2024–2025 BYU Independent Study University Course Catalog

University Courses

2024 | 2025

Richard M. Houseman, PhD Dean

BYU Continuing Education

From the Dean

I’m the Dean of BYU Continuing Education, and I warmly welcome each of you. As an educator and lifelong learner, I believe in the transformative power of education and its ability to shape futures, not just careers.

At BYU Independent Study, we’re more than just a hub for accredited university and high school courses. Our mission is to provide you with top-tier educational resources and an engaging and supportive environment that nurtures your academic and personal growth.

Whether you’re a high school student looking to get a head start on college credits, a university student aiming to fit a class into your hectic schedule, or a lifelong learner seeking to expand your knowledge base, we’ve got you covered. Our courses are crafted by expert educators and are designed to be flexible, accessible, and, most importantly, relevant to your needs.

As you continue your journey with us, remember that we are here to support you every step of the way. So, explore our offerings and make learning an exciting and fulfilling journey together!

College Courses for Everyone

Are you looking to take your college education to the next level? At BYU Independent Study, we offer a wide range of courses designed to assist students pursuing a college degree or those already working towards one Our courses not only help you graduate but also provide valuable preparation for graduate school with prerequisite Independent Study online courses to give you an edge in your academic and career journey .

We understand the challenges that students face, especially when it comes to enrolling in hard-to-find or bottleneck courses at your college or university. That's where BYU Independent Study comes in Our courses offer collegelevel education that may not be available locally, giving you access to a broader range of subjects and opportunities to diversify your academic experience

At BYU Independent Study, we understand that life can get in the way of academic pursuits No matter your personal or family circumstances, our courses enable you to enroll anytime and finish at your own pace, with up to 12 months to complete a semester course This allows you to study at a rate that works for you and fits within your busy schedule.

Our educational services are inclusive, catering to the following demographics

J High school students eager to jumpstart their college education through concurrent enrollment courses

J Current college and university students looking to augment their academic journey with additional courses

J International students desiring to earn credits recognized by U .S . colleges or universities

J Former college students seeking a clear route to degree completion

J Postgraduate aspirants needing prerequisite courses for advanced studies

J Working professionals focused on acquiring essential skills to excel in the competitive job market

Why Take a Course from BYU Independent Study?

After providing distance education for more than 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 Enrollment flexibility

„ No BYU application or admission is required to enroll

„ Enroll in your course today and enjoy the flexibility of taking up to 12 months to complete.

„ Choose one course or a few—customize your education!

„ Anyone can sign up anytime, anywhere

J Course variety

„ Choose from 200+ university courses

„ Various course types fit a variety of student needs—GEs, electives, and more.

„ We also offer prerequisite courses for prospective graduate students

J Transferability

„ Credits can transfer to your school

„ BYU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

WANT TO TALK?

Contact us Monday–Friday, 8:00 a .m . to 5:00 p .m . Mountain Time; closed Tuesdays from 11:00 a m to 12:00 p m for BYU Devotionals and Forums Our highly trained customer service representatives are available by phone, email, live chat, or in person at our office in Provo, Utah.

Customer Service

1-800-914-8931 (toll-free)

801-422-2868 (local) is.byu.edu/contact-form

Counselor and Educator Support

1-800-259-0172 (toll-free)

801-422-3510 (local) edsupport@byu edu

UNIVERSITY COURSES

We offer 200+ transferable, accredited, engaging university courses College and high school students can enroll anytime in our online university courses for university credit or concurrent enrollment

is.byu.edu/university

J No admissions required

J 3–12 months to completion

J Qualified faculty and TAs

J Two free tutoring sessions per week per course

J Productivity and study tools

J $249 per credit hour

NON-CREDIT COMMUNITY EDUCATION COURSES

For some niche interest areas, we offer low-cost continuing education courses to the public .

Discover more at is.byu.edu/education

BYU Student Success Center

Although it may sound too good to be true, BYU Independent Study offers free weekly peer-mentoring and tutoring for most courses Our Student Success staff members are certified, reliable, and trained to help students prepare for and pass course exams Students can sign up for two free tutoring sessions per course per week success.byu.edu

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:

J Name

J Birth Date

J Sex

J Academic Institution (optional)

J Contact Information

J Mailing Address**

J Phone Number

J Email Address

 By 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

** Please include post office box number or street address, with apartment number; complete APO address and postal code if you live on a military base; or foreign postal code if you live outside the United States

PAYMENT

You may pay for a course using the following methods:

J debit or credit card

J cash

J check to BYU Independent Study

J money order

POLICIES

Every educational institution has policies and procedures that 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

1-877-221-6716

BYU Independent Study 116 Harman Building (HCEB) 770 E University Parkway Provo, U T 84602

Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MT); closed Tuesdays from 11 am to 12 pm fo r BYU Devotionals/Forums.Offices are closed for most major holidays

Financial Assistance

UNIVERSITY COURSE SCHOLARSHIPS

Course scholarships are awarded every month to college students

Applications must be received 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

Course scholarship decisions will be emailed to applicants before the end of each month

is.byu.edu/universityscholarships

Academic Scholarships

A limited number of university course academic scholarships are available to outstanding students who must meet the following requirements:

J show ability to study independently

J have at least a B+ or 3 4 cumulative grade point average

J provide college or high school grades on a transcript for all schools attended since ninth grade

J be 18 years of age or older

J 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

Financial Need Scholarships

We offer a limited number of university course financial need scholarships to outstanding students with financial need. Student applicants must meet the following requirements:

J show ability to study independently

J be 21 years of age or older

J demonstrate financial need

J 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

Special Needs Scholarships

Mabel Brown Scholarships are available to students who face physical challenges . Student applicants must meet the following criteria:

J single (unmarried) status

J U S citizen, permanent resident, or tax resident, or an international student residing outside of the U S or U S territories

J 18 years of age or older

J a chronic physical impairment, disability, medical or mental condition, limitation, or illness

J 2.7 GPA or higher

Ineligibility for Scholarships

Students will not receive a course scholarship if any of the following conditions apply:

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

J enrollment in the BYU Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) program, which offers financial assistance to its students

J acceptance of a BYU Independent Study Scholarship within the past year (Exception: Mabel Brown Scholarship recipients can reapply after completing an awarded scholarship course.)

FINANCIAL AID

BYU Independent Study does not give or accept Federal Financial Aid However, you are encouraged to apply for one of our scholarships, which are awarded every month

Enrollment 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 Examples of such documents include the following:

J consortium agreements

J student loan deferment forms

J FAFSA form

J state verification of enrollment and attendance forms (including for driver’s license applications)

J Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status

J any other form requiring declaration of student status or attendance

Students should use discretion when enrolling to confirm that our courses will fit their unique needs.

