Students completing an IU Southeast degree may concurrently complete a minor(s) in an academic discipline or an interdisciplinary field. A minor is a second field of study taken along with a major that may widen the primary area of interest or increase career opportunities. Taking a minor is optional.  Requirements for specific minors are described in each school's academic section of this bulletin.

Minors typically require between 15 and 24 credit hours and permit students to enrich and diversify their academic programs. Students wishing to pursue a minor should declare the minor to the unit in which it is offered.  The minor(s) will be indicated upon conferral of the bachelor’s degree. Additional minors cannot be added once a bachelor's degree is conferred.  Interested students should keep these restrictions in mind:

• A student may not earn a major and a minor in the same discipline.
• Students must obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for all courses included in a minor.  Some departments may have additional GPA requirements.  Consult your academic advisor for more information.
• In most cases, students may not include any course with a grade below C–.  Some departments may have additional Grade requirements.  Consult your academic advisor for more information.

Certificates

IU Southeast offers several certificates which typically require between 18 and 29 credit hours.  Some certificates can be completed as stand alone, while others must be completed in addition to a bachelor's degree.

Students wishing to pursue a certificate should declare the certificate to the unit in which it is offered.  Requirements for specific certificates are described in each schools' academic section of this Bulletin.  Interested students should keep these restrictions in mind:

• Students must obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for all courses included in a certificate.  Some departments may have additional GPA requirements.  Consult your academic advisor for more information.
• In most cases, students may not include any course with a grade below C-.  Some departments may have additional Grade requirements.  Consult your academic advisor for more information.
• Residency Requirement: Students must complete 50% of the required credit hours for a certificate in residence at IU Southeast.  Some departments may have additional Residency requirements.  Consult your academic advisor for more information.

Students should also be aware that these minors and certificates will not certify education graduates to teach in the subject area.

Students should consider pursuing minors or certificates that will be complimentary to their respective program and offers a credential that will enhance their career preparation.