399 HCEB
(801) 422-4146

Dean: Richard C. Eddy
Associate Dean: Kenneth W. Anderson
Associate Dean: Wayne J. Lott
Assistant to the Dean—Financial and Administrative Services:Darin R. Oviatt
Assistant to the Dean—Development: Frank Santiago

The purpose of the Division of Continuing Education is to provide educational programs and university services for part-time and off-campus students. These educational opportunities also assist regular daytime students. BYU cooperates with the Continuing Education programs sponsored by the Church Educational System and its components. The same university standards required of regular day students apply to those enrolled through the Division of Continuing Education while they are on campus.

Organization. Continuing Education programs represent both BYU and the Church Educational System, and the department and center descriptions will be distinguished in the material that follows.

Requirements for Enrollment in Continuing Education Classes

Noncredit classes are open to anyone having the desire and the necessary ability.

Credit classes are open to:

1.	Matriculated students.
2.	Anyone twenty-three years of age or older.
3.	Individuals desiring to audit courses.
4.	High school students in their junior or senior year who have a 3.0 GPA (may concurrently enroll in selected workshops and seminars if authorized by the University Admissions Committee).

Students who have been suspended from Brigham Young University or any other institution of higher learning for any reason are not eligible to register in Continuing Education credit classes until such suspension is cleared. Independent Study courses are an exception.

Enrollment Limitations. Persons enrolling in credit courses offered by the Division of Continuing Education who are officially admitted to the university can take any courses offered to a maximum of 18 credit hours per semester (9 hours per term). All others, twenty-three years of age and older, who have not been formally admitted to the university are limited to a maximum of 8.5 credit hours per semester (4 hours during spring or summer term). Contact the Division of Continuing Education for any additional conditions of enrollment.

Student Responsibility. Acceptance in a Continuing Education course does not constitute acceptance by BYU or any other university on a degree-seeking basis. It is the student’s responsibility to gain admission to the university of his or her choice as a degree-seeking student through the normal procedures. At BYU students may accomplish this through the Office of Admissions.

Note: Students enrolled in the Division of Continuing Education would not be eligible for university employment, housing, or financial aid except for that assistance available to part-time students through the Division of Continuing Education.

Departments and Programs

Evening Classes

Ralph V. Larson, Director
105 HCEB
(801) 422-2872

The Department of Evening Classes’ major responsibility is to provide college-level educational opportunities for adults age twenty-three and older. In addition, the department is a service for daytime students who experience scheduling difficulties or prefer the evening sections. Classes contributing to baccalaureate and graduate degrees are offered.

Continuing Education, through its Department of Evening Classes, assists the Semester Away program, enabling students to complete a full semester away from campus while on an academic internship. Continued progress toward graduation is accomplished through academic internship credits and semester-compliant Independent Study courses.

A schedule of courses is available online each semester and by request at the Evening Classes Office (122 HCEB). Evening classes are also listed in the daytime class schedule as evening sections. Access the Evening Classes home page at http://ce.byu.edu/ev/

Independent Study

R. Dwight Laws, Director
206 HCEB
(801) 378-2868

Independent Study is a university “outreach program” that can bring BYU to students anytime, anywhere. Through Independent Study, BYU offers nearly 350 college-level credit courses, providing a practical and flexible solution for university students with scheduling problems and for working students, armed forces personnel, teachers, and others who cannot take all their classes in residence.

Up to 36 semester hours of work completed through Independent Study can be used toward a bachelor’s degree from BYU, and courses are also available for teacher recertification. Individual high school–level courses, a full-curriculum high school transcript program, and noncredit courses for personal development and enrichment are also available.

Students may register for an Independent Study course at any time during the year. Catalogs are available without charge and list all the courses available, current fees, and enrollment policies and procedures. Students are given one year to complete a course, although most do so in less time.

