Open New Possibilities with UC-Approved High School Credit

New for 2025:

Introducing Ethnic Studies SOCSC 043

Designed to meet California high school graduation requirements (EC 51226.7) for students beginning in 2025!


 

BYU Independent Study core and elective credit courses are available to all high school students preparing for admission to the University of California, California State universities.

BYU Independent Study courses give students the freedom to manage personal needs and goals. Our more than 100 UC-approved online courses provide anytime, anywhere alternatives to semester-bound, in-seat high school courses. Students leverage our courses to fill credit gaps, recover lost credit, graduate early, meet personal or family needs, and much more.

BYU Independent Study is a UC-approved private high school. Credits earned through BYU Independent Study high school courses are accepted at all University of California schools, all California State University schools, and nearly every other university and college in the United States.

BYU Independent Study's high school program is accredited by Cognia and Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools.

BYU High School Suite provides California high schools and school districts turnkey access to online high school curricula as a publisher of A–G approved courses for admissions to UC and CSU universities. Schools and districts license High School Suite content to be used by their teachers in online, credit recovery, and blended learning environments.

Take a look and discover new ways to prepare for a UC or CSU future.

Online Courses Approved by the University of California

Each course is equivalent to one semester (0.5 credits = one half semester unit for California students).

University of California wordmark
College-Preparatory Elective (G)
AP Psychology, Part 1 APPSY 059
AP Psychology, Part 2 APPSY 060
Automotive Basics AUTO 043
Business Communications BCOM 041
Anatomy and Physiology, Part 1 BIOL 049
Marketing BMRKT 041
Child Development CHILD 041
Public Speaking COMMS 051
Exploring Computer Science 1 CS 040
Computer Science, Part 1 CS 041
Business Office Specialist CS 045
Middle School Career Explorations CTE 031
Middle School Journalism: Tell Your Story CTE 034
Game Design 1a: Introduction CTE 040
Animation CTE 042
3D Modeling CTE 043
Sports and Entertainment Marketing CTE 044
Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Business CTE 045
Forensic Science 1: Secrets of the Dead CTE 046
Criminology: Inside the Criminal Mind CTE 048
Careers in Criminal Justice CTE 049
Health Science 1: The Whole Individual CTE 050
Introduction to Agriscience CTE 052
Veterinary Science: The Care of Animals CTE 054
Hospitality and Tourism: Traveling the Globe CTE 055
Concepts of Engineering and Technology CTE 056
Marine Science: Secrets of the Blue CTE 057
Culinary Arts 1a: Introduction CTE 058
Applied Engineering 1a: Introduction CTE 061
Cybersecurity 1a: Foundations CTE 064
Emergency Medical Responder 1a CTE 066
National Security CTE 068
Web Development 1a: Introduction CTE 070
Economics ECON 041
Environmental Science ENVRN 041
Financial Literacy FINL 041
Food and Nutrition FOODS 041
Health Education Part 1 HLTH 041
Introduction to Health Science IHSC 041
Why Try? Life Skills for Student Success RES 041
Current Events SOCSC 041
Psychology SOCSC 055
English Usage WRIT 041
Technical Writing WRIT 043
Creative Writing WRIT 045
Writing Poetry WRIT 047
Journalism WRIT 049

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