support to students—especially to English Language Learners and students with an IEP or 504 plan. How does it work? Just click the Text-to-Speech button in any course to access game-changing accessibility options: • Read aloud lesson text (even complex math equations) • Translate text from English to any of 68 languages • Click into a dictionary definition (text and illustrated) • Access an illustrated definition • Highlight key concepts on lesson pages • Use screen masking to increase focus

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High School Courses ADVANCED PLACEMENT AP Biology, Part 1

APBIO 059

. . . . . . . . . . . 47

AP Biology, Part 2

APBIO 060 . . . . . . . . . . .

AP Calculus AB, Part 1

APCALC 061

. . . . . 47

AP Calculus AB, Part 2

APCALC 063

. . . . 47

AP Calculus BC, Part 1

APCALC 065

. . . . 48

AP Calculus BC, Part 2

APCALC 067 . . . . . 48

AP U.S. Government

APGOV 061 . . . . . . . . 48

AP U.S. History, Part 1

APHIST 061

. . . . . 49

AP U.S. History, Part 2

APHIST 062

. . . . . 49

Art, A/V Technology, and Communication Introduction to Commercial Art

ART 059

Digital Photography

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

ART 061

. . . . . . . . . . . 72

Basic Clothing Construction CLOTH 041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Clothing Fashion Fundamentals CLOTH 047 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Exploring Computer Science 1 CS 040 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

AP World History: Modern, Part 1 APHIST 063 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Computer Science, Part 1

CS 041

AP World History: Modern, Part 2 APHIST 064 . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Computer Science, Part 2

CS 043 . . . . . .

Game Design 1: Introduction CTE 040 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

AP Psychology, Part 1

APPSY 059

. . . . . . 50

AP Psychology, Part 2

APPSY 060

. . . . . . 50

AP Spanish, Part 1

APSPAN 071

. . . . . . . . 51

AP Spanish, Part 2

APSPAN 072

. . . . . . . . 51

CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Automotive Basics

. . . . . . . . . . . 52

CTE 043

Introduction to Agriscience

CTE 052

Veterinary Science: The Care of Animals

. . . . . . . . . . 52

Marine Science: Secrets of the Blue

CTE 054

CTE 057

Small Engine Repair

. . . . 52

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ENGN 041

. . . . . . . . . 53

Food and Nutrition, Part 1

FOODS 041 . . .

Food and Nutrition, Part 2

FOODS 043 . . .

GARD 041 . . . . . . . . . . . .

Home Gardening

Animation

CTE 043

Cybersecurity

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

CTE 064

Web Development

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

CTE 070

Computer Technology Keyboarding

. . . . . . . . . . . . 57

CTECH 041

. . . . . . 57

INFOP 041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interior Design

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

CTE 042

3D Modeling

. . . . . . 55

INTDE 041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

57 57

Business, Finance, and Marketing Accounting

ACC 041

Business Communications Business Law

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

BCOM 041

. . . . . . . . . . . 65

BLAW 041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Business and Consumer Math, Part 1 BMATH 041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Business and Consumer Math, Part 2 BMATH 043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Marketing

BMRKT 041

Public Speaking

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

COMMS 051

. . . . . . . . . . . 65

Sports and Entertainment Marketing CTE 044 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Business Economics

ECON 041

CTE 045

. . . . . . . 58

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Engineering and Technology Sciences

Archaeology Astronomy

CTE 061

. . . . . . . . . . 59

CTE 063 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

EARTH 051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Meteorology

EARTH 055 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90 90

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Forensic Science 1: Secrets of the Dead

CTE 046

Criminology: Inside the Criminal Mind

. . . . . . . . . . 59

CTE 048 . . . . . . .

Careers in Criminal Justice

CTE 049 . . . .

60 60

Emergency Medical Responder 1a CTE 066 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 National Security

CTE 068

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Education and Training Child Development, Part 1

CHILD 041

. . . 61

Child Development, Part 2

CHILD 043

. . . 61

Health Science Health Sciences 1: The Whole Individual

CTE 050 . . . . . . . . . .

Medical Terminology

MEDIC 051

Preparing for Health Occupations Human Anatomy

Preparing for Responsible Parenthood CHILD 051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

ELECTIVES

Concepts of Engineering and Technology CTE 056 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Applied Engineering

Human Services

. . . . . . . 74

(CTE courses may be used as electives)

ACT Preparation

ACT 051

Financial Literacy Life Preparation

REAL 041

BIOL 049

. . . . . . . . 75

. . . . . . . . . . . . 89

. . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Why Try? Life Skills for Student Success RES 041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Personal Freedom

SELFG 041 . . . . . . . . . .

Project Self-Discovery

SELFG 043

Dating: Romance and Reason

SELFG 047 . . . . . . .

Essential Life Skills

SELFG 049

SELFG 051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SELFG 055

. . . . . . . . . . . . 64

STDEV 051

Character of America: Documents and Symbols

USA 041

XPLR 041 . . . . . .

Character Education: Exploring Values, Part 2

XPLR 043 . . . . . .

Character Education: Exploring Values, Part 3

XPLR 045 . . . . . .

TOEFL 1500 . . . . . . . .

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

Hospitality and Tourism: Traveling the Globe CTE 055 . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Business Communications

. . . . 62

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. . . . . 79

Character Education: Exploring Values, Part 1

Communications

CTE 058

. . . . . . . . . . 65

Character of America: The People USA 043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Hospitality and Tourism Culinary Arts: Introduction

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

SELFG 057

Online Prep: Tools for Success

. . . . . . . . . 64

Study Skills

Education and Career Planning

. . . . . . 64

Leadership

TOEFL Preparation OCCUP 041

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

FINL 041

Public Speaking

COMMS 051

BCOM 041. . . 65

. . . . . . . . . . . 65

English

Writing Poetry

Ninth-Grade English, Part 1 ENGL 041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Ninth-Grade English, Part 2 ENGL 043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Tenth-Grade English, Part 1 ENGL 045 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Tenth-Grade English, Part 2 ENGL 047 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Eleventh-Grade English, Part 1 ENGL 051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Eleventh-Grade English, Part 2 ENGL 053 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Journalism

WRIT 047

WRIT 049

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

FINE ARTS Art Foundations, Part 1

ART 041. . . . . . . .

Art Foundations, Part 2

ART 043

Drawing

ART 045

Calligraphy

. . . . . . . 71

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

ART 051

Introduction to Commercial Art

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

ART 059

Digital Photography

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

ART 061

Introduction to Music

. . . . . . . . . . . 72 . . . . . . . 85

MUSIC 041

Twelfth-Grade English, Part 1 ENGL 055 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Guitar Basics, Part 1

MUSIC 043 . . . . . . . .

Guitar Basics, Part 2

MUSIC 044 . . . . . . . .

Twelfth-Grade English, Part 2 ENGL 057 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Ukulele Basics, Part 1

MUSIC 045

. . . . . . . 86

English Usage

Ukulele Basics, Part 2

MUSIC 046

. . . . . . . 86

Bass Guitar Basics, Part 1

WRIT 041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Literature Understanding Literature

LIT 045

. . . . . . 68

Advanced Literature Comprehension LIT 047 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Bible as Literature

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

LIT 051

Science Fiction Literature Character Education: Exploring Values, Part 1

LIT 061 . . . . . .

XPLR 041

. . . . . . 68

Character Education: Exploring Values, Part 2

XPLR 043 . . . . . .

Character Education: Exploring Values, Part 3

XPLR 045 . . . . . .

Speed Reading

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Reading Comprehension Recreational Reading

. . . . . 69

Drums Basics, Part 2

MUSIC 054

. . . . . . . 87

Voice Basics, Part 1

MUSIC 055

. . . . . . . . 87

Voice Basics, Part 2

MUSIC 056

. . . . . . . . 87

Beginning Piano

PIANO 041

. . . . . . . . . . . . 88

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Aerobics

AEROB 045

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Bowling

BOWL 041

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Cycling

CYCLE 041

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Fitness for Living Well

FIT 041

. . . . . . . . . 73

FIT 045 . . . . . . . .

Fitness for Sports and Recreation FIT 049 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Golf

GOLF 041

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 HLTH 041

. . . . . 74

. . . . 70

Health Education, Part 2

HLTH 042

. . . . . 74

Eating Disorders and Basic Nutrition HLTH 043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 WRIT 041

Technical Writing Creative Writing

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. . . . . . . 87

Writing English Usage

MUSIC 053

Health Education, Part 1

Reading around the World

. . . 86

Drums Basics, Part 1

Lifetime Weight Control

Reading

MUSIC 047

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

WRIT 043 . . . . . . . . . . . .

WRIT 045

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Drug Use and Abuse Jogging

JOG 041

HLTH 045

. . . . . . . . . 74

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Medical Terminology

MEDIC 051

. . . . . . . . 74

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Preparing for Health Occupations OCCUP 041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Intermediate Swimming Tennis

SWIM 043

. . . . . 75

TEN 041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Walking Fitness

WALK 041

Weight Training

WRTNG 041 . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 76

Social Science AP Psychology, Part 1

APPSY 059

. . . . . . 18

AP Psychology, Part 2

APPSY 060

. . . . . . 18

Economics

ECON 041

World Geography Current Events

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

GEOG 041

SOCSC 041

HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

Sociology

Government

MATHEMATICS

AP U.S. Government

APGOV 061

American (U.S.) Government and Citizenship GOVT 041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Applied American (U.S.) Government and Citizenship GOVT 043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Honors American (U.S.) Government and Citizenship GOVT 051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

History AP U.S. History, Part 1

APHIST 061

. . . . . . 49

AP U.S. History, Part 2

APHIST 062

. . . . . . 49

AP World History: Modern, Part 1 APHIST 063 . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 AP World History: Modern, Part 2 APHIST 064 . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 United States History to 1877 HIST 041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

SOCSC 051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Psychology

. . . . . . . . 48

. . . . . . . . . . . . 46

SOCSC 055

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Integrated Secondary Mathematics 1, Part 1 MATH 051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Secondary Mathematics 1, Part 2 MATH 052 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Secondary Mathematics 2, Part 1 MATH 053 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Secondary Mathematics 2, Part 2 MATH 054 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Secondary Mathematics 3, Part 1 MATH 055 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Secondary Mathematics 3, Part 2 MATH 056 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Traditional AP Calculus AB, Part 1

APCALC 061

United States History from 1877 HIST 043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

AP Calculus AB, Part 2

APCALC 063

. . . . . 47

AP Calculus BC, Part 1

APCALC 065

. . . . . 48

Northwest History

AP Calculus BC, Part 2

APCALC 067

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HIST 051 . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Northwest History— WA State HIST 052 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Pre-Algebra, Part 1

ALG 041

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Pre-Algebra, Part 2

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Alaskan History

Algebra 1, Part 1

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Algebra 1, Part 2

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Algebra 2, Part 1

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Algebra 2, Part 2

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History of the American West

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World History, Part 1

HIST 061

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World History, Part 2

HIST 063

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Character of America: Documents and Symbols

USA 041

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Character of America: The People USA 043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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Business and Consumer Math, Part 1 BMATH 041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Business and Consumer Math, Part 2 BMATH 043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Geometry, Part 1

GEOM 041

Geometry, Part 2

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Precalculus, Part 1

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Trigonometry

TRIG 041

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Second-Year ASL, Part 2

ASL 053

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First-Year Chinese, Part 1

CHIN 041

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First-Year Chinese, Part 2

CHIN 043

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Second-Year Chinese, Part 1 CHIN 051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

MUSIC Guitar Basics, Part 1

MUSIC 043 . . . . . . . .

Guitar Basics, Part 2

MUSIC 044 . . . . . . . .

Ukulele Basics, Part 1

MUSIC 045 . . . . . . .

Ukulele Basics, Part 2

MUSIC 046

Bass Guitar Basics, Part 1

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MUSIC 047

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Drums Basics, Part 1

MUSIC 053

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Drums Basics, Part 2

MUSIC 054

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Second-Year Chinese, Part 2 CHIN 053 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 First-Year French, Part 1

FREN 041

First-Year French, Part 2

FREN 043 . . . . . .

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Second-Year French, Part 2 FREN 053 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Voice Basics, Part 1

MUSIC 055

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First-Year German, Part 1

GERM 041 . . . .

Voice Basics, Part 2

MUSIC 056

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First-Year German, Part 2

GERM 043

Beginning Piano

PIANO 041

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SCIENCE AP Biology, Part 1

APBIO 059

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AP Biology, Part 2

APBIO 060

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Biology, Part 1

BIOL 041

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Biology, Part 2

BIOL 043

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Human Anatomy

BIOL 049 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chemistry, Part 1

CHEM 041

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Chemistry, Part 2

CHEM 043

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Honors Chemistry, Part 1

CHEM 061

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Honors Chemistry, Part 2

CHEM 063

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Earth Science, Part 1

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Earth Science, Part 2

EARTH 043

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Astronomy

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Meteorology

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Environmental Science

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Physics, Part 1

PHSCS 041

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Physics, Part 2

PHSCS 043

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Physical Science

PHYS 041

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WORLD LANGUAGES First-Year ASL, Part 1

ASL 041

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First-Year ASL, Part 2

ASL 043

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Second-Year French, Part 1 FREN 051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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Second-Year German, Part 1 GERM 051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Second-Year German, Part 2 GERM 053 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 First-Year Japanese, Part 1 JAPAN 041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 First-Year Japanese, Part 2 JAPAN 043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Second-Year Japanese, Part 1 JAPAN 051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Second-Year Japanese, Part 2 JAPAN 053 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 First-Year Korean, Part 1

KOREA 041

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First-Year Korean, Part 2

KOREA 043

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Second-Year Korean, Part 1 KOREA 051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Second-Year Korean, Part 2 KOREA 053 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 First-Year Latin, Part 1

LATIN 041

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First-Year Latin, Part 2

LATIN 043

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Second-Year Latin, Part 1

LATIN 051 . . . .

Second-Year Latin, Part 2

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First-Year Russian, Part 1

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Second-Year Russian, Part 1 RUSS 051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Second-Year Russian, Part 2 RUSS 053 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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APSPAN 071

AP Spanish, Part 2

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First-Year Spanish, Part 1

SPAN 041

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First-Year Spanish, Part 2

SPAN 043

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Second-Year Spanish, Part 1 SPAN 051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Second-Year Spanish, Part 2 SPAN 053 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Third-Year Spanish, Part 1

SPAN 061

Third-Year Spanish, Part 2

SPAN 063 . .

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AP Biology, Part 2 APBIO 060 Description: Examine the body from the inside as you learn about its function at the cell level with AP Biology, Part 2, the final course in a two-part series (APBIO 059 and APBIO 060) that prepares students to take the AP Biology exam. Note: Your AP instructor will send you a join code that allows you to join your course section on the AP website. This account provides access to AP Classroom and the exam. The AP exam fee is not included in the course tuition. Prerequisite: AP Biology, Part 1 (APBIO 059) or equivalent (recommended) Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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AP Calculus AB, Part 1 APCALC 061 Description: : The AP Calculus AB series, which is the equivalent of a collegelevel Calculus 1 course, covers limits and differentiation and is taught by an AP-certified instructor. This is the first course in a two-part series (APCALC 061 and APCALC 063); students who successfully complete both halves of this series will be ready for the AP Calculus AB exam. Note: Your AP instructor will send you a join code that allows you to join your course section on the AP website. This account provides access to AP Classroom and the exam. The AP exam fee is not included in the course tuition. You will need a graphing calculator for this course; we recommend the TI-84 Plus. Review the College Board’s list of approved calculators. You will also need access to a computer with high-speed internet access, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus, Part 2 (PRECALC 043) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

AP Calculus AB, Part 2 APCALC 063 Description: The AP Calculus AB series is the equivalent of a college-level Calculus 1 course and covers limits, differentiation, and integration. Concepts that students have learned from algebra and geometry that may have been confusing will be made clear in this course. This is the second course in a two-part series (APCALC 061 and APCALC 063); students who successfully complete both parts of this series will be ready for the AP Calculus AB exam and will be prepared to explore opportunities in engineering, physics, economics, and many other careers. This course is taught by an AP-certified

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instructor and is equivalent to the second half of a college-level Calculus 1 course. Note: Your AP instructor will send you a join code that allows you to join your course section on the AP website. This account provides access to AP Classroom and the exam. The AP exam fee is not included in the course tuition. You will need a graphing calculator for this course; we recommend the TI-84 Plus. Review the College Board’s list of approved calculators. You will also need access to a computer with high-speed internet access, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB, Part 1 (APCALC 061) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

AP Calculus BC, Part 1 APCALC 065 Description: This course extends what students learned about limits, derivatives, and integrals to topics like series, Taylor polynomials, and parametric functions. In addition to providing students with a head start in college mathematics, AP Calculus BC opens doors of opportunity in engineering, physics, astronomy, economics, cryptography, and many other careers. This series is equivalent to a college-level Calculus 2 course. This course is the first in a two-part series (APCALC 065 and APCALC 067) and is taught by an AP-certified instructor. Note: Your AP instructor will send you a join code that allows you to join your course section on the AP website. This account provides access to AP Classroom and the exam. The AP exam fee is not included in the course tuition. You will need a graphing calculator for this course; we recommend the TI-84 Plus. Review the College Board’s list of approved calculators.

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AP Calculus BC, Part 2 APCALC 067 Description: Deepen your understanding of math and physics by taking AP Calculus BC. This college-level course will teach you about Taylor polynomials and parametric functions while preparing you for your future career. This is the second course in a two-part series and will prepare students to take the AP Calculus BC exam (APCALC 065 and APCALC 067). This course is taught by an AP-certified instructor. Note: Your AP instructor will send you a join code that allows you to join your course section on the AP website. This account provides access to AP Classroom and the exam. The AP exam fee is not included in the course tuition. You will need a graphing calculator for this course; we recommend the TI-84 Plus. Review the College Board’s list of approved calculators. Prerequisite: AP Calculus BC, Part 1 (APCALC 065) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

AP U.S. Government APGOV 061 Description: This Advanced Placement course will introduce you to the workings of American government and politics. Major topics include the five areas listed by the College Board: Constitutional Democracy, Civil Liberties/Civil Rights, American Political Culture and Beliefs, Political Participation, and Interaction among Branches. These areas are divided into a total of ten units. This course will prepare you for the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam by helping

you practice skills associated with the exam such as writing evidence-based essays and answering questions on causes and consequences of political events. Analysis of landmark Supreme Court decisions and foundational documents (AP-required primary sources) will be emphasized. Note: Your AP instructor will send you a join code that allows you to join your course section on the AP website. This account provides access to AP Classroom and the exam. The AP exam fee is not included in the course tuition. Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

AP U.S. History, Part 1 APHIST 061 Description: This Advanced Placement course explores the history of the United States from 1491 to 1877. Topics include European explorations and migrations, the American colonies, the American Revolution and creation of the U.S. Constitution, the Jeffersonian and Jacksonian eras and antebellum culture and reforms, the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the conquest of the Far West. This course will also prepare you for the AP United States History exam by helping you practice skills associated with the exam, such as writing essays and answering questions on core topics. This course is the first of a twopart series on AP U.S. History Note: Your AP instructor will send you a join code that allows you to join your course section on the AP website. This account provides access to AP Classroom and the exam. The AP exam fee is not included in the course tuition. Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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AP U.S. History, Part 2 APHIST 062 Description: This Advanced Placement course explores the history of the United States from the late 1800s to the present. Topics include industrialization, America entering the world stage, World War I, the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, the turbulent 1960s, the crisis of authority in the 1970s, the Age of Reagan (1980s), and globalization. This course will also prepare you for the AP United States History exam by helping you practice skills associated with the exam, such as writing essays and answering questions on core topics. This course is the second of a two-part series on AP U.S. History. Note: Your AP instructor will send you a join code that allows you to join your course section on the AP website. This account provides access to AP Classroom and the exam. The AP exam fee is not included in the course tuition. Prerequisite: AP U.S. History, Part 1 (APHIST 061) or equivalent Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

AP World History: Modern, Part 1 APHIST 063 Description: This Advanced Placement course will help you explore world history from 1200 to 1750. Topics include East Asian development, the Middle East, the Muslim world, South Asia, India and other parts of Southeast Asia, the Americas, Africa, Europe, the Silk Roads, the Mongols, early global trade, empires, the evolution of European societies, and transoceanic interconnections. Students will also develop skills for writing essays and answering questions in preparation for the AP exam. This course is the first in a two-part series on world history. The

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second part, APHIST 064, covers events from 1750 to the present. Note: Your AP instructor will send you a join code that allows you to join your course section on the AP website. This account provides access to AP Classroom and the exam. The AP exam fee is not included in the course tuition. Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

AP World History: Modern, Part 2 APHIST 064 Description: This Advanced Placement course explores world history from 1750 to the present, starting with Western Europe and continuing through the post–Cold War world. Topics include the Reformation and Enlightenment; the Columbian Exchange and European colonization in the Americas; African, Russian, Islamic, and Asian Empires to 1750; industrialization and global integration to 1900, including nationalism, revolutions, imperialism, and romanticism; global change through World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War Era, and decolonization; and the post–Cold War world, including economic globalization, struggles for democracy, global security and terrorism, the environment, genocide and human rights, and other global challenges up to the present day. This course will prepare you for the AP World History exam by helping you practice skills associated with the exam, such as writing essays and answering questions on core topics. This course is the second of a two-part series on AP World History. APHIST 063 covers topics to 1750. Note: Your AP instructor will send you a join code that allows you to join your course section on the AP website. This account provides access to AP Classroom and the exam. The AP exam fee is not included in the course tuition.

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AP Psychology, Part 1 APPSY 059 Description: This rigorous course discusses in-depth information about personal and others’ behavior and will prepare students to pass the AP Psychology exam for college credit. It is recommended that students take both courses of the series before taking the exam. It is also recommended that students take an introductory psychology course before enrolling in this series. This is the first course in a two-part Advanced Placement Psychology series (APPSY 059 and APPSY 060). Note: Your AP instructor will send you a join code that allows you to join your course section on the AP website. This account provides access to AP Classroom and the exam. The AP exam fee is not included in the course tuition. Prerequisite: Psychology (SOCSC 055) or equivalent Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

AP Psychology, Part 2 APPSY 060 Description: : This rigorous course continues the study of psychology and behavior and will prepare students to pass the AP Psychology exam for college credit. It is recommended that students take both courses of the series before taking the exam. It is also recommended that students take an introductory psychology course before enrolling in this series. This is the second course in a twopart Advanced Placement Psychology series (APPSY 059 and APPSY 060).

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AP Spanish: Language and Culture, Part 1 APSPAN 071 Description: Master español con AP Spanish! This course will focus on six themes: los desafíos mundiales, la ciencia y la tecnología, la vida contemporánea, las identidades personales y públicas, las familias y las comunidades, and la belleza y la estética. Improve your speaking, reading, and writing skills as you prepare for the AP Spanish exam. Note: Your AP instructor will send you a join code that allows you to join your course section on the AP website. This account provides access to AP Classroom and the exam. The AP exam fee is not included in the course tuition. Students will need access to a computer with high-speed internet access, a microphone, speakers (or headphones), and a webcam. Prerequisite: SPAN 041, 043, 051, 053, 061, and 063, or three years of highschool Spanish Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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AP Spanish: Language and Culture, Part 2 APSPAN 072 Description: APSPAN 072 is the second course in a two-part series created to prepare students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam. It fine-tunes language skill and proficiency through engaging experiences and practice. The course is based on the six guiding themes set by the College Board: los desafíos mundiales, la ciencia y la tecnología, la vida contemporánea, las identidades personales y públicas, las familias y las comunidades, and la belleza y la estética. Each unit is centered around one of these themes. Students will conclude the course with a review unit and a practice test structured according to AP testing guidelines. The course provides students with opportunities to exercise the major modalities of the AP test, including interpersonal communication, interpretive reading and listening, presentational speaking and writing, and intercultural competency. Students will analyze data, write for a variety of contexts, give presentations, provide cultural comparisons, and interact in the Conversation Café. Note: Your AP instructor will send you a join code that allows you to join your course section on the AP website. This account provides access to AP Classroom and the exam. The AP exam fee is not included in the course tuition. Students will need access to a computer with high-speed internet access, a microphone, speakers (or headphones), and a webcam. Prerequisite: SPAN 041, 043, 051, 053, 061, 063, and APSPAN 071 or three years of high-school Spanish and the first half of AP Spanish Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Automotive Basics AUTO 043 Description: This automotive course teaches students to perform basic auto maintenance and repair tasks on their own, such as fixing flat tires, changing oil, and maintaining a vehicle. A practical approach for saving money and time, this course also gives students the confidence to discuss complex auto problems with a mechanic. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Introduction to Agriscience CTE 052 Description: In this course, students will learn more about the development and maintenance of agriculture, animal systems, natural resources, and other food sources. Students will also examine the relationship between agriculture and natural resources and the environment, health, politics, and world trade. Approaches to using technology and conservation methods are also discussed, as well as some of the current controversies regarding food production. Special attention is paid to safety, promoting a healthy environment, and designing for sustainability. Note: See online catalog syllabus for required resources and abilities. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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Veterinary Science: The Care of Animals CTE 054 Description: As animals play an increasingly important role in our lives, scientists have sought to learn more about their health and well-being. Taking a look at the pets that live in our homes, on our farms, and in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, this course will examine some of the common diseases and treatments for domestic animals. Toxins, parasites, and infectious diseases impact not only the animals around us, but at times, we humans as well! Through veterinary medicine and science, the prevention and treatment of diseases and health issues is studied and applied. Note: You will need access to word processing software and (optional) presentation software. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Marine Science: Secrets of the Blue CTE 057 Description: Have you ever wondered about the secrets of the deep and how the creatures below the ocean’s surface live and thrive? It is truly a new frontier of discovery, and in Marine Science you will begin to better understand the aquatic cycles, structures, and processes that generate and sustain life in the sea. Through the use of scientific inquiry, research, measurement, and problem solving, you will conduct various scientific procedures that will lead to an increased level of knowledge about marine science. You will also have the opportunity to use technology and laboratory instruments in an academic setting. By recognizing the inherent ethics and safety procedures necessary in advanced experiments, you will become progressively more confident in your abilities as a capable marine scientist.

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Small Engine Repair ENGN 041 Description: Small Engine Repair covers the fundamentals of small engine repair and servicing. After learning what makes two-cycle and four-cycle engines work, students will get a hands-on, guided experience disassembling a small engine. Note: Students disassemble a small engine; we recommend using one that is old or nonoperating. Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Food and Nutrition, Part 1 FOODS 041 Description: In this hands-on food and nutrition course, students will use a variety of sources and activities to discover how food affects the way their body works, including cooking meals, researching individual nutrition needs, tracking eating habits, and planning meals based on scientific guidelines. Students will also learn about different careers related to food and nutrition through interviews with various professionals in the field. This is the first course in a two-part Food and Nutrition series (FOODS 041 and FOODS 043). Note: Students must have access to a kitchen with food preparation items, a camera, and an internet connection. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Food and Nutrition, Part 2 FOODS 043 Description: In this food and nutrition course, students will use a variety of sources and activities to discover how food affects the way their body works, including cooking meals, researching individual nutrition needs, tracking eating habits, and planning meals based on scientific guidelines. In this hands-on course, students will also learn about different careers related to food and nutrition through interviews with various professionals in the field. This is the second course in a two-part Food and Nutrition series (FOODS 041 and FOODS 043). Note: Students must have access to a kitchen with food preparation items, a camera, and an internet connection. Prerequisite: Food and Nutrition, Part 1 (FOODS 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Home Gardening GARD 041 Description: This course introduces students to vegetable gardening, including design, preparation, planting, and growing. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Art, A/V Technology, and Communication Basic Clothing Construction CLOTH 041 Description: This course introduces students to the basic principles and skills required to sew, including design concepts, selecting and preparing patterns, operating sewing equipment, and completing a sewing project. Students in Clothing Construction will submit a portfolio of work digitally, using pictures of the sewn items, to the instructor for a grade. Note: Students will need access to a sewing machine, serger, digital camera, and personal sewing kit. See the online syllabus for details. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Clothing Fashion Fundamentals CLOTH 047 Description: Clothing Fashion Fundamentals includes a history of fashion, surveys current fashion designers, and introduces students to careers in clothing and fashion design. Students who take this course will also learn how to apply the fundamentals of fashion to their own wardrobe. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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CS 040 Description: This course is an introduction to computer science. It is designed to help you understand and develop computational thinking through the study of human and computer interaction; the information processing cycle (involving data); networks and the web; communication methods; ethical responsibilities; software program design and coding; and the problem-solving process. This course is fun and filled with a variety of learning assignments that will prepare you for

computer science courses you may want to take in the future. Note: You will need the following: Access to a computer that is connected to the internet. An email address (accessible by either you or your parent or guardian) and an account for Scratch (a block programming program that is free to use). Access to Microsoft Word® or a similar word processing program able to use DOCX and DOC file formats. You will also need Adobe Reader ® or another program that can open PDF files. You will need a scanner or camera to digitally capture a printed page. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Computer Science, Part 1 CS 041 Description: This is an introductory course in computer programming, software engineering, and applications. It introduces students to fundamentals of computer programming such as design, code, and programs. It also lays the foundation for basic programming concepts through the Python programming language. This prepares students for the second semester, when they will learn object-oriented programming skills in an internet environment. Note: You will need access to the following to successfully complete the course: a computer with a connection to the internet, a webcam, and a microphone. Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Part 2 (ALG 053) or Secondary Math 1, Part 2 (MATH 052), or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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Computer Science, Part 2 CS 043 Description: This course is the continuation of CS 041, and it builds on the concepts and skills students acquired in the first course. The main focus in this course is programming for the internet. Most modern web applications are built on three interacting building blocks: (1) Client programs that run locally in the user’s web browser, (2) server programs that run on machines in data centers, and (3) databases for information storage. In this course students will learn how to write client and server code, and become familiar with database usage to build simple web applications. It is not the goal of this course to teach how to build graphically attractive web programs but rather to teach the mechanics underpinning modern web applications. Note: You will need a webcam and microphone for this course. Prerequisite: Computer Science, Part 1 (CS 041) or a first-semester programming course that covers Python Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Game Design: Introduction CTE 040 Description: Are you a gamer? Do you enjoy playing video games or coding? Does the idea of creating and designing your own virtual world excite you? If so, this is the course for you! Tap into your creative and technical skills as you learn about the many aspects involved with designing video games. You will learn about video game software and hardware, various gaming platforms, necessary technical skills, troubleshooting and internet safety techniques, and even the history of gaming. And to top it all off, you’ll even have the opportunity to create your very own plan for a 2D video game! Turn your hobby into a potential

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career and go from simply being a player in a virtual world to actually creating one! Note: You will need to have access to a computer with the following: a slide show program; a word processing program; graphics editing software; Unity LTS Release 2017.4.0f1; and a printer if you choose to complete activities by hand. OS requirement: Windows 7 SP1+, 8, 10, 64-bit versions only; Mac OS X 10.9+. Server versions of Windows and OS X are not tested. GPU requirement: Graphics card with DX10 (Shader Model 4.0) capabilities. You will also need access to digital photo and video devices, as well as basic art supplies and a timer. See course syllabus for more details. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Animation CTE 042 Description: Do you wonder what it would be like to create the next blockbuster animated movie, or do you want to make the next big video game? Do you have an eye for drawing, technology, and timing? If so, Animation is the course for you! You will learn how to use animation tools to conceptualize and bring your creations to life. You’ll learn the ins and outs of creating 2D and 3D animation, from start to finish. You’ll even begin working on your own design portfolio and get hands-on experience with creating your own animation projects. Learning about Animation could lead to a thriving career in the growing world of technology and animation. Note: Various computer programs, system requirements, and materials are required; see online course syllabus for more information. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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3D Modeling CTE 043 Description: Are you interested in a career in technology? Are you curious about working in fields like virtual reality, video game design, marketing, television and motion pictures, or digital imaging? If so, this course in 3D Modeling is a great place to start as it is the foundation for all these career paths. Gain a deeper understanding of graphic design and illustration as you use 3D animation software to create virtual three-dimensional design projects. Hone in on your drawing, photography, and 3D construction techniques and develop the skills needed to navigate within a 3D digital modeling workspace. This course is an excellent introduction to careers in the fast-growing field of technology and design. Note: You will need access to word processing and presentation software. This course was created using Blender version 2.79 and requires a computer running Windows Vista and above, Mac OSX 10.6 and above, or Linux. Minimum hardware requirements: 32-bit dual core 2Ghz CPU with SSE2 support; 2 GB RAM; 24-bit 1280×768 display; mouse or trackpad; OpenGL 2.1–compatible graphics with 512 MB RAM. Recommended hardware: 64-bit quad core CPU; 8 GB RAM; full HD display with 24-bit color; three-button mouse; OpenGL 3.2–compatible graphics with 2 GB RAM. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Cybersecurity CTE 064 Description: We depend more on the technologies we interact with every day, and we put more and more of our personal data out there online. Can all of that data really be kept “secret”? Learn about the various parts of your computer, how they work together, and how you can manipulate them to keep your data safe. Dive into the tools, technologies, and methods that will help protect you from an attack and discover the many opportunities in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Web Development CTE 070 Description: How many times per day do you access the internet, including social media? The web is an important part of our daily lives, so it’s no surprise that web development is one of the hottest career fields. Start to explore professional web development, including how to create content for the web. You’ll learn about topics such as servers, file organization, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and the development stack that will let you build any website you can dream up. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Computer Technology CTECH 041 Description: This course provides an introduction to computer application software. Students will learn to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft Office 2013. The basics of operating systems and the use of email are also covered. Note: A computer with Microsoft Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, and Access® (Microsoft Office Suite) is needed for

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this course. Equivalent software found in Google Docs or on Macintosh computers may also be used, but be aware that versions of software will be different and may or may not have the tools to complete parts of the assignments. This course uses Microsoft Office 2013 for Windows. Make sure you save all documents in a Microsoft Word® (.doc, .docx), Excel® (.xls, .xlsx), PowerPoint® (.ppt, .pptx) or Access® (.accdb) format. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Keyboarding INFOP 041 Description: This course will guide students through attaining proficiency in touch typing and word processing skills. In an increasingly digital world, the ability to quickly and accurately type and create well-formatted documents will prove invaluable and advantageous in completing schoolwork, communicating professionally, and pursuing personal education and career goals. Note: Students will need to create a free account on TypingClub.com through BYU’s TypingClub account (a tutorial is provided in the course). Students will also need access to a full-size keyboard with a 10-key numeric keypad. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Interior Design INTDE 041 Description: This course is an introduction to interior design. Students will learn the fundamentals of design and their application to interiors as they create designs and share them with their peers. Note: Students need access to a general art supplies and a digital camera; see syllabus. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Business, Finance, and Marketing Accounting ACC 041 Description: This course will provide students with a basic understanding of what accounting is and the necessary skills and ability to learn more. By the end of this course, they will have learned how to record basic business transactions, post journal entries, prepare financial statements, and perform other accounting tasks. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Business Law BLAW 041 Description: In Business Law, students will gain an understanding of the law as it relates to them currently, as well as the implications of the law in their future lives, the lives of their families, and the lives of their friends. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Marketing BMRKT 041 Description: This course will help students gain a working knowledge of marketing and distribution, including marketing careers, marketing functions, market segmentation, and channels of distribution. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Sports and Entertainment Marketing CTE 044 Description: Whether you are watching a famous athlete make an unbelievable play or witnessing a sensational singing performance, the world of sports and entertainment is never boring. Although it may seem impossible for you to be a part of this glittery world, it’s not! The Sports

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and Entertainment Marketing field offers careers that combine entertainment with traditional marketing, but with a whole lot more glamour. Explore basic marketing principles while delving deeper into the multibillion-dollar sports and entertainment industry. Learn how professional athletes, sports teams, and famous entertainers are marketed as commodities and how the savvy people who handle these deals can become very successful. This course will show you exactly how things work behind the scenes of a major entertainment event and how you can be part of the act. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Business CTE 045 Description: What does it really take to own your own business? Does the sound of being your own boss make you feel excited or anxious? Either way, Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Business will get you started in the right direction. This course explains the ins and outs of such an enterprise, giving you the confidence needed to be your very own boss. You will discover what is needed to operate a personal business, from creating a plan, generating financing, and pricing products to marketing services and managing employees. If you’ve ever dreamed of being a true entrepreneur but feel daunted by the prospect, this is your chance to learn all you need to know. Note: Various computer programs and system requirements are required, as well as a video recording device; see syllabus for more information. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Engineering and Technology Sciences Concepts of Engineering and Technology CTE 056 Description: Each day, we are surrounded by technology and engineering projects. From our phones to the bridges we drive over, engineering and technology influence many parts of our lives. In Concepts of Engineering and Technology, you will learn more about engineering and technology careers and what skills and knowledge you’ll need to succeed in these fields. You’ll explore innovative and cutting-edge projects that are changing the world we live in and examine the design and prototype development process. Concepts of Engineering and Technology will also help you understand the emerging issues in this exciting career field. Note: See online catalog for description of required resources and skills. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Applied Engineering CTE 061 Description: Discover how technology has changed the world around us by pursuing technological solutions to everyday problems. While using scientific and engineering methods, learn how electricity, electronic systems, magnets, and circuits work. Understand the design process and bring your ideas to life. Explore how engineering advances your ideas and the world! Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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Archeology CTE 063 Description: Imagine what it must feel like to uncover an artifact from the past! Archaeology helps us to better understand, through discovery and analysis, how ancient civilizations have shaped the modern world. Explore the techniques, methods, and theories archaeologists use to conduct their studies to locate and unlock the secrets of a long and colorful past. Let’s get exploring! Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Forensic Science 1: Secrets of the Dead CTE 046 Description: Fingerprints. Blood spatters. Gunshot residue. If these things intrigue you rather than scare you, Forensic Science 1: Secrets of the Dead may be for you. This course offers you the chance to dive into the riveting job of crime scene analysis. Learn the techniques and practices applied during a crime scene investigation and how clues and data are recorded and preserved. You will better understand how forensic science applies technology to make discoveries and bring criminals to justice as you follow the entire forensic process—from pursuing the evidence trail to taking the findings to trial. By careful examination of the crime scene elements, even the most heinous crimes can be solved. Note: You will need access to presentation, word processing, and graphics editing software; a camera or phone camera; and a way to upload photos for submission. In addition, you will need access to various household items for assignments (see syllabus for details). Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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Criminology: Inside the Criminal Mind

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CTE 048 Description: Understanding the criminal mind is not easy. Why do certain people commit horrible acts? Can we ever begin to understand their reasoning and motivation? Perhaps. In Criminology: Inside the Criminal Mind, you will be given the rare opportunity to climb inside the mind of a criminal and examine the ideas and motivations at work. The mental state of a criminal can be affected by many different aspects of life–psychological, biological, sociological–all of which have differing perspectives and influences. You will investigate not only how these variables affect the criminal mind but also how the criminal justice system remains committed to upholding the law through diligence and an uncompromising process. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Careers in Criminal Justice CTE 049 Description: Most of us have watched a sensationalized crime show at one time or another, but do we really know how things work behind those dreaded prison bars? Do we really understand all the many factors in our justice proceedings? The criminal justice system is a very complex field that requires many seriously dedicated people who are willing to pursue equal justice for all. The Careers in Criminal Justice course illuminates what those different career choices are and how the juvenile justice system, the correctional system, and the trial process all work together to maintain social order. Find out more about what really happens when the television show ends and reality begins.