BYU students who have questions regarding military or veterans’ educational services can contact the BYU Veterans and Military Services Office by email at veterans@byu.edu or call 801-422-7364 for additional information

Starting a Course

To begin your course, follow these steps:

J Sign in through the My Account page on is.byu.edu, accessible from any page of our website

J Upon signing in, you will see clickable titles for all your course registrations Click on the desired course title to enter your course

J Within the course, utilize the course navigation to explore course pages and activities

COURSE SYLLABUS

Each course instructor has specific requirements to optimize the learning experience After enrolling, it is recommended that students thoroughly read the course syllabus and specific policies within the course

HOW A COURSE WORKS

Courses are divided into lessons with clearly defined learning objectives. Most courses incorporate various multimedia learning activities, such as written content, videos, games, simulations, interactive labs, animations, helpful resources, assignments, and quizzes Lessons often conclude with either instructorgraded or automatically graded assignments

University 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 testing center.

Additional information, including lesson topics, can be found in our online catalog. Each course description includes a link to the course syllabus

PURCHASING TEXTBOOKS

If your course requires a textbook, it will be indicated in the following:

J the online catalog course description

J the online registration process

J the course syllabus

You have the option to purchase textbooks from any bookstore of your choice The online course catalog description provides an accordion Textbook section listing optional and required textbooks, including links to various sources such as VitalSource and Amazon Additionally, textbooks can be purchased from the BYU Store

VitalSource

Our online course catalog provides links to VitalSource for online textbooks (if available). By renting or purchasing online textbooks through VitalSource, students can save significantly. Enjoy the convenience of downloading books for offline reading or listening, highlighting e-book pages, searching for keywords, and accessing additional resources like Wikipedia

Amazon

The online catalog’s textbook list also directly links to Amazon, offering a convenient shopping experience Take advantage of browsing used and new purchase options, and if you’re a subscriber to Amazon Prime, enjoy free shipping benefits. Amazon provides online, downloadable, or printed rental opportunities for many titles Please note that BYU Continuing Education is an Amazon Associate

Library (Borrow)

To save money, you can explore borrowing books from libraries Our online catalog provides links to a list of libraries; however, you may need to visit a library nearby If the online catalog menu includes libraries you can access, you might require an account to search their holdings Many libraries offer additional access options such as chapter scanning, interlibrary loan, and in-library reading for high-demand titles

Course Tips

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Do the course orientation and read the course policies. Be aware of course expectations 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. Check your work before submitting it Complete all required coursework in order, including all practice and optional activities

3 Use the helpful resources.

Course resources include free tutoring, instructor office hours, a discussion board, and other tools in the Course Resources folder .

4 Ask for help!

Contact the course instructor and any provided teaching assistants Be sure to provide your name, course name, and the specific issue.

Utilize the BYU Student Success Center.

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High school and university students have free access to the BYU Student Success Center, which provides course-specific support for assignments and exam preparation, tutoring sessions, academic coaching and peer mentoring, and academic success skills workshops

6 Contact the Customer Support team.

Customer Support is available Monday-Friday, 8am–5pm (MT). Contact them at is byu edu/contact-form, call 801-422-2868, or chat via is byu edu

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Request the final exam after 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.

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 is.byu.edu/techsupport

For questions specific to technical issues including trouble logging in or submitting an assignment, please contact our technical support team via phone or email

Students will need to provide their BYU Net ID when requesting help from customer service departments .

J Monday–Friday, 8 a m to 5 p.m. (MT); closed Tuesdays from 11 a m to 12 p m for BYU Devotionals/Forums

J is_tech@byu edu

J 1-877-897-8085 (toll-free) 801-422-8524 (local)

J is.byu.edu/contact-form

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 1.8 GHz or faster processor (or equivalent)

J 1 GB of RAM

The minimum hardware recommendations for a Mac operating system:

J Intel Core Duo 1.5 GHz or faster processor

J 1 GB of RAM

Many browsers will work with our courses, but please upgrade your browser before beginning the course

The following browsers are supported:

J Google® Chrome®

J Mozilla® Firefox®

J Apple® Safari®

J Microsoft® Edge®

The following browser is not supported:

J Microsoft® Internet Explorer®

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 Microsoft® Office®

J Adobe® Acrobat Reader®

is.byu.edu

We also strongly recommend installing the VLC media player (videolan.org/vlc).

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 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 items such as a document or slide deck file. Therefore, it is helpful to have a basic understanding of computer

programs, such as spreadsheets, presentation programs, audio or video creation and editing software, image editing software, and so forth Not all courses will require a knowledge of all these types of programs If you are concerned about the technical demands for a particular course, please review the syllabus for that course to determine what is required

CONTACTING INSTRUCTORS

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

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Our excellent customer service representatives are ready to help! Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MT); closed Tuesdays from 11 a m to 12 p m for BYU Devotionals/Forums. Offices are closed on most major holidays

J 1-800-914-8931 (toll-free)

801-422-2868 (local) 801-422-0102 (fax)

J is byu edu/contact-form

J is byu edu (chat)

Student Success

The BYU Student Success Center is here to help you succeed in your course . We provide a wide variety of learning aids and supports to help you better understand the class material, but we can also help you improve your learning skills

Our services include the following:

J Academic success skills coaching and workshops on topics such as time management, study skills, test preparation, motivation, and more

J Course-specific support that includes free, live tutoring (online or in person) and on-demand resources

J Academic coaching and peer mentoring to help set and achieve your academic goals

Tutoring is available in these subjects:

J business, economics, accounting, finance

J history, government, geography, social science

J math

J sciences (physics, biology, chemistry, physical science, geology)

J statistics

J world languages

J writing

J general study skills

Scheduling a tutoring appointment is easy Just go to our website for more information and to access learning support materials success.byu.edu

is.byu.edu

Assignments & Exams

ASSIGNMENTS

Our courses include a variety of assignments designed to help you deepen your 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 .

BYU Independent Study University course policies do not allow course assignments to be resubmitted (even for a fee); please complete your best work when preparing the material, as you will not have the opportunity to make changes later

After you have requested the final exam, you may not resubmit any midcourse exams.

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 do not affect a student’s grade. When a freeresponse 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, and 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 most have no time limit (but remember to take into account the grading process for free-response questions if you are approaching your course completion deadline).

See your course syllabus for specific policies related to quizzes

EXAMS

All courses include a final exam, and most include one or more midcourse exams All exams are monitored by a proctor to ensure exam security and integrity

Exams are available online, through our third-party proctoring service, but a few courses require handwritten exams in a paper-based format . See the next page or your course syllabus for details

Taking an Exam

Follow these steps to take an exam:

J 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

J Choose an online proctor (if available), or select a local proctor.

J If using an online proctor, schedule an appointment if you are unable to take your test on demand If using a local proctor, contact them to make an appointment

J Meet with your local proctor or log in at your scheduled time

After you have completed the exam, the proctor returns the exam to Independent Study for processing and grading Make sure to complete all coursework, including exams, before the course expiration date.

Online Proctoring Services

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, 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 online proctoring, visit is.byu.edu/testing .

Local Testing Center

We strongly encourage you to contact your local testing center and confirm with them that they are certified by BYU Independent Study and are able to administer your exam—before you request it Local testing centers’ availability may vary, and some may charge extra fees

If you are already working with a testing center proctor 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

A few courses have exams that require students to show their work or write answers on paper These typically include math courses and certain world language 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 to take a paper exam, 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 class that requires paper exams and you cannot find a local proctor location, please call us at 1-800-914-8931 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.