Independent Study now has courses on the Internet at http://elearn.byu.edu

Conferences and Workshops

Steven W. Taggart, Director
130 HCEB
(801) 422-3559

The Department of Conferences and Workshops works jointly with the university’s colleges, schools, departments, and related entities in offering several hundred outreach programs per year. A variety of both credit and noncredit programs are offered, including conferences, workshops, symposia, short courses, seminars, association meetings, test-prep courses, and youth camps. These programs use both campus and off-campus facilities in extending university offerings to alumni and other adults, the campus community, and youth.

For a comprehensive listing of courses, visit our Web site at http://ce.byu.edu/cw

BYU Conference Center

Spencer E. Hansen, Manager
2255 CONF
(801) 422-7700

The BYU Conference Center is located east of the Marriott Center and adjacent to the Harman Continuing Education Building. The primary host facility for conference guests on campus, it is especially equipped to provide a favorable learning environment for guests participating in conferences, workshops, training seminars, and other educational programs. University units may sponsor or cosponsor conference center events. When certain qualifications are met, off-campus professional, government, corporate, civic, religious, family, or community organizations may also schedule events. The center is not available to promote a product or service or for other entrepreneurial efforts.

Those interested in scheduling the center are invited to contact the BYU Conference Center.

Travel Study

George J. Talbot, Director,
09 HCEB
(801) 422-3946

Students who wish to enhance their education with experience abroad will want to take advantage of Travel Study programs. Utilizing modern transportation and communication, participants find the world literally at their doorsteps. Horizons are expanded, knowledge is increased, and the mind is challenged as participants study and travel with professional university educators. On-site experience with the cultures and people of other lands truly makes the world BYU’s campus. BYU Travel Study programs effectively combine academic, spiritual, and intercultural goals in a unique way. These shorter programs can be an alternative for students who cannot go on Study Abroad or to the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. A semester at Nauvoo is offered to undergraduate students.

Educational Travel

A variety of programs visiting the following areas of the world offers optional university credit (1–3 hours): Europe Scandinavia The Middle East, emphasizing Bible lands and Egypt Asia Australia, New Zealand Latin America (Mexico, Central America, South America) USA (Church history, American heritage, Alaska) Canada Africa (Kenya and South Africa) Russia Nauvoo Semester Young Single Adult Tours (18–30) (various destinations)

CES Continuing Education Programs

R. Neil Carlile, Director
297 HCEB
(801) 422-7380

CES Continuing Education—South annually provides more than 500 religious education programs for adults and youth throughout the seven-state geographic region of Arizona, western Arkansas, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The programs are designed to be spiritually strengthening, intellectually enlarging, and character building and to foster lifelong learning and service. The primary programs offered are Best of Especially for Youth and Scripture Seminars.

In addition, the department organizes Campus Education Week, which has been held at BYU—Provo since 1922. Featuring over 1,000 classes, this one-week program serves approximately 25,000 students coming from each of the United States and many other countries. Broadcasts of the program are available by radio, television, satellite, and the Internet and reach an international audience.

CES Continuing Education Youth and Family Programs

Gregory M. Tanner, Director
164 HCEB
(801) 378-3817

Especially for Youth, youth conferences, and other enrichment programs are offered to youth and adults by CES Youth and Family Programs, both on the BYU campus and at localities nationwide. More than 60,000 participants are served, coming from virtually every state and province in the United States and Canada and from several foreign countries.

Centers for Continuing Education

Sensing the obligation of the Church university to provide educational opportunities in harmony with LDS standards for persons living away from Provo, the BYU Board of Trustees has established Continuing Education centers to offer educational programs to people in outlying areas. See the Graduation Requirements section of this catalog for residence requirements. Continuing Education centers represent both BYU and the Church Educational System in their program offerings.

BYU—Idaho Center for Continuing Education

Ronald W. Campbell, Dean
BYU—Idaho
Rexburg, ID 83460-8011
Telephone (208) 496-1040

BYU Salt Lake Center for Continuing Education

Lee J. Glines, Director
3760 South Highland Drive, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Telephone: (801) 273-3434
Internet: http://ce.byu.edu/sl/slc.htm

As the continuing education arm of the university in the Salt Lake Valley, the BYU Salt Lake Center offers courses through colleges and departments of the university. Most classes are held at night, making it possible for full-time and part-time students to take many of their required courses as well as general education and elective courses in Salt Lake City. Register for BYU Salt Lake Center classes by using the online registration screens on Route Y or in person at the center.

