Earth Science
Candidates for the B.A. degree who wish to qualify for a secondary teacher's certificate (see below) in earth science or to obtain training in the interdisciplinary field of earth science for any other purpose may do so as majors in either the Department of Geography or the Department of Geological Sciences. For courses that satisfy the requirements for Indiana teacher certification in earth science, see the School of Education undergraduate program bulletin.
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School of Education
With careful planning, a student may earn a teacher's certificate for senior high/junior high/middle school or all-grade education while working toward a bachelor's degree in the College of Arts and Sciences, while still completing the requirements for each in four years. For details, see the School of Education undergraduate program bulletin.
All undergraduate professional education courses numbered 301 and above (except H340 and K306) are closed to students who have not been admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Students are encouraged to apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program during the second semester of their sophomore year. Criteria for admission are:
- An overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
- Completion of Communication and Culture C121 or C122 and English W131 or its equivalent with a grade of at least C in each. C121 may not be taken by correspondence.
- Successful completion of the Pre-Professional Skills Test (reading, writing, and math).
- Completion of at least 12 credit hours of course work in the major with a 2.5 or higher grade point average.
- Successful completion of Education M201, with P254 or P255, W200, and M300 with a grade of at least C in each.
Minimum Academic Standards for Licensing
- An overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
- A grade point average of 2.5 or higher in all courses in the content field (major).
- A grade point average of 2.5 or higher in all professional education courses and no grade less than C.
- Successful completion of Praxis II test in the content field (major).
- Successful completion of all program course work requirements.
Initial Teaching License
Senior High/Junior High/Middle School Settings
All School Settings (K-12)
A candidate must take certain required course work in three broad categories:
- General education: humanities (including oral and written expression), life and physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences;
- Professional education;
- Subject matter concentration(s).
Courses used to satisfy general education requirements also may be applied to fulfill requirements for a subject matter concentration. In such a case the course may be used to meet all requirements to which it will apply, but the credit hours may be counted only once toward the total 124 credit hours needed for a degree. No courses below the 100 level and no College of Arts and Sciences "J" courses may be used to meet this requirement.
Licensure in any of the areas offered by the School of Education of Indiana University requires completion of specified general-education and professional courses in addition to the completion of the subject area or areas. To be eligible for secondary levels and K-12 school settings licensure, at least one content area is required.
All secondary and K-12 setting programs are under revision. Please contact an Education advisor for accurate and current information.
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Environmental Studies
Faculty
Professors
Randall Baker (Public and Environmental Affairs), Lynton Caldwell (Emeritus, Political Science, Public and Environmental Affairs), Hendrick Haitjema (Public and Environmental Affairs), Gary Hieftje (Chemistry, Public and Environmental Affairs), Ronald Hites (Public and Environmental Affairs, Chemistry), Craig Nelson (Biology, Public and Environmental Affairs), Lloyd Orr (Economics), David Parkhurst (Biology, Public and Environmental Affairs), J.C. Randolph (Public and Environmental Affairs), Edwardo Rhodes (Public and Environmental Affairs), Jeffrey White (Public and Environmental Affairs)
Introduction
Environmental Studies is an interdepartmental program designed to introduce students to environmental problems associated with modern civilizations. The program includes a multidisciplinary study of the effects of resource utilization, energy generation, waste disposal, and agricultural systems, as well as of the emergence of environment as a focus of public policy. Students in the College of Arts and Sciences may earn a second major in a B.A. program or a certificate in environmental studies. For information, contact the Undergraduate Advising Office, SPEA 240, (812) 855-0635.
Major in Environmental Studies
Students who choose this program as a second major must also complete the requirements for a first major (B.A. only) in a department of the College of Arts and Sciences. These students must complete in each major at least 25 credit hours that are not applied to the other major. They may thus need to complete additional courses in one or both majors.
Two options are available for the environmental studies major. Option I is primarily for students in biological and physical sciences, whereas Option II is primarily for students in social and historical studies or arts and humanities.
