College of Arts and Sciences
Web site:
www.iun.edu/~artsci
Telephone:
(219) 980-6733
Administrative Officers
Faculty
Faculty Emeriti COAS
General Information
Academic Regulations and Policies
Entering the College of Arts and Sciences
Admission: General Requirements
Restart Policy
Students Currently Enrolled in the IU Northwest College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) Who Wish to Take Courses at Other Institutions
Interdepartmental Major
Second Bachelor's Degree
Graduation with Distinction
Scholastic Honor Society
Bachelor of Arts
Degree Completion Chart for Bachelor of Arts
Minors (Optional)
Bachelor of Science
Associate of Arts
Associate of Science
Academic Work outside the College of Arts and Sciences
Career Information
Courses and Programs
Program Listing by Department
Approved Group III Distribution Courses by Discipline
Approved Group IV-2 Culture Studies Courses by Discipline
Dorothy W. Ige, Ph.D., Dean
Diane Marks Robinson, B.A., Assistant to the Dean
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Department of Biology
Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy
Department of Communication
Department of Computer Information Systems
Departments of Fine Arts
Department of English
Department of Geosciences
Department of Health Information Technology -- Allied Health Sciences
Department of History/Philosophy and Religious Studies
Department of Mathematics
Department of Minority Studies
Department of Modern Languages, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics
Department of Performing Arts
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Women's Studies Program
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Spencer A. Cortwright, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology and Chairperson
Carol L. Castañeda, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology
Kevin J. Kennedy, M.S., Lecturer in Biology
Michael S. LaPointe, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology
Peggy L. Ruckman, M.S., Lecturer in Biology
Joanne M. Scalzitti, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology
Richard D. Sheffer, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
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Atilla Tuncay, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Health
Professions Advisor and Chairperson
Kwesi E. Aggrey, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Nelson H. DeLeon, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry
Alan F. Lindmark, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
John R. Morris, Ph.D., Professor of Physics
Julie Peller, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Kizhanipuram Vinodgopal, Ph.D., Professor of
Chemistry
Linda Wozniewski, M.A.T., M.B.A., Lecturer in
Chemistry
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Lori L. Montalbano-Phelps, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Communication and Chairperson and Adjunct Associate Professor of Women’s Studies
Dorothy W. K. Ige, Ph.D., Professor of Communication, Adjunct Professor of Afro-American Studies and Women’s Studies, and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Taylor S. Lake, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Communication and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies
Clifford T. Long, M.A., Lecturer in Communication
James H. Tolhuizen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Communication
Alicia Wright, M.A., Lecturer in Communication
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William Dorin, Ph.D., Professor of Computer Information Systems and Chairperson
Vidya Arshanapalli, M.A., Senior Lecturer in Computer Information Systems
Judith A. Knapp, M.B.A., Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems
Diane Larson, M.S., Lecturer in Computer InformationSystems
Donald S. Szarkowicz, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems
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George R. Bodmer, Ph.D., Professor of English and Chairperson
William Allegrezza, Ph.D., Lecturer in English
Alan P. Barr, Ph.D., Professor of English and Adjunct Professor of Women’s Studies
Patricia Buckler, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English
William K. Buckley, Ph.D., Professor of English
Robin R. Hass Birky, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English and Adjunct Associate Professor of Women’s Studies
Richard J. Hull, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English
Lou Ann Karabel, M.A., Senior Lecturer in English and Coordinator of Developmental Writing
Mary Harris Russell, Ph.D., Professor of English and Adjunct Professor of Women’s Studies
Douglas J. Swartz, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer in English and Director of Writing
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Gary S. Wilk, M.F.A., Associate Professor of Fine Arts and Chairperson
Neil Goodman, M.F.A., Professor of Fine Arts
David W. Klamen, M.F.A., Professor of Fine Arts
Kelly E. Knaga, M.F.A., Lecturer in Fine Arts
Adrienne Kochman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Fine
Arts
Derek Walter, M.F.A., Assistant Professor of Fine Arts
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Kristin Huysken, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Geology and Chairperson
Erin P. Argyilan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Geosciences
Zoran Kilibarda, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Geology
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Department of Health Information Technology -- Allied Health Sciences
Margaret A. Skurka, M.S., Professor of Allied Health Sciences and Director of Health Information Management Programs
Linda Galocy, Lecturer, Health Information Systems, Allied Health Sciences
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Xiaoqing D. Chen Lin, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History and Interim Chairperson
Gianluca DiMuzio, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Philosophy
James B. Lane, Ph.D., Professor of History
Anja Matwijkiw, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Jerry Pierce, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History
Roberta L. Wollons, Ph.D., Professor of History and Adjunct Professor of Women’s Studies
Christopher Young, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History
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Vesna Kilibarda, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and Chairperson
Jon Becker, M.S., Senior Lecturer in Mathematics and Director of Developmental Mathematics
Peter Caithamer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Iztok Hozo, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics
William Odefey, M.A., Lecturer in Mathematics
Stela Pudar-Hozo, M.A. Equivalency, Lecturer in Mathematics
Lary R. Schiefelbusch, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics
Bogdan Vajiac, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Henry L. Wyzinski, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics
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Raoul Contreras, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Latino Studies and Chairperson of Minority Studies
Earl R. Jones, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Afro-American Studies and Associate Professor of Public and Environmental Affairs
Regina V. Jones, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Minority Studies and Adjunct Assistant Professor of English
Scooter Pegram, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of French and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Minority Studies
Faculty from Other Units:
Jack M. Bloom, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Adjunct Associate Professor of Minority Studies and History
Dorothy W. K. Ige, Ph.D., Professor of Communication, Adjunct Professor of Afro-American Studies, Adjunct Professor of Women’s Studies, and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
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Eva Mendieta, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Spanish and Chairperson and Adjunct Associate Professor of Women’s Studies
Adrian Garcia, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Spanish and
Adjunct Associate Professor of Women’s Studies
Ana Osan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Spanish and Adjunct Associate Professor of Women’s Studies
Scooter Pegram, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of French and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Minority Studies
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Department of Performing Arts
Julie Jackson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Theatre and Chairperson
Katherine Arfken, M.F.A., Assistant Professor of Theatre
Garrett L. Cope, M.A., Associate Professor of Theatre and Coordinator of Outreach
Jerry R. Taylor, M.A., Associate Professor of Theatre
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Mark Hoyert, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Chairperson
Bruce W. Bergland, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Chancellor
Mary Ann Fischer, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology
Karl Nelson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology
Stephanie H. Smith, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
Faculty From Other Units:
Cynthia D. O’Dell, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology and Women’s Studies and Director, Women’s Studies Program
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Charles P. Gallmeier, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology and Chairperson
Jack M. Bloom, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Adjunct Associate Professor of Minority Studies and History
Tanice G. Foltz, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology
and Adjunct Associate Professor of Women’s Studies
Robert F. Lovely, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology
Robert J. Mucci, Ph.D., Associate Professor of
Anthropology and Anthropology Coordinator
Stephanie L. Shanks-Meile, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology
and Adjunct Professor of Women’s Studies