Students not admitted to Brigham Young University are welcome to take classes at the BYU Salt Lake Center provided they have earned a high school diploma (or passed the GED), are willing to live by the CES Honor Code and the BYU Dress and Grooming Standards, and have been cleared for enrollment at the center.

Former BYU students (over two years ago) or other individuals at least 23 years of age may pursue the bachelor of general studies degree through the BYU Salt Lake Center. For admission and program details, see the Bachelor of General Studies section below.

The executive MPA (Master of Public Administration) program is offered at the center, allowing students to pursue a master’s degree by attending classes at night each week while continuing to work during the day.

Professional development courses, a certification program in family history, and personal enrichment courses are also offered at the BYU Salt Lake Center.

Class schedules for each semester or term are available at the Web address noted above, at the BYU Web site, or on online registration system screens. Print versions can be obtained by contacting the BYU Salt Lake Center or picking them up at the

information desk in the Wilkinson Student Center or the Smoot Administration Building. BYU Salt Lake Center Classes are also listed in the regularly printed BYU class schedules.

Bachelor of General Studies Program (BGS)

Ellen Allred, Director
315 HCEB
(801) 422-4351, toll free 888-298-3137

The bachelor of general studies (BGS) program offers adult students who are unable to attend BYU an opportunity to complete their bachelor’s degrees. Although it is intended primarily for former BYU students who have been away from the university for some time and who are not able to return, the program is also available to other qualified students who can meet the 30-credit-hour BYU campus residency requirement, abide by the Church Educational System Honor Code, and receive an annual ecclesiastical endorsement. This program is not available to current BYU continuing day students.

Admission to Degree Program

Admission is by completion of the admissions procedure through the Bachelor of General Studies Program. The application fee is $30. The BGS program is open to all students who meet the following criteria:

1.	If a former BYU student, have been away for more than two years.
2.	If have never attended BYU, be at least 23 years of age.
3.	Have never completed a bachelor’s or higher degree.
4.	Have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of BYU or other transferable credit.
5.	Be in good standing at all universities attended.
6.	Have a 2.0 or higher BYU and cumulative GPA.
7.	Will abide by the Church Education System Code of Honor and receive an annual ecclesiastical endorsement.
8.	Have successfully completed the StDev 100 course (1 credit hour Independent Study course taken after provisional acceptance into program).
9.	Have been approved by the BGS admissions committee.

The Discipline

The bachelor of general studies degree is a flexible, external program that uses the same BYU curriculum offered on campus and requires the same general education, religious education, and campus residency as on-campus degrees. Up to 90 of the required 120 credit hours may be earned through Independent Study. The major is general studies, with an emphasis in one of eight areas of study. The emphasis adds a measure of specialization and can be completed in one of the following areas: American studies, English and American literature, family history, family life, history, management, psychology, or writing.

Students may earn only one emphasis and do not have the option of creating custom-made areas of study. However, within the number of general electives available, students can utilize credit previously earned in a former major or choose to take courses in a particular concentration.

The BGS is a fully accredited bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. Students pursue this program for a variety of reasons. Some desire a sense of accomplishment—to complete a degree they began years ago. Others are looking for career advancement or to eventually pursue a postgraduate degree.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a BYU bachelor’s degree a student must complete, in addition to all requirements for a specific major, the following university requirements:

• The university core, consisting of requirements in general and religious education (See the University Core section of this catalog for details. For a complete listing of courses that meet university core requirements, see the current class schedule.)
  
• A minimum of 30 credit hours in residence
  
• A minimum of 120 credit hours
  
• A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
  

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BGS Bachelor of General Studies

Emphases

American Studies
English and American
Literature
Family History
Family Life
History
Management
Psychology
Writing

Students should see the BGS office for help or information concerning the undergraduate programs.