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Emergency Medical Responder CTE 066 Description: Have you ever wondered what happens after making a 911 call? Get a realistic look into the day-to-day, fast-paced life of an EMR and how their roles and responsibilities fit into the larger picture with Emergency Medical Services. Discover how to conduct a patient assessment when you arrive on a scene and assess and treat various medical emergencies. If you’ve ever dreamt of being on the front lines, providing quality care to save someone’s life, then explore the exciting career as an Emergency Medical Responder. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

National Security CTE 068 Description: Do you know what it takes to keep an entire nation safe? It not only requires knowledge of how to handle disasters, but it also demands a cool head and tremendous leadership abilities. Learn about the critical elements of the job, such as evaluating satellite information, analyzing training procedures, assessing military engagement, preparing intelligence reports, coordinating information with other security agencies, and applying appropriate actions to various threats. Discover the requirements of our nation’s most demanding career. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Education and Training Child Development, Part 1 CHILD 041 Description: Child Development, Part 1 is an introductory course in child development that begins with theories of child development, then proceeds to trace development from pregnancy to infancy. Children do not come with a manual, but this course will help anyone who plans to be a parent or care for a child. This course also includes a discussion of heredity and parenting skills. This is the first course in a two-part Child Development series (CHILD 041 and CHILD 043). Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Child Development, Part 2 CHILD 043 Description: In this second part of the series, students will learn how children develop from birth to adolescence, including parenting methods; childhood illnesses; children with different physical, emotional, and intellectual abilities; and child abuse. Children do not come with a manual, but this course will help anyone who plans to be a parent or care for a child. This is the second course in a two-part Child Development series (CHILD 041 and CHILD 043). Prerequisite: Child Development, Part 1 (CHILD 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Health Science

Hospitality and Tourism

Health Science 1: The Whole Individual

Hospitality and Tourism: Traveling the Globe

CTE 050 Description: Will we ever find a cure for cancer? What treatments are best for conditions like diabetes and asthma? How are illnesses like meningitis, tuberculosis, and the measles identified and diagnosed? Health sciences provide the answers to questions such as these. In this course, students will be introduced to the various disciplines within the health sciences, including toxicology, clinical medicine, and biotechnology. They will explore the importance of diagnostics and research in the identification and treatment of diseases. The course presents information and terminology for the health sciences and examines the contributions of different health science areas. Note: You will need access to a video recording device, presentation software, word processing software, and a way to upload photos and videos for submission. If you prefer to complete assignments by hand, you will also need basic art supplies. See course syllabus for complete requirements. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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CTE 055 Description: With greater disposable income and more opportunities for business travel, people are traversing the globe in growing numbers. As a result, hospitality and tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. This course will introduce students to the hospitality and tourism industry, including hotel and restaurant management, cruise ships, spas, resorts, theme parks, and other areas. Students will learn about key hospitality issues, the development and management of tourist locations, event planning, marketing, and environmental issues related to leisure and travel. The course also examines some current and future trends in the field. Note: You will need access to a word processing program. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Culinary Arts: Introduction CTE 058 Description: Food is fundamental to life. Not only does it feed our bodies, but it’s often the centerpiece for family gatherings and social functions with friends. In this course, you will learn all about food including food culture, food history, food safety, and current food trends. You’ll also learn about the food service industry and try your hand at preparing some culinary delights. Through hands-on activities and in-depth study of the culinary arts field, this course will help you hone your cooking skills and give you the opportunity to explore careers in this exciting industry. Note: You will need access to a digital camera or camera phone for recording photos and videos; video editing software; and word processing and presentation software. See syllabus for a

list of cooking equipment and ingredients required for each unit. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Human Services Preparing for Responsible Parenthood CHILD 051 Description: Preparing for Responsible Parenthood takes students through the basic roles of parenting, including practical knowledge for discipline; teaching values; communicating with children; and creating a nurturing, stress-free home environment. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

ELECTIVES ACT Preparation ACT 051 Description: This ACT Prep course is jam-packed with proven test-taking strategies that will help students optimize their ACT game plan and boost their confidence. Students will become familiar with current ACT test content, practice successful test-taking strategies, and demonstrate competency on assessments. This course includes ungraded self-checks, an optional instructor-graded essay, graded quizzes, and a graded final exam, but does not include ACT exam questions or registration. It teaches students how to take the ACT exam. Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Financial Literacy FINL 041 Description: Students will learn essential financial management strategies through course readings, video scenarios, and practical application activities. Standard topics include budgeting and financial services, consumer choices, financial and career planning, credit, income and taxes, savings and investments, and insurance and retirement. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Life Preparation REAL 041 Description: Through engaging stories, examples, and case studies, students will learn to analyze themselves and make adjustments to become ready for real life. Covered topics include perspective, independence, communication, social expectations, balance, relationships, and citizenship. Lessons include instructorgraded portfolio activities, which should be submitted as a whole before requesting the final exam. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $112

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the course is to help students go beyond the “what” of education and help them see the “why”—or the ways in which the skills and concepts they’re learning can apply directly to their life. Students often say that they have more fun in this class than in any other high school course. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Personal Freedom SELFG 041 Description: Personal Freedom is a practical course that considers freedom and interaction with others, freedom from conflict, and freedom within the family. Credits: 0.25 Tuition: $112

Project Self-Discovery SELFG 043 Description: In this course, students will increase their knowledge of what people are like and improve their powers of selfunderstanding and self-expression; they will learn how to gain self-confidence, selfacceptance, and a more meaningful life. Credits: 0.25 Tuition: $112

Dating: Romance and Reason SELFG 047 Description: This course covers dating— when, why, and whom; planning, asking, accepting; dating behaviors and cautions; and personality differences, relationship skills, and the role of love in relationships. Credits: 0.25 Tuition: $112

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Essential Life Skills SELFG 049 Description: In this course, students learn how to lay a foundation for successful, responsible adulthood by using time effectively, setting goals, avoiding procrastination, overcoming feelings of inadequacy, and developing self-motivation. Credits: 0.25 Tuition: $112

Leadership SELFG 051 Description: In this course, students learn about different types of leadership, the characteristics of a leader, how leaders make effective decisions, and the secret to becoming a good leader. Credits: 0.25 Tuition: $112

Study Skills SELFG 055 Description: This course is designed to help students master themselves and their ability to study, learn, and retain information in a manner that most aptly fits their learning style. Students will discover their learning style, learn how to use time effectively, learn listening skills, and learn tips for taking better notes. Credits: 0.25 Tuition: $112

Education and Career Planning SELFG 057 Description: In this course, students evaluate their personal interests and values, research occupations that are of interest, and draw conclusions about themselves and the world of work. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Online Prep: Tools for Success STDEV 051 Description: This course is a guide to help students succeed in the online learning environment, and specifically in a BYU Independent Study course. Students will engage in learning content and activities to increase their study skills and their success in online classes. Students will explore tools and tips for digital natives, analyze the best use of a learning management system, set up schedules to use their time effectively, apply testtaking strategies, and discover their ideal learning style. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

TOEFL Preparation TOEFL 1500 Description: This course prepares you for taking and improving your score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Using authentic problems from past TOEFL tests, this course deeply examines each type of question you will come across on the test. You will have the opportunity to take five different practice tests and receive actual TOEFL scores to help you improve. This course concentrates on helping you prepare by shaping your understanding of the TOEFL test. Note: All assignments are included within the Official TOEFL iBT Tests Volume 2 textbook required for the course. Textbook is sold separately. Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: $115

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS Communications Business Communications BCOM 041 Description: This business communications course explores strategies and skills needed to become an effective written and verbal communicator. Skills taught in this course are especially helpful in workplace communication but are also applicable to communication outside of work. Prerequisite: An understanding of English grammar and usage Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Public Speaking COMMS 051 Description: This course is an introduction to public speaking. It is media intensive and filled with several speeches and examples of various stages of speech development. Note: Students must have access to a video recording device to turn in speeches for critiquing. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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English Ninth-Grade English, Part 1 ENGL 041 Description: In this course, students will learn effective strategies for reading fiction, nonfiction, and poetry; students will also explore and implement elements of effective writing. Writing assignments include a learning journal, a photo essay, a personal narrative, and a process paper. Students will learn new vocabulary and review grammatical concepts. This is the first course in a two-part Ninth-Grade English series (ENGL 041 and ENGL 043). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Required Texts: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Ninth-Grade English, Part 2 ENGL 043 Description: This course incorporates reading, writing, speaking strategies, vocabulary, internet research skills, essay and speech writing, and reading texts from various genres. Students will also have the opportunity to use instructional multimedia and video interviews. This course is designed to open students’ eyes to new perspectives so they can develop their own ideas and have a greater understanding of the world they live in. This is the second course in a two-part Ninth-Grade English series (ENGL 041 and ENGL 043). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Prerequisite: Ninth-Grade English, Part 1 (ENGL 041) or equivalent Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Tenth-Grade English, Part 1 ENGL 045 Description: Students will develop new perspectives through interpreting literature, expanding vocabulary, and writing creatively; they will also enhance their writing skills by examining point of view, character development, figurative language, and audience. This is the first course in a two-part Tenth-Grade English series (ENGL 045 and ENGL 047). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Required Texts: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Tenth-Grade English, Part 2 ENGL 047 Description: This course offers a myriad of reading and writing activities that are designed to strengthen students’ background knowledge in the genres of poetry, short story, myth, nonfiction, and novel. This is the second course in a two-part Tenth-Grade English series (ENGL 045 and ENGL 047). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Prerequisite: Tenth-Grade English, Part 1 (ENGL 045) or equivalent Required Texts: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Eleventh-Grade English, Part 1 ENGL 051 Description: This English course will give students a chance to further develop reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Students will learn how to read and write about texts in ways that will both be fulfilling and prepare them for college entrance exams. Students will also continue to grow their vocabulary and hone their

understanding of grammatical concepts. This is the first course in a two-part Eleventh-Grade English series (ENGL 051 and ENGL 053). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Note: You will need access to a headset and microphone. Webcam preferred but not required. Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Eleventh-Grade English, Part 2 ENGL 053 Description: This English course is a continuation of Eleventh-Grade English, Part 1 and contains a reading emphasis on literary, functional, and informational selections. A research report with an outline, a works cited page, and in-text documentation will be required. This course also includes analyses, original stories, and poems. Students will develop their writing style to improve effectiveness, clarity, and variety. This is the second course in a two-part Eleventh-Grade English series (ENGL 051 and ENGL 053). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Prerequisite: Eleventh-Grade English, Part 1 (ENGL 051) or equivalent Required Texts: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Twelfth-Grade English, Part 1 ENGL 055 Description: Students will develop a basic understanding of poetry as they analyze and isolate figures of speech, enhance their writing skills as several different rhetorical modes are practiced, and enlarge their vocabulary while becoming more proficient at punctuation. This is the first course in a two-part Twelfth-Grade English series (ENGL 055 and ENGL 057).

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Twelfth-Grade English, Part 2 ENGL 057 Description: Students will gain a basic understanding of rhetoric as they become more proficient in their writing, enlarge their vocabulary, and recognize how to skillfully approach poetry. Students will also learn to assess writing more effectively by using the Six Traits Analytical Model Writing Assessment. This is the second course in a two-part Twelfth-Grade English series (ENGL 055 and ENGL 057). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Prerequisite: Twelfth-Grade English, Part 1 (ENGL 055) or equivalent Required Texts: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

English Usage WRIT 041 Description: This is an introductory English course designed to create a full foundation for the English language by focusing on the basics of grammar, such as parts of speech, types of sentences, and commonly misused words. This course prepares students to read and write within the conventions of English. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Literature Understanding Literature LIT 045 Description: Understanding Literature will assist students in reading, analyzing, and interpreting short stories, poetry, novels, and plays for content, thematic meaning, and personal relevance. Note: The required novels may be available at a local library or bookstore. Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.25 Tuition: $112

Advanced Literature Comprehension LIT 047 Description: This course provides an exploration of proven masters in major genres, including epic poetry, short story, drama, and the novel. Major themes include love of self, of others, and of principle. Note: The novels required may be available at a local library or bookstore. Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Bible as Literature LIT 051 Description: This course includes an introduction to the King James Version of the Bible as a great classic of English literature. Note: Students must use the King James Version of the Bible. Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Science Fiction Literature LIT 061 Description: This course evaluates the future through science fiction; it looks at the best and worst future possibilities if present trends in society and present human traits continue.

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Character Education: Exploring Values, Part 1 XPLR 041 Description: This course is a literary study of basic values and examines the consequences of having or lacking courage, self-discipline, respect, honesty, work, trust, and compassion. This is the first course in a three-part Character Education: Exploring Values series (XPLR 041, 043, and 045); however, any of the courses may be taken independently of the others. Note: This course may be counted for credit in either language arts literature or electives, but not both. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $112

Character Education: Exploring Values, Part 2 XPLR 043 Description: This course is a literary study of additional basic values; it examines the consequences of having or lacking confidence, generosity, humility, obedience, determination, reliability, tolerance, forgiveness, and excellence. Lessons include instructor-graded portfolio activities, which should be submitted as a whole before requesting the final. This is the second course in a three-part Character Education: Exploring Values series (XPLR 041, 043, and 045); however, any of the courses may be taken independently of the others. Note: This course may be counted for credit in either language arts literature or electives, but not both. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $112

Character Education: Exploring Values, Part 3 XPLR 045 Description: This course is a literary study of additional basic values; it examines the consequences of having or lacking mercy, patience, grace, gratitude, accountability, loyalty, patriotism, and self-sufficiency. Lessons include instructor-graded portfolio activities, which should be submitted as a whole prior to requesting the final. This is the third course in a three-part Character Education: Exploring Values series (XPLR 041, 043, and 045); however, any of the courses may be taken independently of the others. Note: This course may be counted for credit in either language arts literature or electives, but not both. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $112

Reading Speed Reading READ 041 Description: This course teaches skills for effectively increasing reading speed and comprehension. Note: Students provide a novel of their choice from the guidelines provided. Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Reading Comprehension READ 045 Description: This course will identify important strategies to help students understand and remember what they have read. It will help students improve their reading speed and comprehension through carefully designed exercises. Fluency and vocabulary will be included with comprehensive skills. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Did you know . . . BYU Independent Study now offers the following Advanced Placement courses? AP Biology, Part 1 and Part 2 AP Calculus AB, Part 1 and Part 2 AP Calculus BC, Part 1 and Part 2 AP U.S. Government AP U.S. History, Part 1 and Part 2 AP Psychology, Part 1 and Part 2 AP World History: Modern, Part 1 and Part 2 AP Spanish, Part 1 and Part 2

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Recreational Reading READ 049 Description: This course is all about giving students the tools to become better readers and more appreciative of good books; this will help them understand the joy that comes from recreational reading. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “’Tis the good reader that makes the good book.” Students will learn reading strategies that will help them not only become better readers but also enjoy reading even more. Note: Students are required to read six novels for this course. These novels should add up to a combined minimum of 1,500 pages of text. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Reading around the World READ 051 Description: This reading course takes students on a literary journey around the world by reading the adventures of Harry Potter, Gandhi’s words of wisdom, Chilean folk tales, and much more while learning about important pre-, during-, and after-reading techniques. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Writing English Usage WRIT 041 Description: This is an introductory English course designed to create a full foundation for the English language by focusing on the basics of grammar, such as parts of speech, types of sentences, and commonly misused words. This course prepares students to read and write within the conventions of English. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Technical Writing WRIT 043 Description: This course is designed to help students write to convey information clearly, concisely, and accurately; to experience comprehensive editing and copyediting; and to write instructions and memos. This course will also help students improve their writing style. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Creative Writing WRIT 045 Description: This course guides students in writing fiction by learning and using the elements of creative writing: plot, character development, dialogue, description, scene, transition, and point of view. Two short stories are required. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Writing Poetry WRIT 047 Description: This course is designed to improve and enhance students’ own poetic skills by teaching them how poets use the language devices of sound, sensory images, figurative expressions, and musical rhythms to share their insights through word-art. Throughout the course, students will experiment with traditional formats and with many freeverse styles of poetry. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Journalism WRIT 049 Description: In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of modern journalism: reporting, interviewing, writing techniques, censorship issues, page design, and broadcast journalism. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

FINE ARTS Art Foundations, Part 1 ART 041 Description: This art course consists of four main art disciplines: history, production, criticism, and aesthetics. Each discipline is distinctly different, allowing students to gain a comprehensive art foundation. This course chronologically covers movements beginning with prehistoric art and ending with baroque art. With each movement, students are given a historical context as well as an opportunity to learn and develop various art skills. Art Foundations, Part 1, also teaches students how to formally judge art and answer questions concerning the nature of art. This is the first course in a two-part art series (ART 041 and ART 043); however, either course may be taken independently of the other. Note: Please check the syllabus for required art materials. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Art Foundations, Part 2 ART 043 Description: This course covers art basics such as criticism, studio techniques, elements and principles, aesthetics, and history from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. This is the second course in a two-part art series (ART 041 and ART 043); however, either course may be taken independently of the other. Note: Please check the syllabus for required art materials. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Drawing ART 045 Description: This course helps students learn principles and develop skill in drawing techniques, taking inspiration from art history. By the end of this course, we expect students to have a solid foundation which they can use to effectively express creativity through drawing or other artistic endeavors. Note: Please check the syllabus for required art materials. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Calligraphy ART 051 Description: This course is an introduction to basic calligraphy skills. Students will learn four letter styles: sans serif B-point, Celtic, Gothic, and italic. Note: This course is not designed to improve students’ handwriting. Please check the syllabus for required art materials. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Introduction to Commercial Art ART 059 Description: This commercial art course teaches the introductory elements of graphic design, the concept of simplification, and the history and function of typography. Students will also apply principles and elements of design, employ principles and concepts of advertising, and use a computer to research, create, or manipulate images. Note: Please check the syllabus for required art materials. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Digital Photography ART 061 Description: This course is an introduction to digital photography and teaches students effective camera and editing software use, artistic design, processing and careers, with a brief history of photography. Note: A digital camera is required. You may not use your cell phone or similar device. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Aerobics AEROB 045 Description: This course will help students achieve a health-enhancing level of physical fitness through aerobics. They will develop motor skills, learn about responsible personal and social behavior, and recognize the value of physical activity. Students will be required to engage in a fitness program with at least 45 days of activity spread across at most 24 weeks. Note: Please check the syllabus for required materials. Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your doctor. Participants and their legal guardians assume all responsibility and risk associated with any participation in any exercise program or related activities. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Bowling BOWL 041 Description: At the conclusion of this course, students should attain an advanced-beginner skill level by learning the correct approach, delivery, and scoring techniques in bowling. This is a fun but demanding course that will require you to follow directions carefully for all your lessons. Access to a bowling alley and appropriate equipment is required. Students must submit scorecards from 15 games to receive credit. Note: Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your doctor. Participants and their legal guardians assume all responsibility and risk associated with any participation in any exercise program or related activities. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Cycling CYCLE 041 Description: This course will help students achieve a health-enhancing level of physical fitness through cycling. They will develop motor skills, learn about responsible personal and social behavior, and recognize the value of physical activity. Students will be required to engage in a fitness program with at least 45 days of activity spread across at most 24 weeks. Note: Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your doctor. Participants and their legal guardians assume all responsibility and risk associated with any participation in any exercise program or related activities. This course requires 45 days of cycling activity and at least 120 miles ridden to receive credit for the course. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Fitness for Living Well FIT 041 Description: This course is designed to lay a foundation to help students live a healthy lifestyle. Selected scientifically based wellness principles will enable students to choose positive attitudes toward their whole selves and others, to live a physically active lifestyle, to eat wisely, to realize the importance of getting adequate rest, and to follow safety precautions for injury prevention. This course requires students to sustain efforts to improve their fitness and overall health over a period of several weeks. Note: Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your doctor. Participants and their legal guardians assume all responsibility and risk associated with any participation in any exercise program or related activities. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Lifetime Weight Control FIT 045 Description: Lifetime Weight Control contains guidelines for healthy weight control, nutrition, diet, and exercise, as well as myths and facts about weight control. Students must engage in a fiveweek fitness program to receive credit. Note: Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your doctor. Participants and their legal guardians assume all responsibility and risk associated with any participation in any exercise program or related activities. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

sports such as football, soccer, swimming, cheerleading, track, snowboarding, rock climbing, and so forth. This fitness course is designed to help students achieve their maximum fitness level and increase strength and stamina to achieve peak competitive condition. Students will participate in several physical activities designed to increase fitness. Students must engage in a 13-week fitness program to receive credit. Note: Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your doctor. Participants and their legal guardians assume all responsibility and risk associated with any participation in any exercise program or related activities. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Golf GOLF 041 Description: This course includes instruction for proper golf grip, stance, backswing, downswing, follow-through, short game, putting, problem shots, proper club for fairway distance, rough, greens, sand traps, and so forth. It also teaches golf terminology, rules, and etiquette and requires 45 holes of golf over three to four months. Students must submit scorecards from five games to receive credit. Note: Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your doctor. Participants and their legal guardians assume all responsibility and risk associated with any participation in any exercise program or related activities. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Fitness for Sports and Recreation FIT 049 Description: This course is an overall fitness training and nutrition course designed for students who are involved in either competitive or recreational

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Health Education, Part 1 HLTH 041 Description: This is a comprehensive health course, covering topics of mental and emotional health, nutrition and physical activity, social health and relationships, sexual health, personal health and disease, substances and abuse, and injury prevention and safety. Note: Due to the sensitive nature of some of the topics discussed in this course, we invite parents and legal guardians to review the course content and discuss with the student their values in relation to the content. Likewise, we invite students to discuss with a parent or legal guardian any questions or concerns they have about these topics. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Health Education, Part 2 HLTH 042 Description: This course covers developing healthy sun exposure habits, acquiring knowledge and skills to practice healthy habits that prevent or control disease, learning positive tactics to avoid drug use, and learning healthy eating strategies. This is the second course in a two-part Health Education series (HLTH 041 and HLTH 042) for students needing a full year of health education credit. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Eating Disorders and Basic Nutrition HLTH 043 Description: This course covers eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, various weight-related diseases, and principles of proper nutrition and physical activity. It also compares optimum weight and nutrition to eating disorders. Credits: 0.25 Tuition: $112

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Drug Use and Abuse HLTH 045 Description: This course helps students understand why people use drugs, how they use them, and what types of drugs are commonly abused. Because drugs can affect any of us, this course raises awareness about drug use and abuse. Credits: 0.25 Tuition: $112

Jogging JOG 041 Description: This course will help students achieve a health-enhancing level of physical fitness through jogging. They will develop motor skills, learn about responsible personal and social behavior, and recognize the value of physical activity. Students will be required to engage in a fitness program with at least 45 days of activity spread across at most 24 weeks. Note: Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your doctor. Participants and their legal guardians assume all responsibility and risk associated with any participation in any exercise program or related activities. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Medical Terminology MEDIC 051 Description: In Medical Terminology, all students will find real-life application of the medical terminology used in medical programs and offices. They will become proficient at building medical words from word parts. Students will gain a grounded foundation of medical terminology, abbreviations, and common symbols used in university premed courses, nursing programs, health-care offices, and so forth. They will be able to describe the terms associated with anatomical regions, planes, and movements.

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Preparing for Health Occupations OCCUP 041 Description: This health occupations course gives an overview of the different areas associated with health sciences and health technology. It covers healthcare systems and trends, careers, ethics, terminology and basic anatomy, diversity, nutrition, job-seeking skills, and resume writing. This course is a preparatory class for students who are interested in a profession as a health-care worker. In addition, it is good preparation for anyone interested in working in the medical field, public health, safety, and so forth. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Intermediate Swimming SWIM 043 Description: This course will help students achieve a health-enhancing level of physical fitness through swimming. They will develop motor skills, learn about responsible personal and social behavior, and recognize the value of physical activity. Students will be required to engage in a fitness program with at least 45 days of activity spread across at most 24 weeks. Note: You will need a swimsuit, goggles, and access to a swimming pool. Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your doctor. Participants and their legal guardians assume all responsibility and risk associated with any participation in any exercise program or related activities. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Tennis TEN 041 Description: This tennis course teaches the forehand, backhand, lob, serve, and other skills necessary to play tennis; written and unwritten rules of the game; and singles and doubles strategy. Access to appropriate equipment and a partner is required. Students must engage in a sixweek fitness program to receive credit. Note: Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your doctor. Participants and their legal guardians assume all responsibility and risk associated with any participation in any exercise program or related activities. Please check the syllabus for required materials. Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Walking Fitness WALK 041 Description: This course will help students achieve a health-enhancing level of physical fitness through walking. They will develop motor skills, learn about responsible personal and social behavior, and recognize the value of physical activity. Students will be required to engage in a fitness program with at least 45 days of activity spread across at most 24 weeks. Note: Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your doctor. Participants and their legal guardians assume all responsibility and risk associated with any participation in any exercise program or related activities. Walking Fitness requires 45 days of walking activity (45–50 minutes minimum per walk) to receive credit for the course. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Weight Training

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WTRNG 041 Description: This course will help students achieve a health-enhancing level of physical fitness through weight training. They will develop motor skills, learn about responsible personal and social behavior, and recognize the value of physical activity. Students will be required to engage in a fitness program with at least 45 days of activity spread across at most 24 weeks. Note: Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your doctor. Participants and their legal guardians assume all responsibility and risk associated with any participation in any exercise program or related activities. Please check the syllabus for required resources. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Government American (U.S.) Government and Citizenship GOVT 041 Description: This course covers the fundamentals of government and citizenship and focuses on the major ideas, protections, privileges, structures, and economic systems that affect the life of a citizen in the United States political system. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Applied American (U.S.) Government and Citizenship GOVT 043 Description: This course examines American government, including the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Founding Fathers, the American presidency, legislative and judicial branches, the American Dream and free enterprise, freedom of

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the press, national and local security, immigration, and citizenship. It also provides application activities in each area. Prerequisite: American (U.S.) Government and Citizenship (GOVT 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Honors American (U.S.) Government and Citizenship GOVT 051 Description: This honors course covers the fundamentals of government and citizenship and focuses on the major ideas, protections, privileges, structures, and economic systems that affect the life of a citizen in the United States political system. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

History United States History to 1850 HIST 041 Description: This course is the fascinating story of people, events, and ideas that shaped the early United States and why these concepts matter now. This is the first course in a two-part United States History series (HIST 041 and HIST 043). Also available as a teacher-led course (see below). Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

United States History to 1877 HIST 041 Description: This is a general survey of United States history from 1492 to 1877; it guides students through the colonization of the Americas, the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, the westward expansion, and the Civil War. This is the first course in a two-part United States History series (HIST 041 and HIST 043). Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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United States History from 1851 HIST 043 Description: This survey course emphasizes the growth and development of the United States from 1851 to the present. During the course, students will make personal connections with specific events and individuals in U.S. history while developing an understanding of democratic values. Each lesson includes an instructor-graded portfolio activity, which should be submitted together as a whole before requesting the final. This is the second course in a two-part United States History series (HIST 041 and HIST 043). Also available as a teacher-led course (see below). Prerequisite: United States History to 1850 (Hist 041) or its equivalent Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

United States History from 1877 HIST 043 Description: This is a general survey of United States history from 1877 to the present; it guides students through the industrialization, World Wars I and II, the civil rights movement, and more. This is the second course in a two-part United States History series (HIST 041 and HIST 043). Prerequisite: United States History to 1877 (Hist 041) or its equivalent Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Northwest History HIST 051 Description: The history of the northwestern United States is shaped by an understanding of geography (the physical features and processes of the area), the people who have inhabited the area (the Native Americans, explorers, traders, and missionaries), and the events (exploration, immigration, wars, treaties, railroads, and the emergence of the United States). The twentieth century continued to shape the Northwest through growth of industry, immigration, and statehood. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Northwest History—WA State HIST 052 Description: The history of the northwestern United States is shaped by an understanding of geography (the physical features and processes of the area), the people who have inhabited the area (the Native Americans, explorers, traders, and missionaries), and the events (exploration, immigration, wars, treaties, railroads, and the emergence of the United States). The twentieth century continued to shape the Northwest through growth of industry, immigration, and statehood. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Alaskan History HIST 053 Description: This course encourages students to think about the history and continuing challenges unique to Alaska. The lessons present Alaskan geography, indigenous history, exploration, colonization, and contemporary issues. Questions within the lesson are designed to promote critical thinking and skills acquisition. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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History of the American West HIST 057 Description: This course covers the role of the West in the development of the United States. The discussion begins with exploration and colonization; moves to Texas and Oregon, the mining frontier, the cowboy, the farming frontier, and the impact of the military; and concludes with the continuing challenges of the American West. The course also explores the geography and the people that live there. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

World History, Part 1 HIST 061 Description: World History, Part 1, will help students seeking a wide knowledge of and experience with history from all over the world. Specifically, students will be enabled to relate moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy and major world religions to the development of Western political ideals. Additionally, students will study and analyze major revolutions, both armed and industrial, throughout the globe and several centuries. Furthermore, students will analyze and discuss causes of major wars, colonialism and nation-building, the world economy and its development, and technical and communication innovations. Armed with these skills and knowledge, students will practice asking critical questions about historical sources, cause and effect, and contrasting philosophical ideas. Through exposure to primary sources, students will gain an appreciation for historical evidence and credibility. This course is part one in a two-part series, with World History, Part 2 covering more ground and skills. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

World History, Part 2 HIST 063 Description: This course focuses on the origins, battles, and results of World War I and World War II. Students will study the rise of totalitarian states and the political environment in which they emerged. In addition, this course includes an in-depth study of the modern global situation, and the independence many former colonies now enjoy. Finally, students will examine the economical state of countries throughout the world and discuss why some have thrived and others have suffered. This is the second course in a two-part World History series (HIST 061 and 063); however, either course may be taken independently of the other. Note: Students will need access to a microphone, speakers (or headphones), and a computer with high-speed internet access. This course performs best in Mozilla Firefox. Credit: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Character of America: The People USA 043 Description: This course discusses some of the people who have contributed or are still contributing to the character of America, including the presidents and the Founding Fathers, as well as national and local security. Lessons include instructorgraded portfolio activities, which should be submitted as a whole before requesting the final exam. This is the second course in a two-part Character of America series (USA 041 and USA 043); however, either course may be taken independently of the other. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $112

Character of America: Documents and Symbols USA 041 Description: This course discusses some of the documents and symbols that contribute to the character of America, including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the flag, and national monuments. Lessons include instructor-graded portfolio activities, which should be submitted as a whole before requesting the final exam. This is the first course in a two-part Character of America series (USA 041 and USA 043); however, either course may be taken independently of the other. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $112 We offer more than 500 courses, from middle school through professional development.

