UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 1999–2000
 Brigham Young University
Back Division of Continuing Education

   

399 HCEB, PO Box 21534, (801) 378-4146

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

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 as sponsored by the Church Educational System and its various 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. Because the Continuing Education programs represent both BYU and the Church Educational System, 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.

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 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 and Records.

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, PO Box 21513, [801] 378-2872)

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.

A schedule of courses is published each semester and is available on request at the Evening Classes Office (122 HCEB). Evening classes are also listed in the daytime class schedule as sections 400–499. Access the Evening Classes home page at http://coned.byu.edu/ev.

Independent Study

R. Dwight Laws, Director (206 HCEB, PO Box 21514, [801] 378-2868)

Independent Study is the university's “portable 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 high school diploma 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. Formal admission to BYU is not required. 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://coned.byu.edu/is/.

Conferences and Workshops

Steven W. Taggart, Director (130 HCEB, PO Box 21516, [801] 378-3559)

The Department of Conferences and Workshops offers several hundred programs each year in support of the outreach missions of the university's colleges, schools, departments, and related entities. 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 utilize 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://coned.byu.edu/cw/.

BYU Conference Center

Spencer E. Hansen, Manager (2255 CONF, PO Box 21522, [801] 378-7700)

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, or, 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 for entrepreneurial efforts.

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

Travel Study

George J. Talbot, Director (303 HCEB, PO Box 21525, [801] 378-3946)

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.

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

CES Continuing Education Programs—North and Northern Utah

Frank Santiago, Director (209 HCEB, PO Box 21533, [801] 378-6216)

This department provides Church Continuing Education programs for the northwestern and eastern United States, northern Utah, and Canada. Primary programs include Know Your Religion, Scripture Symposia, Best of Especially for Youth, and other religious education. The department also administers all adult religion classes in the United States and Canada.

CES Continuing Education Programs—South

R. Neil Carlile, Director (278 HCEB, PO Box 21507, [801] 378-7380)

Church Continuing Education—South provides approximately 600 Church Continuing Education programs in 140 locations throughout the eight-state geographical region of California, Nevada, central/southern Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and western Arkansas. The primary programs offered are Best of Especially for Youth, the Know Your Religion lecture series, and Scripture Symposia.

In addition, CES—South sponsors the Campus Education Week that has been held at BYU—Provo since 1922. This one-week program serves more than 30,000 students who come to campus from each of the United States and many other countries.

CES Continuing Education Youth and Family Programs

Susan V. Overstreet, Director (164 HCEB, PO Box 21504, [801] 378-3817)

Especially for Youth, youth conferences, programs for the deaf, 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 40,000 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-Ricks Center for Continuing Education

Ronald W. Campbell, Director
Ricks College
Rexburg, ID 83460-8011
Telephone (208) 356-1040
and
1776 Science Center Drive
University Place
Idaho Falls, ID 83405
Telephone (208) 523-4682

This center provides off-campus BYU credit classes throughout Idaho, cooperating with Ricks College in other adult and Continuing Education programs.

BYU-Salt Lake Center for Continuing Education

3760 South Highland Drive, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Telephone: (801) 273-3434
Web site: http://coned.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.

Students not admitted to Brigham Young University are welcome to take classes at the BYU Salt Lake Center provided they are willing to live by the University Honor Code and the BYU Dress and Grooming Standards.
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 Bachalor 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; certification programs in family history, dietary management, and urban elementary education; and personal enrichment courses are also offered at the BYU Salt Lake Center.

Bachelor of General Studies Program (BGS)

Ellen Allred, Director (315 HCEB, PO Box 21515, [801] 378-4351, tollfree 888-298-3137)

The bachelor of general studies (BGS) degree is a flexible, external degree program that uses the same BYU curriculum and mirrors the same university requirements expected of degree-seeking undergraduate students on campus, including general education, residency, and religious education requirements. However, the student will major in general studies with an emphasis in one of eight study areas. This means that upon successful completion of the degree requirements, a student will receive a BGS with a major in general studies.