Option I-Biological or Physical Sciences Majors
Note that most of these courses have required or recommended prerequisites (see the course description under the appropriate department). Biology L350 may not be used to fulfill biological requirements by students also majoring in biology. Students contemplating graduate study in science should consider Chemistry C105-C106, Physics P221-P222, and Mathematics M211-M212 in selecting prerequisites.
Requirements
Students must complete the following:
- Chemistry C105-C106 and C125-C126.
- Physics P201 or P221.
- One course in calculus (Mathematics M119 or M211 or M215).
- One course in statistics selected from Economics E370, Criminal Justice/Mathematics/ Psychology/SPEA K300 or K310, Political Science Y205, or Sociology S371.
- Biology L473.
- Chemistry C341 or Physics P202, P222, or P310.
- Economics E201-E202.
- SPEA E400-level environmental science course approved by a SPEA advisor.
- Geography G304 or Geological Sciences G300.
- Geology G316 or Geography G315.
- Political Science Y313.
- SPEA E455.
- At least two additional courses from Group B of Option II. (SPEA E272 and an additional semester of SPEA E400 may be counted here.)
Students must complete the requirements of one other major (B.A.) of their choice.
Option II-Social and Historical Studies or Arts and Humanities Majors
Requirements
Students must complete the following:
- One course in chemistry or physics.
- One course in environmental biology, usually L350.
- One course in statistics selected from Economics E370 or S370, Criminal Justice/Mathematics/Psychology/SPEA K300, K310, Political Science Y205, or Sociology S371.
- One of the following sets of courses:
Biology: L111, L112, L113, and L473 and SPEA E455 (This also satisfies requirement 2 above)
Chemistry: C105-C106, C125-C126, and C341 (This also satisfies requirement 1 above)
Geography: G107 and G304 and either G405 or G407
Geology: one introductory course and two of the following: G300, G316, G415, or G451
Physics: P201 or P221, and P202 or P222 or P310, and
Mathematics M119 or M211 or M215. (This also satisfies requirement 1 above.)
- Group A (all required):
Economics E201-E202
SPEA E272
SPEA E400-level environmental science course approved by a SPEA advisor
Political Science Y313
- Group B (four required):
Anthropology E427
Business L409
Economics E308
Geography G315 or G320
HPER R372
Political Science Y204
Sociology S305
SPEA E400-level environmental science course approved by a SPEA advisor
SPEA H316
Students in either option may take graduate SPEA courses with approval of the director and instructor.
Students must complete the requirements of one other major (B.A.) of their choice.
Note: All College of Arts and Sciences majors must have a minimum of 25 College of Arts and Science credit hours with grades of no less than C-. Credit hours outside the College may not, under any circumstances, count toward this 25 credit hour minimum (although courses outside the College may still, by exception, satisfy major requirements).
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Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Minor in Dietetics/Nutrition Science (15 cr.)
A minimum grade of C- is required in each course. A minimum overall minor GPA of 2.0 is required. The pass/fail option is not permitted for minor courses.
Required (6 cr.):
HPER N120 Introduction to Foods (3 cr.)
HPER N220 Nutrition for Health (3 cr.)
HPER N231 Human Nutrition (3 cr.)
Select 3 of the following 5 courses (9 cr.):
HPER N320 Food Chemistry (3 cr.)
HPER N331 Life Cycle Nutrition (3 cr.)
HPER N336 Community Nutrition (3 cr.)
HPER N430 Advanced Nutrition I (3 cr.)
HPER N431 Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 cr.)
Minor in Human Development/Family Studies (15 cr.)
A minimum grade of C- is required in each course. A minimum overall minor GPA of 2.0 is required. The pass/fail option is not permitted for minor courses.
Required (9 cr.):
HPER F150 Introduction to Life Span Development (3 cr.)
HPER F255 Human Sexuality (3 cr.)
HPER F258 Marriage and Family Interaction (3 cr.)
Elective courses: select two courses (6 cr.):
HPER F317 Topical Seminar in Human Development/Family Studies (3 cr.)