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Social Science Economics ECON 041 Description: This course focuses on the study of economic problems and the methods by which societies solve them. It examines the characteristics of the market economy of the United States and its function in the world. It also helps students develop opinions based on economic principles and provides opportunities to share those opinions with their peers as they discuss current events. Note: This course contains activities in which students will discuss current events related to the economy. Prerequisite: World Geography (GEOG 041) or equivalent (recommended) Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

World Geography GEOG 041 Description: This course takes students on a tour of the world and explores all of the world’s continents. Each of the elements of the eighteen National Geography Standards outlined by the National Council for Geographic Education is taught. While examining the physical and human forces that shape our world, students will use geography tools—including maps and graphs—to analyze the ways resources are used and investigate advancements in technology that affect the way we live. Students are motivated by providing solutions to world issues related to geography and are also encouraged to apply what they have learned beyond this world geography course. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Current Events SOCSC 041 Description: This course investigates what is happening in the world today, including significant events, behindthe-scenes causes, who’s who, and future trends. It teaches students how to effectively gather accurate information by studying primary sources. Note: Students need to have access to resources such as current magazines, television broadcasts, or newspaper articles. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Sociology SOCSC 051 Description: This course is a study of the way groups act and think as a result of socialization. It also focuses on students’ roles in society and how they can personally make a difference. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Psychology SOCSC 055 Description: This course explores the basic theories and principles of psychology. It guides students to a better understanding of the self. Students will also study consciousness and adolescent development, as well as traditional topics such as behaviorism, personality, learning, and social psychology. Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

MATHEMATICS Integrated Secondary Mathematics 1, Part 1 MATH 051 Description: This integrated math course is a study of the properties of sets of real numbers, linear equations and graphs, linear functions, systems of equations and inequalities, segments and angles, mathematical reasoning, parallel lines, and sequences and series. This is the first course in a six-part High School Integrated Math series (MATH 051, 052, 053, 054, 055, and 056). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra, Part 2 (ALG 043) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Secondary Mathematics 1, Part 2 MATH 052 Description: This integrated math course is a study of the properties of linear relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, triangles, similarity, coordinate geometry, exponents and powers, and quadratic functions. This is the second course in a six-part High School Integrated Math series (MATH 051, 052, 053, 054, 055, and 056). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Prerequisite: Secondary Mathematics 1, Part 1 (MATH 051) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Secondary Mathematics 2, Part 1 MATH 053 Description: This integrated math course is a study of the properties of linear relations and functions, exponents and powers, triangles, polygons, quadrilaterals, similarity, radical expressions, quadratic

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functions and equations, and perimeter and area. This is the third course in a sixpart High School Integrated Math series (MATH 051, 052, 053, 054, 055, and 056). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Prerequisite: Secondary Mathematics 1, Part 2 (MATH 052) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Secondary Mathematics 2, Part 2 MATH 054 Description: This integrated math course is a study of the properties of quadratic equations, polynomial functions, right triangle trigonometry, circles, conics, probability and statistics, and geometric solids. This is the fourth course in a sixpart High School Integrated Math series (MATH 051, 052, 053, 054, 055, and 056). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Prerequisite: Secondary Mathematics 2, Part 1 (MATH 053) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Secondary Mathematics 3, Part 1 MATH 055 Description: This integrated math course is a study of the properties of inequalities, problems solved using algebraic and geometric concepts, radical expressions and simple radical equations, equations and inequalities, linear relations and functions, polynomial functions, rational functions, systems of equations and inequalities, and matrices. This is the fifth course in a six-part High School Integrated Math series (MATH 051, 052, 053, 054, 055, and 056). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Prerequisite: Secondary Mathematics 2, Part 2 (MATH 054) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Secondary Mathematics 3, Part 2 MATH 056 Description: This integrated math course is a study of coordinate geometry, geometric solids, conics, polynomial functions, rational polynomial expressions, quadratic equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, probability and statistics, and trigonometric functions. This is the sixth course in a six-part High School Integrated Math series (MATH 051, 052, 053, 054, 055, and 056). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Prerequisite: Secondary Mathematics 3, Part 1 (MATH 055) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Traditional Pre-Algebra, Part 1 ALG 041 Description: In this course, students will learn how to work with fundamental mathematical functions with integers, fractions, and decimals; use the order of operations to evaluate variable expressions; solve variable equations using transformations; translate word sentences into mathematical equations; and solve word problems. This is the first course in a two-part Pre-Algebra series (ALG 041 and ALG 043). Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Pre-Algebra, Part 2 ALG 043 Description: This course includes using ratios, rates, and proportions to solve problems; changing fractions, percents, and decimals; and solving problems involving percentages such as discounts, markups, commissions, profit, simple and compound interest, and so forth. This is the second course in a

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two-part Pre-Algebra series (ALG 041 and ALG 043). Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra, Part 1 (ALG 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Algebra 1, Part 1 ALG 051 Description: This course is a study of the properties of sets of real numbers, linear equations, linear functions, and inequalities. Its lessons teach students how to solve problems using algebra, geometry, radical expressions, and equations, as well as graphing, algebraic equations, and systems of equations and inequalities. This is the first course in a two-part Algebra 1 series (ALG 051 and ALG 053). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra, Part 2 (ALG 043) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Algebra 1, Part 2 ALG 053 Description: This course is a study of linear relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, exponents and powers, rational functions, quadratic functions, polynomial functions other than quadratics, and sequences and series. This is the second course in a two-part Algebra 1 series (ALG 051 and ALG 053). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Part 1 (ALG 051) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Algebra 2, Part 1 ALG 055 Description: This course is a study of equations and inequalities, linear relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, polynomials, radical expressions, and quadratic equations. This is the first course in a two-part Algebra 2 series (ALG 055 and ALG 057). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Part 2 (ALG 053) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Algebra 2, Part 2 ALG 057 Description: This course is a study of conics, polynomial functions, rational functions, rational polynomial expressions, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, probability and statistics, and trigonometric functions. This is the second course in a two-part Algebra 2 series (ALG 055 and ALG 057). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Prerequisite: Algebra 2, Part 1 (ALG 055) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Business and Consumer Math, Part 1 BMATH 041 Description: In this course, students will learn practical applications of mathematical skills such as buying a car, home, and insurance; budgeting; bank services; and savings and investing. This is the first course in a two-part Business and Consumer Math series (BMATH 041 and BMATH 043). Note: This course may be counted for credit in either business or math, but not both.

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Business and Consumer Math, Part 2 BMATH 043 Description: This course includes taxes, math in the workplace, statistics, probability, measurement, manufacturing, insurance, and supplying services. This is the second course in a two-part Business and Consumer Math series (BMATH 041 and BMATH 043). Note: This course may be counted for credit in either business or math, but not both. Prerequisite: Business and Consumer Math, Part 1 (BMATH 041) or equivalent and Pre-Algebra, Part 2 (ALG 043) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Geometry, Part 1 GEOM 041 Description: This course is a study of segments and angles, mathematical reasoning, parallel lines, triangles, polygons, quadrilaterals, and similarity. This is the first course in a two-part Geometry series (GEOM 041 and GEOM 043). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Part 2 (ALG 053) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Geometry, Part 2 GEOM 043 Description: This course is a study of perimeter and area, right triangle trigonometry, properties of circles, calculations for circles, coordinate geometry, geometric solids, and probability and statistics. This is the second course in a two-part Geometry series (GEOM 041 Student support: indstudy@byu.edu Educator support: edsupport@byu.edu

and GEOM 043). This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards. Prerequisite: Geometry, Part 1 (GEOM 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Precalculus, Part 1 PRECALC 041 Description: This course covers using mathematical functions to solve realworld problems. The course reviews basic functions operations, composition of functions, and inverse functions before moving into function transformations and polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. This is the first course in a two-part precalculus series (PRECALC 041 and PRECALC 043). Note: Students must have access to a graphing calculator. Prerequisite: Algebra 2, Part 2 (ALG 057) and Geometry, Part 2 (GEOM 043) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Trigonometry TRIG 041 Description: This course focuses on trigonometric principles as an extension of algebraic and geometrical concepts. Students will study angles, arcs, the unit circle, right triangle trigonometry, the six trig functions, inverse functions, fundamental trig identities, verifying trig identities, solving trig equations, the law of sines, the law of cosines, vectors, complex numbers, and polar coordinates. Note: Students must have access to a scientific calculator. Prerequisite: Algebra 2, Part 2 (ALG 057) and Geometry, Part 2 (GEOM 043) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Precalculus, Part 2 PRECALC 043 Description: This course uses mathematical functions to solve real-world problems. The course discusses trigonometric identities and the law of sines and cosines. Other primary topics include vectors, polar functions, parametric equations, conic sections, matrices and solving systems of linear equations, and combinatorics and probability. This is the second course in a twopart precalculus series (PRECALC 041 and PRECALC 043). Note: Students must have access to a graphing calculator. Prerequisite: Precalculus, Part 1 (PRECALC 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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MUSIC Introduction to Music MUSIC 041 Description: This comprehensive introduction to music begins with basic musicianship and evolves into music history, covering genres from the Medieval period through current Western popular music. Musical theatre and art music from India and Bali will also be addressed. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Guitar Basics, Part 1 MUSIC 043 Description: This course is an introduction to the guitar, guitar technique, the music played on the guitar, and some important icons in guitar performance. It is an entryway to an awesome world of playing the guitar in many styles. By taking this course, you are preparing yourself for a lifetime of making music for your own and others’ enjoyment. Learning how to play the guitar will also give you an understanding of the mechanics of stringed, fretted instruments, making it easier to pick up and learn other such instruments (ukulele, bass, mandolin, and banjo) if you choose to do so. Note: Must have access to a playable guitar, guitar pick, tuner, and metronome; a way to make a video recording of yourself playing the guitar; and a webcam for appointments with the instructor. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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excited over. World History is a difficult course, but I do find joy doing it.” —Felicity, high school student

Guitar Basics, Part 2 MUSIC 044 Description: This course builds on note reading, strumming, playing chords, learning songs, and other skills introduced in Guitar Basics, Part 1. In Guitar Basics, Part 2 you will increase your chord knowledge and ability, gain more experience in reading notation, and learn different

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styles of music on the guitar, including fingerpicking and blues. There are a lot of things to learn in this course, so we encourage you to take your time and practice consistently. As you do this, you will steadily increase in ability and find more satisfaction from playing the guitar, and by the end of the course you will be a strong guitar player, ready to tackle a wide variety of songs and styles of music. Note: Must have access to a playable guitar, guitar pick, tuner, and metronome; a way to make a video recording of yourself playing the guitar; and a webcam for appointments with the instructor. Prerequisite: Guitar Basics, Part 1 (MUSIC 043, recommended); playing experience Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Ukulele Basics, Part 1 MUSIC 045 Description: This beginning ukulele course introduces students to the ukulele, a fun, portable, and affordable instrument popular since its creation in the nineteenth century. In addition to being enjoyable, learning how to play the ukulele provides an understanding of the mechanics of stringed, fretted instruments, making it easier to learn other instruments such as guitar, bass, mandolin, and banjo. Note: Must have daily access to a playable ukulele, a way to make a video recording of yourself playing a ukulele, and a webcam for appointments with the instructor. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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Ukulele Basics, Part 2 MUSIC 046 Description: In this course, you will significantly expand your understanding of the ukulele and music in general. The course is designed as a modular exploration of multiple musical keys through playing the ukulele. As you progress through the course, you will also learn about different musical intervals. Beginning with the smallest (2nds) and ending with the largest (7ths), you will learn how to both play these intervals and identify them by ear. Several units also feature a history or listening segment, giving you the opportunity to increase your understanding of music history. Note: Must have daily access to a playable ukulele, a way to make a video recording of yourself playing a ukulele, and a webcam for appointments with the instructor. Prerequisite: Ukulele Basics, Part 1 (MUSIC 045) Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Bass Guitar Basics, Part 1 MUSIC 047 Description: This beginning course introduces students to the bass guitar, often considered the backbone of a great band. In addition to being enjoyable, learning to play the bass will give you an understanding of the mechanics of stringed, fretted instruments, making it easier for you to learn other instruments such as guitar, ukulele, mandolin, and banjo. Note: Must have access to a playable bass guitar, bass guitar strap, guitar pick, tuner, amplifier, and instrument cable (see course); a way to make a video of yourself playing the guitar; and a webcam for appointments with the instructor. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Drums Basics, Part 1 MUSIC 053 Description: This course is designed for the beginning drummer and focuses on creating a solid drumming foundation. Throughout the course, you’ll study the fundamentals of playing the drum set. Unit topics include developing proper technique, learning to read music for the drum set, and learning to play essential groove and fill ideas. Note: Must have access to drum sticks, a full drum set (floor tom, rack tom[s], snare drum, bass drum and pedal, ride cymbal, crash cymbal, hi-hat cymbal), and drum throne; a way to make a digital video recording of yourself playing the guitar; and a webcam for appointments with the instructor. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Drums Basics, Part 2 MUSIC 054 Description: In this second course of Drums Basics, we focus and expand on groove drumming. We explore adding more texture and substance to grooves by using open and closed hi-hat techniques (hi-hat “barking”) and incorporating the bell of the ride cymbal for accented patterns that will take your grooves to the next level. We also dedicate lessons to sixteenth-note-based grooves, focusing on new and exciting sixteenth-note bass drum patterns as well as techniques for playing up-tempo sixteenth-note grooves using alternating hand patterns. Note: Must have access to drum sticks, a full drum set (floor tom, rack tom[s], snare drum, bass drum and pedal, ride cymbal, crash cymbal, hi-hat cymbal), and drum throne; a way to make a digital video recording of yourself playing the guitar; and a webcam for appointments with the instructor.

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Prerequisite: Drums Basics, Part 1 (MUSIC 053) Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Voice Basics, Part 1 MUSIC 055 Description: Singing is a truly unique, exciting, and rewarding form of selfexpression. In Voice Basics 1, you will develop your own vocal technique, musical interests, and self-awareness throughout the semester. This course has been designed to engage your personal interests and strengths while providing a solid foundational knowledge of singing technique. You will study anatomy and mechanics, music theory, and artistic interpretation, all with the goal of making you a better, more insightful singer and artist. Note: You must be able to make a digital video recording of yourself singing, and you will need a webcam for appointments with the instructor. Required Texts: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Voice Basics, Part 2 MUSIC 056 Description: This course is designed to further the understanding of vocal technique you established in Voice Basics, Part 1. This semester the focus will be on personal interpretation, performance preparation, and the skills necessary for collaborating with other musicians. This will build upon your experiences and insights with singing, using vocal technique, music theory, music history, and various methods to make you a stronger artist and performer. You will also investigate the technology that has shaped how people sing today, and you will learn to use that technology to your advantage.

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Note: You must be able to make a digital video recording of yourself singing, and you will need a webcam for appointments with the instructor. Prerequisite: Voice Basics, Part 1 (MUSIC 055) Required Texts: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Beginning Piano PIANO 041 Description: Gain a solid foundation in basic two-hand piano skills. Learn music theory, including how to read notes, rhythms, and musical symbols on a staff. After finishing this course, students should be able to teach themselves to play the beginning music they find at the music store. Note: Please check the syllabus for required materials. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

SCIENCE Biology, Part 1 BIOL 041 Description: After learning about the scientific method, students will study life at its most basic level, the cell. Students will then use the cell as a foundation for understanding how life evolves, including a detailed discussion of DNA, genetics, and evolution. Each lesson in this course includes an interview with a professional in a career related to biology. Two thousand years ago, most people agreed that life, death, sickness, and health were the result of fickle gods. Today we know a little more about the principles behind life and seek to learn more through the study of biology. This is the first course in a two-part Biology series (BIOL 041 and BIOL 043). Note: This course takes a minimum of 8 weeks to complete, as there are experience activities in the course that cannot be completed in less time. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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BIOL 043 Description: In this course, students will continue studying life but with a progressively wider lens by discovering the variety of life that has evolved, determining how to categorize different living things, and comparing how these living things interact with their environment. This is the second course in a two-part Biology series (BIOL 041 and BIOL 043). Note: This course takes a minimum of 8 weeks to complete, as there are experience activities in the course that cannot be completed in less time. Prerequisite: Biology, Part 1 (BIOL 041) or equivalent (recommended) Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Human Anatomy BIOL 049 Description: The question “How does the human body do what it does?” is answered in Human Anatomy through an in-depth study of systems in the human body, including the digestive, respiratory, immune, circulatory, and reproductive systems. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Chemistry, Part 1 CHEM 041 Description: This introductory chemistry course includes topics such as matter and energy, the atomic theory, electron clouds and probability, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical formulas, and balancing equations. This course has few mathematical computations and includes several virtual lab demonstrations. This is the first half of a two-part General Chemistry series (CHEM 041 and CHEM 043). Note: Students will need a scientific calculator. Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Part 2 (ALG 053) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Chemistry, Part 2 CHEM 043 Description: This course is a continuation of introductory chemistry and includes topics such as moles, states of matter, behaviors of gases, solutions, reaction rates, chemical equilibriums, solubility, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. This course has few mathematical computations and includes several virtual lab demonstrations. This is the second half of a two-part General Chemistry series (CHEM 041 and CHEM 043).

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Honors Chemistry, Part 1 CHEM 061 Description: This honors-level course covers principles of chemistry, including atomic theory and chemical bonding, the periodic table, unit conversions, chemical formulas, the mole concept, and stoichiometry. It includes extensive use of algebraic concepts throughout each lesson. This course is taught by an award-winning chemistry teacher and includes use of the Virtual ChemLab software. This is the first course in a two-part Honors Chemistry series (CHEM 061 and CHEM 063). Note: Students will need a scientific calculator. Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Part 2 (ALG 053) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Honors Chemistry, Part 2 CHEM 063 Description: The topics in this honorslevel chemistry course include kinetic theory, gas laws, solutions, chemical kinetics and equilibrium, acid–base reactions, precipitation reactions, oxidation-reduction reactions, and electrochemistry. Honors Chemistry, Part 2, continues the study of the principles of chemistry and builds on the concepts taught in Honors Chemistry, Part 1 (CHEM 061). Note: Students will need a scientific calculator. Prerequisite: Honors Chemistry, Part 1 (CHEM 061) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Earth Science, Part 1 EARTH 041 Description: Earth Science 041 is the study of the very ground beneath your feet and what’s below that—all the way to the core. Your exploration of the Earth begins with the formation of the universe and how our glorious blue rock became the home we have today. You will dive into the nature of the stars and how they form the building blocks of our planet. From there you’ll journey through the development of our Earth and see how past events can help us understand our present. The forces that made the Earth impact our lives on a daily basis. This course is the first in a two-part series (EARTH 041 and EARTH 043). Prerequisite: Pre-algebra skills may be helpful Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Earth Science, Part 2 EARTH 043 Description: Now that you know about the world you call home, EARTH 043 is your introduction into how we take care of it. This course takes a look at the resources that populate the spheres (biosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and cryosphere). It looks at how we use those resources, renew them, deplete them, and waste them. EARTH 043 covers topics that help you be a good citizen of the Earth. This course is the second in a two-part series (EARTH 041 and EARTH 043). Prerequisite: Earth Science, Part 1 (EARTH 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Astronomy EARTH 051 Description: In this nonmathematical look at astronomy, students will learn what people have traditionally thought about space and how scientists currently study it. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Meteorology EARTH 055 Description: In Meteorology, students will learn how severe weather conditions like hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms develop. In this nonmathematical look at meteorology, students will also learn why the earth has seasons and how water in the atmosphere affects weather. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Environmental Science ENVRN 041 Description: Students in Environmental Science will learn about the fundamentals of ecology: rocks, minerals, and soil; biomes; surface water and oceans; and earth and energy resources and human impact on these resources. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Physics, Part 1 PHSCS 041 Description: This physics course is a mathematical treatment of motion and inertia, Newton’s laws, momentum and energy, circular motion and gravitation, gravitational interactions and satellites, and so forth. This course includes instructions for lab activities that can be completed with commonly available equipment. This is the first course in a two-part Physics series (PHSCS 041 and PHSCS 043).

Note: Students will need a scientific calculator capable of computing trigonometric functions. Prerequisite: Algebra, Part 1 (ALG 051) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Physics, Part 2 PHSCS 043 Description: This physics course is a mathematical treatment of change of state, thermodynamics, wave and sound, light and color, lenses, electric charges and fields, current and circuits, satellites, magnetism, nuclear reaction, and so forth. It includes instructions for lab activities that can be completed with commonly available equipment. This is the second course in a two-part Physics series (PHSCS 041 and PHSCS 043). Note: Students will need a scientific calculator capable of computing trigonometric functions. Prerequisite: Physics, Part 1 (PHSCS 041) and Algebra, Part 1 (ALG 051) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Physical Science PHYS 041 Description: In this introductory course, students will learn to apply basic concepts of physical science in exploring, experimenting with, and solving problems. Note: Students will need a scientific calculator. Prerequisite: Basic algebra skills Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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WORLD LANGUAGES First-Year ASL, Part 1 ASL 041 Description: In this American Sign Language course, students are taught the basics of language, simple conversations, and topics such as numbers, feelings, yes and no questions, facial expressions, cultural aspects, and more. This course features interactive elements: live instructor-led orientations and weekly lesson review activities, live one-on-one signing appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. There is a strong emphasis on learning to sign more fluently. This is the first course in a four-part ASL series (ASL 041, 043, 051, and 053). Note: All signing appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a webcam. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year ASL, Part 2 ASL 043 Description: Students learn how to create ASL sentence structures that can be used to form conversational sentences. They also learn over 200 new signs and cultural insights into the Deaf community. This course features interactive elements: live weekly review activities, live one-on-one signing appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. This is the second course in a four-part ASL series (ASL 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of American Sign Language, Part 1 (ASL 041). Note: All signing appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a webcam. Prerequisite: First-Year ASL, Part 1 (ASL 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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Second-Year ASL, Part 1

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ASL 051 Description: This American Sign Language course introduces over 200 new signs, with dialogues in each unit dealing with the motivation for learning ASL, occupations, ordering food in a restaurant, and shopping. The course illustrates more ways in which a variety of ASL sentence structures can be used to form conversational sentences. It also includes cultural insights into the lives of people in the Deaf community, including topics such as the different meanings of ASL signs, facial expressions, and body movement. This course features interactive elements: live one-on-one signing appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. There is a strong emphasis on learning to sign more fluently. This is the third course in a four-part ASL series (ASL 041, 043, 051, and 053). Note: All signing appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a webcam. Prerequisite: First-Year ASL, Part 2 (ASL 043) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Second-Year ASL, Part 2 ASL 053 Description: This American Sign Language course introduces over 200 new signs, with topics including conversations that take place around the house and school, discussions about the weather and sports, and linguistic features such as classifiers. Further Deaf cultural insights are presented in each unit, including various uses of the directional verb-signs and the importance of eye movement. This course features interactive elements: live one-on-one signing appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki.

There is a strong emphasis on learning to sign more fluently. This is the fourth course in a four-part ASL series (ASL 041, 043, 051, and 053). Note: All signing appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a webcam. Prerequisite: Second-Year ASL, Part 1 (ASL 051) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year Chinese, Part 1 CHIN 041 Description: This fundamental introduction to Mandarin Chinese focuses on pinyin and character background, pronunciation, grammar, tones, and Simplified Chinese characters. This course makes use of a Conversation Café to practice speaking with other students, teaching assistants, and the instructor. This is the first course in a four-part Chinese series (CHIN 041, 043, 051, and 053). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Exams are only available in a paper format; please plan for shipping time. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year Chinese, Part 2 CHIN 043 Description: This fundamental introduction to Mandarin Chinese focuses on pinyin and character review, pronunciation, grammar, tones, and Simplified Chinese characters. Students gain cultural understanding as well as improve their writing and speaking abilities. This course makes use of a Conversation Café to practice speaking with other students, teaching assistants, and the instructor. Live instructor-led lesson broadcasts are also available. This is the second course

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in a four-part Chinese series (CHIN 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of First-Year Chinese, Part 1 (CHIN 041). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Access to a printer and scanner or digital camera is also necessary for written assignments. Exams are only available in a paper format; please plan for shipping time. Prerequisite: First-Year Chinese, Part 1 (CHIN 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Second-Year Chinese, Part 1 CHIN 051 Description: Students continue learning Mandarin Chinese by focusing on pinyin and character review, pronunciation, grammar, tones, and Simplified Chinese characters. Students gain enhanced cultural understanding and language mastery. Beyond traditional course material, this course makes use of a Conversation Café that gives students the opportunity to speak with other students, teaching assistants, and the instructor to practice what they are learning. This is the third course in a four-part Chinese (CHIN 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of First-Year Chinese, Part 2 (CHIN 043). Note: Exams are only available in a paper format; please plan for shipping time. Prerequisite: First-Year Chinese, Part 2 (CHIN 043) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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Second-Year Chinese, Part 2 CHIN 053 Description: Students continue developing their skills in Mandarin Chinese through listening, speaking, reading, and writing; this course focuses on advanced development and use of pronunciation, grammar, tones, Simplified Chinese characters, and cultural understanding. This course has a Conversation Café that allows students to speak with each other and with native or fluent language mentors as they put learned material into practice. This is the third course in a four-part Chinese (CHIN 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of FirstYear Chinese, Part 2 (CHIN 043). Note: Exams are only available in a paper format; please plan for shipping time. Prerequisite: Second-Year Chinese, Part 1 (CHIN 051) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year French, Part 1 FREN 041 Description: Students will work toward proficiency at a Novice-Low ACTFL level in the following topics: greeting others, introducing themselves, saying the alphabet, answering basic questions, telling time, and talking about destinations and where they are going. Additionally, they will be able to briefly talk about friends, family, pets, home, important dates, seasons, toys, games, food, and colors. This course features interactive elements: live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. There is a strong emphasis on learning to speak the language, as well as read and write it. Additionally, there is an emphasis on gaining cultural understanding. This is the first course in a four-part French series (FREN 041, 043, 051, and 053).

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Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Access to a cell phone is recommended for some assignments. Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year French, Part 2 FREN 043 Description: Students learn basic conversation skills for inside a post office, in a pharmacy, and at a French dinner table. Several French-speaking regions are also highlighted. This course features interactive elements: live instructor-led orientations and weekly lesson review activities, live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. There are specific emphases on speaking and comprehension as well as reading and writing. This is the second course in a four-part French series (FREN 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of First-Year French, Part 1 (FREN 041). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Prerequisite: First-Year French, Part 1 (FREN 041) or equivalent Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Second-Year French, Part 1 FREN 051 Description: Students will continue to learn to communicate in French; reading, writing, speaking, and culture will be stressed. This course features interactive elements: live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board,

and an instructor-hosted wiki. There is strong emphasis on learning to speak the language, as well as read and write it. This is the third course in a four-part French series (FREN 041, 043, 051, and 053). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Prerequisite: First-Year French, Part 2 (FREN 043) or equivalent Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Second-Year French, Part 2 FREN 053 Description: Students will review and enlarge their vocabularies; study holidays, professions, history, and literature; and practice grammar and writing. This course features interactive elements: live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. There is specific emphasis on speaking and comprehension, as well as reading and writing. This is the fourth course in a four-part French series (FREN 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of Second-Year French, Part 1 (FREN 051). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Prerequisite: Second-Year French, Part 1 (FREN 051) or equivalent Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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First-Year German, Part 1 GERM 041 Description: Students learn conversation patterns and basic grammar, reading and writing about familiar topics, and geography, history, and lifestyle. This course features interactive elements: live instructor-led orientations and weekly lesson review activities, live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. There are specific emphases on speaking and comprehension as well as reading and writing. This is the first course in a four-part German series (GERM 041, 043, 051, and 053). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year German, Part 2 GERM 043 Description: Students review basic German as well as learn more vocabulary and grammatical principles through German Märchen (fairy tales). Students hear, read, speak, and write basic German in a context that is cheery rather than Grimm. This course features interactive elements: live instructor-led orientations and weekly lesson review activities, live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. There are specific emphases on speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. This is the second course in a four-part German series (GERM 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of First-Year German, Part 1 (GERM 041). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a

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webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Prerequisite: First-Year German, Part 1 (GERM 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Second-Year German, Part 1 GERM 051 Description: Students will expand their vocabularies and study more advanced grammatical structures that will lead to effective handling of social situations. Students will continue to gain familiarity with German life and customs. This course features interactive elements: live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. There is strong emphasis on learning to speak the language as well as read and write it. This is the third course in a four-part German series (GERM 041, 043, 051, and 053). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Prerequisite: First-Year German, Part 2 (GERM 043) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Second-Year German, Part 2 GERM 053 Description: This course offers students the opportunity to continue to develop their emerging German fluency and to improve their mastery of important German structures and vocabulary. As they work their way through the course, students will explore many topics and practice reflexive verbs, relative pronouns, the perfect and preterit tenses, and case endings. This course also features interactive elements: live oneon-one speaking appointments and an

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instructor-hosted wiki. There is specific emphasis on speaking and comprehension, as well as reading and writing. This is the fourth course in a four-part German series (GERM 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of Second-Year German, Part 1 (GERM 051). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Prerequisite: Second-Year German, Part 1 (GERM 051) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year Japanese, Part 1 JAPAN 041 Description: This course is an introduction to Japanese language, culture, history, and vocabulary; it includes a strong emphasis on learning to speak, write, and read Japanese. Interactive elements include live instructor-led orientations and weekly lesson review activities, live oneon-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructorhosted wiki. This is the first course in a four-part Japanese series (JAPAN 041, 043, 051, and 053). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

mini-stories as well as variations on traditional fairy tales. This course also takes a look into the connection between culture and history. Interactive elements include live instructor-led orientations and weekly lesson review activities, live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. This is the second course in a four-part Japanese series (JAPAN 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of FirstYear Japanese, Part 1 (JAPAN 041). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. A printer and scanner or digital camera are needed to complete required written assignments. Prerequisite: First-Year Japanese, Part 1 (JAPAN 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Second-Year Japanese, Part 1 JAPAN 051 Description: This course enables students to obtain a greater oral proficiency while increasing their ability to read and write katakana words. Special attention is given to identifying and conjugating verb tenses and situational vocabulary. This course also features interactive elements: live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructorhosted wiki. There is strong emphasis on speaking, as well as reading and writing, in this course. This is the third course in a four-part Japanese series (JAPAN 041, 043, 051, and 053). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Prerequisite: First-Year Japanese, Part 2 (JAPAN 043) or equivalent

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Second-Year Japanese, Part 2 JAPAN 053 Description: This course helps students develop and expand their knowledge base in Japanese by covering aspects of daily life, Japanese culture, and more advanced vocabulary and grammar concepts. Students will discover an increased ability to communicate as their vocabulary and grammar knowledge increase. This course also features interactive elements: live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. This is the fourth course in a four-part Japanese series (JAPAN 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of SecondYear Japanese, Part 1 (JAPAN 051). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Prerequisite: Second-Year Japanese, Part 1 (JAPAN 051) or equivalent; ability to write in both hiragana and katakana Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year Korean, Part 1 KOREA 041 Description: This introductory Korean course familiarizes students with Hangul (the phonetic system), basic grammar, foundational vocabulary, discourse, reading, and culture. Also, this beginning course helps students build basic language skills—speaking, hearing, reading, and writing—and broaden their understanding of Korean culture and communicate simple ideas in Korean. This course features the Conversation Café, a live virtual classroom where students practice their language skills and participate in

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one-on-one speaking appointments. This is the first course in a four-part Korean series (KOREA 041, 043, 051, and 053). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Access to a printer and scanner or digital camera is also necessary for written assignments. This course cannot be completed in fewer than two months. Exams are only available in a paper format; please plan for shipping time. Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year Korean, Part 2 KOREA 043 Description: In this continuation of firstyear Korean, students continue to learn Hangul (the phonetic system), basic grammar, foundational vocabulary, discourse, reading, and culture. They build basic language skills—speaking, hearing, reading, and writing—and broaden their understanding of Korean culture. By the end of the course, they can talk about shopping, a typical day, weekend activities, and the culture and lifestyle of Seoul, Korea. This course features the Conversation Café, a live virtual classroom where students may practice their language skills and engage in one-on-one speaking appointments. This is the second course in a four-part Korean series (KOREA 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of First-Year Korean, Part 1 (KOREA 041). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Access to a printer and scanner or digital camera is also necessary for written assignments. This course cannot be completed in fewer than two months.

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Exams are only available in a paper format; please plan for shipping time. Prerequisite: First-Year Korean, Part 1 (KOREA 041) or equivalent Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Second-Year Korean, Part 1 KOREA 051 Description: This course will enable students to build basic language skills (speaking, hearing, reading, and writing), broaden their understanding of Korean culture, and increase their ability to communicate simple ideas in the Korean language. By the end of the course, students will be able to talk about parties, family relationships, living in a dormitory, conversations with professors, and conversations on the telephone. This is the third course in a four-part Korean series (KOREA 041, 043, 051, and 053). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Access to a printer and scanner or digital camera is also necessary for written assignments. Exams are only available in a paper format; please plan for shipping time. Prerequisite: First-Year Korean, Part 2 (KOREA 043) or equivalent Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Second-Year Korean, Part 2 KOREA 053 Description: This course will enable students to build basic language skills (speaking, hearing, reading, and writing), broaden their understanding of Korean culture, and increase their ability to communicate simple ideas in the Korean

language. By the end of the course, students will be able to converse at airports, shops, or restaurants. They will also be able to talk about hobbies. This is the fourth course in a four-part Korean series (KOREA 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of Second-Year Korean, Part 1 (KOREA 051). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Access to a printer and scanner or digital camera is also necessary for written assignments. Prerequisite: Second-Year Korean, Part 1 (KOREA 051) or equivalent Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year Latin, Part 1 LATIN 041 Description: First-Year Latin, Part 1 teaches basic grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and reading skills as well as Latin influences on the English language. It also includes translations that focus on the mythology, culture, and history of Rome. This is the first course in a fourpart Latin series (LATIN 041, 043, 051, and 053). Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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improve English vocabulary. This is the second course in a four-part Latin series (LATIN 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of First-Year Latin, Part 1 (LATIN 041). Prerequisite: First-Year Latin, Part 1 (LATIN 041) or equivalent Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Second-Year Latin, Part 1 LATIN 051 Description: As students continue to expand their Latin vocabulary, they will learn to use the fourth and fifth declensions, compare adjectives and adverbs, and apply infinitives. They will also receive an introduction to the subjunctive mood. Through translation, students will learn about the Roman gods and the legendary and real heroes of the Roman Empire. The study of Latin will also improve English vocabulary. This is the third course in a four-part Latin series (LATIN 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of First-Year Latin, Part 2 (LATIN 043). Prerequisite: First-Year Latin, Part 2 (LATIN 043) or equivalent Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Second-Year Latin, Part 2 LATIN 053 Description: As students continue to expand their Latin vocabulary, they will study the subjunctive verb, irregular verbs, gerunds and gerundives, and the many uses of the ablative and dative cases. The study of Latin will also improve English vocabulary. Through translation, students will travel with two fictional young Roman boys to Greece. This course also allows students to explore Roman history. When

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they complete this course, students should be ready to begin studying the writings of ancient Romans. This is the fourth course in a four-part Latin series (LATIN 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of Second-Year Latin, Part 1 (LATIN 051). Prerequisite: Second-Year Latin, Part 1 (LATIN 051) or equivalent Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

First-Year Russian, Part 1 RUSS 041 Description: In this introduction to Russian language, culture, and history, students will develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. They will be introduced to basic grammar concepts, vocabulary, and cultural highlights. Interactive elements include live instructor-led orientations and weekly lesson review activities, live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. There are strong emphases on learning to speak the language as well as read and write it. This is the first course in a four-part Russian series (RUSS 041, 043, 051, and 053). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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culture. This course also features interactive elements: live instructor-led orientations and weekly lesson review activities, live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. There are strong emphases on learning to speak the language as well as read and write it. This is the second course in a four-part Russian series (RUSS 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of First-Year Russian, Part 1 (RUSS 041). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Prerequisite: First-Year Russian, Part 1 (RUSS 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Second-Year Russian, Part 1 RUSS 051 Description: This course will help students become conversational in the most common topics—expressing opinions, going places, transportation, discussing sports, and describing location. In this course, students will be introduced to the dative case, which can be used to ask permission. Students will also begin using the instrumental case; this will enable them to talk about doing activities with others or going places with people. Other topics include telling time, using the word “whose,” and a review of the nominative, accusative, and genitive cases. There are also cultural highlights through which students will learn more about Russia and the Russian people. This is the third course in a four-part Russian series (RUSS 041, 043, 051, and 053). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam,

a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Prerequisite: First-Year Russian, Part 2 (RUSS 043) or equivalent Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Second-Year Russian, Part 2 RUSS 053 Description: This course will help students become conversational in the most common topics—discussing the weather and different seasons in the year, telling age, and sharing what each student wants to be when he or she grows up. In this course, students will continue using the dative case, which is used to talk about age. Students will also see the instrumental case again; this will aid them as they talk about what occupies their time and what they want to become. Last, students will learn how to use every child’s favorite two words, why and because. There are also cultural highlights through which students will learn more about Russia and the Russian people. This is the fourth course in a four-part Russian series (RUSS 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of Second-Year Russian, Part 1 (RUSS 051). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Prerequisite: Second-Year Russian, Part 1 (RUSS 051) or equivalent Required Text: See online course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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First-Year Spanish, Part 1 SPAN 041 Description: This introductory Spanish course focuses on the Latin culture—the Latin world in general as well as the culture of Spain—and is structured to help students begin conversing almost immediately in Spanish. Students will practice pronunciation, patterns, basic grammar, reading, and writing about familiar topics. Conversation practice and weekly Today’s Specials (grammar, culture, and vocabulary lessons) happen in the Conversation Café, where students will interact with other students and course teaching assistants. This is the first course in a six-part Spanish series (SPAN 041, 043, 051, 053, 061, and 063). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year Spanish, Part 2 SPAN 043 Description: This Spanish course is a continuation of First-Year Spanish, Part 1, and introduces the Spanish language and culture (focusing on Peru, Bolivia, and Paraguay). It is structured to help students practice speaking using the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural information that they learn. Conversation practice and weekly Today’s Specials (grammar, culture, and vocabulary lessons) happen in the Conversation Café, where students will interact with other students and course teaching assistants. This is the second course in a six-part Spanish series (SPAN 041, 043, 051, 053, 061, and 063). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam,

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a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Prerequisite: First-Year Spanish, Part 1 (SPAN 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Second-Year Spanish, Part 1 SPAN 051 Description: Building on the skills that students developed during their first year of Spanish, students will focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, with appropriate grammatical principles as well as additional insights into culture (focusing on Colombia, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Honduras). Conversation practice happens in the Conversation Café, where students will interact with other students and course teaching assistants. This Spanish course includes many interactive activities and also includes an instructor-hosted wiki and live one-onone speaking appointments. This is the third course in a six-part Spanish series (SPAN 041, 043, 051, 053, 061, and 063). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Prerequisite: First-Year Spanish, Part 2 (SPAN 043) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Second-Year Spanish, Part 2 SPAN 053 Description: Students will focus on developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, with appropriate grammatical principles as well as additional insights into culture (focusing on Venezuela, Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile). Conversation practice happens in the Conversation Café, where students will interact with other students and course teaching assistants. This new

Spanish course includes many interactive activities and also includes an instructorhosted wiki and live one-on-one speaking appointments. This is the fourth course in a six-part Spanish series (SPAN 041, 043, 051, 053, 061, and 063). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Prerequisite: Second-Year Spanish, Part 1 (SPAN 051) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Third-Year Spanish, Part 1 SPAN 061 Description: Students will focus on developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, with appropriate grammatical principles as well as additional insights into culture (focusing on Mexico and Guatemala). Conversation practice happens in the Conversation Café, where students will interact with other students and course teaching assistants. This new Spanish course includes many interactive activities and also includes an instructorhosted wiki and live one-on-one speaking appointments. This is the fifth course in a six-part Spanish series (SPAN 041, 043, 051, 053, 061, and 063). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Prerequisite: Second-Year Spanish, Part 2 (SPAN 053) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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Third-Year Spanish, Part 2 SPAN 063 Description: Students will focus on developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, with appropriate grammatical principles as well as additional insights into culture (focusing on Ecuador, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, and Costa Rica). Conversation practice happens in the Conversation Café, where students will interact with other students and course teaching assistants. This new Spanish course includes many interactive activities and also includes an instructor-hosted wiki and live one-on-one speaking appointments. This is the sixth course in a six-part Spanish series (SPAN 041, 043, 051, 053, 061, and 063). Note: All speaking appointments require high-speed internet access (hardwired if possible) and a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and speakers or headphones. Prerequisite: Third-Year Spanish, Part 1 (SPAN 061) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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Accessibility Project: High School Math Just a few years ago, delivering accessible mathematical content that was both correct and consistent was either impossible or undocumented. In fact, when the BYU Independent Study high school math instructional design team investigated how to make math courses accessible, they found that because technology had not advanced far enough yet, few people (if any) were delivering truly accessible math content. This was despite the fact that educators and accessibility experts were working on the problem. Since that time, our high school math team, eager to accomplish true accessibility, had been monitoring technology in search of a standard way to deliver math content. A standoff existed between viable and consistent alt text, displayed math equations and content, and printability. Fortunately, advancements in technology now allow us to deliver completely accessible math courses online. Our math team recently completed a huge conversion project that moved content to nearly 600 accessible HTML pages used throughout our secondary math series. It means a lot to us to have the ability to deliver our high school math courses to all students who need them, so that all students can benefit from our awardwinning math model. We will continue making improvements to the math courses, especially when it comes to increased interactivity and multiple learning paths. The future of math instruction online is looking bright. We are committed to making your students’ educational experiences great.