Michelle D. Stokely, Ph.D., Lecturer in Anthropology
Marty E. Zusman, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology
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Cynthia D. O’Dell, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Women’s Studies and Psychology and Director, Women’s Studies Program
Faculty from Other Units:
Alan P. Barr, Ph.D., Professor of English and Adjunct Professor of Women’s Studies
Tanice G. Foltz, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Adjunct Associate Professor of Women’s Studies
Adrian Garcia, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Spanish and Adjunct Associate Professor of Women’s Studies
Robin Hass Birky, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English and Adjunct Associate Professor of Women’s Studies
Dorothy W. K. Ige, Ph.D., Professor of Communication, Adjunct Professor of Afro-American Studies and Women’s Studies, and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Taylor Lake, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Communication and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies
Eva Mendieta, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Spanish and Adjunct Associate Professor of Women’s Studies
Lori L. Montalbano-Phelps, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Communication and Adjunct Associate Professor of Women’s Studies
Ruth Needleman, Ph.D., Professor and Coordinator of Labor Studies and Adjunct Professor of Women’s Studies
Ana Osan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Spanish and Adjunct Associate Professor of Women’s Studies
Mary Harris Russell, Ph.D., Professor of English and Adjunct Professor of Women’s Studies
Stephanie L. Shanks-Meile, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology and Adjunct Professor of Women’s Studies
Roberta L. Wollons, Ph.D., Professor of History and Adjunct Professor of Women’s Studies
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Pradeep K. Bhattacharya, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Biology
Kenneth J. Brock, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Geology
Frederick B. Chary, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of History
Ronald D. Cohen, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of History
Herman Feldman, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Psychology
Robert G. Foor, M.A., Associate Professor Emeritus of Theatre
John B. Gruenenfelder, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Philosophy
Paul B. Kern, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of History
John J. Kroepfl Jr., Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Physics and Dean Emeritus of the College of Arts and Sciences
Keith E. Lorentzen, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
Patricia Lorimer Lundberg, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of English and Women’s Studies
William M. Neil, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of History
James E. Newman, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of History
Angeline Prado-Komenich, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Spanish and Women’s Studies
Mark Reshkin, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Geology, Professor Emeritus of Public and Environmental Affairs
Wayne H. Siek II, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of English
Timothy A. Stabler, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology
John Synowiec, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Robert B. Votaw, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Geology
John N. Zneimer, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of English
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Mission
At the center of IU Northwest is the College of Arts and Sciences. Providing a broad education in the arts and sciences, the college prepares students through study in major disciplines for careers of their choice and for lives as educated, critical, and inquiring citizens in a world of rapid change.
At the core of our many programs, some unique to the region, are the analytical, cognitive, and expressive skills needed to assimilate and advance knowledge. An arts and sciences education focuses on an understanding of the human condition—past and present—and the world in which we live. It emphasizes a humanistic and esthetic appreciation of cultural life as well as valuing of science and its methodology in which intellect, logical processes, ethical perspectives, and problem solving are key. The strong research and creative activities of our faculty encourage students toward a life of learning and reflection.
Intrinsic to a liberal education is preparing graduates to appreciate, contribute to, and thrive in a diverse, culturally rich, technologic and scientifically advanced society with a compelling history, and a promising future, and a capacity for transformation. Through our teaching, research, creative arts, and professional and community services, we engage in the vitality of northwest Indiana. An informed, educated population is not only democracy’s strongest, best hope, it is also society’s wisest investment. That, more than anything else, is the endeavor of the faculty and staff of the College of Arts and Sciences.
At present the college consists of 16 departments offering baccalaureate degrees in the following areas: actuarial science, Afro-American studies, biology, chemistry, computer information systems, economics, English, fine arts, French, geology, history, mathematics, communication, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, Spanish, and theatre. Courses are offered in all of those fields plus anthropology, astronomy, Canadian studies, comparative literature, computer science, geography, German, journalism, Latino studies, linguistics, music, physics, religious studies, telecommunications, and women’s studies.
In addition to undergraduate education leading to the bachelor’s degree, which prepares students for citizenship as well as for professional training and graduate study, the programs of the College of Arts and Sciences provide students in allied health sciences, business, continuing studies, dental auxiliary education, education, nursing, and public and environmental affairs with courses that are a foundation for those professional programs.
The Associate of Arts degree provides alternatives to traditional baccalaureate degrees for students who are unable to complete four-year programs because of other commitments or responsibilities.
A postbaccalaureate certificate in computer information systems is offered for students with baccalaureate degrees in another discipline who wish to complement their undergraduate education with course work similar to the requirement for a Bachelor of Science degree in computer information systems.
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Students in the College of Arts and Sciences are encouraged to familiarize themselves with “General Academic Regulations and Policies’’ in the front section of the bulletin.
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Incoming freshmen generally are admitted to and provided counseling by University Division at IU Northwest, or admitted directly to the College of Arts and Sciences. Freshmen are encouraged to visit departments in which they are interested to discuss possible programs with faculty and advisors. Additional information is available in the College of Arts and Sciences offices, Tamarack Hall, Room 55.
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The following requirements pertain to IU Northwest only. Students contemplating transfer to other campuses should consult the appropriate bulletins and the IU Care electronic advising system.
Baccalaureate Degrees
A faculty member from the student's major department provides academic counseling for each student in the College of Arts and Sciences prior to each semester's enrollment. Although academic counseling is intended to provide effective guidance and every student is encouraged to seek the counsel of a faculty advisor, all students are responsible for planning their own programs and for meeting the following degree requirements by the time they expect to graduate. Students who have been awarded a baccalaureate degree cannot at a later date change the degree to include additional majors and/or minors. (Note: Degree requirements are not the same at every campus of Indiana University.)
- Minimum of 120 credit hours. At least 105 credit hours must be in courses in the College of Arts and Sciences unless a student pursues a minor or a certificate in another division of the university that grants degrees. If so, the 105 credit hour minimum in Arts and Sciences may be reduced sufficiently to allow the student to fulfill the minimum number of credit hours for the other division’s minor or certificate, providing that all other Arts and Sciences requirements are met. If no such nonArts-and-Sciences minor or certificate is pursued, the remaining 15 credit hours may be taken in the College of Arts and Sciences or in divisions of the university that grant degrees. Only courses that count toward a degree are acceptable.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
- Minimum of 36 credit hours in courses at the 300- 400 (junior-senior) level.
- Minimum of 25 credit hours with grades of C– or higher in the major field and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the major field.
- Minimum of 15 credit hours with grades of C– or higher in the minor field and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the minor field.
- Maximum of 45 credit hours in one subject that may be counted toward the B.A. degree.
- Twenty-six (26) credit hours of the work of the senior year must be completed while in residence at the IU Northwest campus. At least 10 credit hours of course work in the major field must be completed on the IU Northwest campus.
- Work for credit in the College of Arts and Sciences may be done at Bloomington or other Indiana University campuses.
- Not more than 60 credit hours earned in accredited two-year institutions of higher education, nor more than 90 credit hours from accredited four-year institutions of higher education, may be applied toward a degree.
