BGS in GENERAL STUDIES: Emphasis (735426) MAP Sheet Bachelor of General Studies Office For students entering the degree program during the 2016–2017 curricular year.

UNIVERSITY CORE AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (33 total hours)

UNIVERSITY CORE REQUIREMENTS • All emphasis courses taken after admission to BGS Complete 11 hours from the following (including must be BYU courses. any courses not used in the core above): # • Enroll in and complete a minimum of 10 hours in Anthr 101* Social/Cultural Anthropology 3.0 Requirements Classes Hours Classes the emphasis after formal admission to the BGS Psych 306 Psychology of Gender 3.0 program. Psych 307 Writing Within Psychology 3.0 Religion Cornerstones • Thirty of the 120 hours including 15 hours in the Psych 330 Organizational Psychology 3.0 Teachings and Doctrine, Book of Mormon 1 2.0 Rel A 275 emphasis must be 300-or 400-level courses. Psych 338 3.0 Jesus Christ & the Everlasting Gospel 1 2.0 Rel A 250 • Students must earn a minimum 2.0 BYU grade Psych 341 Personality 3.0 Foundations of the Restoration 1 2.0 Rel C 225 point average, a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade Psych 353 LDS Perspectives and Psychology 3.0 The Eternal Family 1 2.0 Rel C 200 point average, and a minimum 2.0 emphasis grade Psych 358 Leadership Development 3.0 point average. Psych 361 Principles of Learning 3.0 The Individual and Society • The program must be completed in eight years or Psych 365 Motivation 3.0 Citizenship less. American Heritage 1–2 3–6.0 from approved list BYU undergraduate campus courses (including Salt Global & Cultural Awareness 1 3.0 Anthr 101* recommend Complete the following prerequisite course: Lake Center classes) in psychology may be used to StDev 100 Essential College Skills 1.0 fill emphasis electives. Skills (must be completed before taking any other Effective Communication courses, includes preparing academic plan which Complete the following: First-Year Writing 1 3.0 from approved list must be approved before proceeding) StDev 490 BGS Capstone 2.0 Adv Written & Oral Communication 1 3.0 Psych 307 or Engl 315 (last course to be completed) recommended Complete the following core courses: Quantitative Reasoning 0–1 0–3.0 Math 110 Psych 111* Psychological Science 3.0 recommended Psych 210 The 3.0 Languages of Learning (Math or 1 4.0 Psych 308* Psych 308* Psychological 4.0 Language) Psych 350 Intro to 3.0 Psych 381 Behavioral Neurobiology 3.0 Arts, Letters, and Sciences Civilization 1 and 2 2 6.0 from approved list And complete one course from the following: Arts 1 3.0 from approved list Psych 320 Devel. Psychology: Childhood 3.0 Letters 1 3.0 from approved list Psych 342 3.0 Scientific Principles & Reasoning Biological Science 1–2 3–5.0 from approved list Physical Science 1–2 3–7.0 from approved list Social Science 1 3.0 Psych 111*

Core Enrichment: Electives Religion Electives 3–4 6.0 from approved list Open Electives Variable Variable personal choice

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum residence hours required 30.0 Minimum hours needed to graduate 120.0

*THESE CLASSES FILL BOTH UNIVERSITY CORE AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (7–10 hours overlap) BGS in GENERAL STUDIES: Psychology Emphasis (735426) 2016–2017

THE DEGREE: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS: The Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree Applicants complete the admissions procedure The requirements for the university core and for Completing the university core and emphasis offers former BYU students who are no longer through the Bachelor of General Studies Office individual emphases are found on the MAP on requirements will not necessarily provide able to attend BYU an opportunity to complete and pay a fee of $35. Admission to the BGS the reverse side of this sheet. Additional sufficient credits for students to meet the their bachelor’s degrees from home. Applicants program is open to former BYU students who instructions regarding credits necessary for overall BYU minimum credit hours needed for must have already completed 30 credit hours at meet all of the following criteria. graduation are as follows: graduation. Students should be aware of the the BYU campus in Provo as an admitted day • Have completed a minimum of 30 semester number of elective hours needed (preferably student and must abide by the BYU Code of hours of BYU on-campus credit in Provo as RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: from the upper division level) in order for Honor and receive an annual ecclesiastical an admitted day student (exam credit Religious education hours are a requirement at them to graduate. endorsement. This program is not available to excluded). BYU, but the actual number of hours varies for current BYU students. • Have not completed any courses as a BYU students with transfer credit. Contact the BGS day-continuing student in the last two years Office for details regarding individual The Bachelor of General Studies degree is or have completed a minimum of 90 credits circumstances. No more than 18 total hours of designed to help former BYU students utilize as (exam credits excluded). religion may be counted toward the BGS much as possible of their previously earned • Never completed a bachelor’s or higher degree. credit. It uses the same BYU curriculum offered degree. on campus and requires the same general • In good standing (academic, financial, etc.) at education, religious education, and campus all universities attended. residency as on-campus degrees. However, up • Have a 2.0 or higher BYU and cumulative to 90 of the required 120 credit hours can be GPA. (If any academic disciplinary earned through Independent Study. The major action—warning, probation, or is general studies, with an emphasis in one of suspension—has been taken against you, seven areas of study. The emphasis adds a contact the BGS Office before proceeding measure of specialization. Students may earn with the application process.) only one emphasis and do not have the option of • Will abide by the BYU Code of Honor and creating custom-made areas of study. However, receive an annual ecclesiastical within the number of general electives available, endorsement. students can utilize credit previously earned in a • Have been approved by the BGS admissions former major or choose to take courses in a committee. particular concentration. • Have successfully completed the Student Development 100 course (1-credit COURSE AVAILABILITY: Independent Study course taken after Courses listed are generally available through provisional acceptance into program). BYU Independent Study, however, due to Note: BGS students who discontinue or ongoing course development, some classes who have previously discontinued the may be currently unavailable. If students need a program for any reason and apply for course before it is available, they should work readmission must meet all admission with BGS advisors to select another class. and graduation requirements in place at the time of reapplication. Regulations, policies, fees, curricula, courses, and other requirements are subject to change at any time.

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