Exams with instructor-graded sections are given to instructors on the day of submission From that date, instructors are given up to 10 business days to grade your exam

Exams taken online with Meazure Learning must also be reviewed after they have been submitted Please allow up to 3 business days after submission for online exam grades to process

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 .

Recommended Dual-Credit University Courses

High school students can enroll in university courses and earn credit toward both high school and college graduation requirements Below is a list of General Education courses that may be well suited to advanced high school students

J American Heritage

J Principles of Biology

J Creative Writing

J College Algebra

J Trigonometry

J Calculus 1

J Physical Science Fundamentals

J American Government and Politics

J Writing and Rhetoric

J World Languages (listed under Humanities)

School counselors can request a free course demo to assess whether the level of academic rigor is appropriate If a course does not meet student needs, our limited-time refund policy allows them to withdraw and sign up for a different course

See is.byu.edu/demo .

University courses taken in high school will be recorded on a university transcript University transcripts can be ordered at is.byu.edu/transcripts

Testing Centers

Almost all BYU Independent Study 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.

Two Brigham Young University testing centers in Utah are available to BYU Independent Study students BYU dress and grooming standards are enforced at all BYU locations For more information about the dress and grooming standards, visit byu.edu and search for Honor Code Statement .

UTAH VALLEY

Harman Testing Center 111 Harman Building (HCEB) 770 E University Parkway Provo, Utah

Office hours for testing are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a m to 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 Request your exam at least one day in advance

J Bring a government-issued photo ID

J Allow enough time to finish the exam

NORTHERN UTAH

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

J Request the exam from the BYU Independent Study Office 2–3 days in advance.

J Call 801-933-9401 for office hours and to set up a time to take the exam .

J Bring a government-issued photo ID

How to Assist Students

ALL STUDENTS

J 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

J Confirm for your student that specific BYU Independent Study course credits will transfer to satisfy course credit requirements at your school

J Make sure students know how to access our customer success center

J 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 .

COLLEGE AND CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT STUDENTS

J Inform your students about your school’s procedure for accepting online transfer credit (For BYU students, grades automatically post to their BYU transcript.)

J 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 University courses will appear on a Brigham Young University transcript

You don't have to apply or be admitted to BYU to take a college course!

University Courses

EDUCATION

FINE ARTS AND

HUMANITIES

LIFE SCIENCES

NURSING

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

BUSINESS

Principles of Accounting NEW

ACC 200

Description: Financial and managerial accounting principles Basic accounting statements, processes, and management applications

Note: Satisfies Brigham Young University

Core Quantitative Reasoning requirement

Instructor: Melissa Larson

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Principles

of Financial Accounting NEW

ACC 201

Description: First course in concepts and methods underlying financial statements.

Instructor: Melissa Larson

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Principles

of Managerial Accounting NEW

ACC 202

Description: Second course in the elementary series covering managerial problems and control of business operations

Prerequisites: Principles of Financial Accounting (ACC 201) or equivalent skill

Instructor: Melissa Larson

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Business Law in the Environment NEW

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: Morgan Cummings

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Principles of Accounting 2 NEW

ACC 300

Description: Additional issues in financial and managerial accounting. Review of issues related to balance sheet accounts, performance evaluation, and capital budgeting .

Prerequisites: Principles of Accounting (ACC 200) or equivalent skill

Instructor: Melissa Larson

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Creating a Good Life Through Experience Design

NEW

EXDM 300

Description: Introduce basic experience design and recreational philosophies, emphasizing positive psychology principles Explore life design opportunities and perspectives of what constitutes “the good life” across multiple countries, cultures, and diverse populations

Instructor: Brian Hill

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Introduction to Supply Chain Management in International

Business NEW

GSCM 211

Description: Introduction to international supply chain concepts such as global negotiations, international shipping, outsourced manufacturing, Political Economic Social Technical Legal Environmental (PESTLE) analysis, and supply chain for global, social impact Application of these concepts to prepare students to thrive in a global business environment

Instructor: Simon Greathead

Credits: 1 5

Tuition: $373 50

Organizational Behavior NEW

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

Instructor: Nicholas Kieren, MPA

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: $749

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

Instructor: Laura Middleton

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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 Microsof t Excel and Microsoft Access to complete this course

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Mark Keith, PhD

Credits: 1 0

Tuition: $249

Introduction to Management Information Systems NEW 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 a current version of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access for this course Introduction to Information Systems eBook available at myeducator com for only $90 (there is no print edition )

Prerequisites: Spreadsheet Skills and Business Analysis (IS 110) or concurrent enrollment

Instructor: James Gaskin, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Management Communication NEW MCOM 320

Description: Developing written and oral communications for professional organizations, including composing and 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.

Instructor: Crickett Willardsen, MA

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Marketing Management NEW

MKTG 201

Description: Marketing’s role in society and the firm, marketing opportunities, the consumer market, and management of marketing mix

Note: Students will need internet access to complete this course, as it includes important material available only online

Please note: the textbook for this course is an ebook You will be required to pay a one-time fee of $69 to access the ebook (The ebook is not available through the BYU Bookstore )

Prerequisites: For non-management majors

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Scott Rackham, MBA

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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 .

Students will be required to purchase an online textbook for $69 A business calculator that can compute time value of money (PV, FV, I/Y, N, and PMT capabilities) and uneven cash flows (NPV and IRR capabilities) is required See the syllabus for suggested models

Prerequisites: Principles of Accounting (ACC 200) or equivalent.

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Doug Gwilliam

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Professional Ethics

MSB 360

Description: Analyzing ethical dilemmas and understanding ethical theories as they apply to decision-making 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: $749

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: $749

Business Arabic

MSB 596R

Description: For experienced speakers of the language being taught Emphasizes business concepts; practice and case study including conversation, reading,and presenting, 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: $749

Business Spanish

MSB 596R

Description: For experienced speakers of the language being taught Emphasizes business concepts and practice and case study, including conversation, reading, and presenting, while enriching business vocabulary

Prerequisites: Advanced Spanish language skills

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Doug Gwilliam

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

COMPUTATIONAL, MATHEMATICAL, AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Elementary College Chemistry

CHEM 100

Description: Structure of matter and the chemical consequences of that structure

Note: 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: $749

General College Chemistry 1 with Lab (Integrated)

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: See online catalog for more information

Prerequisites: College Algebra (Math 110) or equivalent.

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Roger Harrison, PhD

Credits: 4 0

Tuition: $996

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: $749

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: Randy Skinner

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: Erin Martin

Credits: 1 0

Tuition: $249

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: $749

College Algebra NEW

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: Zachary Boyd

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Trigonometry NEW MATH 111

Description: Circular functions, triangle relationships, identities, inverse trig functions, trigonometric equations, vectors, complex numbers, DeMoivre’s theorem

Note: The textbook for this course is provided free online Students will need to

purchase access to the online homework; instructions can be found in the syllabus

Prerequisites: College Algebra (MATH 110) or equivalent skill

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Steven M McKay, PhD

Credits: 2 0

Tuition: $478

Calculus

1 NEW MATH 112

Description: Course topics focus on differential and integral calculus, limits, continuity, the derivative and applications, extrema, the definite integral, fundamental theorem of calculus, and L’Hopital’s rule

Note: See online rules about calculators

Prerequisites: Students are expected to know the material in College Algebra (MATH 110) and Trigonometry (MATH 111) or the equivalent This could also be satisfied with a good course in precalculus. Students will also be required to take a pretest to exhibit competency in these areas .