HPER F355 Leading Family Process Discussion Groups (3 cr.)
HPER F341 Effects of Divorce on Children (3 cr.)
HPER F345 Parent-Child Interaction (3 cr.)
HPER F346 Human Development I—Conception through Early Childhood (3 cr.)
HPER F347 Human Development II—Middle Childhood through Adolescence (3 cr.)
HPER F348 Human Development III—Early, Middle, and Late Adulthood (3 cr.)
HPER F453 Family Life Education (3 cr.)
HPER F454 Conceptual Frameworks in Human Development/Family Studies (3 cr.)
HPER F457 Stress in the Family (3 cr.)
HPER F458 Family Law and Policy (3 cr.)
HPER F460 Grief in a Family Context (3 cr.)
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School of Informatics
Minor in Informatics
Students earning a bachelor's degree in the College of Arts and Sciences may obtain a minor from the School of Informatics by successfully completing the following courses with grades of C- or higher: three courses from INFO I101, I200, I202, I210, and I2ll; plus two from the following list of upper-level courses: I300, I303, one 300 or 400 level elective course from the Informatics-approved list of electives (see the School of Informatics Bulletin). At least 15 hours are required to complete the minor with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0.
Certificate in Informatics
Students earning a bachelor's degree in the College of Arts and Sciences may obtain a certificate from the School of Informatics by successfully completing 26 hours, to include: INFO I101, I200, I202, I210, I211, I300, I303, and three additional hours from the Informatics curriculum (see the School of Informatics Bulletin). An overall grade point average of all courses taken in fulfillment of certificate requirements must be at least 2.0.
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School of Journalism
Certificate in Journalism
Students in good academic standing at Indiana University who are not majoring in telecommunications or any other mass communications discipline are eligible to apply to the certificate program in journalism.
Students must file an application with the School of Journalism for admission to the certificate program. Students must successfully complete 26 credit hours, including the following, to be eligible for admission to the program:
- Journalism J110 with a minimum grade of C-.
- English composition with a minimum grade of C-, or exemption.
- The mathematics fundamental skills requirement.
- One semester of a foreign language.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.2 to be eligible (FX will be calculated as F).
The following are courses required for the certificate:
- Journalism J110, J200, J201, J210, J300, J410.
- One skills course from J315, J335, J341, J342, J343, J344, J351, J352, J354, J420, J429, J455, J463.
- Elective: Students may take their elective course in the School of Journalism, or they may substitute from the College of Arts and Sciences an intensive writing course or a statistics course.
Certificate students must also take SLIS L155 before or concurrent with JOUR J200.
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School of Medicine
Medical Sciences Program
Faculty
Director
Professor Talmage R. Bosin
Professors
Mark Braun, Anthony Mescher, Roderick Suthers, John W. Watkins
Associate Professors
David Daleke, Edward H. Goh, Bruce J. Martin, Joseph Near, Anton Neff, Henry Prange, Dolores Schroeder
Assistant Professors
Steve Dougherty, John Foley, Kenneth Nephew, Valerie O'Loughlin, Whitney Reilly, Mark Ronan, Claire Walczak
Courses
Although a bachelor's degree is not offered in either anatomy or physiology, the courses listed below are undergraduate courses offered under the auspices of the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences Program. Students should also see the Biology section in this bulletin.
M131 Disease and the Human Body (3 cr.)
A215 Basic Human Anatomy (5 cr.) N & M
P215 Basic Human Physiology (5 cr.) N & M
P416 Comparative Animal Physiology (3 cr.)
P417 Neurobiology (3 cr.)
P418 Laboratory in Comparative Animal Physiology (2 cr.)
P421 Principles of Human Physiology (3-5 cr.)
P431 Human Physiology (4 cr.)
M450 Undergraduate Research in Biomedical Sciences (1-6 cr.)
A464 Human Tissue Biology (4 cr.)
M499 Internship in Medical Sciences Instruction (3 cr.)
Academic counseling information and assistance may be obtained at the Health Professions and Pre-Law Information Office, Ashton Moenkhaus 196, (812) 855-1873.
