Brigham Young University. Independent Study

Independent Study was established in 1979. It was previously known as Home Study. Those who served as directors of the department were the following individuals: Orson B. Roper (1981-1982), Richard C. Eddy (1982-1985), Ralph A. Rowley (1985-1994), R. Dwight Laws (1994-2009), and Justin K. Johansen (2009- ).

Description

Established: 1979

Location: Provo, Utah (1979- )

Functions

Through its Independent Study program, BYU offers more than 300 college-level credit courses, providing practical and convenient solutions for students with scheduling problems and for working students, armed forces personnel, and others who cannot take all their classes in residence.

Assets and Administrative Structure

Independent Study is under the supervision of a director who reports directly to the dean of the Division of Continuing Education.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Division of Continuing Education (1979- )

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Home Study (1979)

Associated Archival Materials

Sources

Brigham Young University Bulletin Catalog of Courses, 1981-1982: p. 289 (Orson B. Roper, Director)

Brigham Young University Bulletin Catalog of Courses, 1982-1983: p. 351 (Richard C. Eddy, Director)

Brigham Young University Bulletin Catalog of Courses, 1985-1986: p. 290 (Ralph A. Rowley, Director)

Brigham Young University Bulletin Catalog of Courses, 1994-1995: p. 363 (R. Dwight Laws, Director)

Brigham Young University Bulletin Catalog of Courses, 2009-2010: Accessed online at: http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2009-2010ucat/ConEd/IndStudy.php accessed on 11/19/2009. (Justin K. Johansen, Director)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00493

Creator: UPB