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Steven M McKay, PhD

Credits: 4 0

Tuition: $996

Calculus 2 NEW MATH 113

Description: Techniques and applications of integration; sequences, series, convergence tests, power series; parametric equations; polar coordinates

Note: Students will need access to WebAssign along with their textbook

Access can be purchased as a bundle with their textbook or individually

Prerequisites: Calculus 1 (MATH 112) or equivalent.

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Steven M McKay, PhD

Credits: 4 0

Tuition: $996

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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 six months to complete the course and eight 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.

Instructor: Steven M McKay, PhD

Credits: 1 0

Tuition: $249

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: Sara Whitbeck-Zacharias

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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.

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Sara Whitbeck-Zacharias

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics NEW

PHSCS 121

Description: Linear, circular, and projectile motion; their prediction from forces and torques Conservation of energy and momentum

Note: Logger Pro software is included free in the course .

Prerequisites: No prior study of physics is assumed in this class, but you should be familiar with calculus, including derivatives and integrals

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Grant W Hart, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Introduction

to Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics NEW PHSCS 123

Description: Waves, thermal physics, optics, special relativity, and introduction to modern physics

Note: Students will need to purchase Logger Pro software by Vernier It can be purchased for a discounted price from the BYU Store

Prerequisites: Calculus 1 (MATH 112) and Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics (PHSCS 121).

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Grant W Hart, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: Maureen Kintz

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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 W Hart, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: $749

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: $749

Principles of Statistics NEW

STAT 121

Description: Graphical displays and numerical summaries, data collection methods, probability, sampling distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing involving one or two means and proportions, contingency tables, correlation and simple linear regression.

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Tiffany Hilton

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

We offer open enrollment 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round!

EDUCATION

Children’s Literature NEW ELED 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: Paul Ricks

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: Jared Morris

Credits: 2 .0

Tuition: $478

FAMILY, HOME, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

American Heritage NEW

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: Kyle Nielsen

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Social/Cultural Anthropology NEW ANTH 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: Elizabeth (Lyz) Schulte

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Economic Principles and Problems NEW

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: $749

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: $749

Geography of 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: Daniel Olsen, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: Daniel Olsen, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: $749

World Civilization to 1500 NEW 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: $749

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: Jeffrey M Shumway, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Introduction to Family History Doctrine and Practice NEW HIST 205

Description: Introduces basic genealogy/ family history doctrine and genealogical methodology, emphasizing living memory, preservation, FamilySearch Family Tree, software, and citation

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Kelly Summers

Credits: 2 0

Tuition: $478

The Family Historian’s Craft NEW 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 (U S 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: Eric Leach

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: You will need to buy or find a place to stream the films Up from Slavery and American Experience: A Midwife’s Tale

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Jay Buckley, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

The United States since 1877

HIST 221

Description: Industrialization, immigration, urbanization, political and social movements, and foreign policy

Note: Students will be required to access, on their own, a historically and culturally significant film that was produced in the twentieth-century U S , prior to 1990 See the syllabus for recommendations Go to www justwatch com and local libraries can be helpful in locating viewing options

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Brian Q Cannon, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: $749

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: $749

British Family History Research and Methodology NEW 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 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: $749

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

Note: You will also need to watch (rent, buy, or stream) these movies: Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan, Letters from Iwo Jima. These films are rated R/Mature Audiences If you have objections to watching R-rated movies, please contact your instructor (aaron_skabelund@byu edu) for alternatives

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Aaron H Skabelund, PhD

Credits: 3 .0

Tuition: $749

We offer free tutoring through the BYU Student Success Center. (see success.byu.edu).

Italian Renaissance NEW

HIST 302

Description: Major political, social, and cultural events in Italy from 1200 to 1530, emphasizing the concept of the Renaissance in modern historiography

Prerequisites: First half of a world or Western civilization course (equivalent of HIST 201), University-level composition course (equivalent of WRTG 150)

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Eric R Dursteler, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: $749

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: $749

Soviet Union and Post-Soviet 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: $749

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: $749

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: $249

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: Doug Gwilliam

Credits: 3 .0

Tuition: $749

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: Doug Gwilliam

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Western

POLI 201

Political Heritage

1

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: This course and any 202 course together fulfill Brigham Young University’s Core History of Civilization requirement

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Ralph C Hancock, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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 events in history; understanding value of important texts

Note: This course is part of a BYU GE Mosaic The textbook for this course is online, so internet access is required

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Ralph C Hancock, PhD

Credits: 3 .0

Tuition: $749

Introduction to Psychological Science NEW

PSYCH 111

Description: Basic course in modern scientific psychology.

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Dustin Jones

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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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 .

Instructor: Derin Cobia

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Human Development: Life Span NEW

PSYCH 220

Description: Interaction of psychological, biological, and social influences on behavior and psychological development throughout the life span

Instructor: Jenny Brooks

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Writing within Psychology

PSYCH 307

Description: Processes of researchoriented writing and presentation for psychology majors

Instructor: Dustin Jones

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Psychological Statistics

PSYCH 308

Description: Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis and hypothesis testing applied to psychological research data

Note: You will need access to Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel for this course

Instructor: Scott Braithwaite, PhD

Credits: 4 0

Tuition: $996

Child Development NEW PSYCH 320

Description: Physical, mental, emotional, and social development of the child

Note: Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Instructor: Jenny Brooks

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Organizational Psychology

PSYCH 330

Description: Personal, interactional, and structural aspects of organizations; motivation, decision-making, problemsolving communication, leadership, organizational structure, change Students taking this course should not take ORG B 321 (Organizational Effectiveness)

Note: You will need access to SPSS to take an ANOVA test (a trial version is available for download from Softonic; you may want to use the temporary license if you don’t have access to the software from another source)

Instructor: Dustin Jones

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Sport Psychology

PSYCH 338

Description: Application of psychological principles to sporting activities

Instructor: Benjamin Laslett

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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)

Instructor: Shin Jaeuk

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Psychopathology

PSYCH 342

Description: Dynamics of maladjustment; major psychological disorders and therapeutic procedures

Fieldwork required

Note: Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Instructor: Timothy B Smith, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Introduction to Social Psychology NEW

PSYCH 350

Description: Conformity and obedience; socialization, norms, roles; attitudes, leadership, group processes

Instructor: Robert D Ridge, PhD

Credits: 3 .0

Tuition: $749

Restored Gospel and Psychology

PSYCH 353

Description: Relationships between theories of psychology and Latter-day

Saint thought

Instructor: Edwin E Gantt, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Leadership Development

PSYCH 358

Description: Principles and practices of successful leadership: decision-making, communications, planning, team building, motivation, and interpersonal skills

Instructor: Julia Simpson

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Behavioral Neurobiology NEW

PSYCH 381

Description: Basic physiological, anatomical, and chemical foundations of psychology.