Admission to Degree Program

Admission to the bachelor of general studies program is by completion of the admissions procedure through Degrees by Independent Study. The application fee is $25.

The Discipline

The BGS degree has been designed for those individuals who:

  1. Because of their personal and professional commitments require a nontraditional approach to their education.
  2. Would like a broad and extensive general education culminating in a baccalaureate degree.
  3. Desire a program of study that is not only intellectually enlarging but also spiritually strengthening and character building—one leading to lifelong learning and service.
  4. Have the experience, maturity, and motivation to continue their learning in an independent enrivonment (often at home).

The BGS program is open to all students who:

  1. Have attended BYU previously (over two years ago) or have never attended BYU but are at least 23 years of age and have not completed their bachelor's degree.
  2. Are in good standing with any institutions of higher education they previously attended. This implies that applicants will have no less than a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
  3. Will abide by the BYU Honor Code and receive an annual ecclesiastical endorsement.
  4. Successfully complete a 1-credit hour prerequisite Independent Study course (StDev 100).
  5. Have passed the TOEFL exam (if not a native speaker of English) with a score of 500+.
  6. Have been approved by the BGS admissions committee.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements, (2) university requirements, and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Students should contact their college advisement center for information about general education courses that will also fill major requirements.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (zero to one course)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22)
0–3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses)
3–20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses) 3–7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5–2.0
Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course) 3–4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) 3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Upper-division hours 40.0
Residency 30.0
Hours needed to graduate 120.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed under one of the following undergraduate degree programs.

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 their college advisement center for help or information concerning the undergraduate programs.

General Information

Complete a minimum of 120 semester hours of earned credit from a combination of any of the following sources:

  1. BYU Independent Study courses (over 300 courses to choose from).
      If the 30-hour campus residency requirement has already been completed, it is possible to complete the BGS degree exclusively through Independent Study courses. See the listing of all BYU Independent Study courses in the BYU Independent Study Catalog.
  2. BYU campus courses (including BYU Evening Classes, the BYU Salt Lake Center, and open enrollment spring/summer).
  3. Acceptable transfer credit from other universities and colleges.
  4. Institute of Religion credit (10 hours may be used to satisfy campus residency; no more than 6 hours of religion credit will apply toward the 14 hours of religion requirements).
  5. Advanced Placement (AP), BYU challenge exams, International Baccalaureate (IB), and CLEP exams may be used to waive certain GE requirements and to obtain university credit.

The 120-semester-hour breakdown for the BGS degree is as follows:

Other requirements are:

  1. Earn 30 hours while in campus residency (including enrollment at BYU, the BYU Salt Lake Center, BYU Evening Classes, and up to 10 hours at a local institute of religion).
  2. Complete 10 hours in the emphasis after admission to the BGS program.
  3. Forty of the 120 hours and 15 hours in the emphasis must be 300-level or above courses.
  4. A maximum 15 hours of D grade credit may be applied toward the degree.
  5. No D credit is allowed in the emphasis.
  6. Students must earn a minimum 2.0 BYU grade point average and a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
  7. The program must be completed in eight years or less.

BGS General Studies: American Studies Emphasis (32–34 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the following prerequisite course:
    StDev 100.

  2. Complete the following core courses:
    Econ 110.
    Hist 120, 121.
    PlSc 110.

  3. Complete 18 hours from the following:
    AHtg 100.
    Anthr 345.
    Engl 303, 336, 362, 363.
    Geog 450.
    Hist 366, 375, 377, 398.
    PlSc 316, 321.

    BYU campus courses as follows:
      • All American Studies courses.
      • All history and curatorial studnes 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 a capstore experience.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.




BGS General Studies: English and American Literature Emphasis (32–34 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the following prerequisite course:
    StDev 100.

  2. Complete the following core courses:
    Engl 251, 252.
    And select two courses from the following:
        Engl 301, 302, 303.

  3. Complete 18 hours from the following:
    Engl 333, 336, 350, 359, 362, 366, 374, 375, 376, 382, 385, 395R, 420, 495.

    BYU campus courses as follows:
        All English courses dealing with English and American literature.

