Additional ProgramsApproved Outside Minors List of Approved Outside MinorsA student may complete up to three minors. The following minors from schools other than the College of Arts and Sciences may be included in that total, and may be listed on the transcript of a College of Arts and Sciences student who completes the appropriate requirements. Minors are listed on the transcript at the point of graduation. Students should see the relevant school and also the College of Arts and Sciences Recorder's Office (Kirkwood Hall 001) for further information. Business—Undergraduate (Kelley School of Business) Special MinorsBusiness minor for Apparel Merchandising majors Kelley School of BusinessStudents certified to earn a bachelor's degree in the College of Arts and Sciences who have already completed 26 or more credit hours of college course work that count toward graduation may obtain the minors listed below from the Kelley School of Business by successfully completing the business course work given for each. Any course in which the student receives a grade below C– may not be used to fulfill a minor requirement. An overall grade point average of 2.000 is required to earn each minor. All 300-level courses must be taken on the IU Bloomington campus. The College of Arts and Sciences limits the number to 22 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. Students may apply online for the Minor in Business on the College Recorder's Office Web site (college.indiana.edu/recorder). Apparel Merchandising and Telecommunications have established their own requirements for a minor in business; students majoring in those areas should consult with their major advisor. Minor in BusinessStudents pursuing a baccalaureate degree on the Bloomington campus in the College of Arts and Sciences; the School of Music; the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; the School of Continuing Studies; or the School of Public and Environmental Affairs may obtain a minor in business by successfully fulfilling the following requirements (courses may not be taken through independent study). Students pursuing a baccalaureate degree on the Bloomington campus in the College of Arts and Sciences; the School of Music; the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; the School of Continuing Studies; or the School of Public and Environmental Affairs may obtain a minor in business by successfully fulfilling the following requirements (courses may not be taken through independent study). Complete 26 or more credit hours of college course work that counts toward graduation and be admitted to a degree-granting school. Successfully complete the following courses: Four of the following five: Important Note: The College of Arts and Sciences, School of Continuing Studies, and School of Journalism require a grade of C– or higher in each course (except for K 201, which requires a grade of C or higher) and an overall GPA of 2.000 in all courses required for the minor. All other units or schools on the Bloomington campus require a grade of C in K201 and an overall GPA of 2.000 in all courses required for the minor. The College of Arts and Sciences (COLL) limits the number of credit hours outside the College that will count toward a degree. See the College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin for details. Students who are unclear about requirements or minimum grades should check with the College Recorder's Office, Kirkwood Hall 001. Students should meet with an advisor from their major department to ensure that program planning is accurate. Minor in Entrepreneurship and Small Business ManagementBUS A200 (see note below) One additional elective from BUS F300, P300, G300, J306, or Z302. BUS A200 Note: Students may complete A100 and either A201 or A202 instead of A200 for either minor (A100 is a prerequisite for both A201 and A202). BUS K201 Note: Computer Science majors may substitute CSCI C211 for K201 in either minor. Note for Both Minors: All 300- and 400-level course work must be completed on the Bloomington campus. None of the course work may be taken by independent study/ correspondence, distance education, or "Courses to Go." School of DentistryStudents may be admitted to the School of Dentistry upon receipt of their bachelor's degrees or at the end of three years in the College of Arts and Sciences. Information regarding admission to the School of Dentistry may be obtained from the director of admissions of the School of Dentistry and from the Health Professions and Prelaw Center, Maxwell Hall 010, (812) 855-1873. Bachelor's Degree—D.D.S. ProgramStudents who are admitted to the School of Dentistry after completing 90 credit hours in the College of Arts and Sciences and who have satisfied the fundamental skills, distribution, and major concentration requirements, including a concentration in the College, may apply 32 credit hours earned their first year in dentistry as electives and, at the end of that year, earn the bachelor's degree. See also "General Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees" in this bulletin. Earth ScienceCandidates 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. School of EducationWith very careful planning, a student may earn a teacher's certificate for senior high/junior high/middle school 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. Most undergraduate professional education courses numbered 301 and above (except H340, K306, P312, and P313) 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:
Minimum Academic Standards for Licensing
Initial Teaching LicenseSenior High/Junior High/Middle School SettingsA candidate must take certain required course work in three broad categories:
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 124–146 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 programs are under revision. Please contact a School of Education advisor at (812) 856-8510 or TeEdAdv@indiana.edu for accurate and current information. Health, Physical Education, and RecreationDepartment of KinesiologyDance MinorThis minor requires 18 credit hours. A minimum grade of C– is required in each course. A minimum overall minor GPA of 2.000 is required. The Pass/Fail option is not permitted for minor courses. REQUIRED CORE COURSES EMPHASIS Select 6 credit hours from ONE of the following categories: Teaching/Dance Science Performance/Choreography Interdisciplinary Select 6 credit hours combined from the Teaching/Dance Science emphasis and the Performance/Choreography emphasis. MODERN TECHNIQUE Select 3 credit hours of modern dance. HPER D211/D311; D212/D312 Advanced Modern Technique I, II; Theory and Practice I, II (2, 3 cr.) (By audition only) SUPPORTING TECHNIQUE Select 3 credit hours of a supporting dance form (or choose 3 additional credit hours from "Modern Technique" above). AAAD A102 Introduction to Black Dance Styles (2 cr.) (Spring) or Note: The College of Arts and Sciences limits the number of outside hours that will count toward a degree. Students should check with an advisor in their school for information about minor rules. HPER will provide a letter or certificate indicating completion of the minor upon request. Exercise Science MinorThis minor requires 18 credit hours. 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. Kinesiology Core (3 cr.) Department of Applied Health ScienceMinor in Human Development/Family Studies (15 cr.)A minimum grade of C– is required in each course. A minimum overall minor GPA of 2.000 is required. The Pass/Fail option is not permitted for minor courses. Required (6 cr.): Elective courses—select three courses (9 cr.): Minor in Nutrition Science (15 cr.)A minimum grade of C– is required in each course. A minimum overall minor GPA of 2.000 is required. The Pass/Fail option is not permitted for minor courses. Required (6 cr.) Select Three of the Following Courses (9 cr.) Department of Recreation and Park AdministrationMinor in Fundraising and Resource Development (18 cr.)2.000 minimum cumulative GPA required. No Pass/Fail. Required courses (5 cr.) Choose Two Courses in Fundraising and Resource Development from the Following List (4 cr.) Choose One Course in Ethics from the Following List (3 cr.) Choose One Course in Writing and Public Speaking from the Following List (3 cr.) Choose One Course in Social Organization and Behavior from the Following List (3 cr.) Note: An internship (T499) is strongly recommended for all minor students. A C– minimum grade is required for each course by all College of Arts and Science minor students. A minimum of 6 credit hours must be taken at the 300–400 course level by all College of Arts and Science minor students. School of InformaticsMinor in InformaticsStudents 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.
Minor in Information TechnologyRequirements 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 a minimum of 15 credit hours to include:
CSCI A112 is recommended for students without a programming background and may be taken before A201. Computer science majors are not eligible for this minor. At least 6 credit hours of course work must be taken on the Bloomington campus. Certificate in InformaticsStudents earning a bachelor's degree in the College of Arts and Sciences may obtain a certificate from the School of Informatics by completing the following.
Students must take an additional course (3 cr.) from the School of Informatics curriculum. This course can be chosen from the listed electives for the School of Informatics and can therefore be taken in another department, if the other department is not the student's major department. School of JournalismCertificate in JournalismStudents in good academic standing at Indiana University who are not majoring in journalism, telecommunications, sports communication program—broadcast emphasis, or any other major or program that requires a substantial number of mass communications courses 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. To be considered for admission, students must have completed 26 credit hours with a minimum 2.200 cumulative GPA (FX and WF will be calculated as F), including the following:
The following courses are required for the certificate. A grade of C– or higher in each course (with the exception of the courses used for admission to the Certificate—J110, J200, or J210—in which a grade of C or higher is required) and an overall GPA of 2.000 in all courses taken for the Certificate are required.
For more information, visit the School of Journalism Web site at www.journalism.indiana.edu. School of MedicineMedical Sciences ProgramFacultyAssistant Dean and Director Professor John B. Watkins Professors Talmage R. Bosin (Emeritus), Mark Braun, Bruce J. Martin, Anthony Mescher, Anton Neff, Roderick Suthers Associate Professors David Daleke, John Foley, Joseph Near, Kenneth Nephew, Henry Prange, Claire Walczak Assistant Professors Steve Dougherty, Manjari Mazumdar, Richard Mynark, Valerie O'Loughlin, Christine Quirk, Mark Ronan 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. CoursesMSCI M131 Disease and the Human Body (3 cr.) N & M Academic counseling information and assistance may be obtained at the Health Professions and Prelaw Center, Maxwell Hall 010, (812) 855-1873. Jacobs School of MusicIntroductionA limited number of courses in the theory and history of music offered in the Jacobs School of Music are accepted for credit toward degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences. College of Arts and Sciences students are also eligible for the Minor in Music Studies in the Jacobs School of Music. Minor in Music Studies in the Jacobs School of MusicRequirements Minimum of 20 credit hours, of which at least 15 (including a minimum of one core course) must be taken on the Bloomington campus. Core (6 credit hours) Z111 Introduction to Music Theory (3 cr.) and Z101 Music for the Listener Ensemble/Live Performance (2 credit hours) Either two semesters of X001 All-Campus Ensemble (1 cr.) or by audition, one semester of X040 Instrumental Ensembles (2 cr.), X060, Early Music Ensemble (2 cr.), X070 Choral Ensembles (2 cr.), X030 Ballet Ensemble (2 cr.), X050 Marching Hundred for Non-Music Majors (2 cr.), Z161 Steel Drumming (2 cr.), Z162 Hand Drumming (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 Jacobs 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 do not count toward music electives. At least 6 credit 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 2.000. Distribution CoursesM385 Film Sound and Film Music (3 cr.) A & H School of OptometryIntroductionThe 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 ProgramStudents 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 ProgramA 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. ProgramA 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 NonmajorCertain 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. School of Public and Environmental AffairsStudents earning a bachelor's degree in the College of Arts and Sciences may obtain one minor from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA). SPEA offers 11 minors on the Bloomington campus, and the College of Arts and Sciences has approved all 11 for its students:
Students interested in earning one of these minors must fill out a form in the SPEA Undergraduate Program Office (SPEA 240) before the minor can be added to their academic record. Note: Each minor requires 15 credit hours of specified courses. For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, at least 6 of the 15 credit hours must be at the 300–400 level. College of Arts and Sciences students are held to the course lists published below and will not be allowed course subsitutions. Any course in which the student receives a grade below C– may not be used to fulfill a minor requirement. No courses may be taken by correspondence. The cumulative grade point average of all courses taken in fulfillment of minor requirements must be at least 2.000. Requirements for the Minor in Public and Environmental Affairs
Requirements for the Minor in Environmental Management
Requirements for the Minor in Environmental Science and Health
Requirements for the Minor in Health Systems Administration
Requirements for the Minor in Human Resources
Requirements for the Minor in Information Systems
Requirements for the Minor in Legal Studies
Requirements for the Minor in Management
Requirements for the Minor in Nonprofit Management
Requirements for the Minor in Policy Studies
Requirements for the Minor in Public Finance
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 the B.S. in Environmental Science (B.S.E.S.) see the "Environmental Science" entry in this bulletin. Certificate in Arts AdministrationThe School of Public and Environmental Affairs offers the Certificate in Arts Administration to provide undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Jacobs School of Music with a coordinated set of course work and experiences in arts administration to complement their primary interest in the performing or visual arts. The course work for the Certificate in Arts Administration expands students' management skills and opportunities for employment while enhancing their applied experiences in the arts. Students applying for the Certificate in Arts Administration must have completed at least 24 undergraduate credits at Indiana University and compiled a cumulative grade point average of 3.000 or higher. Certificate students are expected to have a solid background in either the performing or visual arts. Certificate Requirements (21 credit hours)
Note: Additional Arts Administration Program courses are still in development. For information, contact the Arts Administration Office at (812) 855-0282 or Maggie Merriman at mhedge@indiana.edu. School of Social WorkFacultyDean Professor Michael Patchner Coordinator of B.S.W. Program, Bloomington Assistant Professor Katharine V. Byers Assistant Professor Carol Hostetter, Sabrina Williamson Field Coordinator Carlene Quinn Undergraduate ProgramThe 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. All of the required social work courses for the B.S.W. degree are offered on the Indiana University campuses at Bloomington, Indianapolis (IUPUI), and Richmond (East). 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:
Applications may be submitted any time prior to the priority date of April 1 for admission the following fall semester. Application packets are available in the School of Social Work office and online each December. Admission decisions are made in late May, and students are notified about their applications in June. The School of Social Work has a strong commitment to diversity and nondiscrimination. 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 School of Social Work Bloomington office, 1127 E. Atwater Avenue, (812) 855-4427, or visit the Web site (http://socialwork.iub.edu/). Labor Studies ProgramMinor in Labor StudiesRequirements A minimum grade of C– is required in each course. A minimum overall minor GPA of 2.000 is required. The pass/fail option is not permitted for minor courses. The Minor in Labor Studies for Liberal Arts consists of 15 credit hours, of which 6 credit hours must be drawn from the following lower division courses: LSTU L100 Unions and Collective Bargaining (3 cr.) In addition, 9 credit hours are required from the following: Studying AbroadThe College of Arts and Sciences encourages students to take part in programs of overseas study sponsored by Indiana University (see the section "Overseas Study Programs" elsewhere in this bulletin). However, students may apply to programs administered by other institutions and organizations. Credits from non-Indiana University programs may be accepted as transfer credit, subject to the following conditions:
To assure that credits can be accepted from a particular overseas program, students are urged to submit a Credit Transfer Agreement form to the Office of International Admissions prior to committing themselves to participating in the program. Forms may be obtained online from the Office of Overseas Study (www.indiana.edu/~overseas/programs/noniu.shtml) Under certain circumstances students may be permitted to use Indiana University financial aid toward programs sponsored by organizations other than Indiana University. Information and application forms may be obtained from the Office of Overseas Study, Franklin Hall 303, (812) 855-9304. For such an application to be approved, the course work undertaken overseas must be integral to the student's major program at Indiana University, and the application must be approved by the student's academic department and the Office of Overseas Study. Urban StudiesStudents interested in the Urban Studies Certificate program should contact Susan L. White (suswhite@indiana.edu) in Student Building 120,
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