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School of Music
Introduction
A limited number of courses in the theory and history of music given in the School of Music are accepted for credit toward degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences. The B.A. in music is designed for students who want a general knowledge of the history and theory of music; it is not a professional degree. Students working toward this degree are not eligible to take courses in music education such as methods, student teaching, etc., to fulfill certification requirements.
Major in Music—B.A.
Requirements
Students must complete the following (see the School of Music Bulletin for course descriptions):
- T151-T152-T251-T252-T351 Theory and Literature I-II-III-IV-V (3-3-3-3-3 cr.); M401-M402 History and Literature of Music I-II (4-4 cr.). Three additional credit hours elected from 300- or 400-level courses in music theory or history (T3**, T4**, M3**, or M4**).
- Four semesters of enrollment in individual performance study (applied music), ordinarily on a single instrument (see the School of Music Bulletin for course numbers).
- Four semesters of enrollment in a performance ensemble (X001, X040, X050, X060, X070, or X414).
Credits earned in applied music and ensembles are considered outside the College of Arts and Sciences and therefore count toward the maximum of such credits applicable toward the B.A.
In addition to the basic university fees, students will pay the performance study fee for each performance study course taken.
Minor in Music in the College of Arts and Sciences
Requirements
At least 15 credit hours in music, including T151-T152 (3-3 cr.), T251-T252 (3-3 cr.), and one course from the following: T351, M401, M402, M410, T412, T416, T417, T418, or another "M" or "T" course at the 400 level, as approved by the director of undergraduate studies in music. Admission to the minor must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies in music.
Note: Any course in which the student receives a grade below C- may not be used to fulfill a minor requirement. The cumulative grade point average of all courses taken in fulfillment of minor requirements must be at least 2.0.
Minor in Music Studies in the School of Music
Requirements
Minimum of 20 credit hours, of which at least 12 must be taken on the Bloomington campus.
Core (6 credit hours)
Z111 Introduction to Music Theory (3 cr.) and Z101 Music for the Listener (3 cr.), or T109 Rudiments of Music (3 cr.) and T151 Music Theory and Literature I (3 cr.), may be substituted for students who qualify.
Ensemble/Live Performance (2 credit hours)
Either two semesters of X001 Ensemble for Non-Music Majors (1 cr.) or by audition, one semester of X040 Instrumental Ensembles (2 cr.), X070 Choral Ensembles (2 cr.), X030 Ballet Ensemble (2 cr.), X050 Marching Hundred for Non-Music Majors (2 cr.), or Z100 The Live Musical Performance (2 cr.).
Music Electives (12 credit hours)
Electives in music should be chosen based on the student's background and interest, and with the approval of the director of music undergraduate studies. Courses may include elective performance study at the 100 level (no more than 3 credit hours) and courses with a "Z" prefix.
Other courses inside or outside of the School of Music may be used as electives if approved by both the director of music undergraduate studies and his/her counterpart in the student's home school (associate dean for undergraduate education in the College of Arts and Sciences, for example). Music ensemble credits beyond the two required above will not count toward music electives. At least 6 hours must be at the 300 level or higher.
Note: Any course in which the student receives a grade below C- may not be used to fulfill a minor requirement. The cumulative grade point average of all courses taken in fulfillment of minor requirements must be at least 2.0.
Costume Construction Technology (Associate of Science)
The program in costume construction technology is offered jointly by the School of Music and the Department of Apparel Merchandising and Interior Design. Courses are designed to prepare students for careers in costume construction for opera, ballet, musical theater, film, and television productions; some of the current jobs available are costumer, costume technician, wardrobe supervisor, and draper. Additional career opportunities exist in various areas of garment manufacture and retailing. The courses are based on practical training, including pattern drafting, draping, construction, alterations, hair and wig dressing, and basic wearing apparel to the special techniques used in stage production. Students also gain practical experience in the opera and ballet theatre and in the Elizabeth Sage Historic Costume Collection.