  4. Complete a capstone experience.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.




BGS General Studies: Family History Emphasis (32–34 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the following prerequisite course:
    StDev 100.

  2. Complete the following core courses:
    Hist 365.
    RelC 261.
    And select one course from the following:
        Hist 326, 398.
    And select one course from the following:
        Engl 220.
        Germ 490R (section 3).
        Hist 390R (section 1), 397R, 400R (sections 1, 2), 422.

  3. Complete 19 hours from the following:
    Geog 301, 450.
    Hist 393R (section 1), 406R (sections 1, 2, 3), 407R (sections 1, 3, 4), 409R, 411R, 493R, 495R, 496R, 498R.
    RelC 393R (section 6).
    Any core courses not used above.

    BYU campus courses as follows:
        All courses dealing with family history research.

  4. Complete a capstone experience.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.




BGS General Studies: Family Life Emphasis (32–34 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the following prerequisite course:
    StDev 100.

  2. Complete the following core courses:
    BusM 200.
    MFHD 160, 210.
    SocW 311.

  3. Complete 19 hours from the following:
    CSE 515R (sections 2).
    ElEd 340, 515R (sections 1, 10, 11, or 12), 533.
    Engl 420.
    FSN 100.
    Hlth 121, 320, 370, 466.
    Hist 326, 365, 397R, 398, 422.
    HomEc 282.
    MFHD 395R (section 1).
    Nurs 288.
    Psych 303, 306, 321, 322, 346.
    ScEd 515R (sections 34, 36).
    Soc 365.
    StDev 115, 317.

    BYU campus courses as follows:
        All marriage, family, and human development courses.

  4. Complete a capstone experience.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.




BGS General Studies: History Emphasis (32–34 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the following prerequisite course:
    StDev 100.

  2. Complete the following core courses:
    Hist 120, 121, 201, 202.

  3. Complete 18 hours from the following at least one course must be chosen from each of three of the four following geographic areas):
    • Asia or the Near East
        Hist 324, 343, 344.
        NES 398R (section 1).
    • Europe
        Hist 326, 331, 335, 336.
    • Latin America
        Hist 352.
    • United States
        Hist 366, 375, 377, 398, 495R, 496R, 498R.

    BYU campus courses as follows:

        All history courses.

  4. Complete a capstone experience.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.




BGS General Studies: Management Emphasis (31–33 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the following prerequisite course:
    StDev 100.

  2. Complete the following core courses:
    Acc 200.
    BusM 300, 340.
    Econ 110.
    ISys 98.
    MCom 98, 320.
    OrgB 320, 400.
    Stat 221.

  3. Complete two courses from the following:
    Acc 210, 241.
    BusM 430, 496R.
    ManEc 300, 301, 453.
    OrgB 327, 347.

  4. Complete a capstone experience.

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

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.




BGS General Studies: Psychology Emphasis (32–34 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the following prerequisite course:
    StDev 100.

  2. Complete the following core courses:
    Psych 111, 301.
    And select two courses from the following:
        Psych 320, 321, 322, 341, 342, 350.

  3. Complete 17 hours from the following:
    Anthr 101.
    Psych 170, 240, 303, 306, 330, 338, 346, 357, 358, 359, 361, 365.
    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 a capstone experience.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.




BGS General Studies: Writing Emphasis (32–34 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the following prerequisite course:
    StDev 100.

  2. Complete the following core courses:
    Comms 311.
    Engl 218R (section 6), 220, 316.

  3. Complete 18 hours from the following:
    Comms 427.
    ElEd 515R (section 6).
    Engl 312, 313, 315, 318R (section 5), 319R (section 4), 320R (section 5).
    Hist 397R (section 5), 422.
    IP&T 515R (section 8).
    MCom 320.
    TMA 251 (section 2).

    BYU campus courses as follows:
      • English courses dealing with writing or teaching writing.
      • Theatre and media arts courses dealing with writing.
      • Foreign language courses dealing with writing.
      • Communications courses dealing with writing.

  4. Complete a capstone experience.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.





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