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Diploma Programs While most students thrive in a school setting, those who need a 100% online education now have a new option: BYU Online High School. Its full-time programs culminate in a high school diploma from Brigham Young University. One reason parents shy away from “homeschool” is the lack of social interaction. We have heard them! Students have new ways to connect with teachers, advisors, and fellow students: • assemblies • hangouts • student clubs • advisor meetings • inspirational speakers • student council

If you have students interested in a rigorous at-home diploma program, please refer them to the BYU OHS website!

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WELCOME Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

THE STANDARD DIPLOMA TRACK

Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Academic Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114–115

Student Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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THE ADVANCED DIPLOMA TRACK Academic Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116–117

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ENROLLMENT OPTIONS Open Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Semester Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Individual Independent Study Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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CONTACT Brad Lester Principal bradford.lester@byu.edu Joseph Roberson Administrator, Open Enrollment joseph.roberson@byu.edu Ann Baxter Administrator, Semester Enrollment ann_baxter@byu.edu Email highschool@byu.edu Website highschool.byu.edu

Welcome BYU Online High School is a full-time, online, diploma-granting high school offering a personalized path to learning that meets students’ and families’ needs and goals. It includes three complete high school programs: J

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MISSION BYU Online High School provides high-quality, standards-based, individualized education for a wide variety of students by offering flexible alternatives to traditional schooling, utilizing proven online teaching practices in a safe, technology-enabled learning environment.

VISION Brigham Young University Online High School prepares students to think clearly and critically, communicate effectively, and understand important ideas from multiple perspectives to prepare them for future challenges and service to their family, community, and world.

STUDENT COMMUNITY All Open Enrollment and Semester Enrollment students are welcome to actively participate in our activities. These include a growing list of online student clubs and gatherings such as “hangouts” and inspirational assemblies on Fridays. Students may also apply for a position on Student Council. Starting in 2021, students can sign up to participate in an optional five-day summer outdoor adventure camp in Utah.

GUIDANCE Advisement is available to help students make the most of their BYU Online High School experience. Credits earned from accredited high schools can transfer and be counted toward graduation requirements. To set up an appointment with an academic advisor, send a note to highschool@byu.edu.

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Standards We strive to provide courses that have the high quality and rigor needed to prepare students to meet graduation requirements and prepare for a university education and successful career. Course credit can be transferred to most educational institutions across the nation. From state standards (from California to Massachusetts) to national standards (like Common Core) to professional standards (like World Languages standards), we promise to deliver courses that meet your standards.

ACCOMMODATIONS We are committed to providing a learning atmosphere that reasonably accommodates persons with disabilities. Before you apply to any of the high school programs, please inform us of any special needs by filling out the accommodations form found on our website and submitting it with your application.

FERPA POLICY The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires that BYU Independent Study protect the privacy of student education records. Generally, before personally identifiable student information can be released, (1) the identity of the student must be verified; for third-party requests (e.g., from a parent or counselor), the requester must also (2) verify his or her identity and relationship to that student, and (3) have been granted guest access to records on the student’s FERPA permissions form. See is.byu.edu/ ferpaform or the FERPA information in the Policies section of this book.

ACCREDITATION BYU is accredited as a Higher Education Institution by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). BYU Independent Study’s secondary education program (grades 7–12) is accredited by two regional accreditation agencies, Cognia (formerly AdvancED) and Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools. Our accreditation sources articulate and are reciprocal with other regional accreditation agencies, meaning earned credits through BYU Independent Study are generally transferable to other universities, colleges, and secondary education institutions. It is recommended that students check with their intended college or school before enrolling in a BYU Independent Study course.

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Complete admissions application and attach your unofficial transcripts.

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Enrollment Options OPEN ENROLLMENT

SEMESTER ENROLLMENT

For full-time enrollment in grades 9–12 without a semester-bound schedule, Open Enrollment offers a flexible path to a BYU Online High School diploma. Open Enrollment allows you to start and finish courses at any time during a 12-month period. It is recommended that applicants be at least 14 years old.

Are you interested in making BYU your high school and joining a graduating class? Semester Enrollment students follow a traditional August-to-May academic calendar year with six assigned courses per semester.

Upon acceptance into BYU Online High School, students meet with an academic advisor to develop a personalized graduation plan, which includes choosing between our Standard Diploma Track and our Advanced Diploma Track. Graduation requirements include the following: J

Earn 24.0 course credits (48 courses).* Complete a minimum of 6.0 credits (12 courses) through BYU Online High School; 3.0 credits (6 courses) of the 6.0 required may be split between the junior and senior year. Students must be enrolled in the semester in which they intend to graduate.

Upon acceptance into BYU Online High School, students meet with an academic advisor to develop a personalized graduation plan that includes choosing between our Standard Diploma Track and our Advanced Diploma Track. Graduation requirements include the following: J

* BYU Online High School accepts transfer credits earned or grade placement from institutions that are accredited by a recognized national, regional, or state accrediting agencies.

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ADULT EDUCATION Over 19 and ready to earn your high school diploma? If you have the desire to go back and finish what you started, you can receive credit for courses you have already taken* and earn your high school diploma. Graduates of this program vary widely in their ages and stages of life, but all have enjoyed the freedom to complete coursework around work and family responsibilities. Applicants must be at least 19 years old and a United States citizen or permanent resident. Upon acceptance into BYU Online High School, students meet with an academic advisor to develop a personalized Track. Graduation requirements include the following: J

INDIVIDUAL INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES Students from other schools can take a la carte BYU Independent Study courses to maximize flexibility, earn course credit that is not available at their school, or earn credits outside the normal school schedule. Students who enroll complete course requirements in a period of 3–12 months. Open course enrollment makes it possible to start a course at any time and in any location with internet access. The catalog of high school courses can be found in the High School section or at is.byu.edu/highschool.

Earn 24.0 course credits (48 courses). Complete a minimum of 6.0 credits (12 courses) through BYU Online High School; 3.0 credits (6 courses) of the 6.0 required may be split between the junior and senior year. Students must be enrolled in the semester in which they intend to graduate.

* BYU Online High School accepts transfer credits earned or grade placement from institutions that are accredited by a recognized national, regional, or state accrediting agencies.

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Track Options STANDARD VS. ADVANCED Diploma Requirements STANDARD DIPLOMA TRACK prepares students for college or the job market

• Applicants should be at least 14 years old.* • Students must complete 24.0 credits. • Complete a minimum of 6.0 credits (12 courses) through BYU Online High School. • The 6.0 required credits (12 courses) may be taken in the senior year or split between the junior and senior years. • S tudents must be enrolled in the semester in which they intend to graduate. hs.byu.edu/standard

ADVANCED DIPLOMA TRACK

In addition to the Standard Diploma requirements above, Advanced Diploma Track students complete more rigorous courses that add up to the same number of total required credits:

prepares students for competitive college or university study

• at least two years of World Languages credit • writing and literature courses • higher-level math and science courses hs.byu.edu/advanced

ADULT EDUCATION

Adult education students follow the Standard Diploma Track plan (see above).

for ages 19+

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* Parents may contact BYU Online High School to discuss a possible exception to the age requirement.

Both the Standard and Advanced diploma tracks require 24.0 credits of coursework; it is only in how these credits are allocated that these two tracks differ: Course Type

Standard Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Writing/Literature

Not required

1.0 credit required

Math

3.0 credits required

4.0 credits required

World Languages

Not required

2.0 credits required

Fine Arts

1.5 credits required

0.5 credit required

Electives

5.5 credits required

2.5 credits required

Before their planned graduation, students should make sure they are aware of any changes in requirements, which may be adjusted slightly over time.

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AP Courses Our extensive Advanced Placement® course content prepares students to test well on their AP exams. The number and type of college credits awarded for passing AP exams may vary depending on the exam year, the score received (3, 4, or 5), and the college chosen.

All AP exam registration must be completed on the College Board website: J

Your instructor will send you a “join code” so you can be linked to the section of your AP prep course. See the online catalog page for your AP course for details.

Dual Enrollment Advanced Track Diploma students are encouraged to earn concurrent/ dual enrollment (university-level) credit by taking one or more courses listed below. To register for concurrent/dual enrollment courses, a student must J

complete at least 12 high school credits have a current GPA of 3.0 or higher contact their BYU Online High School advisor to set up a plan

One (1.0) high school credit will be awarded for each university course that is passed. However, the student’s university transcript will show the number of university credits associated with the course. PLEASE NOTE

Parents of minors enrolled in university courses will not have access to university grades due to FERPA policy unless the student grants the parent(s) guest access to academic records.

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2.0 credit

PHY S 100: Physical Science Fundamentals POLI 110: American Government and Politics WRTG 150: Writing and Rhetoric Student support: indstudy@byu.edu Educator support: edsupport@byu.edu

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The Standard Diploma Track Academic Plan (by Subject) TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS: 24.0

ENGLISH

SOCIAL SCIENCE

(4.0 credits)

(3.0 credits)

Complete these course:

Complete these courses:

9th Grade English: ENGL 041, 043

US History: HIST 041, 043

10th Grade English: ENGL 045, 047

World Geography: GEOG 041

11th Grade English: ENGL 051, 053

Complete this course:

12th Grade English: ENGL 055, 057

MATH

American Government: GOVT 041 Complete one of these courses:

(3.0 credits)

World History: HIST 061, 063

Complete these courses:

Complete this course:

Algebra 1: ALG 051, 053

ECON 041

Geometry: GEOM 041, 043

HEALTH/ PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Algebra 2: ALG 055, 057

(2.0 credits)

SCIENCE

Complete the following course:

Complete both sequences:

Health Education: HLTH 041

Biology: BIOL 041, 043

Complete one of these PE courses:

Earth Science: EARTH 041, 043

AEROB 045 BOWL 041 CYCLE 041 FIT 041, 049 GOLF 041 JOG 041 SWIM 043 TEN 041 WALK 041 WTRNG 041

(3.0 credits)

Complete any two of these courses: BIOL 049 CHEM 061, 063 EARTH 051, 055 ENVRN 041 PHSCS 041, 043 PHYS 041

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Complete two more Health and/or PE courses: FIT 045 HLTH 042, 043, 045 (0.25 credit) MEDIC 051 OCCUP 041 RES 041

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

(1.0 credit)

Complete any two of these courses: ACC 041 ART 059, 061 AUTO 043 BCOM 041 BIOL 049 BLAW 041 BMATH 041, 043 BMRKT 041 CHILD 041, 043, 051 CLOTH 041, 047 COMMS 051 CS 040, 041, 043 CTE 040, 042, 043, 044, 045, 046, 048, 049, 050, 052, 054, 055, 056, 057, 058, 061, 063, 064, 066, 068, 070 CTECH 041 EARTH 051, 055 ECON 041 ENGN 041 FOODS 041, 043 GARD 041 INFOP 041 INTDE 041 MEDIC 051 OCCUP 041

STANDARD TRACK Recommended course of study by grade level:

9th grade

DIGITAL STUDIES

(0.5 credit)

Complete one of the following courses: CS 040, 041, 043, CTECH 041

FINE ARTS

(1.5 credit)

Complete any three of these courses: ART 041, 043, 045, 051, 059, 061 COMMS 051 MUSIC 041, 043, 044, 045, 046, 047, 053, 054, 055, 056 PIANO 041

ELECTIVE

(5.5 credits)

Complete 5.5 credits of elective courses. An elective course is any nonrequired course offered that has not previously been taken. Courses that may fulfill the requirements for two or more subjects can only be counted once. For students who plan to attend college, we recommend taking 2.0 credits of a World Languages sequence as elective courses.

FINANCIAL LITERACY

(0.5 credit)

Complete the following course: Financial Literacy: FINL 041

Every high school course not taken as a required core course can be applied as an elective no matter what track or program you are enrolled in.

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1.0 English 1.0 Math 1.0 World History/Geography 0.5 Health 0.5 PE 1.0 Fine Arts 0.5 Digital Studies 0.5 Elective

10th grade

1.0 English 1.0 Math 1.0 Science 0.5 Health/PE 0.5 Fine Arts 2.0 Elective

11th grade

1.0 English 1.0 Math 1.0 Science 1.0 US History 0.5 Career & Technology Education 0.5 Economics 1.0 Elective

12th grade

1.0 English 1.0 Science 0.5 Government 0.5 Health/PE 0.5 Career & Technology Education 0.5 Financial Lit 2.0 Elective

PLEASE NOTE

Each high school course is one semester equivalent (0.5 credit hour) unless otherwise noted.

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The Advanced Diploma Track Academic Plan (by Subject) TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS: 24.0

ENGLISH

Trigonometry: TRIG 041, 043 or MATH 111*

AP GOV 61 or POLI 110*

Complete these courses:

Calculus: MATH 112*

Complete this course:

(4.0 credits)

9th Grade English: ENGL 041, 043 10th Grade English: ENGL 045, 047 11th Grade English: ENGL 051, 053 12th Grade English: ENGL 055, 057 or WRTG 150*

WRITING/ LITERATURE

(1.0 credit)

Complete any two of these courses: Literature: LIT 047, 051, 061

AP CALC 061 AP CALC 063

SCIENCE

(3.0 credits)

Complete each of these sequences:

AEROB 045 BOWL 041 CYCLE 041 FIT 041 FIT 049 GOLF 041 JOG 041 SWIM 043 TEN 041 WALK 041 WTRNG 041

Physics: PHSCS 041, 043 or PHYS 100*

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Geography: GEOG 041

Geometry: GEOM 041, 043 Algebra 2: ALG 055, 057 Complete any one of the bold college-level courses or high school-level sequences: College Algebra: MATH 110* Precalculus: PRECALC 041, 043

Complete the following course:

Chemistry: CHEM 061, 063

MATH

Algebra 1: ALG 051, 053

(2.0 credits)

Health Education: HLTH 041

(3.0 credits)

Complete these courses:

HEALTH/ PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Biology: BIOL 041, 043 or AP BIO 059, 060 or BIO 100*

Writing: WRIT 041, 043, 045, 047 or ENGL 218*

(4.0 credits)

ECON 041

Complete the following course:

Complete one of these courses: World History: HIST 061, 063 AP HIST 063, 064 Complete one of these sequences: US History: HIST 041, 043 or AP HIST 061, 062 or A HTG 100* Complete each of these sequences: American Government: GOVT 051

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Complete one of these PE courses:

Complete any two of these Health courses, including any previously listed Health and/or PE courses: FIT 045 HLTH 042, 043, 045 (0.25 credit) MEDIC 051 OCCUP 041 RES 041

WORLD LANGUAGES

(2.0 credits)

Complete one two-year sequence from these courses: American Sign Language: ASL 041, 043, 051, 053

Chinese: CHIN 041, 043, 051, 053 French: FREN 041, 043, 051, 053 German: GERM 041, 043, 051, 053 Japanese: JAPAN 041, 043, 051, 053 Korean: KOREA 041, 043, 051, 053 Latin: LATIN 041, 043, 051, 053 Russian: RUSS 041, 043, 051, 053 Spanish: SPAN 041, 043, 051, 053, 061, 063

DIGITAL STUDIES

(0.5 credit)

Complete one of the following courses: CS 041, 043, CTECH 041

FINANCIAL LITERACY

(0.5 credit)

Complete the following course: Financial Literacy: FINL 041

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

(1.0 credit)

Complete any two of these courses: ACC 041 ART 059, 061 AUTO 043 BCOM 041 BIOL 049 BLAW 041 BMATH 041, 043 BMRKT 041 CHILD 041, 043, 051 CLOTH 041, 047 COMMS 051 CS 040, 041, 043

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CTE 040, 042, 043, 044, 045, 046, 048, 049, 050, 052, 054, 055, 056, 057, 058, 061, 063, 064, 066, 068, 070 CTECH 041 EARTH 051, 055 ECON 041 ENGN 041 FOODS 041, 043 GARD 041 INFOP 041 INTDE 041 MEDIC 051 OCCUP 041

FINE ARTS

(0.5 credit)

Complete one of the following courses: ART 041, 043, 045, 051, 059, 061 COMMS 051 MUSIC 041, 043, 044, 045, 046, 047, 053, 054, 055, 056 PIANO 041

ELECTIVE

(2.5 credits)

Complete 2.5 credits of elective courses. An elective course is any nonrequired course offered that has not previously been taken. Courses that may fulfill the requirements for two or more subjects can only be counted once. For students who plan to attend college, we recommend taking 2.0 credits of a World Languages sequence as elective courses.

*Bolded courses are concurrent/dual enrollment courses. Advanced Track students will receive 1.0 BYU Independent Study high school credit and 3.0 Brigham Young University credits for concurrent/ dual enrollment (university-level) courses taken; students will receive 2.0 BYU credits for MATH 111 and 4.0 BYU credits for MATH 112.

ADVANCED TRACK Recommended course of study by grade level:

9th grade

1.0 English 1.0 Math 1.0 World History/ Geography 0.5 Health 0.5 PE 0.5 Digital Studies 0.5 Fine Arts 1.0 Elective

10th grade

1.0 English 1.0 Writing/Literature 1.0 Math 1.0 Science 1.0 Health/PE 0.5 Financial Literacy 0.5 Elective

11th grade

1.0 English 1.0 World Languages 1.0 Math 1.0 Science 1.0 US History 0.5 Economics 0.5 Elective

12th grade

1.0 English 1.0 World Languages 1.0 Math 1.0 Science 1.0 US Government 0.5 Career & Technology Education 0.5 Elective

PLEASE NOTE

Each high school course is one semester equivalent or 0.5 credit hours unless otherwise noted.

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Adult Education Program Academic Plan (by Subject) TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS: 24.0

ENGLISH

(4.0 credits)

Complete any eight of these courses: English: ENGL 041, 043, 045, 047, 051, 053, 055, 057

Earth Science: EARTH 041, 043, 051 or ENVRN 041 Physics: PHSCS 041, 043

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Literature: LIT 045, 047, 051, 061

(3.0 credits)

Writing: WRIT 041, 043, 045, 047

US History: HIST 041, 043

MATH

Complete these courses:

Geography: GEOG 041

(3.0 credits)

Complete this course:

Complete these courses:

American Government: GOVT 041

Algebra 1: ALG 051, 053 Geometry: GEOM 041, 043 Algebra 2: ALG 055, 057

SCIENCE

(3.0 credits)

Complete the following courses:

World Studies:

FIT 045 HLTH 042, 043, 045 (0.25 credit) MEDIC 051 OCCUP 041 RES 041

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

(1.0 credit)

HIST 061, 063 or SOCSC 041

Complete any two of these courses:

Complete this course: ECON 041

HEALTH/ PHYSICAL EDUCATION

(2.0 credits)

Complete four courses from any of the following categories:

Health Education: HLTH 041

Chemistry: CHEM 041, 043, 061, 063

Complete any two of these courses, including any previously listed Health and/or PE courses:

Complete one of these courses:

Biology: BIOL 041, 043

Anatomy: BIOL 049

GOLF 041 JOG 041 SWIM 043 TEN 041 WALK 041 WTRNG 041

Complete the following course:

Complete one of these PE courses: AEROB 045 BOWL 041 CYCLE 041 FIT 041 FIT 049

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ACC 041 ART 059, 061 AUTO 043 BCOM 041 BIOL 049 BLAW 041 BMATH 041, 043 BMRKT 041 CHILD 041, 043, 051 CLOTH 041, 047 COMMS 051 CS 040, 041, 043 CTE 040, 042, 043, 044, 045, 046, 048, 049, 050, 052, 054, 055, 056, 057, 058, 061, 063, 064, 066, 068, 070 CTECH 041 EARTH 051, 055 ECON 041

ADULT HS DIPLOMA PROGRAM Recommended course of study by grade level:

9th grade

ELECTIVE

ENGN 041 FOODS 041, 043 GARD 041 INFOP 041 INTDE 041 MEDIC 051 OCCUP 041

(5.0 credits)

Complete 5.5 credits of elective courses: An elective course is any nonrequired course offered that has not previously been taken. Courses that may fulfill the requirements for two or more subjects can only be counted once.

DIGITAL STUDIES

(0.5 credit)

Complete one of the following courses: Computer Technology: CS 041, 043 CTECH 041

For students who plan to attend college, we recommend taking 2.0 credits of a World Languages sequence as elective courses.

FINE ARTS

10th grade

1.0 English 1.0 Math 1.0 Science 0.5 Health/PE 0.5 Career & Technology Education 0.5 Financial Literacy 1.5 Elective

11th grade

(1.5 credits)

1.0 English 1.0 Science 1.0 US History 1.0 Health/PE 1.0 Fine Arts 0.5 Economics 0.5 Elective

Complete any three of these courses: ART 041, 043, 045, 051, 059, 061 COMMS 051 MUSIC 041, 043, 044, 045, 046, 047, 053, 054, 055, 056 PIANO 041

12th grade

FINANCIAL LITERACY

(0.5 credit)

Complete the following course: Financial Literacy: FINL 041 PLEASE NOTE

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1.0 English 1.0 Math 1.0 World History/ Geography 0.5 Health 0.5 PE 0.5 Career & Technology Education 0.5 Digital Studies 1.0 Elective TABE (no credit)

Each high school course is one semester equivalent or 0.5 credit hours unless otherwise noted.

1.0 English 1.0 Math 1.0 Science 0.5 US Government 0.5 Career & Technology Education 0.5 Fine Arts 0.5 Economics 1.0 Elective Citizenship Overview Test (no credit)

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A Tale of Two Henrys BYU Online High School’s unique student body includes students from all over the world. It’s not unusual for someone in your English class to be from Indonesia or someone in your history class to be from Canada. It’s not even unusual to have two students with the same name in one class, but it is unusual for them to be cousins! This is a tale of two such students. Meet two students named Henry, cousins living oceans apart who are both BYU OHS students. Henry L. is an Arkansas farm boy and Henry J. is a world traveler whose father works for the U.S. State Department. “We’re pretty close,” says Henry J., whose family comes home to Arkansas between foreign assignments. “I move around a lot, and so ever since we were little, we’ve been doing things together. He [Henry L.] is like the only one who’s been there the whole time.” For most of the year they take BYU OHS classes together! Online high school has been a great fit for both of them. Henry L., who has been home-schooled his entire life, discovered BYU OHS first and then shared the news with his cousin, who was living in Argentina at the time. He says that without BYU OHS, he’d be attending different schools all the time. Henry L. likes online high school too. “The thing I like most about it is that I am able to make my own schedule and work at my own speed. My cousin and I take all the same classes—English, algebra, history, science, and fitness. Our electives can be different if we choose different ones . . . but we [can] view each other’s work and give presentations to each other. It’s pretty nice, because I might do something before him, or he might do something before me, and we can give each other advice on what to expect.” Two Henrys from very different backgrounds—but who both find BYU Online High School to be the perfect fit for them—make for a tale of two success stories! Are you interested in full-time online high school? If you’d like to ask questions and learn more, email us at highschool@byu.edu, visit highschool.byu.edu, or call 1-800-914-8931.

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UNIVERSITY

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Get Ahead with BYU Independent Study University University courses help students everywhere get ahead on college GEs—even high school students! For students ages 14 and up, having 12 months to complete a GE, elective, or major-related course can mean freedom to schedule lighter semesters, keep working at a good job, or even travel for a semester. Here’s a sampling of University courses that are taken by BYU Independent Study students:

Concurrent Enrollment

University Students

• AHTG 100

• BIO 100

• ANTHR 101

• IS 110

• BIO 100

• MATH 110, 112, 113

• HIST 201

• NDFS 100

• IHUM 101

• PDBIO 205, 210

• MATH 110

• PHY S 100

• NDFS 100

• PSYCH 111

• PHY S 100

• STAT 121

• STDEV 110, 150

• WRTG 150

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University Courses BUSINESS

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Principles of Accounting

ACC 200 . . . . .

126

Online Teacher Training

Principles of Financial Accounting ACC 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Praxis Math Test Prep

Principles of Managerial Accounting ACC 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

EDUCATION

Business Law in the Environment ACC 241 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Introduction to Accounting 2 ACC 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Personal Finance

FIN 200

Financial Planning

. . . . . . . . . . . . 126

FIN 418 . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Money, Banking, and Business FIN 453 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

OTT 1500

. . . . 130

MATH 1500

. . . . 130

Exceptional Students: Principles of Collaboration Children’s Literature

CPSE 300 . .

EL ED 340

130

. . . . . . . 130

FAMILY HOME AND SOCIAL SCIENCES American Heritage

AHTG 100

. . . . . . . . . 131

. . . . . 127

Social/Cultural Anthropology ANTHR 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Human Resource Management HRM 402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Language, Culture, and Society ANTHR 309 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Managerial Leadership Development HRM 413 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Economic Principles and Problems ECON 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Introduction to Management Information Systems IS 201 . . . . . . . . . . 128

Global Environment: Understanding Physical Geography GEOG 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Organizational Behavior

Communication in Organizational Settings Marketing Management Financial Management Professional Ethics

HRM 300

M COM 320 . . . . MKTG 201 MSB 250

MSB 360

Introduction to International Business

128

. . . . 128

. . . . . . 128

. . . . . . . . 129

MSB 430

. . . . . . 129

Business Arabic

MSB 596R . . . . . . . . . . .

129

Business French

MSB 596R . . . . . . . . . .

129

Business German Business Korean Business Spanish

MSB 596R . . . . . . . . . MSB 596R

129

. . . . . . . . . 129

MSB 596R . . . . . . . . .

130

Geography and World Affairs GEOG 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Introduction to Human Geography

GEOG 130

. . . . . . . . 132

United States and Canada GEOG 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 World Civilization to 1500 HIST 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 World Civilization from 1500 HIST 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 The Family Historian’s Craft

HIST 217 . . . . . . . . . . . .

133

The United States through 1877 HIST 220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 The United States since 1877 HIST 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

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Conquest and Colonization of Latin America HIST 251 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Leadership Development

Modern Latin American History HIST 252 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Motivation

British Family History Research and Methodology HIST 283 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 World War II in History and Memory HIST 293 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 The Italian Renaissance Reformation: Age of Turmoil

HIST 303

HIST 302

. . . . 134

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Russian Empire under the Romanovs HIST 330 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Soviet Union and Post-Soviet Russia Modern Japan

HIST 331 . . . . . . . . .

134

HIST 344 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

134

Directed Research in Family History HIST 481R . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 American Government and Politics POLI 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Introduction to International Politics

POLI 170 . . . . . . . . .

135

Western Political Heritage 1

POLI 201 . .

135

Western Political Heritage 2

POLI 202 . .

135

Introduction to Psychological Science

PSYCH 111

. . . . . 135

History of Psychology

PSYCH 210 . . . . . .

Psychology of Gender

PSYCH 306

135

. . . . . 135

Writing Within Psychology PSYCH 307 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Psychological Statistics PSYCH 308 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Developmental Psychology: Childhood PSYCH 320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Organizational Psychology PSYCH 330 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Sport Psychology Personality

PSYCH 338

. . . . . . . . 136

PSYCH 341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Abnormal Psychology Introduction to Social Psychology

PSYCH 342

136

. . . . . 137

PSYCH 350 . . . . . . . . .

137

Latter-day Saint Perspectives PSYCH 353 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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PSYCH 358 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

137

PSYCH 365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

137

Behavioral Neurobiology

. . . . . . . . . . . . 138

PSYCH 381

Introduction to Interiors

SFL 102

. . . . . 138

Food Preparation in the Home SFL 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Introduction to Family Processes

SFL 160 . . . . . . . . . . .

138

The Eternal Family

SFL 200 . . . . . . . . . .

139

Human Development

SFL 210

Marriage Enhancement

. . . . . . . 139

SFL 224

. . . . . 139

Parenting and Child Guidance

SFL 240

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Family Finance

SFL 260

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Critical Inquiry Research Methods

SFL 290 . . . . . . . . . .

140

Infant Development in the Family SFL 331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Adolescent Development in the Family and Other Social Contexts SFL 333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Adult Development and Aging in the Family SFL 334 . . . . . . . . . . 140 Family Adaptation and Resiliency SFL 335 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Social Development

SFL 351 . . . . . . . . .

Language Development

SFL 355 . . . . . .

140 141

Therapeutic Play Foundations SFL 357 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Media, Family, and Human Development Child Life in Healthcare Settings

SFL 358

. . . . . . . . 141

SFL 359 . . . . . . . . . .

Introductory Sociology

SOC 111 . . . . . . .

141 141

Current Social Problems SOC 112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Introduction to Social Psychology

SOC 350 . . . . . . . . . . .

142

Introduction to Social Work SOC W 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Introduction to Social Work Research Methods SOC W 300 . . . . . . . . 142

FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

HUMANITIES

Mass Communication and Society COMMS 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Introduction to Advertising COMMS 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Introduction to Print Publishing

DIGHT 230 . . . . . . . . . . .

146

Modern American Usage ELANG 322 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 ELANG 325 . .

146

Media Law and Responsibility COMMS 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Introduction to English Studies

ENGL 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

147

Media Effects

Creative Writing

ENGL 218

COMMS 411

Media and World Religions

. . . . . . . . . . . 143

COMMS 482 . . . . . . . . . .

143

Introduction to Photography and Digital Workflow DESPH 116 . . . . . . . . . . 143 Introduction to Music

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Beginning Piano Techniques 1 MUSIC 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Civilization: Music 1

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Civilization: Music 2 MUSIC 202 . . . . . . . . 144 Introduction to Jazz

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Organ Performance: Level 1 MUSIC 399R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Organ Performance: Level 2 MUSIC 399R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Organ Performance: Level 3 MUSIC 399R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Organ Performance: Level 4 MUSIC 399R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Organ Performance: Level 5 MUSIC 399R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Organ Performance: Level 6 MUSIC 399R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Playwriting 1

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Drama in the Elementary Classroom TMA 352 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Weight Training: Beginning SWELL 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 See Life Sciences section for full list of Health courses.

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British Literary History 2

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American Literary History

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Writing Creative Nonfiction ENGL 317R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Writing Poetry

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Writing for Children and Adolescents ENGL 320R . . . . . . . . . 148 Studies in Poetry

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The American Novel Shakespeare

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British Literature 1603–1660: The Late Renaissance ENGL 386R . . . . . . 149 American Literature from 1800 to 1865 ENGL 389R-001 . . . . . 149 American Literature 1865–1914 ENGL 389R-002 . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 American Literature 1914–1960 ENGL 389R-003 . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Young Adult Literature Senior Capstone

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Science of Biology Human Biology

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Human Anatomy

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Kinesiology and Biomechanics EXSC 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Elementary College Chemistry CHEM 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 General College Chemistry 1 with Lab

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Large-Scale Distributed System Design CS 462 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Introduction to Geology

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Life of the Past

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Intermediate Algebra

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Quantitative Reasoning MATH 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 College Algebra Trigonometry

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Lifestyle and Chronic Disease Prevention EXSC 387 . . . . . . . . . 152

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Stress Management

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General Physics 1 General Physics 2

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Principles and Practices of Health Promotion HLTH 330 . . . . . . . 153 Health Behavior Change

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Sexuality Education in the Curriculum HLTH 436 . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Statistical Computing in Epidemiology HLTH 440 . . . . . . . . . . . 154 International Health

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General Microbiology Molecular Biology Essentials of Human Nutrition

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Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics

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Introduction to Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics PHSCS 123 . . . . . 159 Descriptive Astronomy

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Energy, Climate, Environment PHSCS 137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism PHSCS 220 . . . . . . . . . . 160 Physical Science

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Introduction to Statistics Principles of Statistics

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The Book of Mormon 1

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The Book of Mormon 2

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Nursing and Medical Terminology

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The Pearl of Great Price

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Missionary Preparation

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The Eternal Family

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Joseph Smith and the Restoration: 1805–1845

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Pioneers and Persecution: 1846–1899

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First-Year Biblical Hebrew 2 HEB 132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Japanese Reading and Culture JAPAN 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Readings in Japanese History and Culture JAPAN 302 . . . . . . . . 167 First-Year Korean 1

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Foundational Spanish 1 Foundational Spanish 2

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Modern Church, 1900–Present REL C 343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Survey of World Religions

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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Essential College Skills Career Exploration

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Life Planning and Decision Making STDEV 140 . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Public Speaking

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Career Strategies for Employment and Internships STDEV 317 . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Graduate School Preparation STDEV 318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

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Second-Year German 1

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BUSINESS Principles of Accounting ACC 200 Description: Financial and managerial accounting principles. Basic accounting statements, processes, and management applications. Note: Satisfies BYU Core Quantitative Reasoning requirement. Instructor: Melissa Larson Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Principles of Financial Accounting ACC 201 Description: First course in concepts and methods underlying financial statements. Note: The Introduction to Accounting software purchased for this course is the same software used in ACC 200, ACC 202, and ACC 300. Instructor: Melissa Larson Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Principles of Managerial Accounting ACC 202 Description: Second course in the elementary series covering managerial problems and control of business operations. Note: The Introduction to Accounting software purchased for this course is the same software used in ACC 200, ACC 201, and ACC 300. Prerequisites: Principles of Financial Accounting (ACC 201) or equivalent skill. Instructor: Melissa Larson Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Business Law in the Environment ACC 241 Description: Introduction to legal principles and institutions affecting business. Prerequisites: Brigham Young University students must have Marriott School of Management major status. Instructor: Ryan V. Wood, JD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Introduction to Accounting 2 ACC 300 Description: Additional issues in financial and managerial accounting. Review of issues related to balance sheet accounts, performance evaluation, and capital budgeting. Note: The Introduction to Accounting software purchased for this course is the same software used in ACC 200, ACC 201, and ACC 202. Prerequisites: Principles of Accounting (ACC 200) or equivalent skill. Instructor: Melissa Larson Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Personal Finance FIN 200 Description: Practical course in money management and utilizing savings. Note: To complete the course, students will be required to visit various types of financial institutions. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Lise Crawford, MBA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Financial Planning FIN 418 Description: Applying financial principles to household decision making, stressing integration between areas. Income tax and estate planning, retirement, investments, portfolio management, and risk management. Prerequisites: Financial Management (BUS M 201) or Principles of Finance (FIN 201) or Information Systems (BUS M 520); any business major status. Instructor: Lise Crawford, MBA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Money, Banking, and Business FIN 453 Description: Economic analysis of effects of money, banking, and financial institutions on business decisions and aggregate economic activity. Note: A subscription to The Wall Street Journal is required. Any edition of Money, the Financial System, and the Economy will provide the same basic reviews, although the current course is written with reference to the 5th edition. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Lise Crawford, MBA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Human Resource Management HRM 402 Description: Functions of human resource management: employee selection, wage and salary administration, training and development, employee relations, and human resource planning. Instructor: Laura Middleton Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Managerial Leadership Development HRM 413 Description: Principles and practices needed to serve as effective leaders in families, church, community, and work settings—planning, decision-making, selfawareness, effective human influence, and community building. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Laura Middleton Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Organizational Behavior HRM 300 Description: Theories and concepts for creating effective organizations, e.g., individual, group, and organizational processes and human resource functions, including selection, compensation, and performance management. Note: Students cannot use this course to satisfy any Marriott School major requirements. However, this course can be used to fulfill management minor requirements.