General Information

To earn a bachelor of general studies degree, students must complete the following requirements:

1.	A minimum of 120 semester hours of earned credit, which breaks down as follows: StDev 100 Independent Study course (1 hour) University core (48.5 hours minimum ) Emphasis requirements (30 hours) StDev 490 Independent Study course (1 hour ) General electives (10–40 hours)
2.	30 hours of BYU campus residency
3.	40 credit hours of 300-level and above courses, including 15 hours in the emphasis.

The following policies also apply:

1.	A minimum of 10 hours in the area of emphasis must be completed through BYU after formal admission to the BGS program. All emphasis courses taken after admission to BGS must be BYU courses.
2.	Students must earn a minimum 2.0 BYU, cumulative, and emphasis grade point average (management emphasis requires 2.25).
3.	The program must be completed in eight years (or fewer).

BGS course and credit requirements can be filled in the following ways:

Prior Courses and Credits Transferred into the Program

1.	Credits earned previously through BYU.
2.	Credits earned previously at accredited colleges and universities.

Courses and Credits Earned After Admission to the Program

Once admitted to the BGS program, it is expected that any remaining course work will be completed through BYU. This can be done in the following ways:

1.	Courses completed through BYU Independent Study.
2.	Courses completed at the BYU Salt Lake Center.
3.	Courses completed through BYU Evening Classes.
4.	Courses completed at BYU during spring and summer terms.

The 30-hour BYU campus residency requirement may be filled in the following ways:

1.	Courses taken previously at BYU.
2.	Courses taken at the BYU Salt Lake Center.
3.	Courses taken through BYU Evening Classes.
4.	Courses taken previously at the BYU Jerusalem Center, Joseph Smith Academy (Nauvoo Center), and other Study Abroad centers.
5.	Regular BYU courses taken on campus during spring and summer terms.
6.	Courses taken at BYU—Idaho (formerly Ricks College), BYU—Hawaii, or LDS Business College that are accepted by BYU as transfer credit (up to 15 hours).
7.	Courses taken at an LDS institute of religion that are accepted by BYU as transfer credit (up to 10 hours).

Combined credits earned at BYU—Idaho (formerly Ricks College), BYU—Hawaii, LDS Business College, and LDS institutes of religion may not exceed 15 hours.

BGS General Studies: American Studies Emphasis

(32 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

1.	Complete the following prerequisite course: StDev 100.
2.	Complete the following core courses: Econ 110. Hist 220, 221. PlSc 110.
3.	Complete 18 hours from the following: AHtg 100. Engl 293, 336, 361, 362, 363. Geog 250. Hist 364, 373, 378, 400. PlSc 316, 321. BYU campus courses as follows: All American Studies courses. Art history and curatorial studies dealing with American art and architecture. English courses dealing with American literature. History courses dealing with American history. Native American Studies. Political science courses dealing specifically with the American political system and thought. Humanities courses dealing with American humanities.
4.	Complete the following capstone course: StDev 490.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

BGS General Studies: English and American Literature Emphasis (32 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

1.	Complete the following prerequisite course: StDev 100.
2.	Complete the following core courses: Engl 251. And complete two courses from the following: Engl 291, 292, 293.
3.	Complete 18 hours from the following: Engl 333, 336, 350, 361, 362, 363, 366, 374, 382, 385, 395R (section 1), 420. BYU campus courses as follows: All English courses dealing with English and American literature.
4.	Complete the following as the last course in the emphasis: Engl 495 (literature section).
5.	Complete the following capstone course: StDev 490.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

BGS General Studies: Family History Emphasis

(32 hours)

Emphasis Requirements

1.	Complete the following prerequisite course: StDev 100.
2.	In collaboration with a BGS advisor, select a geographic area of interest (i.e., United States, New England, Latin America, British Isles, Europe, etc.) and select options that correspond to that area.
3.	Recommended foundational course (may count toward religion credits): RelC 261.
4.	Complete the following introductory course: Hist 400.
5.	Complete one of the following social history courses: Hist 319, 378.
6.	Complete one of the following handwriting courses: Germ 490R (section 3). Hist 390R (section 1), 421.
7.	Complete two of the following area source courses: Hist 403, 404, 409R (section 1), 411, 413, 414, 415.
8.	Complete one of the following area history courses: Hist 220, 252, 322. Geog 250.
9.	Complete 6 hours from the following elective courses (including any family history research courses not used for core above): Engl 220. Hist 432, 481R, 496R. RelC 393R (section 6). Note: A maximum of 3 hours of directed research and/or internship credit can be counted toward the 6 hours of electives.
10.	Complete the following two courses as the last courses in the emphasis: Hist 433, 482.
11.	Complete the following capstone course: StDev 490.

