Should Athletes be Banned from Online Classes?

After being accused of offering excessively easy coursework to college-level athletes, Brigham Young University closed their independent study program to these sports stars altogether.

What's at Stake?

Brigham Young University’s popular independent study courses are offered to everyone – except for college athletes. Critics argue that excluding one group is unfair and that the practice of exclusion will spread to other online programs. If this happens, athletes may have difficulty finding online courses, which they often rely on to make up credits missed due to their unusual schedules.