Course Descriptions

Choosing a Course

We recommend that you go online at is.byu.edu/catalog 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?

J After reviewing the syllabus, are there any special requirements you will need to meet to successfully complete the course?

J 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 .

J Are there additional materials or textbooks you will need to purchase for the course?

J If the course has unique computer requirements, are these available to you?

J Will your school accept BYU Independent Study’s transfer credit? Our courses are fully accredited, making them easily transferable to almost all U.S. 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/catalog .

Description: This section includes a brief overview of topics covered in the course. Additional details may appear in Notes, especially for university courses .

Note: Some courses have specific requirements or restrictions that students should understand before enrolling.

Prerequisite: Instructors will expect students to have taken certain courses (or equivalents) before enrolling.