- By special permission of the dean, up to 6 credit hours toward a degree may be earned through correspondence study. Ordinarily, students in residence in the college are not permitted to enroll concurrently in courses offered through the Division of Independent Study.
- A student who fails to complete a degree within 10 years of matriculation will forfeit the automatic right to use the requirements in effect at the time of matriculation. In such cases, the dean, in consultation with the student’s major department chair, will determine which set of requirements, or what particular combination of old and new requirements will be appropriate for the student.
- All credit of candidates for degrees, except that of the current semester, must be on record at least six weeks prior to the conferring of degrees.
- An application for a degree must be filed in the Office of the College of Arts and Sciences no later than July 1 for December graduation. May and August graduates must file the application for graduation by October 15. Degrees are conferred in May, August, and December. Commencement is held only in May.
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Students who have been away from Indiana University for at least five years and who earned grades that make it impossible or very difficult to return to a College of Arts and Sciences degree program, may petition for a “restart.” Under a restart, the College of Arts and Sciences will establish a new degree record for the student that will consist of courses previously taken that were completed with a minimum grade of
C. Note that all Indiana University course work will remain on the student’s permanent record (the university transcript); this policy will affect only the student’s College of Arts and Sciences record.
Students will be eligible for consideration for this policy if it has been a minimum of five years since full-time or continuous part-time enrollment. Students will need to provide evidence that would indicate a significant change in their ability to succeed in academic work. Reevaluation of fundamental skills may be necessary before the student can proceed. Students should petition for a restart as part of the readmission process. They are held to the deadlines for submission of readmission petitions (June 20 for fall semester; October 1 for spring semester; and March 1 for summer sessions)
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Students Currently Enrolled in the IU Northwest College of Arts and Sciences COAS) Who Wish to Take Courses at Other Institutions
Current IU Northwest COAS students who seek to take additional courses at another college or university that are specifically required for their IU Northwest major are strongly advised to seek prior approval by their departmental chair, the chair of the department offering the course, and the Dean of COAS before those courses are taken, in order to ensure the transfer of those courses back to IU Northwest and the acceptance of those courses for their degree requirements.
Students who leave IU Northwest for a semester or longer, take courses elsewhere, and return to IU Northwest at a later date must go through the usual transfer of credit process as required for students new to IU Northwest; their department chairs and Dean have the right to deny approval of the acceptance of those courses by IU Northwest. Prior approval is advised.
(Approved by College of Arts and Sciences Curriculum Committee, February 24, 2006)
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Interdepartmental majors are available to students who wish to combine two disciplines or subjects into an interdepartmental concentration area. Such students are required to complete a minimum of 40 credit hours in the interdepartmental major. Students must also fulfill the following requirements:
- The 40 credit hour concentration need not be equally divided between the two disciplines, but a program designed to give substantial knowledge should be planned in each discipline.
- Each of the two areas should include a minimum of four 300- or 400-level courses for a minimum of 12 credit hours in each area.
- Students must have two advisors, one from each department in which they propose to study.
- The program of studies must be approved by both departments and by the college.
The following interdepartmental majors are available in the College of Arts and Sciences:
Afro-American Studies and Communication
Afro-American Studies and English
Computer Information Systems and Fine Arts
Computer Information Systems and Mathematics
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Normally the holder of a baccalaureate degree who wishes to pursue a further educational goal is encouraged to become qualified for admission to a graduate degree program. In certain cases, however, the dean may admit a baccalaureate degree holder to candidacy for a second baccalaureate degree. When such admission is granted, candidates must earn at least 26 additional credits-in-residence and meet the requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences and of the department in which they are candidates.
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Recognition for excellence in scholarship is awarded at graduation by identifying such students in three categories of distinction. These are, with their corresponding minimum overall grade point averages: distinction (3.60), high distinction (3.75), highest distinction (3.89). The number of students so recognized will not exceed 10 percent of the graduating class in the college for that year. Students considered for this recognition must have completed at least 60 graded credit hours at Indiana University.
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Omicron Sigma Delta is a liberal arts scholastic honorary society based on the same criteria as those used by the prestigious national honorary scholastic society, Phi Beta Kappa. Candidates are selected from the college’s juniors and seniors on the basis of high scholarship and good character.
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The College of Arts and Sciences at IUNorthwest offers instruction leading to degrees in the following majors:
Afro-American studies
Biology Chemistry
Communication
Economics
English
Fine arts
French
Geology
History
Mathematics
Philosophy
Political science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
Courses are offered in the following disciplines, some of which have programs that can lead to associate degrees and minors:
Anthropology
Astronomy
Canadian studies
Comparative literature
Computer science
Geography
German
Journalism
Latino studies
Linguistics
Music
Physics
Religious studies
Telecommunications
Women’s studies
The curriculum for the B.A. degree introduces the student to a variety of subjects that provide the fundamentals of a liberal education; enable the student to make an intelligent choice of a subsequent field of concentration; aid the student in securing adequate preparation for advanced work; and provide for some degree of specialization in the junior and senior years.
Specific Requirements
In addition to the general requirements for all degrees in the college, candidates for the B.A. degree must complete Groups I-V of the distribution requirements. Students may elect to follow the requirements currently in effect or the requirements that were in effect when they matriculated.
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Group I: English Composition and Mathematics
English composition
Every student must demonstrate the ability to use correct, clear, effective English. The student may satisfy this requirement in either of the following ways:
- By being exempted with or without credit. Students who wish to be considered for exemption must take the SAT Verbal Examination. A score of 670 or higher on the SAT Verbal Examination will be sufficient for exemption. For exemption with credit, students must take both the SAT Verbal Examination and the English Composition Achievement Test and receive scores of 600 or higher on both exams; 3 credit hours of ENG W141 will be granted.
- By completing ENG W131 Elementary Composition I(3 cr.), with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.
Mathematics
May be fulfilled in one of the following ways:
- Earning minimum test scores of 650 on the SAT exam or 29 on the ACT exam.
- By completing, with a grade of C (2.0) or higher, one of the following courses: MATH M100, MATH M110, MATH M118, MATH M119, MATH M125, or MATH M215.
- By exemption (without credit) through an appropriate examination as determined by the Department of Mathematics.
Intensive Writing
Must be fulfilled after completing the ENG W131 requirement:
- By completing one intensive writing course at the 200 level or above in the English department, or
- By completing an “Intensive Writing Course’’ in any arts and sciences department. If so designated, the course may also be counted toward fulfilling other arts and sciences degree requirements (e.g., distribution, major, 300-400 level).
An intensive writing course is one in which the writing component is fully integrated with the content and objectives of the course. Thus, a student would not be able to pass the course without fulfilling the intensive writing component and, conversely, it would be equally impossible for a student to pass the intensive writing component and not receive a passing grade in the course.
