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.

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] 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.

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.

Conferences and Workshops

Steven W. Taggart, Director (130 HCEB, [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.

BYU Conference Center

Spencer E. Hansen, Manager (2255 CONF, [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. 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.

Travel Study

George J. Talbot, Director (309 HCEB, [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. 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):

CES Continuing Education Programs—North

Gary Gauer, Director (295 HCEB, [801] 378-8341)

This department provides CES Continuing Education programs for the northwestern United States and western Canada. Primary programs include Know Your Religion, Scripture Seminars, Best of Especially for Youth, and other religious education.

CES Continuing Education Programs—East and Utah

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

This department provides CES Continuing Education programs for the eastern United States, eastern Canada, and Utah. Primary programs include Know Your Religion, Scripture Seminars, 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, [801] 378-7380)

Church 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, the Know Your Religion lecture series, and Scripture Seminars.

CES Continuing Education Youth and Family Programs

Gregory M. Tanner, Director (164 HCEB, [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 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-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

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://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 AIM screens on Route Y or in person at the center.

Bachelor of General Studies Program (BGS)

Ellen Allred, Director (315 HCEB, [801] 378-4351, 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.

Admission to Degree Program

Admission is by completion of the admissions procedure through the Bachelor of General Studies Program. The application fee is $25. 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. Be in good standing at all universities attended.
5. Have a 2.0 or higher BYU and cumulative GPA.
6. Will abide by the Church Education System Code of Honor and receive an annual ecclesiastical endorsement.
7. If not a native English speaker, have passed the TOEFL exam at 500 or above.
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 that is 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.

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

Liberal Arts Core

Arts and Sciences Electives

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

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

Emphases:

American Studies

English and American Literature

Family History

Family Life

History

Management

Psychology

Writing

General Information

1. A minimum of 120 semester hours of earned credit, which breaks down as follows:
   StDev 100 Independent Study course (1 hour)
   General education (34.5–61.5 hours)
   Religious Education (14 hours)
   Emphasis requirements (30 hours)
   StDev 490 Independent Study course (1 hour)
   General electives (10–40 hours)

   30 hours of BYU campus residency.

   40 credit hours of 300-level and above courses.

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.

2. No D credit is allowed in the emphasis area.

3. Students must earn a minimum 2.0 BYU grade point average and a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

4. 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

Note: All emphasis courses taken after admission to BGS must be BYU courses.

1. Courses completed through BYU Independent Study.
2. Courses completed at the BYU Salt Lake Center.
3. Courses complete through BYU Envening Classes.
4. Courses completed at BYU during spring and summer terms.
5. A limited number of preapproved transfer credits from accredited colleges and universities to fill general education and/or general elective requirements.

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 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 Richs 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).

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

Emphasis Requirements

1. Complete the following prerequisite course:
   StDev 100.

   Complete the following core courses:

   Econ 110.

   Hist 120, 121.

   PlSc 110.

   Complete 18 hours from the following:

   AHtg 100.

   Engl 303, 336, 362, 363.

   Geog 450.

   Hist 366, 398.

   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.

   Complete the following capstone course:

   StDev 490.

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

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

Emphasis Requirements

1. Complete the following prerequisite course:
   StDev 100.

   Complete the following core courses:

   Engl 251, 252.

   And complete two courses from the following:

   Engl 301, 302, 303.

   Complete 15 hours from the following:

   Engl 333, 336, 350, 359, 362, 366, 374, 375, 382, 385, 395R (sections 1 or 3), 420.

   BYU campus courses as follows:

   All English courses dealing with English and American literature.

   Complete the following as the last course in the emphasis:

   Engl 495 (literature section).

   Complete the following capstone course:

   StDev 490.

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

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

Emphasis Requirements

1. Complete the following prerequisite course:
   StDev 100.

   Complete the following preparatory course:

   RelC 261.

   Then complete one of the following core courses:

   Hist 326, 398.

   Next complete one of the following core courses:

   Engl 220.

   Germ 490R (section 3).

   Hist 390R (section 1), 397R, 400R (sections 1 or 2), 422.

   Then complete the following core course:

   Hist 365.

   Complete 19 hours from the following:

   Geog 301, 450.

   Hist 393R (section 1), 406R (sections 1, 2, or 3), 407R (section 1, 3 or 4), 409R (section 1), 411R, 493R (section 1).

   RelC 393R (section 6).

   Any of the above core courses not already taklen.

   BYU campus courses as follows:

   All courses dealing with family history research.

   Complete the following capstone course:

   StDev 490.

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

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

Emphasis Requirements

1. Complete the following prerequisite course:
   StDev 100.

   Complete the following core courses:

   MFHD 160, 210, 350.

   Complete one course from the following:

   MFHD 301, 302, 340.

   Complete 18 hours from the following elective courses:

   CPSE 515R (section 2 or 10).

   ElEd 340, 515R (sections 1 or 12), 533.

   Engl 420.

   FSN 100.

   Hlth 370, 466.

   Hist 326, 365, 397R, 398, 422.

   MFHD 395R (section 1).

   Psych 306, 320, 321, 322, 346.

   ScEd 515R (section 34).

   Soc 365.

   BYU campus courses as follows:

   All marriage, family, and human development courses.

   Complete the following capstone course:

   StDev 490.

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

BGS General Studies: History Emphasis (32 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

1. Complete the following prerequisite course:
   StDev 100.

   Complete the following core courses:

   Hist 120, 121, 201, 202.

   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, 398.

   BYU campus courses as follows:

   All history courses.

   Complete the following capstone course:

   StDev 490.

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

BGS General Studies: Management Emphasis (31 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

1. Complete the following prerequisite course:
   StDev 100.

   Complete the following pre-core courses:

   ISys 98.

   MCom 98.

   Then complete the following core 1 courses:

   Acc 200.

   Econ 110.

   Stat 221.

   Next complete the following core 2 courses:

   BusM 300, 340.

   MCom 320.

   OrgB 320, 400.

   Then complete two courses from the following:

   Acc 210, 241.

   BusM 430, 496R.

   ManEc 300, 301, 453.

   OrgB 327, 347.

   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.

Note 3: Computer proficiency classes must be passed with a B or better grade.

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

BGS General Studies: Psychology Emphasis (32 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

1. Complete the following prerequisite course:
   StDev 100.

   Complete the following core courses:

   Psych 111, 301.

   And complete two courses from the following:

   Psych 320, 321, 322, 341, 342, 350.

   Complete 17 hours from the following:

   Anthr 101.

   Psych 170, 240, 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.

   Complete the following capstone course:

   StDev 490.

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

BGS General Studies: Writing Emphasis (32 hours*)

Emphasis Requirements

1. Complete the following prerequisite course:
   StDev 100.

   Complete the following core courses:

   Comms 311.

   Engl 218R (section 6), 220, 316.

   Complete 15 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.

   Complete the following as the last course in the emphasis:

   Engl 495 (creative or professional writing section).

   Complete the following capstone course:

   StDev 490.

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

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