Note: We strongly recommend students use a browser that is not Internet

Explorer, such as Mozilla Firefox Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Instructor: Derin Cobia

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Introduction to Interiors NEW

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: $749

Food Preparation in the Home NEW

SFL 110

Description: Principles of cooking and skill development in food preparation techniques. Note: You will need to supply the equipment and ingredients

Instructor: Rachel Springer

Credits: 2 .0

Tuition: $478

Introduction to Family Processes

SFL 160

Description: Ways of strengthening family life by understanding such family processes as generations, emotions, communication, and rituals

Note: The final is only available to be taken in a paper format Please plan for shipping time

Instructor: Brian J Willoughby, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Basics of Clothing Construction NEW

SFL 185R

Description: Basics of using a sewing machine for making apparel

Note: Student-supplied materials required

Instructor: Natalie Hancock

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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

Instructor: Jason S Carroll, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Parenting and Child Guidance

SFL 240

Description: Theories and skills related to quality parent-child relationships

Instructor: Sarah Coyne

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Family Finance NEW

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 ) You can purchase the textbook for $20 at the BYU Store website

Instructor: Jeff Hill, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Intermediate Clothing Construction

NEW

SFL 287

Description: Assessing and executing various sewing techniques, including construction of several full-scale garments

Instructor: Jessica Dredge

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Critical Inquiry & Research Methods

NEW

SFL 290

Description: Philosophies of critical inquiry Principles of designing, conducting, and reporting social science investigations

Instructor: Spencer L James, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Infant Development in the Family NEW

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

Instructor: Doug Gwilliam

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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

Instructor: Sarah Coyne, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Adult Development and Aging in the Family NEW

SFL 334

Description: Adjustments to physical, emotional, social, and economic changes Needs arising from changes in family relationships, living arrangements, and employment; retirement planning

Note: Students will be required to access, on their own, a film with a plot that includes issues of aging See the syllabus for recommendations, www justwatch com and local libraries can be helpful in locating viewing options

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Richard B Miller, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: Quintin Hunt

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Social Development

SFL 351

Description: Processes and sequences of social development across childhood

Note: You will need to rent, buy, or stream the movie Lost and Found: The Story of Romania’s Forgotten Children, directed by Joshua Seftel Documentary Educational Resources, 1991

Prerequisites: Human Development (SFL 210) and Critical Inquiry and Research Methods (SFL 290).

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Alex Jensen

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Language Development

SFL 355

Description: Philosophical, social, intellectual, and emotional contexts of language acquisition and usage

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Heidi Petersen

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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 You will need equipment to record (video and audio) play demonstrations

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: $749

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

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: Deb Hema, MS

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Introductory Sociology NEW

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: Jared Thorpe

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Current Social Problems NEW

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: Jared Thorpe

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Introduction to Social Work NEW

SOC W 200

Description: Social welfare as a social institution; social work as a profession

Note: Students will be required to view the film The Pursuit of Happyness Use a local library or www justwatch com to find viewing options.

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Steve Hoffman, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: $749

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: $749

Introduction

to Advertising NEW 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: $749

Media Ethics, 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: $749

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: $749

World Religions and Media NEW COMMS 482

Description: The interaction of media, world religions, and beliefs Approaches may include media coverage and portrayal of religion, religion’s 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: $749

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: $749

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: $478

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: $749

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

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: R Don Cook, DMA

Credits: 2 0

Tuition: $478

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: $478

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: $749

Organ Performance: Level 4

MUSIC 399R

Description: Internship or externship in creative, performing, producing, or teaching applications of major course work.

Prerequisites: Completion of Organ Performance: Level 3 (Music 399R), Organ Performance, Level 3 (Music 073), or equivalent experience

Instructor: R Don Cook, DMA

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Organ Performance: Level 5

MUSIC 399R

Description: Internship or externship in creative, performing, producing, or teaching applications of major course work.

Prerequisites: Organ Performance (MUSIC 399R levels 1–4) and instructor approval

Instructor: R Don Cook, DMA

Credits: 4 0

Tuition: $996

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

Prerequisites: Organ Performance (MUSIC 399R levels 1–5) and instructor approval

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: R Don Cook, DMA

Credits: 5 0

Tuition: $1245

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HUMANITIES

Beginning Mandarin 1

CHIN 101

Description: Basic grammar, vocabulary building, speaking

Note: Students must have a headset or 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, highspeed internet connection Exams are only available in a paper format Please plan for shipping time

Instructor: Doug Gwilliam

Credits: 4 0

Tuition: $996

Beginning Mandarin 2 CHIN 102

Description: Continuation of CHIN 101

Note: Students must have a headset or 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: Doug Gwilliam

Credits: 4 0

Tuition: $996

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 Microsoft Word, Adobe® InDesign,®, Photoshop,® and Illustrator ® See further notes online

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Brad Woodward, BFA, BS

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Modern

American Usage ELING 322

Description: Current conventions and effective use of American English

Prerequisites: Introduction to the English Language (ELING 223) or Introduction to Linguistics (Modern) (LING 201) or concurrent enrollment

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Jacob Rawlins

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

The Grammar of English ELING

325

Description: Study of English grammar in various applications

Prerequisites: Introduction to the English Language (ELING 223) or Introduction to Linguistics (Modern) (LING 201) or concurrent enrollment

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Jacob Rawlins

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: $749

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, MFA

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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 251) or concurrent enrollment

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Angelina Dulong

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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 251) or concurrent enrollment

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Amanda Smith

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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 251) or concurrent enrollment

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Keith Lawrence

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: $749

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: $749

Author Studies (Shakespeare)

ENGL 384R

Description: In-depth study of one author’s corpus and its attendant contexts, ideas, history, criticism, and scholarly discourse

Prerequisites: Writing Literary Criticism (ENGL 303)

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Heidi Lawrence, MPhil

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

British Literature before 1800

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 251), British Literary History 1 (ENGL 291), and Writing Literary Criticism (ENGL 295)

Required Text: See online course catalog Instructor: Heidi Lawrence, MPhil

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

American Literature 1800–1865

ENGL 389R

Description: Representative writers, genres, and literary trends of American literature after 1800

Recommended: Introduction to English Studies (ENGL 251), British Literary History 1 (ENGL 291), and Writing Literary Criticism (ENGL 295)

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Keith Lawrence

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Young

Adult

Literature

ENGL 420

Description: Literature written for or read by teenagers .

Prerequisites: Introduction to English Studies (ENGL 251) and Writing Literary Criticism (ENGL 295)

Required Text: See online course catalog Instructor: Rachel L Wadham, MLS, MEd

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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 (ENGL 384R); senior status. Chaucer (ENGL 381) is also a valid prerequisite choice

Required Text: See online course catalog Instructor: Courtney Bulsiewicz

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

First-Year French, Part 1

FREN 101

Description: Learn to speak French well enough to satisfy immediate needs (You will learn to communicate in basic social situations, meet routine travel needs, obtain food and lodging, carry out simple transactions, and talk about a variety of topics of common interest primarily in the present, with limited use of other time frames )

Note: You will need access to a webcam and microphone for this course

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Lexy Duncan

Credits: 4 0

Tuition: $996

First-Year French, Part 2

FREN 102

Description: Continuation of FREN 101

Required Text: See online course catalog Instructor: Lexy Duncan

Credits: 4 0

Tuition: $996

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

Prerequisites: For those who have had no German.