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Group II: Foreign Language
The College of Arts and Sciences entrance requirement is two courses at the 100 level in a foreign language. Students admitted to arts and sciences without this background will be required to make up the deficiency. The requirement may be met by examination or by successful completion of the course taken. (Two years of good high school work in a foreign language should enable a student to place out of the first 8 credit hours and into 200-level courses.) Preferably, placement is determined by the score obtained on the College Board Achievement Test administered during the student’s senior year in high school.
The B.A. degree requirement of foreign language may be fulfilled in the following ways:
- By completing satisfactorily 6 credit hours of course work or the equivalent at the 200 level in a foreign language or by completing 3 credit hours of course work or the equivalent at the 200 level and two semesters of culture courses taught in English from the same language base. These culture courses may be taken at any point during the student’s program of study of a foreign language.
By attaining at any time an achievement test score sufficient for placement in courses at the first-semester third-year level in a foreign language.
Special Credit as a Result of Placement Test
A student who places at the third-year level on the language placement test and receives a grade of C or higher in the validating third-year-level course will be eligible to receive 6 hours of special credit with a grade of S. A student who places in the second semester of the second year and completes the validating course with a grade of C or higher will be eligible to receive 3 hours of special credit with a grade of S. It will be the responsibility of the student to request that the language department forward this information to the College of Arts and Sciences.
Proficiency Examinations
A student may complete the language requirement by taking a proficiency examination administered by the department concerned. Students with a background in a language other than those taught at IU Northwest may take an examination from the relevant department at IU Bloomington. Such examinations will be given after the student has petitioned the IU Bloomington department and received the consent of the department. See section of this bulletin entitled “Credit by Examination” under “Academic Regulations and Policies” for details.
Foreign Students
Students whose native language is not English may substitute demonstrated proficiency in their native language if it is offered for instruction at Indiana University. They may not, however, earn credit for any courses at the first- or second-year level in their native language.
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Group III: Distribution
Students must take 12 credit hours outside of their major discipline in each of the three categories from at least two disciplines within each category. No more than 9 credit hours within a single discipline will be counted for Group III credit.
A complete list of courses that fulfill these requirements is located at the end of the Arts and Sciences section of the bulletin.
A. Mathematics, physical sciences, geography, and life sciences
Anthropology
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Computer information systems
Geology
Mathematics1
Physics
Psychology
A student must take at least one science course in Group IIIA that includes a laboratory.
B. Social and behavioral sciences
Afro-American studies
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
History
Latino studies
Linguistics
Political science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Speech
Telecommunications
Women's studies
C. Humanities
Afro-American studies
Anthropology
Canadian studies
Comparative literature
English
Fine arts
French
History
Latino studies
Music
Philosophy
Religious studies
Sociology
Spanish
Speech
Theatre
Women's studies
A student must take at least one studio arts/ performing arts/creative writing course in the humanities.
1 MATH M014 does not count for credit at IU Northwest in the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, or the School of Business and Economics.
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Group IV: Western Civilization and Culture Studies
Courses used to fulfill the Group IV requirements cannot be used to fulfill the Group III requirement.
May be fulfilled by:
- Completing the Western Civilization sequence, HIST H113-HIST H114; and
- Successful completion of 3 credit hours in the cultural experiences of minority people in the United States or 3 credit hours in Latin American or non-Western cultures. Specific courses that fulfill this requirement are listed at the end of the Arts and Sciences section of the bulletin.
Group V: Requirements for the Major
No later than the first semester of the junior year, students should plan a tentative outline of the program in their major with their advisors in the department of their major.
The following are minimum requirements for any major. Further and detailed requirements are to be found in the departmental statements in this bulletin. The specific departmental requirements that must be fulfilled by each student are those published in the bulletin current at the time the major is declared, or those in the bulletin current at the time of graduation, whichever the student chooses.
- At least 25 credit hours must be taken in the major, and the cumulative grade point average in the major must be at least 2.0.
- Any course in which the student receives a grade below C- may not be used to fulfill requirements for the major. However, any course that the student passes will count toward the 120 credit hour total.
- Individual departments may require a minor of 15 to 20 credit hours in another subject. Any course taken to satisfy the requirements of a minor must be completed with a grade of C- or better; and the cumulative grade point average of all courses taken in the minor must be at least 2.0 (C). At least 6 credit hours of courses in the minor must be taken in residence at Indiana University Northwest. (See the individual departmental listings.)
- Not more than 45 credit hours in any one subject may be counted toward the B.A. degree.
Students must take 3 credit hours of capstone course work: either in the student's major or in one of the Group III categories in one of the Group III interdisciplinary capstone courses. The course may also be counted toward fulfilling other arts and sciences degree requirements (e.g., distribution, major, 300-400 level). Consult departmental advisors for details.
For procedure regarding change of major, see the assistant to the dean.
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A minor shall consist of at least 15 credit hours with a grade of C– or higher and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the minor field. (A minimum of two courses totaling at least 6 credit hours must be taken while in residence at IU Northwest.)
Students in one department (e.g., history) may satisfy requirements for a minor in another department (e.g., anthropology). Students may have more than one minor. Students’ major(s) and minor(s) may be listed on their transcripts. Students must advise the recorder in the College of Arts and Sciences of the minor(s) and receive advisement from the minor department. Students who have been awarded a baccalaureate degree cannot at a later date change the degree to include additional majors and/or minors.
The Department of Communication requires a minor; students in communication should check with their advisor about the requirements for a minor.
The following minors are available in the College of Arts and Sciences:
Arts and Sciences:
Afro-American studies
Anthropology
Biology
Canadian studies
Chemistry
Communication
Computer information systems
Economics
English
Fine arts
French
Geology
History
Latino studies
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physics
Political science
Psychology
Race-ethnic studies
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
Women’s studies
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The College of Arts and Sciences at IU Northwest offers instruction leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in the following majors:
Actuarial science
Biology
Chemistry
Computer information systems
Geology
Mathematics
Psychology
In addition to the general requirements for baccalaureate degrees in the college, candidates for the B.S. degree must complete the group requirements as follows:
| Group I |
English Composition and Mathematics
(same requirement as for B.A. degree) |
| Group II |
Foreign Language or Western Civilization
Requirement may be satisfied by successful completion of either two semesters of a foreign language at the 200 level or higher or by successful completion of HIST H113 and HIST H114 Western Civilization. |
| Group III |
Distribution
A student must take a total of 18 credit hours listed under the categories of Group IIIB and IIIC with a minimum of 6 credit hours in each category. At least one of these courses must be a studio arts/performing arts or creative writing course in the humanities. (A complete list of courses that fulfill these requirements is located at the end of the Arts and Sciences section of this bulletin.) |
| Group IV |
Culture Studies
Requirement may be satisfied by successful completion of 3 credit hours in the cultural experiences of minority people in the United States or 3 credit hours in Latin American or non-Western cultures. Specific courses that fulfill this requirement are listed at the end of the Arts and Sciences section of the bulletin. For B.S. degrees, such a course will be counted toward graduation in both categories, Group III and Group IV. |
| Group V |
Major
May be fulfilled by completing satisfactorily the departmental requirements for the major. Students must take 3 credit hours of capstone course work: either in the student’s major or in one of the Group III categories in one of the Group III interdisciplinary capstone courses. The course may also be counted toward fulfilling other arts and sciences degree requirements (e.g., distribution, major, 300-400 level). Consult departmental advisors for details. (See Bachelor of Arts requirements for listing of available minors.) |
Students must take 3 credit hours of capstone course work: either in the student's major or in one of the Group III categories in one of the Group III interdisciplinary capstone courses. The course may also be counted toward fulfilling other arts and sciences degree requirements (e.g., distribution, major, 300-400 level). Consult departmental advisors for details. (See Bachelor of Arts requirements for listing of available minors.)