BGS General Studies: Family Life Emphasis

(32 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

1.	Complete the following prerequisite course: StDev 100.
2.	Complete the following core courses: HFL 350. MFHD 160, 210.
3.	Complete one course from the following: HFL 223, 224. MFHD 240.
4.	Complete 18 hours from the following elective courses: CPSE 515R (section 2 or 10). ElEd 340, 515R (section 1 or 12), 533. Engl 420. Hlth 370, 466. Hist 319, 378, 400, 432, 433. NDFS 100. Psych 306, 320, 321, 322. ScEd 515R (section 34). Any core course not used above. BYU campus courses as follows: All marriage, family, and human development courses.
5.	Complete the following capstone course: StDev 490.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

BGS General Studies: History Emphasis (32 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

1.	Complete the following prerequisite course: StDev 100.
2.	Complete the following core courses: Hist 201, 202, 220, 221.
3.	Complete 18 hours from the following (at least one course must be chosen from each of three of the four following geographic areas):
	a.	Asia or the Near East Hist 231, 340, 341. NES 398R (section 1).
	b.	Europe Hist 319, 322, 323, 331.
	c.	Latin America Hist 252.
	d.	United States Hist 364, 373, 378, 400. BYU campus courses as follows: All history courses (not including family history).
4.	Complete the following capstone course: StDev 490.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

BGS General Studies: Management Emphasis

(32 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

1.	Complete the following prerequisite course: StDev 100.
2.	Complete the following pre-core courses: ISys 100, 101.
3.	Then complete the following core 1 courses: Acc 200. Econ 110. Stat 221.
4.	Next complete the following core 2 courses: BusM 300, 340. MCom 320. OrgB 320, 400.
5.	Then complete two courses from the following: Acc 210, 241. BusM 430, 496R. ManEc 300, 453. OrgB 327, 347.
6.	Complete the following capstone course: StDev 490.

Note 1: At least four 300-level or above courses (either 11 or 12 credit hours) must be BYU courses.

Note 2: Emphasis requirements must be filled with credit less than 15 years old.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

BGS General Studies: Psychology Emphasis

(32 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

1.	Complete the following prerequisite course: StDev 100.
2.	Complete the following core courses: Psych 111, 301. And complete two courses from the following: Psych 320, 321, 322, 341, 342.
3.	Complete 17 hours from the following (including any courses not used for core above): Anthr 101. Psych 170, 240, 306, 330, 338, 358, 359, 361, 365, 370. Any core course not used above.
	BYU campus courses as follows: Any BYU course in psychology may be used to satisfy the emphasis elective requirement.
4.	Complete the following capstone course: StDev 490.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

BGS General Studies: Writing Emphasis (32 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

1.	Complete the following prerequisite course: StDev 100.
2.	Complete the following core courses: ELang 322. Engl 218R. One advanced writing course (beyond that taken to fill the general education requirement) from the following list: Engl 312, 313, 314, 315, 316. MCom 320.
3.	Complete 18 hours from the following: Comms 211. ElEd 515R (section 6). Engl 220, 319R, 320. Hist 432, 433. IP&T 515R (section 8). TMA 251, 351. BYU campus courses as follows: BYU campus courses dealing with writing or the teaching of writing under English, theatre and media arts, communications, or foreign languages may also be used to satisfy the emphasis elective requirements. Additional GE Advanced Writing courses (Engl 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, and MCom 320) may not be used to satisfy the emphasis elective requirements.
4.	Complete the following as the last course in the emphasis: Engl 495 (creative or professional writing section)
5.	Complete the following capstone course: StDev 490.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.