Instructor: Doug Gwilliam

Credits: 4 0

Tuition: $996

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: Doug Gwilliam

Credits: 4 .0

Tuition: $996

Second-Year German 1

GERM 201

Description: Reading, writing, grammar, culture, listening, and speaking

Note: Students must have a headset or 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: Doug Gwilliam

Credits: 4 0

Tuition: $996

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 or 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: Doug Gwilliam

Credits: 4 0

Tuition: $996

First-Year Biblical Hebrew 1

HEB 131

Description: Old Testament Hebrew Provides foundation in grammar and vocabulary; reading Hebrew prose texts in Bible

Note: Exams are only available in a paper format Please plan for shipping time

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Doug Gwilliam

Credits: 4 0

Tuition: $996

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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: Stina Plomgren

Credits: 4 0

Tuition: $996

An Introduction to the Humanities NEW IHUM 101

Description: Study of the arts emphasizing forms and relationships, the development of critical skills, and an awareness of traditional humanistic values

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Kathryn Isaak

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Western Humanities 1: Antiquity to Renaissance NEW 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: $749

Western Humanities 2:

Renaissance to the Present NEW 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: Kathryn Isaak

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

First-Year Korean 1 NEW KOREA

101

Description: Han’gul, the phonetic system, basic grammar and vocabulary, discourse, reading, and culture

Note: Students must have a headset or 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: Stacy Christensen

Credits: 4 0

Tuition: $996

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: Stacy Christensen

Credits: 4 0

Tuition: $996

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: $749

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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

Instructor: Taylor-Grey Miller

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: Taylor-Grey Miller

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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, 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 hard copy text if you wish

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Rob Martinsen, PhD

Credits: 4 0

Tuition: $996

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: $996

Writing and Rhetoric NEW

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 Previously,

this course was titled ENGL 115: College

Writing and Reading

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Courtney Bulsiewicz or Susan Morris, MA

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Persuasive Writing NEW 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: Carries BYU GE Advanced Written and Oral Communication credit Includes online access to BYU library services

Prerequisites: Writing and Rhetoric (WRTG 150) You should be familiar with standards of college-level research and writing

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Emily Hills

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Writing in the Social Sciences NEW WRTG 315

Description: Writing characteristic of disciplines that inquire into human behavior and institutions; correspondence, proposals, library paper, empirical research, and reviews

Note: Carries GE Advanced Written and Oral Communication credit

Prerequisites: Completion of first-year writing (WRTG 150 or equivalent); you must be familiar with standards of college-level research and writing

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Jill Larsen

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Technical Communication NEW 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: You should have already taken a first-year writing course, such as Writing and Rhetoric (WRTG 150)

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Toni Pilcher

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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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: Marci Adams

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Introduction to Bioinformatics NEW 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: $749

Science of Biology NEW 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 Examples of these biological principles will focus on whole organism biology such as physiology, neuroscience, and developmental biology examples

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Shalene Wilcox

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: $749

Human Anatomy NEW 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: $749

Science of Wellness NEW 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 four months to complete Please plan accordingly

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Ronald L Hager, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Human Physiology NEW CELL 305

Description: Function of body organ systems

Note: Not acceptable for cell biology and physiology, biophysics, or neuroscience majors . Designed for students with basic chemistry/no molecular biology Students with chemistry/molecular biology should take CELL 362 This course does not include a laboratory experience

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Jason Hansen

Credits: 4 0

Tuition: $996

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 online textbook for this course costs $25; see syllabus for purchasing instructions

Prerequisites: College Algebra (Math 110) or equivalent; General Physics 1 (PHSCS 105) is recommended or Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics (PHSCS 121); Human Anatomy (CELL 210 or CELL 220)

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Iain Hunter, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

Chronic Disease Prevention NEW 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: $749

Stress Management NEW 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: $749

Exercise Physiology NEW 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: $749

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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: $749

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: $749

Statistical Computing in Epidemiology

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)

Prerequisites: Principles Epidemiology (HLTH 345 or equivalent), Principles of Statistics (STAT 121 or equivalent)

Instructor: Brianna Magnusson, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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 five-minute video presentation.

Instructor: Benjamin T Crookston, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

General Microbiology NEW

MMBIO 221

Description: Microbial world, emphasizing communicable diseases and 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 Students may wish to purchase “Mastering Microbiology” access along with their textbook; however, it is not required It has excellent resources and practice assignments that many students find helpful (and they are rather fun).

Prerequisites: Any biology course

Recommended: Any chemistry course

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Richard A Robison, PhD

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: $749

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: Kaitlyn Pacada

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: $749

NURSING

Nursing Terminology NEW

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: Andra Evans

Credits: 2 0

Tuition: $478

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

The Book of Mormon, Part 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: $478

The Book of Mormon, Part 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: Robbie Taggart

Credits: 2 0

Tuition: $478

The New Testament, Part 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: Joshua Matson

Credits: 2 0

Tuition: $478

The New Testament, Part 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: $478

Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel

NEW

REL A 250

Description: A survey course that teaches the Savior’s roles throughout eternity with emphasis on His fulfillment of Heavenly Father’s covenant with His children and the blessings of the Atonement and eternal life

Instructor: John L Hilton, PhD

Credits: 2 0

Tuition: $478

Teachings and Doctrines of the Book

of Mormon NEW

REL A 275

Description: A study of the teachings and doctrine of the Book of Mormon with emphasis on the Savior’s ministry .

Instructor: Nick Frederick

Credits: 2 0

Tuition: $478

The Old Testament

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: $478

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: $478

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: $478

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: $478

The Eternal Family NEW

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: $478

Foundations of the Restoration NEW

REL C 225

Description: The calling and doctrinal contributions of Joseph Smith as well as the significance of modern scripture including key sections of the Doctrine and Covenants . Also includes the establishment, organization, doctrine, and practices of the Church today

Instructor: Derek Sainsbury

Credits: 2 0

Tuition: $478

The Doctrine and Covenants, Part 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: $478

The Doctrine and Covenants, Part 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: $478

We offer free tutoring through the BYU Student Success Center. (See success.byu.edu.).

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: Mark Ogletree, PhD

Credits: 2 0

Tuition: $478

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: $478

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: $478

Modern Church, 1900–Present

REL C 343

Description: Introduction to the Latterday Saint Church in the twentieth and twenty-first 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: $478

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 Saint’s belief and practice

Required Text: See online course catalog

Instructor: Alonzo L Gaskill, PhD

Credits: 2 0

Tuition: $478

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: Erin Measom

Credits: 1 0

Tuition: $249

Effective Study and Learning NEW

STDEV 109

Description: Learning to learn— motivation, time management, reading, listening, notetaking, test preparation, and memorizing

Instructor: Keith Proctor

Credits: 2 0

Tuition: $478

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: $478

Public Speaking NEW

STDEV 150

Description: Principles and methods of public speaking; speaking experiences

Note: You will need to subscribe to the PitchVantage app

Instructor: Teisha Vest

Credits: 3 0

Tuition: $749

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: $478

Remote Study Tips & Tricks

ƒ Begin and end your day by checking your goals and tasks.