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The College of Arts and Sciences at IU Northwest offers instruction leading to Associate of Arts degrees in the following concentrations: Afro-American studies, anthropology, biology, chemistry, communication, computer information systems, English, fine arts, French, geology, history, Latino studies, mathematics, philosophy, physics, psychology, sociology, Spanish, theatre and Women’s Studies.
Associate of Science
The College of Arts and Sciences at IU Northwest offers instruction leading to an Associate of Science degree in Health Information Technology.
General Requirements
Specific Requirements
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- Minimum of 60 credit hours.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
- Minimum of 15 credit hours with grades of C– or higher in the concentration area and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the concentration area.
- Maximum of 18 credit hours in one discipline that may be counted toward an A.A. degree.
- At least 15 credit hours of work of the final year and at least 6 credit hours in the concentration area must be completed while in residence at IU Northwest or another IU campus.
- Work for arts and sciences credit may be done at Bloomington or other Indiana University campuses.
- Not more than 30 credit hours earned in accredited two-year institutions of higher education, not more than 45 hours from accredited four-year institutions of higher education, may be applied toward the A.A. degree.
- By special permission of the college dean, limited credit toward a degree may be earned through correspondence study or by special credit examination. Ordinarily, students in residence in the college are not permitted to enroll concurrently in courses offered through the Division of Independent Study.
- Students who fail to complete the work for the A.A. degree within six years from the time they first register in the university may be required to pass comprehensive examinations on the subjects in their concentration area.
- All credits of candidates for degrees, except that of the current semester, must be on record at least six weeks prior to the conferring of degrees.
- An application for a degree must be filed in the Office of the College of Arts and Sciences no later than July 1 for December graduation. May and August graduates must file the application for graduation by October 15. Degrees are conferred in May, August, and December. Commencement is held only in May.
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Group I: English Composition and Mathematics
English Composition
Every student must demonstrate the ability to use correct, clear, effective English. The student may satisfy this requirement in either of the following ways:
- By being exempted with or without credit. Students who wish to be considered for exemption must take the SAT Verbal Examination. A score of 670 or higher on the SAT Verbal Examination will be sufficient for exemption. For exemption with credit, students must take both the SAT Verbal Examination and the English Composition Achievement Test and receive scores of 600 or higher on both exams; 2 credit hours of ENG W143 credit will be granted.
- By completing ENG W131 Elementary Composition (3 credits) with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Mathematics
May be fulfilled in one of the following ways:
- Earning minimum test scores of 650 on the SAT exam or 29 on the ACT exam.
- By completing, with a grade of C (2.0) or higher, one of the following courses: MATH M100, MATH M110, MATH M118, MATH M119, MATH M125, or MATH M215.
- By exemption (without credit) through an appropriate examination as determined by the mathematics department.
Group II: Foreign Language
Two foreign language courses at the 100 level or higher.
Group III: Distribution
A student must take 6 credit hours from category A, 9 credit hours from category B, and 9 credit hours from category C. None of those credit hours may be in the concentration discipline but must be from at least two disciplines within each category.
A complete list of courses that fulfill the requirements listed below is located at the end of the Arts and Sciences section of the bulletin:
- Mathematics and physical and life sciences: Anthropology, astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer information systems, geography, geology, mathematics, physics, psychology.
- Social and behavioral sciences: Afro-American studies, anthropology, economics, geography, history, Latino studies, linguistics, political science, psychology, sociology, Spanish, speech, telecommunications, women’s studies.
- Humanities: Afro-American studies, anthropology, Canadian studies, comparative literature, English, fine arts, French, history, Latino studies, music, philosophy, religious studies, sociology, Spanish, speech, theatre, women’s studies.
Group IV: Western Civilization
May be fulfilled by completing satisfactorily the 6 credit hour sequence, HIST H113-HIST H114.
Group V: Concentration
A minimum of 15 and a maximum of 18 credit hours in one arts and sciences discipline. Consult departmental listings for specific requirements. (These credits cannot count toward fulfillment of Group III requirements.)
Group VI: Electives
Sufficient electives to meet the 60 credit hour minimum of the A.A. degree. Those electives may be chosen from courses offered in the College of Arts and Sciences or from other degree-granting divisions of the university.
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Academic Work outside the College of Arts and Sciences
A candidate for a baccalaureate degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must complete satisfactorily at least 105 credit hours in courses in the College of Arts and Sciences unless a student pursues a minor or a certificate in another division of the university that grants degrees. If so, the 105 credit hour minimum in Arts and Sciences may be reduced sufficiently to allow the student to fulfill the minimum number of credit hours for the other division’s minor or certificate, providing that all other Arts and Sciences requirements are met. If no such non-Arts-andSciences minor or certificate is pursued, the remaining 15 credit hours may be taken in the College of Arts and Sciences or in divisions of the university that grant degrees. Only courses that count toward a degree are acceptable.
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Each department has a faculty member assigned to advise students about graduate school and career opportunities. Information regarding preprofessional programs is available on pp. 43-45 of the bulletin. Additional information is available in the office of the College of Arts and Sciences.
COAS J151, a course in career exploration and development, is offered under the auspices of the College of Arts and Sciences. This course is open to all students and is recommended to incoming freshmen who are unsure of their educational goals. COAS W398, an internship course, is also available.
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The rest of this section of the bulletin gives detailed information about the degree programs, majors, minors, concentrations, and courses offered by the College of Arts and Sciences. Frequently, the semesters in which courses are usually offered are indicated. In the course descriptions, the abbreviation “P’’ refers to course prerequisites, which are requirements that must be met before enrolling in the course. The abbreviation “R’’ identifies courses that are recommended but not necessary for enrollment in the course. Consent of the instructor is an implicit prerequisite for all courses in the college.
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Department of Biology
Canadian Studies
Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy
Department of Communication
Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Department of Economics
Department of English
Departments of Fine Arts
Department of Geosciences
Health Information Technology
Department of History/Philosophy and Religious Studies
Department of Mathematics
Department of Minority Studies
Department of Modern Languages, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics
Department of Performing Arts
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Women's Studies Program
Minors in Business or Public and Environmental Affairs (Optional)
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About the Department of Biology
Major in Biology—B.A.
Major in Biology—B.S.
