Students completing an IU Southeast degree may concurrently complete a minor 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 29 credit hours and permit students to enrich and diversify their academic programs. Students declare their minors to the school office of their major, or may use the Update My Major online tool to declare.  The minor(s) will be indicated on student's transcript upon conferral of the bachelor’s degree, but do not appear on the student's diploma.  Minors may only be attached to Bachelor's degrees. 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 cumulative program grade point average of 2.0 across all courses required in a minor.  Some departments may have additional GPA requirements.  Consult your academic advisor for more information.
• Generally, students must achieve a minimum grade of C- to have a course count towards their minor. Some departments may have additional grade requirements. Exceptions may be made by the faculty of the discipline offering the minor. 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 the context of pursuing a Bachelor's degree.

Students wishing to pursue a certificate should declare the certificate to the unit from which it is offered, or may use the online Update My Major tool to declare.  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 program grade point average of 2.0 across  all courses included in a certificate.  Some departments may have additional GPA requirements.  Consult your academic advisor for more information.
• Generally, students must achieve a minimum grade of C- to have a course count towards their certificate.  Some departments may have additional grade requirements. Exceptions may be made by the faculty of the discipline offering the certificate. 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.
• Minors may not attach to Certificates, only Bachelor's degrees. 

Students should also be aware that 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 major programs, and offers a credential that will enhance their career preparation.