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Spreadsheet Skills and Business Analysis IS 110 Description: Basic spreadsheet skills focusing on features in MS Excel such as basic functions, logic and reference functions, statistical functions, what-if analysis, and charting to solve complex business problems. No technical background is necessary. Note: Students must have access to Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access to complete this course. There is an additional $69.99 fee for the required course material, MyEducator.com: Prometheus Series. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Mark Keith, PhD Credits: 1.0 Tuition: $218

Introduction to Management Information Systems IS 201 Description: Create technology solutions to solve business problems. Learn database, analytics, spreadsheet, and programming skills useful to all business majors; preparing for a variety of internships. Note: You must have access to Microsoft Excel 2016 and Microsoft Access 2016 for this course. Prerequisites: Spreadsheet Skills and Business Analysis (IS 110) or concurrent enrollment. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: James Gaskin, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Communication in Organizational Settings M COM 320 Description: Developing written and oral communications for professional organizations, including composing and

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designing employment communications. Incorporates oral presentations. Note: Fulfills BYU GE Advanced Written and Oral Communication requirement. Prerequisites: BYU GE First-Year Writing requirement. To be taken before senior year. Not for first-year students. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Crickett Willardsen, MA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Marketing Management MKTG 201 Description: Marketing’s role in society and the firm, marketing opportunities, the consumer market, and management of marketing mix. Note: The textbook for this course is an ebook. You will be required to pay a one-time fee of $70 to access the ebook. Prerequisites: For non-management majors. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Scott Rackham, MBA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Financial Management MSB 250 Description: Financial statement analysis, financial planning, sources of financing, working capital management, risk and return, and valuation. Note: For nonmanagement majors. Please note that the accounting prerequisite (or the equivalent) is a must! This course will be very hard to pass without it. A business calculator is required for this course (HP-10B/TI BAII+ or equivalent / better). Prerequisites: Principles of Accounting (ACC 200) or equivalent. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Lise Crawford, MBA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Professional Ethics MSB 360 Description: Analyzing ethical dilemmas and understanding ethical theories as they apply to decisionmaking in management. Note: This course does not fulfill the BYU Marriott School Management Core Requirement. You must take the oncampus course to fulfill this requirement. No retakes or resubmissions are allowed in this course. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: David Robinson, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Introduction to International Business MSB 430 Description: Complexities confronting U.S. firms and their management in international environments. Emphasizes functional and planning areas, including organization, market research, and financial analysis. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Simon Greathead, MBA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Business Arabic MSB 596R Description: For experienced speakers of Arabic; emphasis on business concepts; practice and case studies; opportunities for conversation, reading, and presenting; all while enriching business vocabulary. Prerequisites: A third-year universitylevel university language course is recommended (or at least Intermediate High on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview scale). Instructor: Shereen Maher Salah, MA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Business French MSB 596R Description: For experienced speakers of French; emphasis on business concepts; practice and case studies; opportunities for conversation, reading, and presenting; all while enriching business vocabulary. Prerequisites: A third-year universitylevel language course is recommended (or at least Intermediate High on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview scale). Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Corry Cropper, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Business German MSB 596R Description: For experienced speakers of German; emphasis on business concepts; practice and case studies; opportunities for conversation, reading, and presenting; all while enriching business vocabulary. Prerequisites: Second-Year German 2 (GERM 202) level of reading and speaking fluency. Instructor: Jerry Christensen, MBA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Business Korean MSB 596R Description: For experienced speakers of Korean; emphasis on business concepts; practice and case studies; opportunities for conversation, reading, and presenting; all while enriching business vocabulary. Prerequisites: Extensive experience with Korean. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Julie Damron, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Business Spanish MSB 596R Description: For experienced speakers of Spanish; emphasis on business concepts; practice and case studies; opportunities for conversation, reading, and presenting; all while enriching business vocabulary. Prerequisites: Advanced Spanish language skills. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Will Carr, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

CONTINUING EDUCATION Online Teacher Training OTT 1500 Description: The Online Teacher Training course is a professional development course that prepares you to be a confident and successful online teacher. The course contains the most current research-based best practices of online teaching. It covers topics such as how to be prepared for the first day of an online course, online classroom management, cultivating connection with your students, fostering interaction, and providing meaningful feedback. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Chad Turley, PhD Credits: 0.0 Tuition: $149.00

Praxis Math Test Prep MATH 1500 Description: This online test preparation course prepares current and future teachers for each state’s secondary educational mathematics license exams, including the Praxis exam. Many states use the Praxis Mathematics: Content Knowledge Test developed by the Educational Testing Service; the remaining states administer their own version of this test. Upon completion of this course, teachers will have the

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knowledge and will practice skills necessary to become effective secondary mathematics educators. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: $115.00

EDUCATION Exceptional Students: Principles of Collaboration CPSE 300 Description: Basic principles and legislative issues in effectively communicating and collaborating with professionals, parents, and other service providers to meet needs of individuals with disabilities in inclusive educational environments. Lab. Prerequisites: FBI fingerprint background clearance. Instructor: JoAnn H. Munk, MS Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

Children’s Literature EL ED 340 Description: Trends and titles in children’s and adolescent literature. Reading and critiquing as well as practical uses of children’s literature in both school and home. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Heather Price, MS Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

FAMILY HOME AND SOCIAL SCIENCES American Heritage AHTG 100 Description: Synthesis of American constitutional and economic principles and patterns of historical development. Note: Tutoring is available for this course through BYU Independent Study. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Haley Beckstrand Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Social/Cultural Anthropology ANTHR 101 Description: Aspects of society and culture: kinship, beliefs, economy, and political order among peoples worldwide. Methods and perspectives used in social/ cultural anthropology. Note: This course fulfills a BYU Core requirement for Global and Cultural Awareness. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Richard Buonforte, MA, MPhil Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Language, Culture, and Society ANTHR 309 Description: Linguistic anthropology as a way of doing ethnography; language as symbolic form, vehicle of thought, and instrument of social interaction; speech events as cultural texts. Note: This course is part of a GE Mosaic. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Richard Buonforte, MA, MPhil Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Economic Principles and Problems ECON 110 Description: Strengths and weaknesses of markets and governments for solving problems of social organization or conflict, including policy response to inflation, unemployment, pollution, poverty, growth, etc. Note: See online catalog for full details. Students will need access to a document scanner to submit homework. Students should buy the version of Economics and Public Policy containing the workbook (which is inside the book). Please be aware that this is a challenging course, and students should be prepared to take this course largely independently. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: J. R. Kearl, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Global Environment: Understanding Physical Geography GEOG 101 Description: Physical environment, distribution, and interrelationships of climates, landforms, ecosystems and their human significance. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Matthew F. Bekker, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Geography and World Affairs GEOG 120 Description: Survey of the world, stressing geography of major political regions. Note: You will need access to a daily international newspaper and Google Earth for this course. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Chad F. Emmett, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Introduction to Human Geography GEOG 130 Description: Culture distributions and their relationship to existing geographic phenomena. Note: Satisfies BYU Core requirement for Global and Cultural Awareness. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Chad F. Emmett, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

United States and Canada GEOG 250 Description: Analysis of the natural environment, historical development, cultural patterns, economic systems, and political structures of geographic regions. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Daniel Olsen, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

World Civilization to 1500 HIST 201 Description: World civilization from Greek antiquity to Renaissance; explores fundamental questions in the human experience, examines formative events in history, and seeks to teach the value of important texts. Prerequisites: Although there are no official prerequisites for this course, students should be able to read and write in English at a college level. It is the student’s responsibility to make up for any deficiencies in language, reading, writing, listening, grammar, or note-taking skills. For help with developing study skills, the instructor recommends Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning, by Peter C. Brown. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Karen E. Carter, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

World Civilization from 1500 HIST 202 Description: World civilization from Renaissance to present; explores fundamental questions in the human experience, examines formative events in history, and seeks to teach value of important texts. Note: Satisfies BYU Core Global and Cultural Awareness and Civilization 2 requirements. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Shawn Miller, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

The Family Historian’s Craft HIST 217 Description: Introduction to genealogical methods applicable in American and international research. Discussion of technology in genealogical research and introduction to censuses and vital records (US and international). Note: You must take the final exam at a testing center with online access because part of the exam requires online research. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Shanna Besendorfer, BA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

The United States through 1877 HIST 220 Description: Discovery, colonization, American Revolution, establishment of the Constitution, foreign affairs, westward expansion, slavery, sectionalism, Civil War, and reconstruction. Note: This course plus American Government and Politics (POLI 110) or Economic Principles and Problems (ECON 110) satisfies the BYU Core American Heritage requirement. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Jay Buckley, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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The United States Since 1877 HIST 221 Description: Industrialization, immigration, urbanization, political and social movements, and foreign policy. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Brian Q. Cannon, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Conquest and Colonization of Latin America HIST 251 Description: Pre-Columbian civilizations, Iberian exploration and conquest of the New World, and colonial development of Hispanic and Portuguese America from 1492 to 1823. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Mark Christensen, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Modern Latin American History HIST 252 Description: National period (1810 to present): independence, institutional development, culture, and inter-American relations. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Jeffrey M. Shumway, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

British Family History Research and Methodology HIST 283 Description: Records, geographicalhistorical background, paleography, and methods for reconstruction of individual families and development of demographic and family history studies in England, Scotland, and Wales. Prerequisites: Doctrinal and methodological background of Introduction of Family History (REL C 261), The Historian’s Craft (HIST 200) or Student support: indstudy@byu.edu Educator support: edsupport@byu.edu

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an equivalent historiography course, and The Family Historian’s Craft (HIST 217), or equivalents. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Liz Snow Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

World War II in History and Memory HIST 293 Description: Causes, flow, global impact of the war emphasizing American and Japanese experience, ways in which it shaped lives of individual participants, and how it is remembered. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Aaron H. Skabelund, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

The Italian Renaissance HIST 302 Description: Major political, social, and cultural events in Italy from 1200 to 1530, emphasizing concept of the Renaissance in modern historiography. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Eric R. Dursteler, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Reformation: Age of Turmoil HIST 303 Description: Sixteenth-century religious upheaval; ideological, cultural, political, and socioeconomic struggles to midseventeenth century. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Karen E. Carter, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Russian Empire under the Romanovs HIST 330 Description: Political, economic, social, and cultural trends and events in Russian history to 1917. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Jeff Hardy, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Soviet Union and Russia HIST 331 Description: History of the Soviet Union and post-Soviet developments in Russia and other successor states; governing structures and ideology and the relationship between state and society. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Jeff Hardy, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Modern Japan HIST 344 Description: Main themes in Japanese history from the early 19th century to the present. Prerequisites: For majors, The Historian’s Craft (HIST 200) or an equivalent historiography course. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Aaron H. Skabelund, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Directed Research in Family History HIST 481R Description: Complete a genealogical research project for one credit. Note: To earn 1.0 credit for this course, you must complete a minimum of 40 hours of course work and earn a passing grade (over 60%). Instructor: Kelly Summers, MS Credits: 1.0 Tuition: $218

American Government and Politics POLI 110 Description: Origin and development of federal Constitution; national, state, and local governments and politics. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Jeffrey C. Fox, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Introduction to International Politics POLI 170 Description: Basic forces, practices, institutions, and foreign policies of major powers; problem areas in international politics. Note: Satisfies BYU Core Global and Cultural Awareness requirement. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Kendall Stiles, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Western Political Heritage 1 POLI 201 Description: Western civilization from Greek antiquity to Renaissance, primarily from perspective of political philosophy and scriptures; exploring fundamental questions in human experience; examining formative events in history; understanding value of important texts. Note: Fulfills BYU Core Civilization 1 requirement. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Ralph C. Hancock, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Western Political Heritage 2 POLI 202 Description: Western civilization from Renaissance to present, primarily from perspective of political philosophy; exploring fundamental questions in human experience; examining formative

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Introduction to Psychological Science PSYCH 111 Description: Basic course in modern scientific psychology. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Kaylie Carbine, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

History of Psychology PSYCH 210 Description: Overview of psychological thinking from Ancient Greece to the present. Emphasizes a critical stance toward the assumptions and implications of major psychological theories. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Jeff Case, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Psychology of Gender PSYCH 306 Description: Biological and social contributions to sex role development, sexual self-concept, and complementarity of sex roles. Prerequisites: Writing Within Psychology (PSYCH 307), Psychological Testing (PSYCH 309), and Psychological Research Design and Analysis (PSYCH 310), or equivalents. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Jenith Larsen, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Writing Within Psychology PSYCH 307 Description: Processes of researchoriented writing and presentation for psychology majors. Prerequisites: Introduction to Psychological Science (PSYCH 111) and Writing and Rhetoric (WTRG 150) or equivalents. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Kari O’Grady, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Psychological Statistics PSYCH 308 Description: Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis and hypothesis testing applied to psychological research data. Prerequisites: Orientation to the Psychology Major (PSYCH 101), Introduction to Psychological Science (PSYCH 111), A History of Psychology (PSYCH 210), Writing Within Psychology (PSYCH 307), College Algebra (MATH 110), or equivalents that include a solid, recent foundation in algebra. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Scott Braithwaite, PhD Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $872

Developmental Psychology: Childhood PSYCH 320 Description: Physical, mental, emotional, and social development of the child. Note: Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Prerequisites: Writing Within Psychology (PSYCH 307), Psychological Testing (PSYCH 309), and Psychological Research Design and Analysis (PSYCH 310); or equivalents. Required Text: See online course catalog.

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Instructor: Jenny Brooks Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Organizational Psychology PSYCH 330 Description: Personal, interactional, and structural aspects of organizations; motivation, decision making, problemsolving communication, leadership, organizational structure, change. Prerequisites: Writing Within Psychology (PSYCH 307), Psychological Testing (PSYCH 309), and Psychological Research Design and Analysis (PSYCH 310); or equivalents. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Mark A. North, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Sport Psychology PSYCH 338 Description: Application of psychological principles to sporting activities. Prerequisites: Writing Within Psychology (PSYCH 307), Psychological Testing (PSYCH 309), and Psychological Research Design and Analysis (PSYCH 310); or equivalents. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Julianne Holt-Lunstad, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Personality PSYCH 341 Description: Individual patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion; personality theories and their associated strategies of research, assessments, and personality change. Note: Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Prerequisites: Writing Within Psychology (PSYCH 307), Psychological Testing

(PSYCH 309), and Psychological Research Design and Analysis (PSYCH 310); or equivalents. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Brent S. Melling, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Abnormal Psychology PSYCH 342 Description: Dynamics of maladjustment; major psychological disorders and therapeutic procedures. Fieldwork required. Note: Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Prerequisites: An introductory psychology course (PSYCH 111) and a university-level writing course (WRTG 150). Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Timothy B. Smith, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Introduction to Social Psychology PSYCH 350 Description: Conformity and obedience; socialization, norms, roles; attitudes, leadership, group processes. Prerequisites: Introduction to Psychological Science (PSYCH 111) or equivalent. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Robert D. Ridge, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Latter-day Saint Perspectives PSYCH 353 Description: Relationships between theories of psychology and Latter-day Saint thought. Prerequisites: Writing Within Psychology (PSYCH 307) and Introduction to Psychological Science (PSYCH 111); or equivalents.

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Leadership Development PSYCH 358 Description: Principles and practices of successful leadership: decision making, communications, planning, team building, motivation, and interpersonal skills. Prerequisites: Writing Within Psychology (PSYCH 307) and Introduction to Psychological Science (PSYCH 111); or equivalents. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Julia Simpson Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Motivation PSYCH 365 Description: Determinants of motivation, relationship of motives to emotion, thought, personality, and action. Implications for understanding self and others. Note: You will be required to view four films for the course (which you can buy, rent, or borrow from a library). Prerequisites: Writing Within Psychology (PSYCH 307), Psychological Testing (PSYCH 309), and Psychological Research Design and Analysis (PSYCH 310); or equivalents. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Marcia Ventura Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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PSYCH 381 Description: Basic physiological, anatomical, and chemical foundations of psychology. Note: Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Prerequisites: Writing Within Psychology (PSYCH 307) and Psychological Testing (PSYCH 309); Psychological Research Design and Analysis (PSYCH 310) or Neurobiology (NEURO 205); or equivalents. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Christopher B. Kirwan, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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SFL 102 Description: Interior design; emphasizes the history and development of the American home. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Karla J. Nielson, MA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Food Preparation in the Home SFL 110 Description: Principles of cooking and skill development in food preparation techniques. Note: Lab required. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Rachel Springer Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

Introduction to Family Processes SFL 160 Description: Ways of strengthening family life by understanding such family processes as generations, emotions, communication, and rituals.

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Note: The final is only available to be taken in a paper format. Please plan for shipping time. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Brian J. Willoughby, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

The Eternal Family SFL 200 Description: This course is centered on the doctrine of the family and the central role families play in Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation. Course content is based on The Family: A Proclamation to the World, other teachings of latterday prophets, the scriptures, and other inspired writings. Note: This three-credit course covers all of the same material as the REL-C 200 course (two credit hours); the additional credit hour is used to give students a “marriage prep” experience that will increase their awareness of the factors that relationship science has shown to contribute to the formation of healthy marriages and families, as well as to help students develop the skills needed to be personally prepared for dating, marriage, and parenting relationships. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Jason S. Carroll, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Human Development SFL 210 Description: Growth and development of the child from conception through adolescence; influences of family, peers, and schools. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Larry J. Nelson, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Marriage Enhancement SFL 224 Description: Enhancing marital communication skills, conflict resolution styles, intimacy, stress management, and developing a shared relationship vision using social science theories and research findings. Note: Married, engaged, and couples seriously dating are encouraged to enroll together. Please be aware that this course contains some explicit content; this course is for mature audiences. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Stephen Duncan, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Parenting and Child Guidance SFL 240 Description: Theories and skills related to quality parent-child relationships. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: David Allen Nelson, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Family Finance SFL 260 Description: Introduction to time value of money, budgeting, saving, credit, taxes, housing, insurance, and investing, emphasizing practical application in the home. Note: SFL 260 fulfills the BYU Core Quantitative Reasoning requirement. You will need access to HP 10bII+ Calculator (or other calculators with TVM financial capabilities (e.g., other HP calculators, TI BA II+, TI-83, TI-84, etc.). Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Jeff Hill, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Critical Inquiry Research Methods SFL 290 Description: Philosophies of critical inquiry. Principles of designing, conducting, and reporting social science investigations. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Spencer L. James, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Infant Development in the Family SFL 331 Description: Conception, prenatal development, pregnancy. Physical, cognitive, and social development of the first twenty-four months. Implications for guidance and care in the family. Prerequisites: Introduction to School of Family Life (SFL 101), Principles of Statistics (STAT 121), and Critical Inquiry and Research Methods (SFL 290); Human Development (SFL 210) or concurrent enrollment. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Christin Porter, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Adolescent Development in the Family and Other Social Contexts SFL 333 Description: Examining the developmental and social contexts of adolescents with emphasis on the importance of the family. Other contexts include peers, religion, community, schools, and cross-cultural issues. Prerequisites: Introduction to School of Family Life (SFL 101), Principles of Statistics (STAT 121), and Critical Inquiry and Research Methods (SFL 290); Human Development (SFL 210). or concurrent enrollment. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Sarah Coyne, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Adult Development and Aging in the Family SFL 334 Description: Adjustments to physical, emotional, social, and economic changes. Needs arising from changes in family relationships, living arrangements, and employment; retirement planning. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Richard B. Miller, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Family Adaptation and Resiliency SFL 335 Description: Understanding family resiliency and building family strengths in normative transitions (birth, death, job) and nonnormative transitions (divorce, disability, remarriage, poverty, violence). Developing familial, social, religious, and instrumental resources to adapt positively to these transitions. Prerequisites: Introduction to School of Family Life (SFL 101), Principles of Statistics (STAT 121), and Critical Inquiry and Research Methods (SFL 290); Introduction to Family Processes (SFL 160) or concurrent enrollment. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Jeremy B. Yorgason, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Social Development SFL 351 Description: Processes and sequences of social development across childhood. Prerequisites: Human Development (SFL 210) and Critical Inquiry and Research Methods (SFL 290). Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: David Allen Nelson, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Language Development SFL 355 Description: Philosophical, social, intellectual, and emotional contexts of language acquisition and usage. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Cindy Christensen, MS Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Therapeutic Play Foundations SFL 357 Description: Play is an essential element for children’s growth, development, and learning; both therapeutic aspects and learning objectives of play in infants, children, and youth are examined. Note: This course also fulfills a curriculum requirement for certification set forth by the Association for Child Life Professionals (ACLP), the certifying entity for the child life profession. Prerequisites: It is highly recommended that students taking this course have taken Human Development (SFL 210) and Child Life in Healthcare Settings (SFL 359), but they are not required. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Deb Hema, MS Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Media, Family, and Human Development SFL 358 Description: Aspects of media and their potential effects on family interactions and human development across the lifespan. Prerequisites: None mandatory; a socialscience research-methods course will be helpful. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Sarah Coyne, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Child Life in Healthcare Settings SFL 359 Description: Roles of child life specialists in preparing children and families for healthcare experiences. Content includes psychosocial and developmental needs of children, adolescents, and families in healthcare settings and impact of illness, injury, and hospitalization on the child and family. Prerequisites: Human Development (SFL 210) or equivalent. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Deborah Hema Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Introductory Sociology SOC 111 Description: Social group influence; social interaction, processes, organization, and change; family, religion, government, population, culture, race relations. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Alice Lapray, MS Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Current Social Problems SOC 112 Description: Individual deviance (violence, insanity, drugs, sex, crime, etc.) and social disorganization (poverty, race and sex discrimination, divorce, overpopulation, etc.). Conditions, causes, solutions. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Alice Lapray, MS Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Introduction to Social Psychology SOC 350 Description: Conformity and obedience; socialization, norms, roles; attitudes, leadership, group processes. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Robert D. Ridge, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Introduction to Social Work SOC W 200 Description: Social welfare as a social institution; social work as a profession. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Steve Hoffman, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Introduction to Social Work Research Methods SOC W 300 Description: Tools of social research; survey, experimentation, content analysis, secondary analysis, qualitative research, evaluation research, data processing and analysis, and report writing. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Steve Hoffman, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mass Communication and Society COMMS 101 Description: Historical and modern roles of mass media in society, emphasizing media effects on individuals and institutions. Students planning to apply to the Communications program at Brigham Young University must have completed this course and received a grade one month prior to the program application deadline. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Thomas Robinson, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Introduction to Advertising COMMS 230 Description: Principles of advertising; critical evaluation of its role and value in American society. Experience in writing and creating ads for all media. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Thomas Robinson, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Media Law and Responsibility COMMS 300 Description: Introduction to First Amendment history and press freedom, law, and theory; media regulation and policy; relationship between law and ethics; key ethical issues in professional communications. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Edward Carter, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Media Effects COMMS 411 Description: Effects resulting from the interaction between media and members of society. Approaches may include selfimage, stereotypes, violence, and other social constructs and behaviors involving media consumption. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Kevin John, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Media and World Religions COMMS 482 Description: The interaction of media, world religions, and beliefs. Approaches may include media coverage and portrayal of religion, religions’ use of media, conflict between the two, and communicating across religious cultures. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Mark Callister, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Introduction to Photography and Digital Workflow DESPH 116 Description: Basic camera techniques and digital capture, developing entrylevel skills in digital imaging workflow, developing skills with industry-related software and working methods. Lighting two-dimensional work for portfolio documentation. Note: You will need access to a digital camera and Adobe Lightroom 4 (or later version). Prerequisites: Pre-graphic design, preillustration, pre-photography, pre-design, pre-art education major/minor status. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Paul S. Adams, MFA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Introduction to Music MUSIC 101 Description: Designed to aid nonmusic majors in developing skills needed for listening to music creatively. Emphasis on masterworks of Western music from major style periods. Note: Satisfies BYU Core Arts requirement. Not for music majors. Instructor: Steven P. Johnson, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Beginning Piano Techniques 1 MUSIC 113 Description: Instruction in piano for non-music majors. Note: Textbook comes with a CD. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Jared A. Pierce, PhD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

Civilization: Music 1 MUSIC 201 Description: History of civilization from Greek antiquity through the seventeenth century, primarily from perspective of musical literature and the arts; exploring fundamental questions in human experience; examining formative events in history; understanding value of important texts. Note: You will need a free subscription to Spotify for this course. Prerequisites: Ability to read musical notation. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Steven P. Johnson, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Civilization: Music 2 MUSIC 202 Description: History of civilization from the eighteenth century through the present day, primarily from the perspective of musical literature and the arts; exploring fundamental questions in human experience, examining formative events in history; understanding value of important texts. Note: This course is part of a GE Mosaic. Prerequisites: Ability to read musical notation. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Steven P. Johnson, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Introduction to Jazz MUSIC 204 Description: Fostering an understanding and appreciation of jazz music within the context of American history and culture. Note: Satisfies BYU Core Arts requirement. Prerequisites: Non-music major status. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Brian Harker, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Organ Performance: Level 1 MUSIC 399R Description: Internship or externship in creative, performing, producing, or teaching applications of major course work. Organ technique, organ repertoire, hymn playing, music theory, organ registration, and sight-reading. Note: Earlier editions of the textbook by Paul Harker, Basic Materials in Music Theory, may be used in place of the edition listed. Students must pass all the assignments and exams to pass the course. Prerequisites: Basic piano skills.

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Organ Performance: Level 2 MUSIC 399R Description: Internship or externship in creative, performing, producing, or teaching applications of major course work. Designed to provide motivation, direction, and instruction for organists to improve their skills in specific areas: organ technique, organ repertoire, hymn playing, music theory, organ registration, and sight-reading. Includes review on many level-one topics. Note: Earlier editions of the textbook by Paul Harker, Basic Materials in Music Theory, may be used in place of the edition listed. Prerequisites: Formal organ training in technique, hymn playing, and registration and an understanding of basic music theory topics (intervals, major and minor scales, key signatures). Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: R. Don Cook, DMA Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

Organ Performance: Level 3 MUSIC 399R Description: Internship or externship in creative, performing, producing, or teaching applications of major course work. Note: Due to the numerous options presented in this course, books and scores should be ordered only after consultation with your local organ instructor. (The average cost for these materials is between $100 and $200.) Prerequisites: Instructor approval. Instructor: R. Don Cook, DMA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Organ Performance: Level 4 MUSIC 399R Description: Internship or externship in creative, performing, producing, or teaching applications of major course work. Note: Due to the numerous options presented in this course, books and scores should be ordered only after consultation with your local organ instructor. (The average cost for these materials is between $100 and $200.) Prerequisites: Instructor approval. Instructor: R. Don Cook, DMA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Organ Performance: Level 5 MUSIC 399R Description: Internship or externship in creative, performing, producing, or teaching applications of major course work. Note: Due to the numerous options presented in this course, books and scores should be ordered only after consultation with the student’s local organ instructor. (The average cost for these materials is between $100 and $200). Prerequisites: MUSIC 399R levels 1–4 and instructor approval. Instructor: R. Don Cook, DMA Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $872

Organ Performance: Level 6 MUSIC 399R Description: Internship or externship in creative, performing, producing, or teaching applications of major coursework. This Organ Certification level emphasizes the following skills: organ technique, organ repertoire, hymn playing, organ registration, music theory, sightreading, transposition, accompaniment, and piano technique.

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Note: Due to the numerous options presented in this course, books and scores should be ordered only after consultation with the student’s local organ instructor. (The average cost for these materials is between $100 and $200). See syllabus for more details on the required materials. Prerequisites: MUSIC 399R levels 1–5 and instructor approval. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: R. Don Cook, DMA Credits: 5.0 Tuition: $1090

Playwriting 1 TMA 251 Description: Basic playwriting principles through reading, completing writing assignments, testing, and writing the first draft of a one-act play. Note: In this course, students will not only learn about how to write a ten-minute play, but they will get the opportunity to develop ideas, write them, edit others’ work, and rework what they create, with the end goal being that they will have a work ready for submission to the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. This course uses the BYU edition of Perfect 10: Writing and Producing the 10-Minute Play, which can only be purchased through BYU Store. You are allowed to submit only one lesson at a time. The course is designed to allow you to receive the feedback you need before you proceed to the next lesson. A webcam is required for the instructor meeting in lesson 14. Prerequisites: From Theatre to Performance Studies: An Introduction (TMA 115) is recommended. Required Text: See above. Instructor: Kamron Klitgaard Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Drama in the Elementary Classroom TMA 352 Description: Varied teaching methodologies for application of drama within the pre-K–6 classroom. Dual emphasis on Utah state elementary drama standards as well as integration with core curricula. Note: This course uses instructor-graded assignments in lieu of exams. Prerequisites: Theatre education major status: Introduction to the Theatre (TMA 101) or Introduction to Film (TMA 102); Exploration of Teaching Theatre (TMA 276); or early childhood education or elementary education major status; or equivalents. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: George Nelson, MFA Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Beginning Weight Training SWELL 191 Description: Beginning weight training concepts and strategies. Specific exercises for a personalized strength training program including safety, fundamental skills, training considerations and general techniques for all lifts. Note: BYU on-campus course expectations can be reviewed online using a link posted at studentwellness. byu.edu/swell-classes. You will need access to a weight room. Instructor: James George, PhD Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $218

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HUMANITIES Introduction to Print Publishing DIGHT 230 Description: Introduction to layout and typesetting and their place in the publications process; includes graphic design theory, audience analysis, and basic skills with professional desktop publishing application. Note: Students must have access to Adobe® InDesign,®, Photoshop,® .and Illustrator.® See further notes online. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Brad Woodward, BFA, BS Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Modern American Usage ELANG 322 Description: Current conventions and effective use of American English. Prerequisites: Introduction to the English Language (ELANG 223) or Introduction to Linguistics (Modern) (LING 201) or concurrent enrollment. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Don Chapman, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

The Grammar of English ELANG 325 Description: Study of English grammar in various applications. Prerequisites: Introduction to the English Language (ELANG 223) or Introduction to Linguistics (Modern) (LING 201) or concurrent enrollment. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Don Chapman, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Introduction to English Studies ENGL 203 Description: Introduction to the discipline of English studies, including the fundamental concepts and practice of literary analysis and critical theory. Note: ENGL 203 fulfills the GE Letters requirement only for BYU English majors and minors. Other students will not receive GE Letters credit for this course. Includes online access to BYU library services. Prerequisites: Writing and Rhetoric (WRTG 150) or equivalent. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Emily McLean Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Creative Writing ENGL 218 Description: Introductory instructions in the writing of poetry, the short story, and the essay. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: David Nielsen Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Studies in Literature ENGL 230 Description: Introduction to various literary themes, forms, and authors. Prerequisites: Tenth-grade English reading and writing level. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Gina Clark Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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British Literary History 1 ENGL 291 Description: Development of ideas, movements, genres, and styles in early English literature as illustrated through representative texts. Prerequisites: Introduction to English Studies (ENGL 203) or concurrent enrollment. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Brett McInelly, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

British Literary History 2 ENGL 292 Description: Development of ideas, movements, genres, and styles in later English literature as illustrated through representative texts. Note: Includes online access to BYU library services. Prerequisites: Introduction to English Studies (ENGL 203) or concurrent enrollment. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Emily McLean Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

American Literary History ENGL 293 Description: Development of ideas, movements, genres, and styles in American literature as illustrated through representative texts. Prerequisites: Introduction to English Studies (ENGL 203) or concurrent enrollment. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Joseph Darowski, MA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Writing Creative Nonfiction ENGL 317R Description: Creations of style and technique in prose nonfiction; discipline and practice of the writer. Prerequisites: Creative Writing (ENGL 218R) or instructor’s consent. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Joseph Franklin, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Writing Poetry ENGL 319R Description: Creation of style and technique in poetry; discipline and practice of the poet. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Gina Clark, MFA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Writing for Children and Adolescents ENGL 320R Description: Theory and practice of writing prose and verse for youth readership. Specific attention to requirements of picture books, middlegrade novels, and young adult stories. Note: Includes online access to BYU library services. Prerequisites: Creative Writing (ENGL 218R). Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Ann Dee Ellis Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Studies in Poetry ENGL 337R Description: Topics vary. Note: Includes online access to BYU library services. Prerequisites: Introduction to English Studies (ENGL 203) and Writing Literary Criticism (ENGL 295).

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The American Novel ENGL 377R-001 Description: Representative novels of the American tradition from the late eighteenth century to the present. Note: Includes online access to BYU library services. The novels required are usually available at a local library or bookstore. Prerequisites: American Literary History (ENGL 293) and Writing Literary History (ENGL 295); or Transatlantic Literary History (ENGL 294) and Writing Literary Criticism (ENGL 295); British Literary History 1 (ENGL 291). British Literary History 2 (ENGL 292) may also be a prerequisite option. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Alma Lawrence, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Shakespeare ENGL 384R Description: Intensive reading, discussion, viewing of plays from the comedy, tragedy, romance, and history genres. Note: For English majors and minors. Prerequisites: British Literary History 1 (ENGL 291) and Writing Literary Criticism (ENGL 295); either British Literary History 1 (ENGL 292) and American Literary History (ENGL 293) or Transatlantic Literary History (ENGL 294). Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Heidi Lawrence, MPhil Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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British Literature 1603–1660: The Late Renaissance ENGL 386R Description: Drama, poetry, and prose of the late Renaissance. Note: Includes online access to BYU library services. Prerequisites: Introduction to English Studies (ENGL 203), British Literary History 1 (ENGL 291), and Writing Literary Criticism (ENGL 295). Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Jason A. Kerr, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

American Literature 1800–1865 ENGL 389R Description: Major and selected minor writers and literary trends from 1800 to 1865. Prerequisites: Introduction to English Studies (ENGL 203), American Literary History (ENGL 293), and Writing Literary Criticism (ENGL 295); or Introduction to English Studies (ENGL 203), Transatlantic Literary History (ENGL 294), and Writing Literary Criticism (ENGL 295). Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Alma Lawrence, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

American Literature 1865–1914 ENGL 389R Description: Major and selected minor writers and literary trends from 1865 to 1914. Note: Includes online access to BYU library services. Prerequisites: Introduction to English Studies (ENGL 203), American Literary History (ENGL 293), and Writing Literary Criticism (ENGL 295); or Introduction to English Studies (ENGL 203), Transatlantic Literary History (ENGL 294), and Writing Literary Criticism (ENGL 295).