Requirements
- Required music courses: 15 credit hours. R320 (Costume Section) (3 cr.), R325-R326 (3-3 cr.), and Z101 (3 cr.).
- Other required courses: 24 credit hours. Apparel Merchandising and Interior Design: H203 (3 cr.), H207 (3 cr.), H303 (3 cr.), H306 (3 cr.), H311 (3 cr.), H340 (3 cr.), H407 (3 cr.); Theatre and Drama: T210 (3 cr.).
- General education: 18 credit hours. English W131 (3 cr.), Humanities (5 cr.), Social and Historical Studies (5 cr.), Life and Physical Sciences (5 cr.).
- Ensemble: X080 (2-2-2-2 cr.) required each semester of enrollment.
This program requires special admission. For further information, see the School of Music bulletin.
Distribution Courses
M393 (Z393, AFRO A393) History of Jazz (3 cr.) A & H, CSA
M395 (Z395, AFRO A395) Contemporary Jazz and Soul Music (3 cr.) A & H, CSA
M401 History and Literature of Music I (4 cr.) S & H
M402 History and Literature of Music II (4 cr.) S & H
T151 Music Theory and Literature I (3 cr.) A & H
T152 Music Theory and Literature II (3 cr.) A & H
T251 Music Theory and Literature III (3 cr.) A & H
T252 Music Theory and Literature IV (3 cr.) A & H
T351 Music Theory and Literature V (3 cr.) A & H
T410 Topics in Music Theory (3 cr.) A & H
T418 Music and Ideas (3 cr.) A & H
Z101 Music for the Listener I (3 cr.) A & H
Z103 Special Topics in Music for Nonmajors (3 cr.) A & H
Z111 Introduction to Music I (3 cr.) A & H
Z201 History of Rock 'n' Roll Music (3 cr.) A & H
Z202 History of Rock 'n' Roll Music II (3 cr.) A & H
Z320 Special Topics in Popular Music (3 cr.) A & H
Z393 (M393, AFRO A393) History of Jazz (3 cr.) A & H, CSA
Z395 (M395, AFRO A395) Contemporary Jazz and Soul Music (3 cr.) A & H, CSA
Z396 Introduction to MIDI and Computer Music (3 cr.) N & M
Z301 Rock Music in the 70s and 80s (3 cr.) A & H
Z401 The Music of the Beatles (3 cr.) A & H
Z402 Music of Frank Zappa (3 cr.) A & H
Z413 Latin American Popular Music (3 cr.) A & H
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School of Optometry
Introduction
The school offers three outstanding degree programs: the two-year Associate of Science program in optometric technology for optometric technicians and opticians, the Doctor of Optometry program for the education of optometrists, and the graduate program in vision science, which leads to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees for those interested in research and teaching.
Optician/Technician Program
Students completing the program are qualified to begin a career as an optometric technician or an optician. The general nontechnical courses, such as English composition and required electives, may be completed either before or after the technical courses. An additional option allows students to become laboratory opticians by completing courses in lens surfacing and fabrication (optician's laboratory concentration).
Doctor of Optometry Program
A student may be admitted to the school's Doctor of Optometry program after earning a bachelor's degree or after completing a minimum of 90 credit hours in the College of Arts and Sciences. Major areas of concentration are typically in the physical, biological, or behavioral sciences, but other fields may be selected. General courses specifically required for admission to the optometry program are listed in the School of Optometry bulletin.
Bachelor's Degree—O.D. Program
A student who is admitted to the School of Optometry after completing 90 credit hours in the College of Arts and Sciences and who has satisfied the fundamental skills, distribution, and major concentration requirements, including a concentration in a department of the College, may apply 32 credit hours in optometry as electives toward the bachelor's degree to be received in the initial major. See also General Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees in this bulletin.
Courses for the Nonmajor
Certain courses offered by the School of Optometry, such as those that examine fundamental aspects of vision, may have application to the career fields of students completing majors in other degree programs. With the necessary prerequisites and permission of both the instructor and the dean of the School of Optometry, a nonmajor may be allowed to register for one such optometry course per semester or summer session. For advice on optometry courses that might fulfill a specific objective, the student should consult the Office of Student Administration, School of Optometry 310, (812) 855-1917.
