COSC BALS History

[person8612]

I'm not 100% sure COSC considers the Vietnam courses non-western history, since they're from the American perspective.

What makes me think that it is considered non-western history is that on COSC's official exam master list it lists the Vietnam War DSST under the category of "Non-U.S. History/Culture". As you said, if it was from an American perspective, I would understand it being classified as American history, but according to them, it isn't! And if it isn't American history, I don't think it would make much sense to consider it western history...

I've tried to find a definitive answer on this before (it came up in my thread last year), but there doesn't seem to be one out there. Once Monday rolls around, I think I'll try and find the relevant COSC staff to clarify this. Here's hoping!

Now, if you want to look at another option, you might consider EC. They also require more UL, and specific courses that can't be found: BUT they also have a great deal where if you take 2 courses with them, in addition to your Cornerstone, Capstone & Info Lit requirement, it's only an additional $550 total to do so (tuition & fees are $5300 for 7cr there, but only $5850 for 13cr there). So you basically get to take your 2 necessary UL courses through them for less than it would cost for 1 course at BYU-IS. Just a thought, it's a bit more than COSC, but I think you get more bang for your buck this way - and possibly qualify for the Pell (although I know zero about Pell).

I did some back of the envelope math with EC and quickly determined that they would be more expensive, but with this new information I'll have to look into it more deeply. Thanks.