Indiana University - South Bend

South Bend, IN

Indiana University - South Bend says that the "general education curriculum complements the depth and focus of our major programs and ensures that graduates will have the breadth of experience that enables them to think critically, communicate clearly, act professionally and ethically, and appreciate wisdom and beauty." [Source]

General Education Requirements

  • 1. Composition

    YES
  • 2. Literature

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for Literature because the "Literary and Intellectual Traditions" section of the "Common Core" requirement may be fulfilled with non-literature courses or courses that are narrow in scope.

  • 3. Foreign Language

    NO

    See Note

    No credit for Foreign Language because the requirement only applies to select degree programs.

  • 4. U.S. Government or History

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for U.S. Government or History because a survey course in American government or history is an option, but not required, to fulfill the "Diversity in U.S. Society" section of the "Contemporary Social Values" requirement.

  • 5. Economics

    NO
  • 6. Mathematics

    YES
  • 7. Science

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for Natural or Physical Science because the "The Natural World" requirement may be satisfied by courses with little science content.

  • Additional Information

    IU - South Bend requires students to take a course in "Critical Thinking," featuring course opportunities like "Argumentative Writing," "Introductory Symbolic Logic," and "Argumentation and Debate."

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