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The Department of General Studies was established under the College of General Studies in 1977. Wayne R. Herlin

Variant names

Brigham Young University. General Studies Department

Brigham Young University. Guided Studies Program

Description

Established: 1977

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Location: Provo, Utah (1977-?

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Functions

The Department of General Studies functioned to assist students in planning their academic career that will most likely ensure success. Students can either be those that need guidance in effective studying and other skills or those with an open major. The courses offered by the department include Remedial Spelling, Effective Study and Adjustment to College, College Developmental Reading, and Reference Groups.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of General Studies functioned under the administration of a chairman under a college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1977-?

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Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of General Studies (1977-1979)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Nonmajor Programs (1979-?

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Associated Archival Materials

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Sources

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1977-1978: p. 297, 151 (Wayne R. Herlin, chairman; functioned to assist students in planning academic career; students needing extra help or open major; courses offered include Remedial Spelling, Effective Study and Adjustment to College, College Developmental Reading, and Reference Groups; General Studies Department, variant name)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1980-1981: p. 128 (Guided Studies Program, variant name)

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