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American Literature 1914–1960 ENGL 389R Description: Major and selected minor writers and literary trends from 1914 to 1960. Note: Includes online access to BYU library services. Prerequisites: Introduction to English Studies (ENGL 203), American Literary History (ENGL 293), and Writing Literary Criticism (ENGL 295); or Introduction to English Studies (ENGL 203), Transatlantic Literary History (ENGL 294), and Writing Literary Criticism (ENGL 295). Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Frank Christianson, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Young Adult Literature ENGL 420 Description: Literature written for or read by teenagers. Prerequisites: Introduction to English Studies (ENGL 203), and Writing Literary Criticism (ENGL 295) or instructor permission. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Rachel L. Wadham, MLS, MEd Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Senior Capstone ENGL 495 Description: In-depth study of a limited area of literature, language, or criticism. Content varies; requires research and writing. Prerequisites: Shakespeare (ENGL 384R); or Milton (ENGL 383); or Major Authors

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(ENGL 384R); senior status. Chaucer (ENGL 381) is also a valid prerequisite choice. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Joseph J. Darowski, MA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

An Introduction to the Humanities IHUM 101 Description: Study of the arts emphasizing forms and relationships, the development of critical skills, and an awareness of traditional humanistic values. Note: Satisfies BYU Core Arts requirement. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Kathryn Issak Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Western Humanities 1: Antiquity to Renaissance IHUM 201 Description: Western civilization from Greek antiquity to Renaissance from perspective of traditional humanistic values reflected in its arts and ideas. Examines fundamental questions about human experience, formative events in history, and value of important literary and artistic texts. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Michael Call, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Western Humanities 2: Renaissance to the Present IHUM 202 Description: Western civilization from Renaissance to present from perspective of traditional humanistic values reflected in its arts and ideas. Examines fundamental questions about human experience, formative events in history, and value of important literary and artistic texts. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Nathaniel Kramer, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Middle Eastern History from 1800 MESA 467R Description: History of the Middle East in the modern period after 1800; rise of the nation states, relationship with the West, and role of Islam. Note: Students in the BYU Middle East Studies/Arabic major or minor program must obtain approval from the MESA Coordinator or the Kennedy Center Academic Advisor before taking the online course. General transcript title: Topics in Middle East Studies. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Jason Andrus, JD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking PHIL 205 Description: Analyzing and constructing both deductive and non-deductive arguments; formal methods for evaluating deductive arguments; practical applications of critical thinking, including recognizing biases and avoiding fallacies.. Note: Satisfies BYU Core Quantitative Reasoning requirement. Required Text: See online course catalog.

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Intermediate Formal Logic PHIL 305 Description: History and use of first-order logic and second-order logic; naturaldeduction and axiomatic proofs; modal logic; set theory and foundations of mathematics. Note: Fulfills BYU GE Languages of Learning Requirement. Prerequisites: Deductive Logic (PHIL 205) or Fundamentals of Mathematics (MATH 290). Instructor: David Jensen, MA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Writing and Rhetoric (Freshman Writing) WRTG 150 Description: Processes of writing, reading, and research with an emphasis on argumentation and rhetorical analysis. Note: Fulfills BYU General Education First-Year Writing requirement. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Joseph Darowski or Susan Morris, MA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Persuasive Writing WRTG 312 Description: Expository and persuasive writing focusing on practical reasons for evaluating audiences, generating and structuring an argument, and making stylistic decisions. Library research paper. Note: BYU GE Advanced Written and Oral Communication credit. Includes online access to BYU library services. Prerequisites: Writing and Rhetoric (WRTG 150) or equivalent skill; junior or senior status.

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Technical Communication WRTG 316 Description: Effective processes of written, oral, and visual technical communication, including collaborative processes. Writing for academic and professional audiences. Note: BYU GE Advanced Written and Oral Communication credit. Prerequisites: Writing and Rhetoric (WRTG 150) or equivalent skill; junior or senior status. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Lori Steadman Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

LIFE SCIENCES Principles of Biology BIO 100 Description: Introductory course for general education students. Note: The final exam is only available in a paper format. Please plan for shipping time. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Stephanie Burdett, M.Ed Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Introduction to Bioinformatics BIO 165 Description: Introduction to basic concepts in bioinformatics. Standard bioinformatic applications. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Perry Ridge, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Science of Wellness EXSC 221 Description: A comprehensive study of the science of wellness of the whole individual. The science of wellness draws principles from exercise sciences, biological sciences, and behavioral sciences. The research from psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) supports specifically the holistic wellness paradigm whose focus is that every aspect of each human being—the body, mind, and spirit—is involved in all wellness activities, and all affect the whole individual. Students will discover this new paradigm and experience the blending of the sciences to support the integrated nature of our being. Note: This course requires 4 months to complete. Please plan accordingly. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Ronald L. Hager, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Kinesiology and Biomechanics EXSC 362 Description: The influence of physical laws on human movement. Physical laws that will be discussed include linear and angular motion, force and torque, center of mass, fluid mechanics, and tissue mechanics. Note: The exams are only available to be taken in a paper format. Please plan for shipping time. Prerequisites: College Algebra (Math 110) or higher; Human Anatomy (CELL 210). General Physics 1 (PHSCS 105) is recommended. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Iain Hunter, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Lifestyle and Chronic Disease Prevention EXSC 387 Description: Current scientific evidence demonstrating how lifestyle affects disease processes. Healthy lifestyle concepts specifically needed by wellness professionals, health educators, and health promotion practitioners; influence of unhealthy lifestyle as basis for chronic diseases, i.e., cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Ronald L. Hager, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Stress Management EXSC 410 Description: Teaches students the basic principles, theories, and relaxation techniques to effectively manage personal stress. Students gain a greater understanding of the mindbody relationship, learn to employ a holistic approach to stress, and adopt effective cognitive, coping, and relaxation techniques. Ultimately, students experience a more effective approach to optimal lifelong health. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Bruce W. Bailey, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Exercise Physiology EXSC 463 Description: The function of the physiological systems and their responses to acute and chronic exercise. Prerequisites: Human Physiology (CELL 305) with Lab or Advanced Physiology (CELL 362). Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Pat Vehrs, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Principles and Practices of Health Promotion HLTH 330 Description: Introduction to the health promotion profession, emphasizing current issues, professional preparation and employment, as well as the philosophy and foundations of professional practice in various settings. Instructor: Joshua H. West, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Health Behavior Change HLTH 335 Description: Understanding health behavior change theories for individuals and populations. Practical application of related models and theories. Note: For the Introduction to Health Behavior Theory textbook, the 1st edition is preferred, but the 2nd will do as well. Prerequisites: Principles and Practices of Health Promotion (HLTH 330). Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Joshua H. West, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Sexuality Education in the Curriculum HLTH 436 Description: Prepares prospective teachers to teach sexuality education related to health curricula. Maturation, family health issues, parenthood, interpersonal skills, and related pedagogy issues. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Parley Hall, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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HLTH 440 Description: Introduction to the basics of SAS and EXCEL focusing on the set of commands useful for data-reporting, data-management, formatting and graphics, and data-analysis. Topics include tables and regression models for epidemiologists (cumulative-incidence, case-control, and incidence rate data). Instructor: Brianna Magnusson, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

International Health HLTH 480 Description: Identifying disease patterns in “developing” countries, exploring the social and cultural context of health, and reviewing behavior change strategies for improving well-being. Note: Students will need access to software and equipment to create and post a 5-minute video presentation. Instructor: Benjamin T. Crookston, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

General Biology: Health and Disease MMBIO 121 Description: An overview of the living world and how it functions and adapts in the context of human health and disease. Note: The exams are only available in a paper format. Please plan for shipping time. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Kim O’Neill, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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General Microbiology MMBIO 221 Description: Microbial world, emphasizing communicable diseases, their causes and control. Note: Recommended for students seeking a liberal education in microbiology who do not have the prerequisites to take the more advanced courses. Prerequisites: Any biology course. Recommended: Any chemistry course. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Richard A. Robison, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Molecular Biology MMBIO 240 Description: Fundamentals of protein and nucleic acid structure and their function in the context of the classical experiments that have informed our current models of biology at the molecular level. Prerequisites: Biology (BIO 130) and General College Chemistry (CHEM 105); or Science of Biology (CELL 120) and General College Chemistry (CHEM 105); or General Biology: Health and Disease (MMBIO 121) and General College Chemistry (CHEM 105); or equivalent skills. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Kim O’Neill, DPhil Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Essentials of Human Nutrition NDFS 100 Description: Food-oriented study of nutritional facts and principles as a basis for dietary choices; consequences of choices; scientifically examining controversial topics. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Minhee Kang, RD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Science of Biology CELL 120 Description: General biology course designed for biological science majors, emphasizing the scientific method, cell theory, biochemical unity, the central dogma, bioenergetics, reproduction, and evolutionary theory. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: David Kooyman, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Human Biology CELL 205 Description: Body systems and influence of heredity. For non-biology majors. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Roy Silcox, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Human Anatomy (with virtual lab) CELL 210 Description: Structure and function of the human body. Virtual lab experience included. Note: This is a human anatomy course. As such, it covers all parts of the body, including those associated with reproduction. Please be aware that all exams are proctored and taken online. There are a number of textbook options to choose from; just be sure that you purchase access to the textbook content and Connect/APR. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Michael Stark, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Residential Landscape Design PWS 103 Description: Design and composition as applied to development of residential grounds. Note: Students will need to purchase basic drafting tools and supplies, as well as be able to create clear, large (at least 24” x 36”), high-resolution images of their work. An assignment and the portfolios must be submitted by mail as hardcopies. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Phil S. Allen, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

NURSING Nursing and Medical Terminology NURS 102 Description: Nursing and medical terminology for prenursing and beginning nursing students or those interested in health occupations. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Peggy H. Anderson, MS Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Elementary College Chemistry CHEM 100 Description: Structure of matter and the chemical consequences of that structure. Note: Please be aware that there is no homework score resubmission. One final exam retake (for a fee) is allowed. For nonscience and nonmedical majors. Prerequisites: Physical Science (PHYS 100) or equivalent Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Matt A. Peterson, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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General College Chemistry 1 CHEM 105 Description: Atomic and molecular structure including bonding and periodic properties of the elements; reaction energetics, electrochemistry, acids and bases, inorganic and organic chemistry. Note: Primarily for students in engineering and biological sciences. Prerequisites: College Algebra (Math 110) or equivalent. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Roger Harrison, PhD Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $884

Large-Scale Distributed System Design C S 462 Description: Principles and concepts of designing and building distributed systems. Introduction to architectures for distributed computation. Reliability, availability, and scalability of large applications. Cloud computing and APIs. Prerequisites: Software Design and Testing (C S 340) and Internet Programming (C S 360) or equivalents. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Phillip Windley, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Introduction to Geology GEOL 101 Description: Cultural focus on physical and environmental geology for nonscience majors; rocks and minerals. Field trips. Note: Partially satisfies the BYU Core Physical Science requirement. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Sam Hudson, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $676

Life of the Past GEOL 103 Description: Cultural focus on historical geology for nonscience majors; fossils. Note: Partially satisfies the BYU Core Physical Science requirement. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Scott M. Ritter, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Intermediate Algebra MATH 097 Description: Elementary logic, real number system, equations and inequalities (linear, polynomial, rational, and radical expressions), graphing, function notation, inverse function, exponential functions, systems of equations, and variations. Note: This course does not receive university credit and is offered as a resource for students wishing to prepare for future collegiate math courses. There are homework assignments for every lesson. The homework is done online through MyMathLab. Please note there is no resubmission allowed for the final homework grade. This course performs best in Mozilla Firefox; other browsers may not work as well. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Jackie Robertson, MS Credits: 0.0 Tuition: $218

Quantitative Reasoning MATH 102 Description: Practicing and applying quantitative reasoning: personal finance, consumer statistics, etc. For students who do not need developmental algebra for subsequent courses. Instructor: Kenyon Platt, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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College Algebra MATH 110 Description: Functions, polynomials, theory of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, permutations, combinations, binomial theorem. Note: Satisfies BYU Core Quantitative Reasoning requirement. No calculators are allowed on the exams—including phone or tablet apps, graphing, financial, or other type of calculator. See the online catalog MATH 110 syllabus for instructions regarding a placement test. Prerequisites: Intermediate Algebra (MATH 097) or equivalent skill. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Darrin Doud Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Trigonometry MATH 111 Description: Circular functions, triangle relationships, identities, inverse trig functions, trigonometric equations, vectors, complex numbers, DeMoivre’s theorem. Note: Students will need to purchase access to MyLabsPlus to do the homework. This access can be bundled with the textbook. See the syllabus for details. Prerequisites: College Algebra (MATH 110) or equivalent skill. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Xianjin Li Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

Calculus 1 MATH 112 Description: Differential and integral calculus: limits; continuity; the derivative and applications; extrema; the definite integral; fundamental theorem of calculus; L’Hopital’s rule. Student support: indstudy@byu.edu Educator support: edsupport@byu.edu

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Calculus 2 MATH 113 Description: Techniques and applications of integration; sequences, series, convergence tests, power series; parametric equations; polar coordinates. Prerequisites: Calculus 1 (MATH 112) or equivalent. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Steven M. McKay, PhD Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $872

Essentials of Calculus MATH 116 Description: Review of algebra, graph of line, slope. Limits and derivatives (standard functions, compositions of such functions), derivative for polynomials, exponentials, logarithms. Product, quotient and chain rule. Optimization (extrema), application to business problems. Newton’s method. Note: Students have 6 months to complete the course and 8 attempts to pass the final exam. This course is Pass/ Fail. Students must get 80% or above on the exam to pass the course. The purpose of this class is for students to understand the idea of a derivative and how to use it to optimize a function. Prerequisites: College Algebra (MATH 110) or equivalent.

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General Physics 1 PHSCS 105 Description: Applied physics course not requiring calculus. Topics include mechanics, heat, wave motion, and sound. Note: Satisfies BYU Core Natural Sciences elective. Mac Users: It is strongly recommended that Chrome or Safari be used as the browser; Adobe® Reader® must be used to view this course. Before registering for this course, we recommend you take a pretest. The pretest covers several basic questions that will allow you to determine if you are comfortable enough with these concepts to succeed in this class. The exams are only available to be taken in a paper format. Please plan for shipping time. Prerequisites: High school algebra and trigonometry. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Michael Joner, MS Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

General Physics 2 PHSCS 106 Description: Continuation of PHSCS 105. Topics include electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, and optics. Note: BYU Independent Study does not offer Applied Physics laboratories. If students require a physics laboratory, it is recommended that they enroll concurrently in an introductory applied physics laboratory at their local college, in which case they will need to correlate the topics covered in their laboratory with those in this course. The exams are only available to be taken in a paper format. Please plan for shipping time. Prerequisites: Introductory Applied Physics (PHSCS 105) or equivalent skill.

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Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics PHSCS 121 Description: Linear, circular, and projectile motion; their prediction from forces and torques. Conservation of energy and momentum. Virtual lab. Note: Partially satisfies BYU Core Physical Sciences requirement. If you plan on taking PHSCS 123 and 220, you may want to buy the non-custom version of volume 1 (with chapters 1-46) rather than the custom version of the textbook that has only chapters 1-13 and 15. Assignment resubmissions are not allowed in this course. Mac Users: It is strongly recommended that Chrome or Safari be used as the browser; Adobe® Reader® must be used to view this course. Students will need to purchase Logger Pro software by Vernier. It can be purchased for a discounted price from the BYU Store. Prerequisites: Calculus or concurrent enrollment. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Grant W. Hart, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Introduction to Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics PHSCS 123 Description: Waves, thermal physics, optics, special relativity, and introduction to modern physics. Note: Partially satisfies the BYU Core Physical Science requirement. Students will need to purchase Logger Pro software by Vernier. It can be purchased for a discounted price from the BYU Store.

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Descriptive Astronomy PHSCS 127  Description: Nonmathematical presentation of knowledge of the content and history of the cosmos, frequently using observatory and planetarium. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Michael Joner, MS Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Energy, Climate, Environment PHSCS 137 Description: Nonmathematical introduction to meteorology. Atmospheric structure and dynamic behavior, focusing on short-term violent weather and longerterm hazards: drought, floods, heat waves, cold waves, and climate change, including human environmental impact. Note: Partially satisfies the BYU Core Physical Sciences requirement. Prerequisites: Physical Science Fundamentals (PHY S 100) or equivalent. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Grant Hart Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

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Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism PHSCS 220 Description: Electricity and magnetism Prerequisites: Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics (PHSCS 121) and Calculus 2 (MATH 113) or equivalents. Instructor: Michael Ware, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Physical Science PHY S 100 Description: Conceptual lectures and demonstrations of the most significant and universal laws and models describing the physical world by faculty from Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry, and Geology Departments. Note: Satisfies BYU Core Physical Science requirement. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Laralee Ireland, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Introduction to Statistics STAT 105 Description: Fundamental ideas and applications of statistics. Note: Due to the nature of this course’s learning outcomes, the exams are only available in a paper format. Please plan for shipping time. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Lacey Gunter, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Principles of Statistics STAT 121 Description: Graphical displays and numerical summaries, data collection methods, probability, sampling distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing involving one or two means

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and proportions, contingency tables, correlation and simple linear regression. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Perpetua Nielsen, MS Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The Book of Mormon 1 REL A 121 Description: Narrative, doctrines, and precepts of the Book of Mormon. Covers 1 Nephi through Alma 29. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: John L. Hilton, PhD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

The Book of Mormon 2 REL A 122 Description: Narrative, doctrines, and precepts of the Book of Mormon. Covers Alma 30 through Moroni 10. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Byron R. Merrill, JD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

The New Testament 1 REL A 211 Description: Historical background, narrative, and doctrines of the New Testament. Covers the life and teachings of Jesus Christ set forth in the four Gospels. Note: Satisfies the BYU Core New Testament requirement. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Byron R. Merrill, JD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

The New Testament 2 REL A 212 Description: Historical background, narrative, and doctrines of the New Testament. Covers the Acts of the Apostles through the Revelation of John. Note: Satisfies the BYU Core New Testament requirement. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Thomas Wayment, PhD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

The Old Testament 1 REL A 301 Description: Historical background, narrative, and doctrines of the Old Testament. Covers Genesis through 2 Samuel. Note: Submission of more than one lesson per week is not allowed without special permission from the instructor. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Jared Ludlow, PhD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

The Old Testament 2 REL A 302 Description: Historical background, narrative, and doctrine of the Old Testament. Covers 1 Kings through Malachi. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Kerry M. Muhlestein, PhD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

Writings of Isaiah REL A 304 Description: Teachings and prophecies of Isaiah in light of their historical context and relevance to latter-day people. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Shon Hopkin, PhD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

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The Pearl of Great Price REL A 327 Description: Historical background and doctrines of the Pearl of Great Price. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Daniel L. Belnap, PhD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

Missionary Preparation REL C 130 Description: Focuses upon the purpose, skills, and doctrines of missionary work and prepares prospective missionaries for a more meaningful MTC and mission experience. Note: Recommended for all prospective Latter-day Saint missionaries. This class may not be taken or retaken by returned missionaries or students who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Michael A. Goodman, PhD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

The Eternal Family REL C 200 Description: Devoted to teachings on the Plan of Redemption and the central role of the family in that plan. The doctrine of the family is explored as it is taught throughout the standard works and in “The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” as well as through the temple and saving ordinances and covenants. Note: This course will not substitute for The Eternal Family (SFL 200). Instructor: Mark Ogletree, PhD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

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The Doctrine and Covenants 1 REL C 324 Description: Origin, content, and teachings of the Doctrine and Covenants. Discusses sections 1 through 76. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Scott Esplin, PhD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

The Doctrine and Covenants 2 REL C 325 Description: Origin, content, and teachings of the Doctrine and Covenants. Considers sections 77 through 138. Continuation of The Doctrine and Covenants (REL C 324). Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Scott C Esplin, PhD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

The Living Prophets REL C 333 Description: Doctrines, administration, backgrounds, and current teachings of the living prophets, seers, and revelators. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Robert C. Freeman, JD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

Joseph Smith and the Restoration: 1805–1845 REL C 341 Description: Life and ministry of the Prophet Joseph Smith, coming forth of the Book of Mormon, organization of the church, foundational revelations, building the Kirtland Temple, Missouri persecutions, establishment of Nauvoo, and events leading to the Martyrdom. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Mary Jane Woodger, PhD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

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Pioneers and Persecution: 1846–1899 REL C 342 Description: Exodus from Nauvoo, the experience of Mormon pioneers crossing the plains, establishing Zion in the Great Basin, plural marriage and government persecution, the Manifesto, and events leading to Utah statehood. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Gerrit Dirkmaat Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

Modern Church, 1900–Present REL C 343 Description: Introduction to the LDS Church in the twentieth and twentyfirst centuries. Emphasis on significant developments of Church programs and structure as well as the people and events which have shaped Church history during this time period. Instructor: Mary Jane Woodger, EdD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

Survey of World Religions REL C 351 Description: Explores the origins, theological doctrines, scriptural works, and religious practices of several internationally religious traditions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Comparisons are offered between these religions, and Latter-day Saints belief and practice. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Alonzo L. Gaskill, PhD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Essential College Skills STDEV 100 Description: Developing essential college skills. Aims of BYU, values and goals, sound thinking skills. Learning styles and adjustment to college courses. College requirements and planning. Designed specifically for provisionally accepted Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) students. Successful completion required for formal admission into the BGS program. Instructor: Bryce D. Bunting, PhD Credits: 1.0 Tuition: $218

Career Exploration STDEV 117 Description: Applying theories of individual, academic, and career development to the university student. Exploring university opportunities and college majors; graduation planning. Note: There is a $10 materials charge for the Strong Interest Inventory that you will do in this course. Instructor: Tyler R. Pedersen, PhD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

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Life Planning and Decision Making STDEV 140 Description: Individual development in life planning and decision making, emphasizing personal maturity, goal setting, and decision-making abilities in areas of common concern to young adults. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Tyler R. Pedersen, PhD Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

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Public Speaking STDEV 150 Description: Principles and methods of public speaking; speaking experiences. Instructor: Stephanie E. Freeman, MA Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

Career Strategies for Employment and Internships STDEV 317 Description: Preparing for employment and internship opportunities. Practical strategies to facilitate internship and/ or career preparation: resumes, cover letters, networking, interviewing, and internet research. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Arnie Allred Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

Graduate School Preparation STDEV 318 Description: Preparing students to craft competitive graduate school application documents. Pragmatic strategies to facilitate preparation and understanding of references, graduate program research, personal statements, scholarships and financial aid, entrance exams, resumes and interviewing. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Andrea Merriman Credits: 2.0 Tuition: $436

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WORLD LANGUAGES First-Year Arabic 1 ARAB 101 Description: Basic skills of spoken and written Arabic. Note: This course involves regular speaking appointments with an Arabic-speaking mentor. A webcam, a microphone, and speakers will be necessary to conduct required speaking appointments. Access to a printer/scanner is necessary to complete required written assignments. Exams are only available in a paper format. Please plan for shipping time. Suggested first class for students learning Arabic. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: R. Kirk Belnap, PhD Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $872

First-Year Arabic 2 ARAB 102 Description: Second-semester Arabic. Basic language skills, spoken and written. Note: This course requires regular online speaking appointments with an Arabicspeaking mentor; you will need Adobe® Connect™, a webcam, a microphone, speakers or headphones, and highspeed internet access (hardwired recommended) for these appointments. Written assignments require the use of a printer and scanner or digital camera. Exams are only available in a paper format; please plan for shipping time. Prerequisites: First-Year Arabic 1 (ARAB 101) or equivalent. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: R. Kirk Belnap, PhD Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $872

Beginning Mandarin 1 CHIN 101 Description: Basic grammar, vocabulary building, speaking. Note: This course is not supported on Chromebooks. Students must have a headset/a microphone and speakers to complete required speaking appointments. A webcam is preferred but not required. Access to a printer and scanner is also necessary for written assignments. For optimal connection speeds during speaking appointments, it is recommended to use a hardwired, high-speed internet connection. Exams are only available in a paper format. Please plan for shipping time. Instructor: Josh Hogue, MA Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $909

Beginning Mandarin 2 CHIN 102 Description: Continuation of CHIN 101. Note: This course is not supported on Chromebooks. Students must have a headset/a microphone and speakers to complete required speaking appointments. A webcam is preferred but not required. Access to a printer and scanner is also necessary for written assignments. For optimal connection speeds during speaking appointments, it is recommended to use a hardwired, high-speed internet connection. Exams are only available in a paper format. Please plan for shipping time. Prerequisites: Beginning Mandarin (CHIN 101) or equivalent. Instructor: Josh Hogue, MA Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $909

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First-Year French 1 FREN 101 Description: Development of the four language skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Alissa Murdock Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $872

First-Year French 2 FREN 102 Description: Continuation of FREN 101. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Alissa Murdock Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $872

Intermediate French 2 FREN 202 Description: Extensive reading in French literature and culture. Note: This course earns BYU Core credit. Prerequisites: Intermediate French 1 (FREN 201) or equivalent. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Marc Olivier, PhD Credits: 3.0 Tuition: $654

First-Year German 1 GERM 101 Description: Listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and culture. Note: Students must have a webcam, a microphone, and speakers to complete required speaking appointments. Access to a printer/scanner/smartphone is also necessary for submitting written assignments. For optimal connection speeds during speaking appointments, it is recommended to use a hardwired, high-speed internet connection during the appointment.

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Prerequisites: For those who have had no German. Instructor: Jessica De Molder, MA Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $872

First-Year German 2 GERM 102 Description: Listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and culture. Note: Students must have a webcam, a microphone, and speakers to complete required speaking appointments. Access to a printer/scanner/smartphone is also necessary for submitting written assignments. For optimal connection speeds during speaking appointments, it is recommended to use a hardwired, high-speed internet connection during the appointment. Prerequisites: C grade or better in FirstYear German 1 (GERM 101) or equivalent. Instructor: Jessica De Molder, MA Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $872

Second-Year German 1 GERM 201 Description: Reading, writing, grammar, culture, listening, and speaking. Note: Students must have a headset/ mic and speakers to complete required speaking appointments. A webcam is preferred but not required. Access to a printer/scanner/smartphone is also necessary for submitting written assignments. For optimal connection speeds during speaking appointments, it is recommended to use a hardwired, high-speed internet connection. Prerequisites: C grade or better in FirstYear German 2 (GERM 102) or equivalent. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Cindy P. Brewer, PhD Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $872

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Second-Year German 2 GERM 202 Description: Culminating course for Languages of Learning requirement emphasizing culture and literature. Continued writing, grammar, listening, and speaking. Note: Students must have a headset/ mic and speakers to complete required speaking appointments. A webcam is preferred but not required. Access to a printer/scanner/smartphone is also necessary for submitting written assignments. For optimal connection speeds during speaking appointments, it is recommended to use a hardwired, high-speed internet connection. Prerequisites: C grade or better in Second-Year German 1 (GERM 201) or equivalent. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Cindy P. Brewer, PhD Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $872

First-Year Biblical Hebrew 1 HEB 131 Description: Old Testament Hebrew. Provides foundation in grammar and vocabulary; reading Hebrew prose texts in Bible. Note: Assignment resubmissions are not available in this course. Exams are only available in a paper format. Please plan for shipping time. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Geraldine Clements, M.Ed Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $872

First-Year Biblical Hebrew 2 HEB 132 Description: Old Testament Hebrew. Provides foundation in grammar and vocabulary; reading Hebrew prose texts in the Bible. Note: Exams are only available in a paper format. Please plan for shipping time. Prerequisites: First-Year Biblical Hebrew 1 (HEB 131) or equivalent. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Geraldine Clements, M.Ed Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $872

Japanese Reading and Culture JAPAN 301 Description: Reading and writing emphasizing essential characters, vocabulary, grammar, and culture. First course for returned missionaries. Note: Satisfies BYU Core Languages of Learning requirement. Prerequisites: Second-Year Japanese 2 (JAPAN 202) or equivalent. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Ron Arthur, PhD Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $872

Readings in Japanese History and Culture JAPAN 302 Description: Readings in Japanese history and literature with essential characters, vocabulary, and grammatical principles. Note: Satisfies BYU Core Languages of Learning requirement. Prerequisites: Japanese Reading and Culture (JAPAN 301) or instructor’s consent. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Ron Arthur, PhD Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $872

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First-Year Korean 1 KOREA 101 Description: Han’gul, the phonetic system, basic grammar and vocabulary, discourse, reading, and culture. Note: Students must have a headset/a microphone and speakers to complete required speaking appointments. A webcam is preferred but not required. Access to a printer/scanner is also necessary for written assignments. For optimal connection speeds during speaking appointments, it is recommended to use a hardwired, high-speed internet connection. Exams are only available in a paper format. Please plan for shipping time. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Julie Damron, PhD Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $872

First-Year Korean 2 KOREA 102 Description: Continuation of KOREA 101. Phonetic system, basic grammar, vocabulary, discourse, reading, and culture. Note: Students must have access to high speed internet, a microphone, speakers (or headphones), a webcam (optional), and a printer/scanner/smartphone for scanning/uploading written assignments. This course performs best in Mozilla Firefox; other browsers may not work quite as well. Exams are only available in a paper format. Please plan for shipping time. Prerequisites: First-Year Korean 1 (KOREA 101) or equivalent. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Julie Damron, PhD Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $872

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Foundational Spanish 1 SPAN 101 Description: Fundamentals of Spanish, emphasizing communication. Note: SPAN 101 is a pass/fail course. You will receive a P (pass) or E (fail) on your transcript, not a letter grade. Please see the syllabus for more information. Students must have a headset/mic, webcam, speakers to complete required speaking appointments. For optimal connection speeds during speaking appointments, it is recommended to use a hardwired, high-speed internet connection. Access to a printer/scanner may be useful. The materials fee in this course covers access to the textbook (online) and the online lab. You do not need to purchase a textbook, but you may purchase a hard copy text if you wish. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Rob Martinsen, PhD Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $909

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Foundational Spanish 2 SPAN 102 Description: Continuation of SPAN 101. Fundamentals of Spanish, emphasizing communication. Note: SPAN 102 is a pass/fail course. You will receive a P (pass) or E (fail) on your transcript, not a letter grade. Please see the syllabus for more information. Students must have a headset/mic, webcam, and speakers to complete required speaking appointments. For optimal connection speeds during speaking appointments, it is recommended to use a hardwired, high-speed internet connection. Access to a printer/scanner may be useful. The materials fee in this course covers access to the textbook (online) and the online lab. You do not need to purchase a textbook, but you may purchase a hardcopy text if you wish. Prerequisites: Foundational Spanish 1 (SPAN 101) or equivalent. Required Text: See online course catalog. Instructor: Rob Martinsen, PhD Credits: 4.0 Tuition: $909

If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way. Martin Luther King, Jr.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Growing Up A few years ago, the idea of middle school students taking courses online seemed cutting-edge and not all too common—boy, how things have changed! Families have discovered that 12- and 13-year-olds are more than capable of taking courses online. Not only that, they can develop organizational skills and personal motivation that will help them succeed in high school. Our portfolio of middle school courses includes core courses as well as electives. Please let parents know that we have flexible course solutions for their middleschoolers as well!

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Middle School Courses CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Middle School Photography: Drawing with Light CTE 030 . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Middle School Career Explorations 1 CTE 031 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Character Education: Exploring Values, Part 1 XPLR 041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Character Education: Exploring Values, Part 2 XPLR 043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Character Education: Exploring Values, Part 3 XPLR 045 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Middle School Digital Art and Design CTE 033 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

Middle School Journalism: Tell Your Story CTE 034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

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ELECTIVES Middle School Photography: Drawing with Light CTE 030 . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Middle School Career Explorations 1 CTE 031 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Middle School Digital Art and Design CTE 033 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Middle School Journalism: Tell Your Story CTE 034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Financial Literacy Life Preparation

FINL 041

REAL 041

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Why Try? Life Skills for Student Success RES 041 . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Personal Freedom

SELFG 041

Project Self-Discovery Essential Life Skills

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SELFG 043

SELFG 049

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Leadership

SELFG 051

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Study Skills

SELFG 055

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Education and Career Planning SELFG 057 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Prep: Tools for Success

STDEV 051

Character of America: Documents and Symbols

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USA 041 . . . .

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Character of America: The People USA 043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Seventh-Grade English, Part 1 ENGL 031 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Seventh-Grade English, Part 2 ENGL 033 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Eighth-Grade English, Part 1 ENGL 035 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Eighth-Grade English Part 2 ENGL 037 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Reading Reading Comprehension, Part 1 READ 033 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Reading Comprehension, Part 2 READ 035 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

FINE ARTS Introduction to Art

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MUSIC 043

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Guitar Basics, Part 2

MUSIC 044

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Ukulele Basics, Part 1

MUSIC 045 . . . . . .

Ukulele Basics, Part 2

MUSIC 046

Bass Guitar Basics, Part 1

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MUSIC 047

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Drums Basics, Part 1

MUSIC 053 . . . . . . .

Drums Basics, Part 2

MUSIC 054 . . . . . . .

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Voice Basics, Part 1

MUSIC 055 . . . . . . .

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Voice Basics, Part 2

MUSIC 056 . . . . . . .

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Guitar Basics, Part 1

PIANO 041

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HEALTH Aerobics

MUSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Guitar Basics, Part 1

MUSIC 043

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Bowling

BOWL 041

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Guitar Basics, Part 2

MUSIC 044

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Cycling

CYCLE 041

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Ukulele Basics, Part 1

MUSIC 045 . . . . .

Ukulele Basics, Part 2

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AEROB 045

Fitness for Living Well

FIT 041

Lifetime Weight Control

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FIT 045

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Fitness for Sports and Recreation FIT 049 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Golf

GOLF 041

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Health Education Jogging

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HLTH 041 . . . . . . . . . . .

TEN 041

Bass Guitar Basics, Part 1 MUSIC 047 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Drums Basics, Part 1

MUSIC 053 . . . . . .

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Drums Basics, Part 2

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Voice Basics, Part 1

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Voice Basics, Part 2

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Intermediate Swimming Tennis

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SWIM 043

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Walking Fitness

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Weight Training

WTRNG 041

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HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE Survey of World History, Part 1 SOCST 033 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Survey of World History, Part 2 SOCST 034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 United States History, Part 1 SOCST 035 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 United States History, Part 2 SOCST 036 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 United States History, Part 3 SOCST 037 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 United States History, Part 4 SOCST 038 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

MATHEMATICS Pre-Algebra, Part 1

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Pre-Algebra, Part 2

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Seventh-Grade Mathematics, Part 1 MATH 031 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Seventh-Grade Mathematics, Part 2 MATH 033 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Eighth-Grade Mathematics, Part 1 MATH 035 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Eighth-Grade Mathematics, Part 2 MATH 037 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

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Beginning Piano

PIANO 041

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SCIENCE Seventh-Grade Science, Part 1 GSCI 031 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Seventh-Grade Science, Part 2 GSCI 033 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Eighth-Grade Science, Part 1 GSCI 035 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Eighth-Grade Science, Part 2 GSCI 037 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

WORLD LANGUAGES First-Year ASL, Part 1

ASL 041

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First-Year ASL, Part 2

ASL 043

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First-Year Chinese, Part 1

CHIN 041 . . .

188

First-Year Chinese, Part 2

CHIN 043 . . .

188

First-Year French, Part 1

FREN 041 . . . .

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First-Year French, Part 2

FREN 043

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First-Year German, Part 1

GERM 041

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First-Year German, Part 2

GERM 043

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First-Year Japanese, Part 1 JAPAN 041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 First-Year Japanese, Part 2 JAPAN 043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 First-Year Korean, Part 1

KOREA 041

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First-Year Korean, Part 2

KOREA 043

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First-Year Latin, Part 1

LATIN 041

First-Year Latin, Part 2

LATIN 043 . . . . . .