Minor in Biology
Associate of Arts—Concentration in Biology
Special Programs for Preprofessional Students in the Health Sciences
Options for Special Credit
Courses for Nonmajors
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Biology is the study of life. The Department of Biology at IU Northwest offers an interdisciplinary program in the life sciences leading to a Bachelor of Science degree, a Bachelor of Arts degree, or an Associate of Arts degree. Students majoring in other subjects may also earn a Minor in Biology. Our undergraduate programs are designed to interface with the faculty’s expertise in biomedical sciences, biotechnology, and environmental and ecological sciences. The programs are diverse, flexible, and designed to accommodate individuals who have a wide range of interests within the life sciences. Courses are available for students seeking preprofessional training in the medical sciences (premedical, predental, and allied health sciences), for those pursuing occupations in biotechnology, forensics, and the pharmaceutical industry, for students intending to continue with graduate studies, and for those interested in environmental issues and field work. We firmly believe that the training of an undergraduate student is enhanced by experience in the “discovery side” of the discipline. Thus, students are encouraged to participate in research with faculty
mentors. Many of our faculty have adjunct appointments at the Northwest Center for Medical Education, located across campus, and also maintain collaborations at other research institutions within the greater metropolitan area. This expands the opportunities for our students to engage in research projects with a broad spectrum of life scientists within and outside of Indiana University.
Each student majoring in biology is encouraged to acquire in-depth knowledge in related scientific disciplines or in other areas of study that use biology or contribute to biological methodologies. Biology students are thus encouraged to consider obtaining a minor in another area of study. The student’s advisor will help plan such a program, which may be in disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences or in other divisions of the university.
In addition to course work structured for the biology major, the Biology Department offers an array of classes designed for students majoring in other disciplines who are interested in certain areas of the life sciences.
The Department of Biology sponsors a chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the national honorary society in biology. Moreover, many of our students belong to student run organizations with faculty advisors such as the Biology club and the Preprofessional Studies Club. These organizations foster friendships and community amongst students interested in the biological sciences and other sciences, and offer outside avenues for learning and gaining experience related to their formal training within the department.
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Students interested in a preprofessional curriculum for medicine, dentistry, podiatry, optometry, or other health fields should refer to the preprofessional curriculum section in this bulletin. No specific major or degree program is required for preprofessional students. Students desiring a B.S. or B.A. biology degree should consult with the biology faculty to plan their course work. Most professional schools prefer students who will have completed a B.S. or B.A. degree before actually beginning the professional curriculum.
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Students wanting to minor in the biological sciences are required to take 15-18 credit hours and may elect to have a minor in one of the following fields: biology, environmental biology, microbiology, plant sciences, zoology, or human biology. Courses in these minor areas are to be chosen with the consent of the biology department. Biology majors who satisfactorily complete the environmental biology, plant sciences, microbiology, or zoology options will be considered to have completed a minor concentration in that area. A list of the requirements for the various options may be obtained from the biology office.
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The Bachelor of Science in Biology degree provides students with a rigorous general background in the field of biology to prepare for graduate or professional school or science-related jobs requiring bachelor’s-level training. The requirements in chemistry, mathematics, and physics have been selected to optimize the student’s future opportunities. The degree provides a rigorous background in fundamental biology and cognate areas, and prepares students for professional or research-oriented careers and graduate work in a selected area of biology.
Requirements
Introductory courses BIOL L101 (4 cr.) and BIOL L102 (4 cr.) along with BIOL L211(3 cr.) and BIOL L311 (4 cr.) are required. BIOL L101 and BIOL L102 must be taken in sequence. BIOL L101 is the prerequisite for BIOL L211, which is the prerequisite for BIOL L311.
At least 25 additional credit hours in Biology upper-level (300-400) courses must be completed. Students must complete at least four additional upper level labs.
A minimum of one course must be taken from the listed courses in each of the areas below. Students should consult with Biology faculty for additional information concerning prerequisites and course content.
- Molecular and Cellular Biology (BIOL L312, M310, L321, L323)
- Genetics, Development, Evolutionary Biology (L318, Z318, L331, Z466)
- Ecology, Physiology, and Organismal Biology (B355, Z406, L473; P416 or P461)
In addition to the required biology courses, the student must complete:
CHEM C105-CHEM C106 and CHEM C125- CHEM C126 are required and should be taken concurrently with BIOL L101 and BIOL L102, CHEM C341, CHEM C342, CHEM C343; and CHEM C344 or BIOL L323
Either PHYS P201-PHYS P202 or PHYS P221- PHYS P222
MATH M215
PSY K300 (statistics)
One of the following: CSCI A106, C106, A201, or C201 BIOL L473, BIOL M440, or BIOL Z466 may satisfy the capstone requirement.
BIOL L403 (Senior Seminar) must be completed during the senior year (1 cr.).
Students may specialize in the following emphasis areas by choosing at least 12 credit hours from the listed courses within the specialty area (courses not listed may be substituted with consent from the departmental chair):
- Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
Choose from the following list of courses: Cell Biology L312, Molecular Biology Laboratory L323, Microbiology M310, Virology M430, Developmental Biology Z317 and Z318.
- Biomedical Sciences
Choose from the following list of courses: Cell Biology L312, Immunology L321, Human Genetics L331, Special Topics in Biology (including Autoimmunity) L391, Professional Internship L498 or Individual Study L490, Microbiology M310, Virology M430, Medical Microbiology M440, Human Physiology P431, Developmental Biology Z318, Endocrinology Z466,
- Ecology and Conservation Biology
Choose from the following list of courses: Ecology L473, Regional Ecology L476, Restoration Ecology L482, Conservation Biology L483, Independent Research L490, Vertebrate Zoology Z406, Plant Diversity B355.
In addition to the above courses, the student is responsible for fulfilling the general requirements of the Bachelor of Science degree as established by the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Requirements Introductory courses BIOL L101 (4 cr.) and BIOL L102 (4 cr.) along with BIOL L211 (3 cr.) and BIOL L311 (4 cr.) are required. BIOL L101 and BIOL L102 must be taken in sequence. BIOL L101 is the prerequisite for BIOL L211, which is the prerequisite for BIOL L311.
At least 18 additional credit hours in biology upper-level (300-400) courses must be included. Students must complete at least two additional upper-level labs.
A minimum of one course must be taken from the listed courses in each of the areas below. Students should consult with the department for additional information concerning prerequisites and course
content.
- Molecular and Cellular Biology (BIOL L312, M310, L321, L323)
- Genetics, Development, Evolutionary Biology (L318, Z318, L331, Z466)
- Ecology, Physiology, and Organismal Biology (B355, Z406, L473, P416 or P461)
CHEM C105-CHEM C106 and CHEM C125-CHEM C126 are required and should be taken concurrently with BIOL L101 and BIOL L102. Students planning on graduate or professional school should take chemistry through CHEM C344, physics PHYS P201-PHYS P202, mathematics at least through MATH M215, statistics (PSY K300 or equivalent), and a computer language/application course.
BIOL L473, BIOL M440, or BIOL Z466 may satisfy the capstone requirement.
In addition to the above courses, the student is responsible for fulfilling the general requirements of the Bachelor of Arts degree as established by the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Requirements
BIOL L101, BIOL L102, plus two additional upper-level courses. The upper-level courses should be chosen in consultation with the student’s academic advisor. CHEM C 105, CHEM
C125, CHEM C106, and CHEM C126 are also required.