ƒ Avoid distractions! Keep your phone out of reach to maintain focus

ƒ Design a study plan. Set deadlines for completing parts of your course

ƒ Take notes on paper, a digital file, or an app, marking important points

ƒ Need help with a project, assignment, or exam prep?

The BYU Student Success Center is there for you

ƒ Set time limits for each task and decide when to call it a day

ƒ Plan some fun activities to reward yourself and keep things interesting!

Get Started

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

2 Confirm with your university advisement center or registrar that your school will accept the course credit .

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

4 Access your course through our website using your BYU Net ID (username) and password If needed, follow the instructions in your purchase receipt to setup your account

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

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

7 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 )

8 Complete your course and receive your notice of course completion . Request an official transcript online if you need one.

Starting college can be daunting, but our flexible programs quickly get students up to speed and help them succeed . Students will experience the BYU atmosphere, complete required GE courses, and attend in-person classes to support Utah residency if they wish to attend a public Utah college or university

Visit flexge.byu.edu for more information .

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

J 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

J 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

J 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

J 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

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

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 BYU Independent Study’s Privacy Policy online or later in this section

Accessibility and Accommodations

BYU Independent Study (University students) is committed to improving web accessibility for our students While not required by law, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2 0 Levels A and AA provide helpful recommendations to make web content more accessible BYU strives to apply WCAG 2 .0 recommendations

BYU Independent Study is also committed to providing a learning atmosphere which reasonably accommodates persons with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to participate in BYU Independent Study programs and activities It is the policy of BYU to prohibit unlawful discrimination against persons with disabilities and to provide reasonable assistance in

bringing them into the mainstream of campus life To accomplish this, BYU complies with all applicable disability laws .

BYU Independent Study (University Courses) desires to assist students, through our interactive process, to determine appropriate accommodations . While documentation is appropriate to inform our interactive process, we rely on students to obtain the appropriate documentation of the student’s accommodation need . Documentation may include a letter from a qualified medical or mental healthcare professional who is treating the student, a previous educational institution, or other form of appropriate documentation BYU Independent Study does not receive

public funding to generate these documents

NOTE: Letters documenting functional limitations should be from licensed professionals who are not family members of the student.

Please submit the Accommodation Request Form with supporting documentation (as mentioned above) of the accommodation need Requests for accommodations must be specific. Submitted documentation must be current within the last three years

An accommodation request should be submitted and approved before the student begins work in each course We strive to complete our interactive process with you regarding accommodation requests within three weeks, but some may take longer Therefore, please submit accommodation requests as soon as possible

Even when recommended in a recognized form of documentation, BYU Independent Study (University Courses) generally cannot accommodate requests that include the following:

J accommodations that would result in fundamental alterations to program and/or course content and objectives

J use of student support personnel (such as proctors, readers, interpreters, and scribes) not vetted and approved by our offices

J retroactive accommodations

J grades based on effort

J changes to the grading scale

We look forward to an interactive process toward planning for the reasonable accommodations we can provide If you have any additional questions regarding accessibility or accommodations, please email byuceaccommodations@byu.edu or call us at 1-801-422-2868

View more BYU Independent Study policies at is.byu.edu/policies

We carefully consider all petitions and grievances If, af ter engaging in the collaborative process, you find you are not in agreement, please contact our Accommodations Appeals Office through byuceaccommodationsappeals@ byu.edu .

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

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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

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 subject the student to discipline pursuant to the BYU Independent Study Student Code of Conduct

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

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

Course Completion, Expiration, & Extension

COURSE COMPLETION

Deadlines: All coursework and exams must be finalized three weeks prior to any critical deadlines, such as those for graduation, job applications, or further education submissions

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 2024 November 27, 2024

Winter 2025 April 2, 2025

Spring 2025 May 30, 2025

Summer 2025 July 30, 2025

There are no exceptions to these deadlines However, please note that courses completed before the first day of class of the subsequent semester or term may still appear in the prior semester or term on the transcript

COURSE EXPIRATION

Course expiration dates are typically 365 days from the date and time of enrollment and will always be specified within your course record. Expiration dates are effective at the same time the course was purchased If a student enrolled in a university course does not complete the course before it expires, no indication will be made on the student’s transcript 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

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 assign-ment 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. Students can visit the Testing page (is.byu.edu/testing) for more informa-tion about exam proctoring. Educators will find complete proctor policies via their Proctoring Tests page (is.byu.edu/support/educators/ testing-proctoring/proctor-policies).

Exam Grading

Most exams will be graded automatically. Grades for instructor-graded exams should be posted 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 for Paper Exams

Almost all exams are available in an online format, but some course out-comes 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 for contact-ing the proctor or testing center to see if an exam has arrived and for setting up an exam time. For paper-based exams, standard shipping time is 3–10 business days for shipping within the continental United States. 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.

See is.byu.edu/policies for updates.

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, and so on, 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 BY U Independent Study courses are comparable to the same amount of content that would be covered during an equivalent face-to-face semester-based course Se e our Policies page at is.byu.edu/policies for more information .

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

NCAA

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

BYU Independent Study high school courses are NCAA-approved They are comparable to traditional

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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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

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),

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 the online interactions below

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

J 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 Follow the direction of the program staff managing the online interaction

J 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 )

J 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 )

J Ensure that surroundings visible to others are appropriate and free from any improper images or private information

J Online interactions may be 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

J 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 .

Petitions Process

Follow the instructions below to petition for an exception to a BYU Independent Study policy *

HOW TO PETITION

1 Fill out and sign the Petition Form

2 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

3 The written statement should explain the circumstances, the time frame in which they occurred, and how they prevented the student from complying with BYU Independent Study policies

J 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

J All information about the circumstances and the reasons for the petition should be contained in the student’s written statement

J Handwritten statements should be written legibly and should be easy to understand Students may attach typewritten statements to the Petition Form

For complete instructions and links to forms, see this list under Petitions Process at is.byu.edu/policies .

HOW DECISIONS ARE MADE

All petitions are reviewed by the Petitions Committee within 10–14 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.

See is.byu.edu/policies for updates.

Privacy

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 third-party 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

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 Visit is.byu.edu/ferpaform for a FERPA permissions form .

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 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

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,

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 and (3) selecting Withdraw under Edit Enrollment You may also call Registration at 801-422-8925

Refunds or vouchers are granted based on the following time frames:

J 0–14 calendar days after registration date: full refund with no processing fee

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J 15–60 calendar days after the registration date: full refund minus $30 withdrawal processing fee

J 61–90 calendar days after registration date: a voucher minus a $30 withdrawal processing fee (which must be applied to a new enrollment within 90 days from original registration date)

J 91+ days after registration: no refund, no voucher

Please note (as stated previously) 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 . T his 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 T he student’s permanent record will show an “E” or an “F” grade for failed courses A repeated course will not replace the original grade on the transcript

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, she or he must request to retake the failed final before the enrollment expiration date; otherwise, the initial failing

grade is posted to the permanent record O nce 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 before the enrollment expiration date will need to register for the course a second time T he result is that the same course will be listed on their permanent record twice, along with the respective grades

State Authorization & Student Complaints

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-of-state 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 ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS, COMPLAINTS, CONCERNS, AND PETITIONS

If you would like to request an accommodation, or if you have a complaint, concern, or petition,

we want to help Students taking BYU Independent Study courses or participating in BYU Online High School may file an accommodation request or a complaint, concern, or petition with the BYU Division of Continuing Education using the links below .