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First-Year Russian, Part 1

RUSS 041 . . . .

First-Year Russian, Part 2

RUSS 043

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First-Year Spanish, Part 1

SPAN 041

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First-Year Spanish, Part 2

SPAN 043

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One of my favorite things is having freedom. My little sisters are homeschooled too, and every now and then they might come in and say, ‘Hey, look at this we want to show you,” and I can pause, and they’ll show me whatever little projects they’re doing. Or I can go downstairs and play with my dog when I feel like it or go on bike rides with my family throughout the day. I get to spend more time with my family, and I have more freedom planning my school schedule and how I want my school schedule to be. —Olivia, student

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CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Middle School Photography: Drawing with Light CTE 030 Description: Photographs play an important role in our world today. We photograph to preserve memories, document events, and create artistic works. This course introduces students to the basics of photography, including camera functions and photo composition. Students will learn what it takes to create a good photograph and how to improve photographs of animals, people, and vacations. They will also begin working with their photographs using photo-editing software. Through a variety of assigned projects, students will engage their creativity by photographing a range of subjects and learning to see the world through the lens of their cameras. Note: See syllabus for required course materials. Prerequisite: Know how to use required software, search the internet, and take and upload digital photos. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Middle School Career Exploration 1 CTE 031 Description: When you think about your future, what careers do you see? Police officer? Nurse? Farmer? Restaurant manager? In Middle School Career Exploration, you’ll explore careers in more than 15 different career areas. From the energy field to sales and from law to transportation, you’ll learn more about what careers are available and what you need to do to be a success. In addition, you’ll examine how to choose the career that is best for you based on your own unique personality and interests. And you can begin developing your leadership skills now. Middle School Career

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Exploration will help you prepare for your future now! What do want to be? Note: See course requirements online. Prerequisite: Know how to use required software, search the internet, and create digital videos. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Middle School Digital Art and Design CTE 033 Description: There are so many different types of art in this world—fine art, classical art, visual art—but the impact of digital art and design is all around us, often in ways that you probably aren’t even aware of! After taking Digital Art and Design, you’ll enjoy a deeper understanding and appreciation for all things digital as you explore this special genre of art found in everything from advertising to animation to photography and beyond. In this course, you’ll learn about the evolution of art, the basic principles of art and design, and the role of art in politics and society. Additionally, you will actually create your own digital art and make it come alive. Give your creative side a boost with this Digital Art and Design course! Note: See course requirements online. Prerequisite: Know how to use required software and take digital photos and video. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Middle School Journalism: Tell Your Story CTE 034 Description: Who? What? When? Where? How? Journalism provides us with the answers to these questions for the events that affect our lives. In this course, students will learn how to gather information effectively, organize ideas, format stories for media production, and edit their stories for publication. The course will also examine the historical development of journalism and the role of journalism in society.

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ELECTIVES Middle School Photography: Drawing with Light CTE 030 Description: Photographs play an important role in our world today. We photograph to preserve memories, document events, and create artistic works. This course introduces students to the basics of photography, including camera functions and photo composition. Students will learn what it takes to create a good photograph and how to improve photographs of animals, people, and vacations. They will also begin working with their photographs using photo-editing software. Through a variety of assigned projects, students will engage their creativity by photographing a range of subjects and learning to see the world through the lens of their cameras. Note: See syllabus for required course materials. Prerequisite: Know how to use required software, search the internet, and take and upload digital photos. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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what careers are available and what you need to do to be a success. In addition, you’ll examine how to choose the career that is best for you based on your own unique personality and interests. And you can begin developing your leadership skills now. Middle School Career Exploration will help you prepare for your future now! What do want to be? Note: See course requirements online. Prerequisite: Know how to use required software, search the internet, and create digital videos. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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Middle School Journalism: Tell Your Story CTE 034 Description: Are you someone who likes to get the story straight? Do you always want to know more? Who? What? When? Where? How? These are the details that make for a great story. Knowing how to find these key facts and then write them up in a way that makes it easy for others to read about it is the skill of a true journalist. In Middle School Journalism: Tell Your Story, you’ll learn how ask the right questions, look for the details, and find the story in any situation. You’ll learn how to gather information effectively, organize ideas, format stories for media production, and edit your articles. Get ready to break that news! Note: See course requirements online. Prerequisite: Know how to use required software and record video. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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expectations, balance, relationships, and citizenship. Lessons include instructorgraded portfolio activities, which should be submitted as a whole before requesting the final exam. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $112

Why Try? Life Skills for Student Success RES 041 Description: This course provides ten strategies proven to motivate and engage EVERY student! Based on the popular WhyTry Program, students will learn the strategies successful people use to overcome challenges, boost motivation, improve relationships, increase resilience, and more! The lessons in this course have been implemented with over two million youth nationwide and have been proven to promote college and career readiness, improve GPA, increase engagement, improve attendance, and enhance overall self-concept. The goal of the course is to help students go beyond the “what” of education and help them see the “why”—or the ways in which the skills and concepts they’re learning can apply directly to their life. Students often say that they have more fun in this class than in any other high school course. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Project Self-Discovery SELFG 043 Description: In this course, students will increase their knowledge of what people are like and improve their powers of selfunderstanding and self-expression; they will learn how to cultivate self-confidence, selfacceptance, and a more meaningful life. Credits: 0.25 Tuition: $112

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Prep: Tools for Success STDEV 051 Description: This course is a guide to help students succeed in the learning environment, and specifically in a BYU Independent Study course. Students will engage in learning content and activities to increase their study skills and their success in classes. Students will explore tools and tips for digital natives, analyze the best use of a learning management system, set up schedules to use their time effectively, apply test-taking strategies, and discover their ideal learning style. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Character Education: Exploring Values, Part 1 XPLR 041 Description: This course is a literary study of basic values and examines the consequences of having or lacking courage, self-discipline, respect, honesty, work, trust, and compassion. This is the first course in a three-part Character Education: Exploring Values series (XPLR 041, 043, and 045); however, any of the courses may be taken independently of the others. Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $112

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Character Education: Exploring Values, Part 2 XPLR 043 Description: This course is a literary study of additional basic values; it examines the consequences of having or lacking confidence, generosity, humility, obedience, determination, reliability, tolerance, forgiveness, and excellence. Lessons include instructor-graded portfolio activities, which should be submitted as a whole before requesting the final. This is the second course in a three-part Character Education: Exploring Values series (XPLR 041, 043, and 045); however, any of the courses may be taken independently of the others. Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $112

Character Education: Exploring Values, Part 3 XPLR 045 Description: This course is a literary study of additional basic values; it examines the consequences of having or lacking mercy, patience, grace, gratitude, accountability, loyalty, patriotism, and self-sufficiency. Lessons include instructor-graded portfolio activities, which should be submitted as a whole prior to requesting the final. This is the third course in a three-part Character Education: Exploring Values series (XPLR 041, 043, and 045); however, any of the courses may be taken independently of the others. Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $112

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS English Seventh-Grade English, Part 1 ENGL 031 Description: Students will learn to identify themes in literature, analyze techniques in poetry, recite a poem using effective presentation skills, compare selected genres in literature, read and interpret Shakespearean sonnets and excerpts from a play, compose a well-supported research paper, apply reading and writing strategies to a novel, and expand and enrich their vocabulary by applying word-mastery strategies. This is the first course in a two-part Seventh-Grade English series (ENGL 031 and ENGL 033). Required Text: See course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Seventh-Grade English, Part 2 ENGL 033 Description: Students will learn to identify themes in literature, analyze techniques in poetry, recite a poem using effective presentation skills, compare selected genres in literature, read and interpret Shakespearean sonnets and excerpts from a play, compose a well-supported research paper, apply reading and writing strategies to a novel, and expand and enrich their vocabulary by applying wordmastery strategies. This is the second course in a two-part Seventh-Grade English series (ENGL 031 and ENGL 033). Prerequisite: Seventh-Grade English, Part 1 (ENGL 031) or equivalent Required Text: See course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Eighth-Grade English, Part 1 ENGL 035 Description: In a world of words, students will learn how to put words together naturally, express themselves confidently, and explore the world of reading and writing through study and practice. Fifteen hours of reading nonfiction texts will be required, in addition to the course novel. This is the first course in a two-part Eighth-Grade English series (ENGL 035 and ENGL 037). Required Text: See course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Eighth-Grade English, Part 2 ENGL 037 Description: This course will enhance students’ vocabulary, writing strategies, argumentative and persuasive techniques in writing and speaking, and ability to analyze literature and media. Students learn to identify the elements of the research process and incorporate them into their own research papers. This is the second course in a two-part Eighth-Grade English series (ENGL 035 and ENGL 037). Prerequisite: Eighth-Grade English, Part 1 (ENGL 035) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Reading Reading Comprehension, Part 1 READ 033 Description: This reading comprehension course covers important pre-, during-, and after-reading techniques; it also includes a look at feelings that are found in books and people. Students will read about pure happiness in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, loneliness in The Wizard of Oz, utter surprise in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, love in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and much more as they explore 30 excerpts from great literature while learning about

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reading techniques. This is the first course in a two-part Reading Comprehension series (READ 033 and READ 035). Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Reading Comprehension, Part 2 READ 035 Description: In this reading comprehension course, students will learn more during-reading techniques. Those who liked the first course in this series will love this follow-up that focuses even more on feelings portrayed in literature, reading amazing fiction in The Adventures of Pinocchio, the magical tales of Harry Potter and his friends, a story of true bravery in Alice in Wonderland, and much more. Students will explore excerpts from Newbery Award–winning books and classic literature while focusing on reading techniques. This is the second course in a two-part Reading Comprehension series (READ 033 and READ 035). Prerequisite: Reading Comprehension, Part 1 (READ 033) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

FINE ARTS Introduction to Art ART 031 Description: This foundational art course includes the study of art history, art production, and art criticism. The influence of prominent artists and several art movements will be introduced. Students also express themselves by applying learned production skills to various projects. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Introduction to Music MUSIC 041 Description: This comprehensive introduction to music begins with basic musicianship and evolves into music history, covering genres from the Medieval period through current Western popular music. Musical theatre and art music from India and Bali will also be addressed. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Guitar Basics, Part 1 MUSIC 043 Description: This course, Guitar Basics 1, is an introduction to the guitar, guitar technique, the music played on the guitar, and some important icons in guitar performance. It is an entryway to an awesome world of playing the guitar in many styles. By taking this course, you are preparing yourself for a lifetime of making music for your own and others’ enjoyment. Learning how to play the guitar will also give you an understanding of the mechanics of stringed, fretted instruments, making it easier to pick up and learn other such instruments (ukulele, bass, mandolin, and banjo) if you choose to do so. Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

As you do this, you will steadily increase in ability and find more satisfaction from playing the guitar, and by the end of the course you will be a strong guitar player, ready to tackle a wide variety of songs and styles of music. Note: See course requirements online. Prerequisite: Guitar Basics, Part 1 (MUSIC 043) not required but recommended. Some experience with playing guitar is needed. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Ukulele Basics, Part 1 MUSIC 045 Description: This beginning ukulele course introduces students to the ukulele, a fun, portable, and affordable instrument popular since its creation in the nineteenth century. In addition to being enjoyable, learning how to play the ukulele provides an understanding of the mechanics of stringed, fretted instruments, making it easier to learn other instruments such as guitar, bass, mandolin, and banjo. Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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Drums Basics, Part 1 MUSIC 053 Description: This Drums Basics course is designed for the beginning drummer and focuses on creating a solid drumming foundation. Throughout the course, you’ll study the fundamentals of playing the drum set. Unit topics include developing proper technique, learning to read music for the drum set, and learning to play essential groove and fill ideas. Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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dedicate lessons to sixteenth-note-based grooves, focusing on new and exciting sixteenth-note bass drum patterns as well as techniques for playing up-tempo sixteenth-note grooves using alternating hand patterns. Note: See course requirements online. Prerequisite: Drums Basics, Part 1 (MUSIC 053) Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Voice Basics, Part 1 MUSIC 055 Description: Singing is a truly unique, exciting, and rewarding form of selfexpression. In Voice Basics 1, you will develop your own vocal technique, musical interests, and self-awareness throughout the semester. This course has been designed to engage your personal interests and strengths while providing a solid foundational knowledge of singing technique. You will study anatomy and mechanics, music theory, and artistic interpretation, all with the goal of making you a better, more insightful singer and artist. Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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people sing today, and you will learn to use that technology to your advantage. Note: See course requirements online. Prerequisite: Voice Basics, Part 1 (MUSIC 055) Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

HEALTH Aerobics AEROB 045 Description: This course will help students achieve a health-enhancing level of physical fitness through aerobics. They will develop motor skills, learn about responsible personal and social behavior, and recognize the value of physical activity. Students will be required to engage in a fitness program with at least 45 days of activity spread across at most 24 weeks. Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

you to follow directions carefully for all your lessons. Access to a bowling alley and appropriate equipment is required. Students must submit scorecards from 15 games to receive credit. Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Fitness for Living Well FIT 041 Description: This course is designed to lay a foundation to help students live a healthy lifestyle. Selected scientifically based wellness principles will enable students to choose positive attitudes toward their whole selves and others, to live a physically active lifestyle, to eat wisely, to realize the importance of getting adequate rest, and to follow safety precautions for injury prevention. This course requires students to sustain efforts to improve their fitness and overall health over a period of several weeks. Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Lifetime Weight Control FIT 045 Description: Lifetime Weight Control contains guidelines for healthy weight control, nutrition, diet, and exercise, as

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well as myths and facts about weight control. Students must engage in a fiveweek fitness program to receive credit. Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Fitness for Sports and Recreation FIT 049 Description: This course is an overall fitness training and nutrition course designed for students who are involved in either competitive or recreational sports such as football, soccer, swimming, cheerleading, track, snowboarding, rock climbing, and so forth. This fitness course is designed to help students achieve their maximum fitness level and increase strength and stamina to achieve peak competitive condition. Students will participate in several physical activities designed to increase fitness. Students must engage in a 13-week fitness program to receive credit. Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Golf GOLF 041 Description: This course includes instruction for proper golf grip, stance, backswing, downswing, follow-through, short game, putting, problem shots, proper club for fairway distance, rough, greens, sand traps, and so forth. It also teaches golf terminology, rules, and etiquette and requires 45 holes of golf over three to four months. Students must submit scorecards from five games to receive credit. Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Health Education HLTH 031 Description: This course teaches students about healthy choices and how to put those choices into practice in daily life. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Jogging JOG 041 Description: This course will help students achieve a health-enhancing level of physical fitness through jogging. They will develop motor skills, learn about responsible personal and social behavior, and recognize the value of physical activity. Students will be required to engage in a fitness program with at least 45 days of activity spread across at most 24 weeks. Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Weight Training WTRNG 041 Description: This course will help students achieve a health-enhancing level of physical fitness through weight training. They will develop motor skills, learn about responsible personal and social behavior, and recognize the value of physical activity. Students will be required to engage in a fitness program with at least 45 days of activity spread across at most 24 weeks. Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE Survey of World History, Part 1 SOCST 033 Description: This course compares historical and cultural events in Europe with the same types of events in the Americas (North, Central, and South) during the same time period; highlights include in-depth discussions on medieval Europe, the Renaissance, the Aztecs, the Incas, and colonial efforts in North America. This is the first course in a two-part World History series for grades seven and eight (SOCST 033 and SOCST 034), but either course may be taken independently of the other. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Survey of World History, Part 2 SOCST 034 Description: This course will compare historical and cultural events in Europe with the same types of events in the Americas during the same time period; highlights include in-depth discussions on the Constitution of the United States of America, the Revolutionary War, and the French Revolution, and an examination of the Thirteen Colonies. This is the second course in a two-part World History series for grades seven and eight (SOCST 033 and SOCST 034); however, either course may be taken independently of the other. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

United States History series for grades seven and eight (SOCST 035, 036, 037, and 038); however, any of these courses may be taken independently of the others. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

United States History, Part 2 SOCST 036 Description: This is a survey course of United States history covering the Constitutional Convention to the Civil War and Reconstruction. This is the second course in a four-part United States History series for grades seven and eight (SOCST 035, 036, 037, and 038); however, any of these courses may be taken independently of the others. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

United States History, Part 3 SOCST 037 Description: This is a survey course of United States history from the Wild West to the Roaring Twenties; it covers the history of immigration, politics and the rise of big business, the Progressive Era, and World War I. This is the third course in a four-part United States History series for grades seven and eight (SOCST 035, 036, 037, and 038); however, any of these courses may be taken independently of the others. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

United States History, Part 1 SOCST 035 Description: This is a survey course emphasizing eighteenth-century and nineteenth-century historical events from the Age of Exploration through the American Revolution; topics will include historical events such as the colonization of America and the Revolutionary War. This is the first course in a four-part

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United States History, Part 4 SOCST 038 Description: This is a survey course of United States history from the Great Depression through recent American history. This is the fourth course in a four-part United States History series for grades seven and eight (SOCST 035, 036, 037, and 038); however, any of these courses may be taken independently of the others. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

MATHEMATICS Pre-Algebra, Part 1 ALG 041 Description: In this course, students will learn how to work with fundamental mathematical functions with integers, fractions, and decimals; use the order of operations to evaluate variable expressions; solve variable equations using transformations; translate word sentences into mathematical equations; and solve word problems. This is the first course in a two-part Pre-Algebra series (ALG 041 and ALG 043). Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Seventh-Grade Mathematics, Part 1 MATH 031 Description: Students will learn to represent data with different graphs and plots, find measures of central tendency, produce probabilities, and use estimation and problem-solving skills; this course also covers basic geometric concepts such as solving problems with line segments and types of polygons, performing operations with decimals, finding factors and multiples of numbers, and finding areas and perimeters of different polygons. This is the first course in a twopart Seventh-Grade Mathematics series (MATH 031 and MATH 033). Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Seventh-Grade Mathematics, Part 2 MATH 033 Description: Students will learn about performing operations with fractions and working with ratios, proportions, and percents; this course also includes finding different types of probabilities, performing operations with integers, and using algebraic properties and the order of operations to simplify expressions as well as solving one-step equations. This is the second course in a two-part SeventhGrade Mathematics series (MATH 031 and MATH 033). Prerequisite: Seventh-Grade Math, Part 1 (MATH 31) or equivalent (recommended) Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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Eighth-Grade Mathematics, Part 1 MATH 035 Description: Eighth-Grade Mathematics, Part 1 continues the coverage of basic math concepts that began with the seventh-grade math courses. Students learn equation concepts, linear equations, systems of equations, functions, exponents, and the number system. They also explore real-world applications of different methods. This is the first course in a twopart Eighth-Grade Mathematics series (MATH 035 and MATH 037). This course encompasses Common Core content. Prerequisite: Seventh-Grade Mathematics (MATH 031 and MATH 033) or equivalent (recommended) Required Text: See course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Eighth-Grade Mathematics, Part 2 MATH 037 Description: Eighth-grade math continues the coverage of basic math concepts that began with the seventh-grade math courses. MATH 037 covers the second half of the eighth-grade content. Students study topics such as analyzing triangles and the distance between points, finding the measure of angles formed by a transversal and polygons, using different transformations to move figures on a coordinate plane, determining if figures are similar or congruent using transformations, finding the volume and missing measures of various shapes (cylinders, cones, hemispheres, spheres, and composite figures), and interpreting two-way tables and scatterplots with trend lines. Prerequisite: Eighth-Grade Mathematics, Part 1 (MATH 035) or equivalent Required Text: See course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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MUSIC Guitar Basics, Part 1 MUSIC 043 Description: This course, Guitar Basics 1, is an introduction to the guitar, guitar technique, the music played on the guitar, and some important icons in guitar performance. It is an entryway to an awesome world of playing the guitar in many styles. By taking this course, you are preparing yourself for a lifetime of making music for your own and others’ enjoyment. Learning how to play the guitar will also give you an understanding of the mechanics of stringed, fretted instruments, making it easier to pick up and learn other such instruments (ukulele, bass, mandolin, and banjo) if you choose to do so. Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Guitar Basics, Part 2 MUSIC 044 Description: This course builds on note reading, strumming, playing chords, learning songs, and other skills introduced in Guitar Basics 1. In Guitar Basics 2 you will increase your chord knowledge and ability, gain more experience in reading notation, and learn different styles of music on the guitar, including fingerpicking and blues. There are a lot of things to learn in this course, so we encourage you to take your time and practice consistently. As you do this, you will steadily increase in ability and find more satisfaction from playing the guitar, and by the end of the course you will be a strong guitar player, ready to tackle a wide variety of songs and styles of music. Note: See course requirements online.

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Prerequisite: Guitar Basics, Part 1 (MUSIC 043) not required but recommended. Some experience with playing guitar is needed. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Ukulele Basics, Part 1 MUSIC 045 Description: This beginning ukulele course introduces students to the ukulele, a fun, portable, and affordable instrument popular since its creation in the nineteenth century. In addition to being enjoyable, learning how to play the ukulele provides an understanding of the mechanics of stringed, fretted instruments, making it easier to learn other instruments such as guitar, bass, mandolin, and banjo. Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Ukulele Basics, Part 2 MUSIC 046 Description: In this course, you will significantly expand your understanding of the ukulele and music in general. The course is designed as a modular exploration of multiple musical keys through playing the ukulele. As you progress through the course, you will also learn about different musical intervals. Beginning with the smallest (2nds) and ending with the largest (7ths), you will learn how to both play these intervals and identify them by ear. Several units also feature a history or listening segment, giving you the opportunity to increase your understanding of music history. Note: See course requirements online. Prerequisite: Ukulele Basics, Part 1 (MUSIC 045) Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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Note: See course requirements online. Prerequisite: Drums Basics, Part 1 (MUSIC 053) Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

Voice Basics, Part 1 MUSIC 055 Description: Singing is a truly unique, exciting, and rewarding form of selfexpression. In Voice Basics 1, you will develop your own vocal technique, musical interests, and self-awareness throughout the semester. This course has been designed to engage your personal interests and strengths while providing a solid foundational knowledge of singing technique. You will study anatomy and mechanics, music theory, and artistic interpretation, all with the goal of making you a better, more insightful singer and artist. Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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SCIENCE Seventh-Grade Science, Part 1 GSCI 031 Description: This introductory integrated science course focuses on matter and its organization, cells and the basic building blocks of life, and the basic structure and function of living things. This is the first course in a two-part Seventh-Grade Science series (GSCI 031 and GSCI 033); however, either course may be taken independently of the other. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Seventh-Grade Science, Part 2 GSCI 033 Description: This course looks at introductory science principles on a larger scale. It includes a discussion of human body systems, properties and states of matter, Earth’s spheres and natural resources, Earth-related astronomy, and principles of ecology. This is the second course in a two-part Seventh-Grade Science series (GSCI 031 and GSCI 033), but either course may be taken independently of the other. Prerequisite: Seventh-Grade Science, Part 1 (GSCI 31) or or equivalent (recommended) Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189 Student support: indstudy@byu.edu Educator support: edsupport@byu.edu

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Eighth-Grade Science, Part 1 GSCI 035 Description: This introduction to integrated physics and chemistry studies the natural world by looking at its smallest parts, atoms. The course then focuses on how objects interact, including discussions of energy, motion, and force. Students apply the concepts of force, motion, and work in a hands-on simple-machines lesson. This is the first course in a two-part Eighth-Grade Science series (GSCI 035 and GSCI 037). Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

Eighth-Grade Science, Part 2 GSCI 037 Description: Students will look at the systems that shape the earth, including plate tectonics, the rock cycle, erosion, and the atmosphere. This is the second course in a two-part Eighth-Grade Science series (GSCI 035 and GSCI 037). Prerequisite: Eighth-Grade Science, Part 1 (GSCI 35) or equivalent (recommended) Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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First-Year ASL, Part 2 ASL 043 Description: Students learn how to create ASL sentence structures that can be used to form conversational sentences. They also learn over 200 new signs and cultural insights into the Deaf community. This course features interactive elements: live weekly review activities, live one-on-one signing appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. This is the second course in a four-part ASL series (ASL 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of American Sign Language, Part 1 (ASL 041). Note: See course requirements online. Prerequisite: First-Year ASL, Part 1 (ASL 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year Chinese, Part 1 CHIN 041 Description: This fundamental introduction to Mandarin Chinese focuses on pinyin and character background, pronunciation, grammar, tones, and Simplified Chinese characters. This course makes use of a Conversation Café to practice speaking with other students, teaching assistants, and the instructor. This is the first course in a four-part Chinese series (CHIN 041, 043, 051, and 053). Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year Chinese, Part 2 CHIN 043 Description: This fundamental introduction to Mandarin Chinese focuses on pinyin and character review, pronunciation, grammar, tones, and Simplified

Chinese characters. Students gain cultural understanding as well as improve their writing and speaking abilities. This course makes use of a Conversation Café to practice speaking with other students, teaching assistants, and the instructor. Live instructor-led lesson broadcasts are also available. This is the second course in a four-part Chinese series (CHIN 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of First-Year Chinese, Part 1 (CHIN 041). Note: See course requirements online. Prerequisite: First-Year Chinese, Part 1 (CHIN 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year French, Part 1 FREN 041 Description: Students will work towards proficiency at a Novice-Low ACTFL level in the following topics: greeting others, introducing themselves, saying the alphabet, answering basic questions, telling time, talking about destinations and where they are going. Additionally, they will be able to briefly talk about friends, family, pets, home, important dates, seasons, toys, games, food, and colors. This course features interactive elements: live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. There is a strong emphasis on learning to speak the language, as well as read and write it. Additionally, there is an emphasis on gaining cultural understanding. This is the first course in a four-part French series (FREN 041, 043, 051, and 053). Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year French, Part 2 FREN 043 Description: Students learn basic conversation skills for inside a post office, in a pharmacy, and at a French dinner table.

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Several French-speaking regions are also highlighted. This course features interactive elements: live instructor-led orientations and weekly lesson review activities, live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. There are specific emphases on speaking and comprehension as well as reading and writing. This is the second course in a four-part French series (FREN 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of First-Year French, Part 1 (FREN 041). Note: See course requirements online. Prerequisite: First-Year French, Part 1 (FREN 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year German, Part 1 GERM 041 Description: Students learn conversation patterns and basic grammar, read and write about familiar topics, and gain an overview of German geography, history, and lifestyle. This course features interactive elements: live instructor-led orientations and weekly lesson review activities, live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. There are specific emphases on speaking and comprehension as well as reading and writing. This is the first course in a four-part German series (GERM 041, 043, 051, and 053). Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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interactive elements: live instructor-led orientations and weekly lesson review activities, live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. There are specific emphases on speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. This is the second course in a four-part German series (GERM 041, 043, 051, 053) and is a continuation of First-Year German, Part 1 (GERM 041). Note: See course requirements online. Prerequisite: First-Year German, Part 1 (GERM 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year Japanese, Part 1 JAPAN 041 Description: This course is an introduction to Japanese language, culture, history, and vocabulary; it includes a strong emphasis on learning to speak, write, and read Japanese. Interactive elements include live instructor-led orientations and weekly lesson review activities, live oneon-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructorhosted wiki. This is the first course in a four-part Japanese series (JAPAN 041, 043, 051, and 053). Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year Japanese, Part 2 JAPAN 043 Description: This course concentrates on building vocabulary and grammar for conversation and listening comprehension. It increases translation skills for writing using hiragana and expands reading comprehension through the use of ministories as well as variations on traditional fairy tales. This course also takes a look into the connection between culture and history. Interactive elements include live

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instructor-led orientations and weekly lesson review activities, live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. This is the second course in a four-part Japanese series (JAPAN 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of FirstYear Japanese, Part 1 (JAPAN 041). Note: See course requirements online. Prerequisite: First-Year Japanese, Part 1 (JAPAN 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

a typical day, weekend activities, and the culture and lifestyle of Seoul, Korea. This course features the Conversation Café, a live virtual classroom where students and 053) and is a continuation of First-Year Korean, Part 1 (KOREA 041). Note: See course requirements online. Prerequisite: First-Year Korean, Part 1 (KOREA 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year Latin, Part 2 LATIN 043 Description: In this course, students will learn III, III-io, and IV conjugations; third declension and relative pronouns; and Latin vocabulary. Through translation, they will learn the stories of Aeneas and Odysseus (Ulysses). These stories are taken from Virgil’s Aeneid and Homer’s Odyssey. The study of Latin will also improve English vocabulary. This is the second course in a four-part Latin series (LATIN 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of First-Year Latin, Part 1 (LATIN 041). Prerequisite: First-Year Latin, Part 1 (LATIN 041) or equivalent Required Text: See course catalog. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $189

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First-Year Russian, Part 1 RUSS 041 Description: In this introduction to Russian language, culture, and history, students will develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. They will be introduced to basic grammar concepts, vocabulary, and cultural highlights. Interactive elements include live instructor-led orientations and weekly lesson review activities, live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. There are strong emphases on learning to speak the language as well as read and write it. This is the first course in a four-part Russian series (RUSS 041, 043, 051, and 053). Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year Russian, Part 2 RUSS 043 Description: Students will expand their vocabulary, continue mastering grammar, and improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students will also extend their knowledge of Russian culture. This course also features interactive elements: live instructor-led orientations and weekly lesson review activities, live one-on-one speaking appointments, a student discussion board, and an instructor-hosted wiki. There are strong emphases on learning to speak the language as well as read and write it. This is the second course in a four-part Russian series (RUSS 041, 043, 051, and 053) and is a continuation of First-Year Russian, Part 1 (RUSS 041). Note: See course requirements online. Prerequisite: First-Year Russian, Part 1 (RUSS 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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First-Year Spanish, Part 1

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It’s a great route for our family because we travel and want the flexibility. School just follows us wherever we go and we continue learning wherever we go. —Liesel

SPAN 041 Description: This introductory Spanish course focuses on the Latin culture—the Latin world in general as well as the culture of Spain—and is structured to help students begin conversing almost immediately in Spanish. Students will practice pronunciation, patterns, basic grammar, reading, and writing about familiar topics. Conversation practice and weekly Today’s Specials (grammar, culture, and vocabulary lessons) happen in the Conversation Café, where students will interact with other students and course teaching assistants. This is the first course in a six-part Spanish series (SPAN 041, 043, 051, 053, 061, and 063). Note: See course requirements online. Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

First-Year Spanish, Part 2 SPAN 043 Description: This Spanish course is a continuation of First-Year Spanish, Part 1, and introduces the Spanish language and culture (focusing on Peru, Bolivia, and Paraguay). It is structured to help students practice speaking using the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural information that they learn. Conversation practice and weekly Today’s Specials (grammar, culture, and vocabulary lessons) happen in the Conversation Café, where students will interact with other students and course TAs. This is the second course in a six-part Spanish series (SPAN 041, 043, 051, 053, 061, and 063). Note: See course requirements online. Prerequisite: First-Year Spanish, Part 1 (SPAN 041) or equivalent Credits: 0.5 Tuition: $289

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Personal Development Family Finance

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An Introduction to the Humanities IHUM 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Financial Literacy

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Introduction to Print Publishing

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MATH 1500

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Music Organ Performance, Level 1 MUSIC 071 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Organ Performance, Level 2 MUSIC 072 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Organ Performance, Level 3 MUSIC 073 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Organ Performance, Level 4 MUSIC 074 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Organ Performance, Level 5 MUSIC 075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Organ Performance, Level 6 MUSIC 076 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

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FREE NONCREDIT COURSES English/Language Arts Creative Writing ENGL 218 Description: Introductory instructions in the writing of poetry, the short story, and the essay. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

English Usage WRIT 041 Description: This introductory English course creates a full foundation for the English language by focusing on the basics of grammar. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

Speed Reading READ 041 Description: This course teaches skills for effectively increasing reading speed and comprehension. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

The Grammar of English ELANG 325 Description: Study English grammar in various applications. Useful for students who would like to write better, teach English, or become an editor. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

Family History & Genealogy The Family Historian’s Craft HIST 217 Description: Introduction to genealogical methods applicable in American and international research, including censuses and vital records. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

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Family Life Adolescent Development SFL 333 Description: Examining the developmental and social contexts of adolescents with emphasis on the importance of the family. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

Family Finance SFL 260 Description: Introduction to time value of money, budgeting, saving, credit, taxes, housing, insurance, and investing; emphasizes practical application. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

Fine Arts/Humanities An Introduction to the Humanities IHUM 101 Description: Study of the arts focusing on forms and relationships, developing critical skills, and an awareness of traditional humanistic values. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

Drawing ART 045 Description: Learn principles and develop skill in drawing techniques, taking inspiration from art history. See the syllabus for required materials. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

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Interior Design INTDE 041 Description: In this introduction to interior design, students learn design fundamentals and applications to interiors as they create designs. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

Introduction to Print Publishing DIGHT 230 Description: Introduction to layout and typesetting as part of the publications process; includes graphic design theory, audience analysis, and basic skills with professional publishing applications. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

Organ Performance, Level 1 MUSIC 071 Description: Internship or externship in creating, performing, producing, or teaching applications of major course work. Organ technique, organ repertoire, hymn playing, music theory, organ registration, and sight-reading. Prerequisite: Basic piano skills Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

Organ Performance, Level 2 MUSIC 072 Description: Internship or externship in creating, performing, producing, or teaching applications of major course work. Designed to provide motivation, direction, and instruction for organists to improve their skills. Prerequisite: Formal organ training in technique, hymn playing, and registration. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

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Health/Recreation Beginning Bowling BOWL 041 Description: This course will help you navigate some of the early challenges of learning to bowl so that you can enjoy it for many years to come, having attained an advanced-beginner skill level. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

Drug Use and Abuse HLTH 045 Description: This course helps students understand why people use drugs, how they use them, and what types of drugs are commonly abused. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

Essentials of Human Nutrition NDFS 100 Description: Food-oriented study of nutritional facts and principles as a basis for dietary choices, consequences of choices, and scientifically examining controversial topics. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

Fitness for Living Well FIT 041 Description: This course will help students live a healthy lifestyle. Selected scientifically-based wellness principles enable students to choose positive attitudes toward their whole selves. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

LDS Perspectives and Psychology PSYCH 353 Description: Ever wondered where faith and social science meet? Find out in this class as you explore relationships between the theories of psychology and

principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

Food Preparation in the Home SFL 110 Description: Principles of cooking and skill development in food preparation techniques. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

History/Social Science American (U.S.) Government and Citizenship GOVT 041 Description: This course covers the fundamentals of government and citizenship and focuses on the major U.S. ideas, protections, privileges, structures, and economic systems, preparing students for the U.S. citizenship test. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

World History HIST 061 Description: Students will gain a wide knowledge of world history and will be enabled to relate moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy and major world religions to the development of Western political ideals. Additionally, students will study and analyze major revolutions, colonialism and nation-building, the world economy, and technical and communication innovations. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

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Personal Development Family Finance SFL 260 Description: Introduction to time value of money, budgeting, saving, credit, taxes, housing, insurance, and investing; emphasizes practical application in the home. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

Financial Literacy FINL 041 Description: Students will learn essential financial management strategies that include budgeting and financial services, consumer choices, financial and career planning, credit, income and taxes, savings and investments, and insurance and retirement. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

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Online Prep: Tools for Success STDEV 051 Description: Students learn how to succeed in online learning, specifically in a BYU Independent Study course. Students increase their study skills and their success in online and distance education classes. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

Personal Freedom SELFG 041 Description: This practical course considers freedom and interaction with others, freedom from conflict, and freedom within the family. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

Religious Education The New Testament RELA 211 Description: Historical background, narrative, and doctrines of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ in the Gospels. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

The New Testament RELA 212 Description: Historical background, narrative, and doctrines of the Acts of the Apostles through Revelation. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

The Old Testament RELA 301 Description: Historical background, narrative, and doctrines of Genesis through 2 Samuel. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

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Science Astronomy EARTH 051 Description: This nonmathematical course covers traditional thought and recent study of space. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

Biology BIO 041 Description: After learning about the scientific method, students will study life at its most basic level, the cell. Students will then use the cell as a foundation for understanding how life evolves, including a detailed discussion of DNA, genetics, and evolution. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