Students must also complete the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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The department awards 3 hours of credit with a grade of S for BIOL E112 to students who score a 4 on the advanced placement examination and 6 hours of credit for BIOL E111 and BIOL E112 to students who score a 5 on the advanced placement examination. Students who score 650-690 on the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) exam earn 3 hours of credit for BIOL E112. Students who score 700 or better earn 6 hours of credit for BIOL E111 and BIOL E112. A grade of S in BIOL E111 and BIOL E112 may be earned by passing a departmental exemption examination given the first Wednesday evening of classes each semester. This credit satisfies the introductory course requirements, but carries no laboratory credit. Additional laboratory work, upon a review by the department chairperson, may be recommended to remedy any deficiencies in laboratory skills.
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The BIOL L100 course offers the nonmajor an opportunity to examine the fundamental principles of biology and to prepare for more advanced courses should the decision be made to continue in biology.
The 200-400 level nonmajor courses are designed to acquaint students possessing minimal science background with the basic principles underlying the modern biological sciences. Emphasis is given to those biological concepts and advances that are of prime importance to the liberally educated nonscientist.
In addition to BIOL L100, the following courses are intended for nonmajors: BIOL L104, PHSL P130, BIOL L200, BIOL M200, BIOL L215, PHSL P261, PHSL P262, PHSL P263, BIOL L300, BIOL L302, BIOL L310, BIOL L316, BIOL L350, BIOL L363, BIOL L378, and BIOL L499.
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The Canadian Studies program gives students a better understanding of the diverse origins and multifaceted character of Canada. It gives direction and depth to the student’s liberal arts education through a focus on Canada.
Minor in Canadian Studies
The minor in Canadian Studies may consist of: a) either 15 credit hours, to include Canadian Studies CDNS C101 and CDNS C301, and three of the following: CDNS C350, CDNS C400, HIST H230, POLS Y217, GEOL T315, and CDNS C495; or b) 18 credit hours to include FREN F200-FREN F250 or equivalent, CDNS C101 and CDNS C301, and two of the following: CDNS C350, CDNS C400, HIST H230, POLS Y217, GEOL T315, and CDNS C495.
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Chemistry
Preprofessional Curricula
Certificate in Environmental Science
Physics
Astronomy
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Major in Chemistry
The chemistry major provides an excellent academic background for graduate school (B.S. or B.A.–ACS degree); for a career as an industrial chemist (B.S. or B.A.–ACS degree); for acceptance into medical, dental, or other professional health-related programs; and for positions in chemical instrument sales or chemically related administrative positions.
B.S. or B.A.—ACS Degree
These degree programs are designed primarily for students planning to go on to graduate school or preparing for careers as industrial chemists. The American Chemical Society certifies these IU Northwest programs. Graduates of these programs will be recommended to the American Chemical Society as having fulfilled requirements of the ACS Committee on Professional Training. The B.S. degree emphasizes science courses as major requirements outside of the major required core; the B.A. emphasizes non-science courses outside of the required major core. The B.S. is set up to enable the student to easily obtain a minor in a related area (see below).
Minimum Degree: Students not receiving the Professional (ACS) degree are encouraged to take as many chemistry courses as possible above the minimum to enhance their professional skills and employment possibilities.
Recommended Minors (15 to 20 credit hours)
Although a minor is not required, it may enhance professional opportunities. Recommended minors: biology, computer science, geosciences, mathematics, or physics. Consult the chemistry department or the appropriate department for details. The B.S. degree is set up to enable the student who so desires to take a minor in one of these areas.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree
(ACS CERTIFIED)
Departmental requirements:
Chemistry: 46 credit hours minimum, including CHEM C105-CHEM C 106, CHEM C125-CHEM C126, CHEM C301, CHEM C310, CHEM C341-CHEM C344 inclusive, CHEM C361- CHEM C363 inclusive, CHEM C409 (2 cr.), CHEM C410, CHEM C430, and at least one from among: CHEM C303, CHEM C335, CHEM C431, CHEM C441, or CHEM C483. CHEM C209 is also required or waived if proficiency examination is passed. (CHEM C301 and proficiency examinations are the capstone requirements.) Physics (10 cr.): PHYS P221-PHYS P222; Mathematics (13 cr.): MATH M215-MATH M216 and MATH M311; Biology (4 cr.): BIOL L101; Computer Science (4 cr.): CSCI C201; Ancillary science electives: minimum of 16 credit hours (consult department for a listing of approved courses). Total credit hours 123-128. Students must also complete the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree
Departmental requirements:
Minimum degree requirements: 35 credit hours of chemistry including CHEM C105-CHEM C106, CHEM C125, CHEM C126, CHEM C301, CHEM C310, CHEM C341, CHEM C342, CHEM C343, CHEM C361, CHEM C363, CHEM C430, CHEM C209 (waived if proficiency examination is passed). Also required: MATH M215-MATH M216 and PHYS P221-PHYS P222. (CHEM C301 and proficiency examination are the capstone requirements.)
(ACS—Certified Degree)
46 credit hours in chemistry including CHEM C105-CHEM C106, CHEM C125- CHEM C126, CHEM C301, CHEM C310, CHEM C341-CHEM C344 inclusively, CHEM C361-CHEM C363 inclusively, CHEM C409 (2 cr.), CHEM C410, CHEM C430, CHEM C209 (waived if proficiency examination is passed) and any two of the following (one must be a chemistry course): CHEM C431, CHEM C441, CHEM C483; PHYS P301; or an
advanced mathematics or physics course. Also required: MATH M215-MATH M216, MATH M311; PHYS P221-PHYS P222; and CSCI C201. German is strongly suggested as the foreign language. See the Arts and Sciences section of this bulletin for non-science requirements. Students must also complete the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences.
ACS Degree (B.S. or B.A.)
Suggested sequence of required science and mathematics courses:
Freshman Year
CHEM C105-CHEM C106 Principles of Chemistry
CHEM C125-CHEM C126 Experimental Chemistry I and II
MATH M215-MATH M216 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I and II
Sophomore Year
CHEM C341-CHEM C342 Organic Chemistry Lecture I and II
CHEM C343-CHEM C344 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I and II
PHYS P221-PHYS P222 Physics I and II
MATH M311 Calculus III
Junior Year
CHEM C361-CHEM C362 Physical Chemistry I and II
CHEM C363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM C310 Analytical Chemistry
Senior Year
CHEM C301 Chemistry Seminar
CHEM C409 Chemical Research
CHEM C410 Principles of Chemical Instrumentation
CHEM C430 Inorganic Chemistry
Minor in Chemistry
Requirements:
CHEM C105, CHEM C125, CHEM C106, CHEM C126, CHEM C341 and two advanced courses of 3 credit hours or more.