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School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Students earning a bachelor's degree in the College of Arts and Sciences may obtain a minor from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA). SPEA offers ten minors on the Bloomington campus and the College of Arts and Sciences has approved the following five for its students:
- Public and Environmental Affairs
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Science and Health
- Human Resources
- Management
Students must fill out a form in the SPEA Undergraduate Office before the minor can be added to their academic record.
Note: Each minor consists of five SPEA courses. Any course in which the student receives a grade below C- may not be used to fulfill a minor requirement. The cumulative grade point average of all courses taken in fulfillment of minor requirements must be at least 2.0.
Requirements for Minor in Public and Environmental Affairs
- SPEA V160 or V161
- SPEA E162 or E272
- Three of the following courses SPEA E400 (may be repeated for credit), V263, V366, V373, V376, V432, V444, V450 (may be repeated for credit)
Requirements for Minor in Environmental Management
- SPEA E272
- One of the following courses: SPEA E311, E340, E363, E465, E466, or E476.
- Three additional courses chosen from number two or from the following courses: SPEA E325, E400 (may be repeated for credit), E410, E412, E419, E431, E440, E451, E452, E456, E460, E461, E475, H316, V401, V435
Requirements for Minor in Environmental Science and Health
- SPEA H316
- POLS Y313
- Three of the following courses: SPEA E326, E410, E431, E451, E452
Requirements for Minor in Human Resources
- SPEA V160 or V161
- Each of the following courses: SPEA V366, V373, and V432
- One of the following courses: SPEA V435, V436, V452 (may be repeated for credit), V463
Requirements for Minor in Management
- SPEA V160 or V161
- SPEA V263
- Three of the following courses: SPEA V340, V361, V362, V366, V368, V369, V372, V373, V376, V432, V435, V436, V452 (may be repeated for credit), V463
Note: The College of Arts and Sciences limits to 22 the number of credit hours outside the College that will count toward a degree. Students who are unclear about these rules should check with the College Recorder's Office, Kirkwood Hall 001.
For information on B.S. in Environmental Science (B.S.E.S.) see Environmental Science in this bulletin.
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School of Social Work
Faculty
Dean
Professor Michael Patchner
Coordinator of B.S.W. Program Bloomington
Assistant Professor Katharine V. Byers
Assistant Professor
Carol Hostetter
Field Coordinator
Pamela Huggins
Undergraduate Program
The School of Social Work offers an undergraduate program leading to the Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) The B.S.W. prepares students for entry-level social work positions in a variety of social service fields. In addition, graduates of this program who are admitted to many graduate programs may receive advance credit toward completion of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Work.
The required social work courses at the freshman, sophomore, and junior levels are offered on the campuses at Bloomington, Indianapolis (IUPUI), and Richmond. The senior-level courses are offered in Indianapolis and Richmond. Students beginning course work on the Bloomington campus must finish in Indianapolis at this time.
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to the program each year on a competitive basis. The following are the minimum requirements for admission to the program:
- Regular admission to the university.
- Completion of at least 26 credit hours of college-level courses or two semesters of full-time study, including the required exploratory course in social work (S141).
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Evidence of personal suitability and interest relevant to social work education. Such evidence may be derived from the application materials, letters of reference, pertinent work experience, and performance in the exploratory course.
Applications may be submitted any time prior to April 1 for admission the following fall semester. Application packets are available in the School of Social Work office each December. Admission decisions are made in May.
The School of Social Work has a strong commitment to diversity and non-discrimination. Indeed, diversity is celebrated as a strength. This perspective is demonstrated by the composition of its faculty and student body, curriculum content, recruitment and retention activities, selection of its field practicum sites, and participation in university committees and activities.
For further information, call the social work office, 1127 E. Atwater, (812) 855-4427, or visit their Web site (www.indiana.edu/~socwork/).
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