Principles of Biology BIO 100 Description: Introductory biology course for general education students. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

Technology Exploring Computer Science 1 CS 040 Description: This introduction to computer science will help you understand and develop computational thinking through the study of various aspects of software design and coding. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: Free

COMMUNITY EDUCATION COURSES Professional Development Online Teacher Training OTT 1500 Description: The Online Teacher Training course is a professional development course that prepares you to be a confident and successful online teacher. The course contains the most current, research-based, online teaching best practices. It covers topics such as how to be prepared for the first day of an online course, online classroom management, cultivating connection with your students, fostering interaction, and providing meaningful feedback. Instructor: Chad Turley, PhD Credits: 0.0 Tuition: $149

Praxis Math Test Prep MATH 1500 Description: This online test preparation course prepares current and future teachers for each state’s secondary educational mathematics license exams, including the Praxis exam. Upon completion of this course, teachers will have the knowledge and will practice skills necessary to become effective secondary mathematics educators. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: $115

Music Organ Performance, Level 1 MUSIC 071 Description: Internship or externship in creating, performing, producing, or teaching applications of major course work. Organ technique, organ repertoire, hymn playing, music theory, organ registration, and sight-reading. Prerequisite: Basic piano skills

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Organ Performance, Level 2 MUSIC 072 Description: Extension of Level 1 course. Provides motivation, direction, and instruction for organists to improve. Prerequisite: Formal organ training in technique, hymn playing, and registration Instructor: R. Don Cook, DMA Credits: 0.0 Tuition: $150

Organ Performance, Level 3 MUSIC 073 Description: Extension of Level 2. Note: See online catalog for full details. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Instructor: R. Don Cook, DMA Credits: 0.0 Tuition: $150

Organ Performance, Level 4 MUSIC 074 Description: Continuation of Level 3. Note: See online catalog for full details. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Instructor: R. Don Cook, DMA Credits: 0.0 Tuition: $150

Organ Performance, Level 5 MUSIC 075 Description: Continuation of Level 4. Note: See online catalog for full details. Prerequisite: MUSIC 071, 072, 073, 074, and instructor approval Instructor: R. Don Cook, DMA Credits: 0.0 Tuition: $150

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Organ Performance, Level 6 MUSIC 07 Description: This Organ Certification course completes the series. Note: See online catalog for full details. Prerequisite: MUSIC 071, 072, 073, 074, 075, and instructor approval Instructor: R. Don Cook, DMA Credits: 0.0 Tuition: $150

World Languages German Workbook 1A GERM 1101 Description: This online workbook for beginning-level German speakers includes thousands of practice questions to help you improve vocab, grammar, and syntax. Instructor: Jennifer Quinlan, PhD Credits: 0.0 Tuition: $32

German Workbook 1B GERM 1102 Description: This is a second online workbook for beginning-level German speakers; see description above. Instructor: Jennifer Quinlan, PhD Credits: 0.0 Tuition: $32

German Workbook 2A GERM 2201 Description: This online workbook for intermediate-level German speakers (GERM 201/202 equivalent) includes thousands of practice questions to help you master vocab, grammar, and syntax. Instructor: TBA Credits: 0.0 Tuition: $32

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German Workbook 2B GERM 2202 Description: This online workbook for intermediate-level German speakers (GERM 201/202 equivalent) includes thousands of practice questions to help you master vocab, grammar, and syntax. Instructor: Talita Wiener Osman Credits: 0.0 Tuition: $32

German Workbook 4 GERM 4400 Description: This online workbook for intermediate and advanced-level German speakers includes thousands of practice questions to help you master vocab, grammar, and syntax. Instructor: Michelle Stott James Credits: 0.0 Tuition: $32

TOEFL Test Prep TOEFL 1500 Description: Improve your score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). This course deeply examines each question type. Includes five practice tests and actual TOEFL scores. Note: See online catalog for full details. Required Text: See online listing. Credits: 0.0 Tuition: $96

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POLICIES

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Policies ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE

NONDISCRIMINATION

Grievance Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Nondiscrimination Policy . . . . . . . . . . 210

ACADEMIC RECORDS

ONLINE INTERACTIONS WITH MINORS

Grades and Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS Requesting Accomodations. . . . 203–204

Interaction Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

PETITIONS PROCESS How to Petition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

AGE RESTRICTIONS

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FERPA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

ASSIGNMENTS

REFUNDS & WITHDRAWALS

Discussion Boards, Response, and Grading Times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Timelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214–215

COURSE COMPLETION, EXPIRATION & EXTENSION Completion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Expiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

EXAMS

REPEATING A FAILED COURSE Final Exam Retakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

STATE AUTHORIZATION & STUDENT COMPLAINTS SARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 STUDENT STATUS

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Status Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

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GRANTING OF CREDIT High School Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

TITLE IX TRANSCRIPTS Transcript Requests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

INSTRUCTOR INTERACTION

TRANSFER OF CREDIT TO BYU INDEPENDENT STUDY

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TUITION & FEES

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Textbooks and Materials. . . . . . . . . . . 222 Mail Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Transcript Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

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NCAA Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

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Academic Grievance There may be occasions when a student believes his or her academic work or conduct has been unfairly or inadequately evaluated.1 Typically, such differences of opinion can be amicably resolved informally between the student and BYU Independent Study’s faculty and staff; however, BYU Independent Study recognizes that this is not always possible. It is BYU Independent Study’s policy to encourage satisfactory resolution of academic grievances at the lowestpossible administrative level. What follows are the procedural steps to accomplish this goal: J

The grievance must be initiated by the student no later than three months (90 days) from the day the final grade is posted for the course in which the alleged unfair or inadequate evaluation or discipline occurred. The student should initially address the grievance by writing to the instructor2 to request a review and resolution. This initial communication should be sent to is_petitions@byu.edu. Staff will ensure that the instructor receives the communication.

1 Academic evaluations subject to this policy include grading, disciplinary actions arising from violations of the BYU Independent Study Student Code of Conduct, the withholding and/or revocation of a grade for academic reasons, and the withholding of transcripts or special notation on transcripts for academic reasons. 2 For purposes of this policy, “instructor” means any teacher or other individual who is authorized by BYU Independent Study to academically evaluate students, or who has a legitimate need to know about the processing and disposition of an academic grievance.

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If the instructor is unavailable or if the student has a valid reason to believe that the matter will not be dealt with fairly or that retribution may result, the student may submit the grievance directly to the BYU Independent Study Educational Services Manager at is_petitions@ byu.edu. The Educational Services Manager will review the case and make a decision. If deemed necessary by the Educational Services Manager, a review committee will be convened to further investigate the petition. The committee will present their findings to the Educational Services Manager and provide a recommendation for a resolution to the petition. The Educational Services Manager will determine the resolution of the grievance and give the decision in writing to the student and faculty member within 10 business days. The decision is final and not subject to further appeal, except that the Dean of the BYU Division of Continuing Education may at his or her sole discretion choose to review and alter any determination of the Educational Services Manager with regard to a grievance.

Academic Records Once a course is completed (after all assignments and the final exam are graded), the final grade and course completion date are posted online. If the student provided a name of an educational institution when registering, a course completion notice will be emailed to the counselor.

A permanent academic record for each student that records the course work attempted or completed is kept by BYU Independent Study. Access to these records is strictly controlled by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). See our Privacy Policy online or later in this section.

Accessibility and Accommodations BYU is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere which reasonably accommodates persons with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to participate in BYU’s programs and activities.1 In this spirit, BYU Independent Study aspires to improve web accessibility for users. While not required by law, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Levels A and AA provide a wide range of helpful recommendations to make Web content more accessible. BYU Independent Study strives to apply WCAG 2.0 recommendations where feasible, but may deviate from any recommendations that would result in an undue hardship to BYU Independent Study or fundamental

alterations to program and course content and objectives. BYU Independent Study strives to reasonably accommodate students with specific learning needs due to disabilities. All students requesting accommodations should complete the BYU Independent Study Accommodation Request Form and submit it with supporting documentation of disability from a qualified healthcare professional. If the student attends secondary school, the student’s school counselor or parent/guardian should submit the student’s IEP or 504 Accommodations Plan. Requests for accommodations must be specific. Submitted documentation must be current within the last three years.

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An accommodation request should be submitted and approved before the student starts work on each course. While accommodation requests are usually processed within three weeks, some may take longer. Access our accommodations request form at is.byu.edu/accessibility It is the student’s responsibility to notify BYU Independent Study if he or she has enrolled in a new course and requires another accommodation. It is important to note that accommodations applied to one course do not automatically apply to another, and an additional request form must be completed for each course. BYU Independent Study makes accommodation decisions based on

the student’s documentation and its own best judgment. The following accommodations are not authorized for any reason: J

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accommodations which would result in an undue burden or fundamental alterations to program and course content and objectives use of proctors not certified by BYU Independent Study retroactive accommodations grades based on effort changes to the grading scale viewing any assessment content before or after taking the assessment

Additional questions? Ask us at byuceaccommodations@byu.edu or call us at 1-801-422-8524.

Age Restrictions Generally, a student must be at least 14 years old to take BYU Independent Study high school and university courses and 12 years old to take seventh- and eighth-grade courses. BYU Independent Study may, at its sole discretion, consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis where a student can demonstrate his or her ability to succeed in the course by taking a standardized test or something similar.

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Students interested in Adult Education through BYU Online High School must be a minimum of 19 years of age.*

*Students who are 18 years old but are no longer eligible to attend a local high school may apply to be part of the Standard Diploma Track or Advanced Diploma Track. After they turn 19, they have the option of transferring to Adult Education.

Assignments All assignments must be submitted online according to the instructions in your course. Some assignments are graded automatically upon submission; instructor grading will take longer. In most courses, it is possible to resubmit an assignment or quiz for a $10 fee. Please refer to your course syllabus for further details on the resubmission policy specific to your course. After you have requested the final exam, you may not resubmit any assignments or midcourse exams. Course Discussion Boards: Course instructors are responsible for monitoring and administering the discussion board related to his or her course. Provided in the course are instructions and guidelines for acceptable and unacceptable discussion board posts. Any posts that are unseemly, profane, or contain solicitations or requests for a student email address, physical address, or other personal contact information, are not permitted, will be deleted, and may be subject to discipline pursuant to the BYU Independent Study Student Code of Conduct.

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Response and Grading Times: Instructors are expected to respond to student inquiries within 2–3 business days. Instructors are also expected to post grades for student assignments within 10 business days. Appointments: Some courses require students to make appointments with the instructor or TA. In the event the student must cancel an appointment, he or she must do so at least 24 hours before the scheduled appointment time. Students must schedule appointments at least six hours before the planned appointment. Should a student miss a scheduled appointment, he or she will receive no score (zero points) for the missed appointment and generally may not reschedule the missed appointment. If an instructor misses the appointment, he or she will work with the student to reschedule the missed appointment, and the student will not be charged a fee for the missed appointment.

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Course Completion, Expiration & Extension COURSE COMPLETION

COURSE EXPIRATION

Deadlines: BYU Independent Study requires that all coursework and exams be completed three weeks before any and all deadlines that require course completion. Examples of these deadlines are graduation deadlines, employment application deadlines, and graduate school application deadlines.

Course expiration dates are typically 365 days from the date of enrollment and will always be specified within your course record. Expiration dates are effective at midnight (Mountain Time) on the date of expiration. If a student enrolled in a high school or middle school course lets the course expire without completing it, the course will appear on the student’s transcript as an expired course. If a student enrolled in a university course has not requested the final exam by the time the course expires, no indication will be made on the student’s transcript.

All university course grades are posted on a Brigham Young University transcript. If you need your course grade to appear within a particular semester or term (on your BYU transcript), we must receive all your completed coursework and exams (including retakes) by the following deadlines:* UNIVERSITY SEMESTER/TERM

DATE

Fall 2021

November 24, 2021

Winter 2022

March 30, 2022

Spring 2022

May 26, 2022

Summer 2022

July 21, 2022

*There are no exceptions to these deadlines.

Course Completion Notices: Contact customer support to request a course completion notice. High school course completion notices are available to your local institution through the BYU Counselor Portal if you have your school listed in your account when the final grade is posted.

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COURSE EXTENSION All courses offer a 90-day extension option for $20 that can be purchased once. All final exams (and coursework) must be completed before course expiration. Course extensions must be processed before the course expiration date. However, students who experience a nonacademic emergency beyond their control may petition for an additional extension before the course expires (see the Petitions Policy online and in this section).

Exams All exams must be taken in a proctored setting. All coursework must be completed prior to requesting the final exam, including all other exams. No assignment resubmissions are allowed after the final exam has been requested. All exams must be taken by the course expiration date. You must pass the final exam in order to pass the course. All high school and some university exams can be retaken for a $15 fee.

Proctor Students must take their exams with a proctor certified at the level of their course or above. Proctors and testing centers must be certified by BYU Independent Study before exams are requested. BYU Independent Study provides a list of individuals and organizations who have elected to proctor BYU Independent Study exams and have been certified by our office. BYU Independent Study does not guarantee the availability of certified proctors. Students are encouraged to contact proctors prior to requesting exams to verify availability, fees, and other policies required by the proctor. Please see is.byu.edu/testing for complete proctor policies.

Grading Most exams will be graded automatically. Grades for instructorgraded exams should be posted

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within 10 business days. Paper-based exam answers must be written in pencil on either the bubble sheet or the written response sheet provided with the exam.

Shipping Almost all exams are available in an online format, but some course outcomes require paper-based exams that must be mailed to a local proctor. Paper exams cannot be faxed or emailed. A confirmation email will be sent to the student when a paper exam is mailed. The student is responsible to contact the proctor or testing center to see if an exam has arrived and to set up an exam time. For paperbased exams, standard shipping time is 3–10 business days for continental shipping. Express shipping may be available for an additional charge. BYU Independent Study is not responsible for items lost or damaged in the mail. If the completed exam does not arrive at the BYU Independent Study office, the student must retake the exam in another form. International shipping fees are required for paper exams mailed outside the United States. A course is considered complete once the original final exam and exam retake, if available, have been graded. All exams must be completed before the course expiration date. Student support: indstudy@byu.edu Educator support: edsupport@byu.edu

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Grading The syllabus provides a grading scale for the course. Many assignments are graded automatically. Assignments and exams that require instructor grading

should be posted within 10 business days. The course grade is not posted until the final exam has been graded and posted.

Granting of Credit Credit is granted only upon course completion. Credits awarded are associated with the traditional Carnegie Unit System. While “seat time” cannot be determined in an online course, the design of the course, including readings, assignments, exams, activities, study time to master the materials, etc., are summed and then equated to the amount of time it will take to complete the course successfully. That overall figure is then compared with the amount of time a traditional Carnegie unit represents. It is this equated time, when compared with the more traditional “seat time” Carnegie unit, that determines the credit(s) to be awarded for a course. See our Policies page at is.byu.edu/policies for more information.

High School Credit To earn one high school credit (one Carnegie unit), a student should expect to devote approximately 120 hours of time to a course over

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a 32- to 36-week period. A onehalf Carnegie unit of credit may be earned for completing a course of study that equates to 60 hours of instruction, and a one-quarter Carnegie unit of credit may be awarded for a completed course of 30 hours duration. Because BYU Independent Study courses are asynchronous and many are self-guided, there is no demand for students to be in their seats “learning” during specific times. Accordingly, BYU Independent Study works closely with certified and highly qualified high school teachers in the design and authoring of its courses. By doing so, and relying on the professional judgment of experienced teachers and designers, BYU Independent Study courses are comparable to the same amount of content that would be covered during an equivalent face-to-face high school semester-based course.

Instructor Interaction BYU Independent Study provides students a variety of course formats to address their learning needs. Students enrolled in most BYU Independent Study courses may contact their course instructor directly using contact information listed in the course introduction. Instructors and teaching assistants (TAs) work together to provide consistent feedback to and interaction with students. Instructors answer subject-specific questions.

In some courses, a course liaison handles communications (including complaints) and concerns such as grade changes, errors in the course, overdue assignments, and so on, funneling any student questions to the appropriate person (e.g., the instructor or instructional designer). Students can always contact Customer Support to report any issues and seek help with their course.

Length of Course Students have 12 months to complete a course. Because a majority of BYU Independent Study courses are asynchronous, the speed with which a student moves through the material is entirely

dependent upon the student’s ability to master the content. Generally, a student needs at least eight weeks to successfully complete a course. See “Granting of Credit” for more information.

Materials Shipping: If the course includes paper exams, a purchased readings packet, or other course materials, they will be shipped to the address listed in the student’s account unless otherwise specified at the time of

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enrollment. BYU Independent Study is not responsible for items lost or damaged in the mail. Materials may be replaced at the student’s expense. See “Tuition and Fees” for more information.

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College athletes and prospective college athletes from schools other than BYU may not earn credits through BYU Independent Study university-level courses. This restriction applies to students who are currently eligible as well as those seeking eligibility to participate in any collegiate athletic program (e.g., NCAA, NJCAA, CCAA, CIS, etc.) or who may do so in the future. Questions? Please call Customer Support at 1-800-914-8931.

Nondiscrimination We are committed to providing products and services free from unlawful discrimination. Unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy),

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national origin, religion, age (40 and older), veteran status, genetic information, and/or disability will not be tolerated.

Online Interactions with Minors BYU Independent Study involves online interactions with minor participants (under the age of 18). We take measures to help ensure that these online interactions are safe for minor participants and program staff. The following policies apply to these online interactions: J

Parents/guardians are invited to attend any online interactions with their minor participant. This includes being present during their student’s proctored exams. If a parent elects to observe the exam, they must remain quiet and offer no assistance during the exam. Participants (and their parents/ guardians) must comply with the following rules for online interactions, or they may be removed from the online interaction and possibly the program: J

nsure that surroundings visible to E others are appropriate and free from any improper images or private information.

Online interactions are recorded and saved for quality assurance in a secure manner that protects the privacy of the participants. Recordings are not used for any other purpose without express permission from the participant’s parent/guardian. Each one-on-one online interaction is subject to randomized monitoring by supervisors of Independent Study.

Any questions regarding online interactions may be directed to Customer Support.

ollow the direction of the program staff F managing the online interaction. Dress fully in appropriate attire that is neat and modest. (For example, clothing that does not cover the stomach or shoulders, or that is low-cut in the front or the back, is not appropriate). Refrain from any communication (whether verbal or visual) that is graphic, profane, or disrespectful to anyone. (Any form of harassment or bullying is strictly prohibited.)

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Petitions Process The Petitions Committee has been established by BYU Independent Study to help students who encounter nonacademic emergencies or situations beyond their control. When these circumstances affect a student’s ability to follow established policies, he or she may appeal for exceptions to BYU Independent Study policies. All petitions must be submitted to BYU Independent Study with all supporting documentation attached. Petitions may be submitted by email, fax, or mail through the information provided on the form. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain and submit supporting information from physicians, counselors, etc. Incomplete petitions will be returned to the student.

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Fill out and sign the Petition Form. Submit all required information. If the petition is related to medical, clinical, or personal situations, supporting information from doctors, counselors, or other professionals should be submitted with the petition form. The written statement should explain the circumstances, the time frame in which they occurred, and how they prevented the

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If the petition is for an extension of time, please include a specific plan for completion, including dates. Please be aware that additional time does not typically exceed 1–2 months from the current course expiration date. All information about the circumstances and the reasons for the petition should be contained in the student’s written statement. Handwritten statements should be written legibly and should be easy to understand. Students may attach typewritten statements to the petition form.

HOW DECISIONS ARE MADE All petitions are reviewed by the Petitions Committee within 7–10 business days after submission by the student. It is the mission of this committee to try to balance the needs of BYU Independent Study with the needs of the student. Students are notified of committee decisions in an email to the address provided by the student on the Petition Form. Students are accountable for complying with all policies contained on the BYU Independent Study website (is.byu.edu) and within their course. PLEASE NOTE

A petition is not the same as a request for accommodations, which should be submitted at is.byu.edu/accessibility.

Privacy Policy BYU’s Global Privacy Notice (infosec. byu.edu/privacy-notice) details how BYU collects, uses, and shares personal information from students and participants in its programs and activities. In keeping with BYU’s Global Privacy Notice and applicable laws, BYU Independent Study has adopted the following procedures to ensure the privacy of its students’ education records.

FERPA AND ACCESS TO EDUCATION RECORDS The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires that BYU Independent Study protect the privacy of student education records. Generally, before personally identifiable student information can be released, (1) the identity of the student must be verified; for thirdparty requests (e.g., from a parent or school counselor), the requester must also (2) verify his or her identity and relationship to that student, and (3) either have been granted guest access to records on the student’s FERPA permissions form or fall within the category of individuals for whom student permission is not required.

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TRANSFER OF FERPA RIGHTS When the student is 18 years old, or enters postsecondary study at any age, the rights to the student’s education records under FERPA transfer from the parents to the student. If the student is enrolled in BYU Independent Study’s nonuniversity-level courses and is at least 18 years old or is enrolled in BYU Independent Study’s university courses, regardless of age, education records will not be released to anyone other than the student and any school in which the student is currently enrolled or seeking to enroll. Access to the student’s education records may be granted to a third party if the student provides signed permission granting a specified person rights to access his or her records. J

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TAX DEPENDENCY If the parent of a student who has turned 18 or enrolled in a university course can provide tax documentation that the student was claimed as a dependent in the previous income tax year, the parent may have access to the student’s

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educational records. In addition to the FERPA permissions form, proof of tax dependency must be provided each time information is requested from the student’s education records.

SHARING EDUCATION RECORDS WITH OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Under FERPA, BYU Independent Study may share a student’s education records with other educational institutions in which the student is concurrently enrolled or to which the student may be seeking to enroll. For example, if you are a high school student and have supplied your high school’s name, BYU may inform your high school of your course activity and grades. Officials of other educational institutions will typically be required to register for a verified Counselor Portal account in order to access such records or information. Students may request and obtain from BYU Independent

Study a copy of any records shared with another educational institution.

NET ID AND PASSWORD In addition to FERPA, other laws and regulations require that the BYU Independent Study protect sensitive personal information and financial records. BYU Independent Study’s systems require individuals to log in using a secure Network Identification (Net ID) and password. Sharing of Net IDs and passwords with third parties is strictly prohibited because it violates confidentiality and degrades the ability of BYU Independent Study to protect secure information. A student who shares his or her Net ID and password may be subject to discipline per the BYU Independent Study Student Code of Conduct. All students (or their parent/legal guardian for youth registrations) are required to individually log in so personal, financial, and education information remains secure and protected.

Refunds & Withdrawals Students can withdraw at any time unless they have requested the final exam or completed the course. You can withdraw from your course by (1) logging in at is.byu.edu, (2) selecting your course from the list of your current registrations, and (3) selecting Withdraw under Edit Enrollment. You

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may also call Registration at 801-422-8925. Refunds or vouchers are granted based on the following timeframes: 0–14 days after registration J J

Tuition refund No processing fee

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Tuition refund $30 per course processing fee

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No refund Voucher can be applied toward a new enrollment prior to 90 days from original enrollment date $30 per course processing fee

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REFUND TIMELINE Please note (as stated above) that if you withdraw from a course within 90 days of your registration date, but after 60 days from your registration, you will receive a voucher for financial credit with BYU Independent Study, minus the withdrawal processing fee. This voucher must be used within 90 days of your registration date, and no withdrawal terms are available for a course purchased with a voucher. After 90 days, you may still withdraw, but no refunds or financial credit will be granted.

Repeating a Failed Course Generally, courses that are failed may be repeated to earn credit. The student’s permanent record will show an “E” grade for failed courses that are not repeated.

FINAL EXAM RETAKES Depending on the policies of each individual course, students may be allowed one retake of a final exam. If a student chooses to retake the final exam, he or she must request to retake the failed final within 30 days; otherwise, the initial failing

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grade is posted to the permanent record. Once the retake exam has been graded, the higher of the two final exam grades will be used to calculate the overall course grade. Students wanting to retake the final exam, but who fail to make the request within 30 days, will need to register for the course a second time. The result is that the same course will be listed on their permanent record twice, along with the respective grades.

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State Authorization & Student Complaints STATE AUTHORIZATION RECIPROCITY AGREEMENTS (SARA) BYU is an approved institutional participant of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance learning. Participation in SARA allows BYU to offer online courses to students in the U.S. jurisdictions that have adopted SARA, including 49 states and the District of Columbia. California, the only state that currently does not participate in SARA, does not regulate distance learning by out-ofstate institutions if the out-of-state institution’s activities within the state do not constitute “physical presence.” Because BYU’s distance learning offerings do not create a physical presence in California, BYU is not subject to California’s state authorization requirements. As a result, BYU is authorized to offer distance learning courses to students in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

STUDENT COMPLAINTS Complaints from Students in SARA Jurisdictions Students residing in a SARA jurisdiction may file a complaint with

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the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE), Utah’s SARA portal agency, following the instructions outlined on USHE’s website. Students also may file a complaint with their home jurisdiction’s SARA portal agency, using the current contact information available on the SARA States & Institutions web page.

Complaints from Students in California Students residing in California may file a complaint at the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Complaints web page.

Accreditation Complaints Students who wish to file a complaint with BYU’s accreditation organization may contact the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Compliance Hotline BYU has a campus-wide Compliance Hotline. Students are encouraged to use the Compliance Hotline to submit reports of noncompliance with institution policy or procedure, or with federal, state, or local laws or regulations. Links and more information on these topics are available at is.byu.edu/sara.

Student Code of Conduct As with all educational programs sponsored by Brigham Young University, students enrolled in BYU Independent Study courses are expected to demonstrate a high sense of personal honor, integrity, and courtesy in all coursework and examinations, as well as all interactions with students, teachers, and program staff.

one’s own individual work without proper attribution is a serious form of plagiarism. Examples of plagiarism include, but are not limited to the following: J

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Students must avoid every form of academic dishonesty and misconduct, including but not limited to plagiarism, fabrication or falsification, and cheating on examinations or assignments. Students commit themselves to academic work of integrity—that is, work that is their own, work that adheres to the scholarly and intellectual standards of accurate attribution of sources, and work that appropriately and accurately portrays research and data. “Plagiarism” is a form of intellectual theft involving the unauthorized use or close imitation of the words, ideas, or data of another as one’s own without providing proper attribution to the author through quotation, reference, or footnote. Plagiarism may occur with respect to unpublished as well as published material. Copying another student’s work and submitting it as

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Direct plagiarism: Verbatim copying of an original source without acknowledging the source Paraphrased plagiarism: Paraphrasing, without acknowledgement, of ideas from another that the reader might mistake for the author’s own Plagiarism mosaic: Borrowing of words, ideas, or data from an original source and blending this original material with one’s own without acknowledging the source Insufficient acknowledgement: Partial or incomplete attribution of words, ideas, or data from an original source

“Cheating” is a form of dishonesty where a student attempts to give the appearance of knowledge or skill that the student has not fairly obtained. Examples of cheating include, but are not limited to the following: J

copying from another person’s work during an examination or while completing an assignment allowing someone to copy from you during an examination or while completing an assignment

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using unauthorized materials during an examination or while completing an assignment

with others in a way that is dishonest, profane, or unduly disrespectful.

collaborating on an examination or assignment without authorization to do so

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

taking an examination or completing an assignment for another, or permitting another to take an examination or to complete an assignment in your place.

“Fabrication or falsification” is a form of academic dishonesty where a student invents or distorts the origin or content of information used as authority. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: J

citing a source that does not exist attributing to a source ideas and information that are not included in the source citing a source for a proposition that it does not support citing a source in a bibliography when the source was neither consulted nor cited in the body of the paper distorting the meaning or applicability of data inventing data or statistical results to support conclusions

When BYU Independent Study reasonably suspects that a student may have engaged in any violation of this Student Code of Conduct, the student will be given notice of the allegations and a fair opportunity to respond. Upon review of the available information, including the student’s response, BYU Independent Study will conclude, based on a preponderance of the evidence (i.e., whether it was more likely than not), whether the student engaged in the misconduct. When a student is found to have violated this Student Code of Conduct, BYU Independent Study will use its discretion in appropriately addressing the situation and may impose a wide range of disciplinary actions commensurate with the violation found to have occurred. Examples of possible disciplinary actions include but are not limited to the following (or any combination thereof): J

OTHER STUDENT MISCONDUCT Students must at all times be respectful and courteous in interactions with instructors, staff, and other students. It is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct to interact

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reprimanding the student in writing requiring work affected by the academic dishonesty to be redone administering a lower or failing grade on the affected assignment or examination administering a lower or failing grade for the course (even if the student withdraws from the course)

removing the student from the course rescinding the grade of the affected assignment or course

Students may appeal disciplinary action through the process set forth in the Academic Grievance Policy.

prohibiting reenrollment in the course prohibiting participation in any additional BYU Independent Study courses

Student Status Because BYU Independent Study delivers flexible, open-enrollment courses and credit that can transfer to many institutions, we are unable to declare full- or part-time student enrollment status and attendance. As a result, we are unable to sign any document stating or implying enrollment status: J

consortium agreements

student loan deferment forms

FAFSA form state verification of enrollment and attendance forms (including for driver’s license applications) Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status any other form requiring declaration of student status or attendance

Hard copies of course readings can be ordered for an additional $16–$26. (The readings are included in the course, but students can order a hard copy if they wish.)

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Title IX PREVENTING AND RESPONDING TO SEXUAL MISCONDUCT In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Brigham Young University (“BYU”) prohibits unlawful sex discrimination against any participant in its education programs or activities. The university also prohibits sexual harassment—including sexual violence—committed by or against students, university employees, and visitors to campus. As outlined in university policy, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking are considered forms of “Sexual Misconduct” prohibited by the university. University policy requires all university employees in a teaching, managerial, or supervisory role to report all incidents of Sexual Misconduct that come to their attention in any way, including but not limited to face-to-face conversations, a written class assignment or paper, class discussion, email, text, or social media post. Incidents of Sexual Misconduct should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at t9coordinator@byu.edu or (801) 422-8692. Reports may also be submitted through EthicsPoint at the Title IX incident reporting page (titleix.byu.edu/report) or by calling 1-888-238-1062 (24 hours a day).

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BYU offers confidential resources for those affected by Sexual Misconduct, including the university’s Victim Advocate, as well as a number of non-confidential resources and services that may be helpful. Additional information about Title IX, the university’s Sexual Misconduct Policy, reporting requirements, and resources can be found at BYU’s Title IX homepage (titleix.byu.edu) or by contacting the university’s Title IX Coordinator.

Ask your academic advisor about potential transfer credits from BYU Independent Study.

Transcripts MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS Once a student has completed a middle school or high school course and the final grade has posted, an official transcript can be ordered online and sent to the desired location(s). High school and middle school transcripts can only be ordered through this online process, and this transcript lists all BYU courses taken, including those with Withdrawn and Expired status. Access full details and the Transcript Request form online: J

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Please follow the instructions on the Transcript Request form very carefully to prevent delays in sending your transcript(s), and allow at least 5 business days for processing of non-express requests.

UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPTS Once a student has completed a university-level course, an official BYU university transcript can be ordered. Only completed courses are listed on university transcripts; Withdrawn and Expired courses are not listed. If you need your course grade to appear within a particular semester or term (to meet a financial aid or graduation deadline), we must receive all your completed coursework and exams (including retakes) by the deadlines listed in the Course Completion section of is.byu.edu/policies or on the Course Completion page earlier in this Policies section. J

Visit enrollment.byu.edu/registrar/ transcripts for complete instructions, fees, and requirements for university transcripts.

Transfer of Credit to BYU Independent Study BYU Independent Study offers courses to assist students who are seeking credits to meet graduation requirements of the high school or postsecondary institution in which they are matriculated or attending. As a result, BYU Independent

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Tuition & Fees TUITION Tuition is due upon enrollment. Prices are effective August 30, 2021. UNIVERSITY COURSES Online Courses*

$218 per credit hour

Special Enrollment

$313 per credit hour

* University half (0.5) credit courses are $218 per course. HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES Regular Courses

$189 per 0.5 (semester) credit

Specialty Courses

$289 per 0.5 (semester) credit

Best-Value

$112 per 0.5 (semester) credit

Quarter-Credit

$112 per 0.25 (quarter) credit

Brigham Young University Students: BYU Independent Study courses are not included as part of oncampus tuition. BYU Online classes are offered to BYU day students as part of their normal AIM course registration and tuition. Learn more at byuonline.byu.edu.

Optional Printed Course Readings Packet For most courses, a printed copy of the course readings packet can be ordered for a $16–$26 fee based on packet size. Please note that the printed packet does not include textbook material, exams, quizzes, interactive activities, or any information found on external links within the course. Please allow 7–10 business days for delivery.

FEES FOR RESUBMISSIONS AND REFUNDS Sometimes students need an option to pay for a second chance. Assignment and Quiz Resubmissions

$10 each (see page 205)

Exam Retake

$15 (see page 207)

Course Extension

$20 per course (see pages 206)

Withdrawal or Refund

$30 per course (see page 214)

TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS

US MAIL SERVICE

Textbooks or other supplemental materials are required for some courses and are not included in the course tuition. These items must be purchased separately.

We ship all printed course materials and exams through Standard United States Mail, FedEx Ground, or FedEx Home Delivery, which can take up to 7–10 business days. Paper exams

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are shipped to the certified proctor or testing center that the student designates on the exam request form. For faster delivery, Express Mail options are also available.

Express Mail Delivery Request deadlines and delivery days are listed below. DATE AND TIME REQUESTED

ARRIVAL DAY

Monday–Thursday before noon

Next business day

Thursday after noon

Monday

Friday before noon

Monday

Friday after noon

Tuesday

All times are Mountain Time. Excludes holidays and some remote areas.

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$20 per shipment

TRANSCRIPT FEES For official transcripts, the following fees apply per transcript. Transcript fees include the cost of the transcript and delivery charges. See the respective high school and university online transcript request web pages for the most up-to-date fees and shipping options. HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS E-Transcript

$8.00

Course Materials Express Mail

Domestic mailed

$10.00

$20 extra per shipment (U.S. only)

Int’l regular mail

$12.00

Domestic express mail

$35.00

Int’l express mail

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If you are ordering a paper exam, your proctor can receive your exam via Express Mail and receive a prepaid Express Mail return envelope in which to ship the exam back.

INTERNATIONAL MAIL SERVICE This additional international mail service fee will be charged for any materials, including exams, shipped outside the United States. We ship all

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UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPTS eTranscript

$6.00

Paper Transcript—Mailed

$7.00

Paper Transcript + Pickup

$12.00

Paper Transcript + Notary or Apostille

$12.00

SHIPPING FEES Standard USPS

$2.50

USPS International

$5.00

FedEx Standard Priority— Domestic

$30.00

FedEx International Priority

$55.00

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Bachelor of General Studies Degree Program (BGS) Brigham Young University’s Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) Program offers former BYU students who are no longer able to attend BYU an opportunity to complete their bachelor’s degree from anywhere. Applicants must have already completed 27 credit hours (exam credit excluded) at the BYU campus in Provo as an admitted day student and must abide by the Church Educational System Honor Code and receive an annual ecclesiastical endorsement. This program is not available to current BYU students who have fewer than 90 credits. Students may earn a Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree with a chosen area of study: J

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Education

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Psychology

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The Bachelor of General Studies degree is designed to use previously earned credit as much as possible. It uses the same BYU curricula offered on campus and has the same general education and religious education requirements as oncampus degrees. However, up to 93 of the required 120 credits can be earned through BYU Independent Study. Contact us for more information on how to finish at home what you started at BYU: J

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Elaine Bridges

Customer Support Administrator

Customer Support Supervisor

Customer Support Assistant Supervisor

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chelsea.landes@byu.edu

elaine.bridges@byu.edu

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Joseph Roberson

Ann Baxter

Principal

Open Enrollment Administrator

Semester Enrollment Administrator

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Doug Gwilliam

Academic Product Manager–High School

Academic Product Manager–University

Educational Services Manager

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Jedd Maylett

Director of Marketing and Customer Support

Major Accounts

Academic Outreach and University Courses

Academic Outreach

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Marketing Coordinator

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