HOW TO REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION OR FILE A COMPLAINT, CONCERN, OR PETITION

Most questions, concerns, or complaints can be answered by our Customer Support department, which you can contact by phone toll-free at 1-800-914-8931 or 801422-2868, or by email at indstudy@ byu edu You may also contact us regarding specific issues:

J To request an accommodation, go to the Accommodations and Accessibility policy page and submit an Accommodation Request Form . To revise or discuss existing accommodations, please email us at byuceaccommodations@byu edu

J To file a complaint regarding course content, accessibility, value, applicability, transferability, process, or a report of cyberbullying among students in BYU Independent Study or BYU Online High School,

See is.byu.edu/policies for updates.

or any other complaints, please fill out our complaints and feedback form. Complaints may be filed anonymously or with contact information if you wish to be contacted regarding your feedback .

J To petition a teacher decision, for petitions regarding grades or testing, or to request an exception to policy, please follow our petitions process You may also email us at is_petitions@byu edu

J For any issues that you feel may be inadequately addressed through the above channels of support, please email us at ce-compliance@byu edu

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN ACCOMMODATION REQUEST OR A COMPLAINT, CONCERN, OR PETITION IS FILED

We will acknowledge receipt of your email or filing within two working days All requests, complaints, and concerns are reviewed to determine the appropriate Continuing Education action and response We may contact you for further information, or we may take steps to address your request or concern and then contact you

Continuing Education has an appeal process you can use if you are not satisfied with our response to your accommodation request or to your complaint, concern, or petition You will be provided appeal information along with the initial resolution If in any event you find appeal information

inadequate, please email us at ce-compliance@byu edu

Complaints from Students in SARA Jurisdictions

Students residing in a SARA jurisdiction may file a complaint with the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE), Utah’s SARA portal agency, following the instructions outlined on USHE’s website Students may also file a complaint with their home jurisdiction’s SARA portal agency, using the current contact information available on the SARA States & Institutions webpage

Complaints

from Students in California

Students residing in California may file a complaint at the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Complaints Webpage

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

Learn more at is.byu.edu/sara .

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Student Code of Conduct and Plagiarism

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

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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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 Direct plagiarism: verbatim copying of an original source without acknowledging the source

J Paraphrased plagiarism: paraphrasing, without acknowledgment, of ideas from another that the reader might mistake for the author’s own

J 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

J Insufficient acknowledgment: partial or incomplete attribution of words, ideas, or data from an original source

J Attributing someone else’s work as your own, regardless of whether it was created by a human or an artificial intelligence, is considered plagiarism and constitutes a breach of academic honesty

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

J allowing someone to copy from you during an examination or while completing an assignment

J using unauthorized materials during an examination or while completing an assignment

J collaborating on an examination or assignment without authorization to do so

J 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 in which 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

J attributing to a source ideas and information that are not included in the source

J citing a source for a proposition that it does not supportciting a source in a bibliography when the source was neither consulted nor cited in the body of the paper

J distorting the meaning or applicability of data

J inventing data or statistical results to support conclusions

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 with others in a way that is dishonest, profane, or unduly disrespectful

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

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 reprimanding the student in writing

J requiring work affected by the academic dishonesty to be redone

J administering a lower or failing grade on the affected assignment or examination

J administering a lower or failing grade for the course (even if the student withdraws from the course)

J removing the student from the course

J rescinding the grade of the affected assignment or course

J prohibiting re-enrollment in the course

J prohibiting participation in any additional BYU Independent Study courses

Students may appeal disciplinary action through the process set forth in the Academic Grievance Policy

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:

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

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J Consortium Agreements

J student loan deferment forms

J FAFSA form

J state verification of enrollment and attendance forms (including for driver’s license applications)

J Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status

J any other form requiring declaration of student status or attendance

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-toface 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 titlenine@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)

Transcripts

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

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

aid or graduation deadline), we must receive all your completed coursework and exams (including retakes) by the deadlines listed in the Course Completion, Expiration, and Extension policy .

Visit enrollment.byu.edu/registrar/ transcripts for more information

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 post-secondary institution in which they are matriculated or attending As a result, outside of BYU Online High School, BYU Independent

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Study does not award high school diplomas or post-secondary degrees and does not accept transfer credits Students enrolling full-time in BYU Online High School can transfer credits from an accredited high school

Tuition and Fees

TUITION

Tuition is due upon enrollment Tuition prices are effective August 1, 2024, for university courses

UNIVERSITY COURSES

Online Courses*

Special Enrollment

$249 per credit hour

$342 per credit hour

* University half (0.5) credit courses are $249 per course.

Brigham Young University

Students: BYU Independent Study courses are not included as part of on-campus tuition . BYU Online classes are offered to BYU day students as part of their normal AIM course registration and tuition Learn more on the BYU Online website

TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS

Textbooks or other supplemental materials are required for some courses and are not included in the course tuition These items must be purchased separately

Optional Printed Course Readings

Packet: For most courses, a printed copy of the course readings packet can be ordered for a $21–$35 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

COURSE FEES

Assignment and Quiz Resubmissions

Exam Retake

Course Extension

Withdrawal or Refund

$10 each

$15

$20 per course

$30 per course

US MAIL SERVICE

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 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 All times are Mountain Time Excludes holidays and some remote areas

DATE AND TIME REQUESTED ARRIVAL DAY

Course Materials Express Mail

J $20 extra per shipment (U S only)

Exam Express Mail

J $20 per shipment

Exam Two-Way Express Mail

J $30 per shipment (U S only)

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

An additional $20 (per shipment) international mail service fee will be charged for any materials, including exams, shipped outside the United States We ship all materials, including exams, through DHL or USPS International Express Taxes, customs fees, or other international charges may apply .

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

Hard copies of course readings can be ordered for an additional $21–$35. (The readings are included in the course, but students can order a hard copy if they wish.)

Share Your Success with BYU Independent Study

We’re thrilled to hear about your achievements and experiences with our courses Your feedback matters, and we invite you to share it in any of the following ways:

J Email Us: Send your thoughts to indstudy-feedback@byu.edu Be sure to include your name, course details, and your unique experience

J Social Media: Post online using the hashtag #BYUindstudy or tag @BYUIS Each month, we’ll randomly select messages to receive exclusive BYU SWAG, including stickers, water bottles, and T-shirts!

J Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/byu.indstudy or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/BYUIS . Stay updated on our latest news and connect with fellow learners

J LinkedIn: Join our professional network on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/ company/byu-independent-study Connect with other students, alumni, and industry professionals

Thank you for being part of the BYU Independent Study community . Your feedback helps us improve and celebrate your accomplishments!

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Earn transferable college credit from anywhere. BYU Independent Study courses offer open enrollment and up to 12 months to complete your course.

Begin your journey now!