Courses

Essential Life Skills

BYU Independent Study
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0.25 Unit
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Elective
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Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
In this course, students learn how to lay a foundation for successful, responsible adulthood by using time effectively, setting goals, avoiding procrastination, overcoming feelings of inadequacy, and developing self-motivation. Read More

Leadership

BYU Independent Study
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0.25 Unit
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Elective
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Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
In this course, students learn about different types of leadership, the characteristics of a leader, how leaders make effective decisions, and the secret to becoming a good leader. Read More

Project Self-Discovery

BYU Independent Study
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0.25 Unit
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Elective
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Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
In this course, students will increase their knowledge of what people are like and improve their powers of self-understanding and self-expression; they will learn how to gain self-confidence, self-acceptance, and a more meaningful life. Read More

Public Speaking

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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Speech and Communications
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
This course is an introduction to public speaking that involves analyzing a variety of speeches using classical and contemporary theories. Students also learn to speak in an organized and effective manner and prepare a complete speech outline with supporting material. This course uses our “https://is.byu.edu/ksa” Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA)... Read More