General Requirements
Minors and Certificates
Completing Optional Minors
Student completing their degree on an IU campus may earn a minor in conjunction with the Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.). Students must discuss this possibility and obtain written approval from the school or department awarding the minor. Students pursuing their degree via distance education do not have the option of earning a minor in conjunction with the B.G.S.
Completing Optional Certificates
While meeting degree requirements, general studies students may simultaneously fulfill requirements for certain certificates. For example, the certificate in hospital accounting may be completed by at-a-distance (non-campus-based) General Studies Degree Program candidates, as well as by students enrolled on any Indiana University campus.
Most Indiana University campuses offer additional certificate programs that may be completed by local on-campus students. For more information on earning certificates, students should consult their General Studies Degree Program counselors.