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Development of
Academic Field
IG. A .K. WARDANI a n d PRAYE K T I
Introduction
The developments of three important academic aspects that will be
discussed are : study program , curriculum, and courses. It can be said that these
three aspects are the heart of educational program which influences the other
aspects. Therefore, by paying close attention to these three aspects, readers will
understand the development of other academic aspects.
The Development of Study Programs
Since its establishment in 1984, as mentioned in the Presidential Decree
no.4/1984, Universitas Terbuka (UT) has four faculties: Faculty of Economics
(FEKON), Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) , Faculty of
Teacher Training (FKI P), and Faculty of Political and Social Sciences (FISIP).
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