BYU Idaho Pathway Poster Child

I have been on a journey this past year; a journey to regain my working brain functions!

All kidding aside, this past year I have been involved with the Pathway Program, a program that has helped me to feel more secure about my daily journey of knowledge. This program is in partnership with BYU-Idaho, and can be accessed on-line or at the University in Rexburg, Idaho. This program is for all ages 18 and up.

After applying, registering and being accepted, you begin your "Academic Start" part of the program. This entails three semesters to get you ready for some in-depth learning. For the first year you will meet each Thursday evening with a group at a designated location, usually a church building. Your group stays together and everyone in this group can be a great source of strength and assistance. Everyone has the opportunity for growth and learning.

There are two groups: 18-30 and 31+. The first group will meet together for two hours each week on Thursday evenings. The second group will meet for one hour each week. Besides the benefit of assistance to each other, there is increased learning-both spiritually and academically. The lessons for each week are discussed and any questions are worked on by the group.

Usually you begin with a "General Studies" course and study the first half of the "Book of Mormon" the first semester. This is followed by a "Math/Personal Finance" class and the second half of the "Book of Mormon. The third and final semester of "Academic Start" is "English/Critical Thinking" and "The Teachings of the Living Prophets". All of these classes will help those who have been out of school for quite some time and need some "refreshers" as well as those who have just graduated from high school or need to obtain their GED.

At the end of the "Academic Start" year you will matriculate into the BYU-Idaho University Pathway on-line program. You also have the chance to attend BYU-Idaho at the University in Rexburg, Idaho as well. However, the tuition will be higher for you if you attend the university.

This program is available to people throughout the world and more locations are opening all of the time!

I could be the poster child for this program!


BYU Idaho Pathway Program