Associate of Arts—Concentration in Chemistry
Requirements:
CHEM C105, CHEM C125, CHEM C106, CHEM C126, CHEM C341, CHEM C342, CHEM C343, and one other chemistry course of 3 credits or more at the 300-400 level, MATH M215, CSCI C201, PHYS P221. Students must also complete the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Chemistry Courses
Courses for non-science majors are CHEM C100, CHEM C101, CHEM C102, CHEM C120, CHEM C121, and CHEM C122. Courses for science majors are CHEM C105, CHEM C106, CHEM C125, CHEM C126, CHEM C209, CHEM C301, CHEM C303, CHEM C310, CHEM C335, CHEM C341, CHEM C342, CHEM C343, CHEM C344, CHEM C361, CHEM C362, CHEM C363, CHEM C403, CHEM C409, CHEM C410, CHEM C430, CHEM C431, CHEM C441, and CHEM C483.
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Dentistry
Law
Medicine
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
Podiatry
Veterinary
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Students may be admitted to the School of Dentistry upon receipt of their baccalaureate degrees or at the end of three years in the College of Arts and Sciences.
A student entering the School of Dentistry after completing 90 credit hours in the College of Arts and Sciences, exclusive of military training and physical education, who has satisfied the Group I through V requirements, may apply 32 credit hours earned the first year in dentistry as electives and at the end of this year earn the B.A. degree. Students expecting to do this should consult with their major departments since IU Northwest awards the B.A. degree.
Predental requirements:
(1) BIOL L101 and BIOL L102; (2) CHEM C105-CHEM C106, CHEM C341, and CHEM C343; (3) ENG W131; (4) PHYS P201-PHYS P202 or PHYS P221-PHYS P222; (5) 3-4 credit hours in psychology; (6) 3 credit hours of interpersonal communication; (7) 3 credit hours in biochemistry; (8) 4 credit hours in anatomy with a laboratory; (9) 4 credit hours in physiology with a laboratory.
For further information regarding programs, the Dental Aptitude Test, and applications, contact the health professions advisor at (219) 980-6745.
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Admission to law schools requires a baccalaureate degree and a Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score. The degree may be in any discipline. Students preparing for law school are advised to take courses in logical thought, American history, American politics, business, and criminal and civil law. While no specific courses are required, Indiana University offers an interdisciplinary pre-law minor for students interested in attending law school.
The minor includes six courses totaling 18 credit hours. Students in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, the School of Business and Economics, and history majors in Arts and Sciences could double-count courses that are required for their major or concentration, but they are required to take at least four courses or 12 credit hours outside of their major or concentration. The structure of the minor is as follows:
HIST H106 American History II (Twentieth Century)
PHIL P150 Elementary Logic
BUS L201 Legal Environment of Business
SPEA J101 American Criminal Justice
POLS Y103 Introduction to American Politics One elective
Students may pick from the following courses for the elective:
ECON E103 Introduction to Microeconomics
HIST H105 American History I
SPEA J301 Substantive Criminal Law
SPEA J303 Evidence
SPEA J306 The Criminal Courts
BUS L303 Commercial Law
BUS A201 Introduction to Financial Accounting
HIST A313 Origins of Modern America
HIST A315 Recent U.S. History
SPEA H441 Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration
The pre-law advisor can approve an elective that is not on this list if it meets the educational objectives.
The university provides pre-law counseling for interested students. Contact the pre-law advisor at 219-980-6841 or 219-980-6636.
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A student may be admitted to the School of Medicine upon receipt of the baccalaureate degree with a major in any department in the College of Arts and Sciences provided courses required by the School of Medicine are included.
Premedical Requirements
(1) BIOL L101 and BIOL L102;
(2) CHEM C105, CHEM C125, CHEM C106, CHEM C126, CHEM C341-CHEM C342, CHEM C343, and CHEM C344;
(3) PHYS P201-PHYS P202 or PHYS P221-PHYS P222.
For additional information about the Medical College Admission Test, the American Medical College Application Service, programs, and application procedures, contact the Health Professions Advisor at (219) 980-6745.
Occupational Therapy
Indiana University offers a six-year program leading to a master’s degree in occupational therapy (four years preoccupational therapy leading to a bachelor’s degree with a major in any department in the College of Arts and Sciences, two years in the master’s program offered by Indiana University on the IUPUI campus). IU Northwest offers the courses required for entry into master’s programs in occupational therapy. Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree, students must apply for entry to a school of occupational therapy for their professional training. Admission to an occupational therapy program also requires documented volunteer or paid experiences in health care settings.
For further information contact the Health Professions Advisor at (219) 980-6745.
Pre-occupational Therapy Requirements
(1) CHEM C101, CHEM C121 or higher; (2) 4 credit hours of anatomy with a laboratory, (3) 4 credit hours of physiology with a laboratory; (4) 6 credit hours of composition; (5) 3 credit hours of speech; (6) 3 credit hours of basic statistics; (7) 3 credit hours of math, M118 or higher; (8) 3 credit hours of ethics or philosophy; (9)3 credit hours of introductory sociology; (10) 6 credit hours of introductory psychology; (11)3 credit hours of abnormal psychology; (12)3 credit hours of life span psychology; (13) one course in medical terminology; (14) 12-13 credit hours of electives. This plan of study will satisfy most of the requirements of other institutions. Applicants seeking admission to an occupational therapy program should contact the school they are interested in attending for up-to-date information on specific prerequisites and admission requirements.
For further information contact the health professions advisor at (219) 980-6745.
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Indiana University offers a seven-year program leading to a degree in optometry (three years preoptometry, four years in the School of Optometry). During the three-year preoptometry program, the student must complete 90 credit hours, including the following: CHEM C105, CHEM C106, CHEM C125, CHEM C126, and CHEM C341 (4 credit hours, or two courses); MATH M215; PHYS P201 and PHYS P202; PSY P101, PSY P102, and PSY K300; BIOL L101, BIOL M310, plus one additional advanced course; ENG W131; 6 credit hours in arts and humanities plus 6 credit hours in social and behavioral sciences; and proficiency equivalent to 10 credit hours of foreign language.
The student may submit an application to the School of Optometry one semester in advance of completion of preoptometry requirements.
For applications and additional information contact the health professions advisor at (219) 980-6745.
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IU Northwest does not grant a degree in pharmacy, but students may complete prepharmacy courses on this campus. The following plan of study is for students who will apply for admission to the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacal Sciences at Purdue University, West Lafayette campus. (The information is subject to change as a result of action by federal and/or state governments, the Trustees of Purdue
University, the administration of Purdue University, and the faculty of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacal Sciences.)
The application for admission should be submitted to Purdue University before January 5 to ensure consideration for the fall semester. Students who decide to transfer to another institution may have to adjust their program.
Prepharmacy courses include one year of general chemistry with laboratory (minimum of 8 credit hours); one year of organic chemistry with laboratory (minimum of 8 credit hours); one year of calculus (minimum of 6 credit hours); one semester of economics (3 credit hours); one year of biology with laboratory (minimum of 8 credit hours); one semester of microbiology with laboratory (minimum of 4 credit hours); one year of anatomy and physiology (8 credit hours); one semester of physics; and two semesters of English composition (minimum of 6 credit hours).
Students who complete prepharmacy at IUNorthwest can apply for admission to the School of Pharmacy at Purdue and should schedule PHPR200 (Pharmacy Orientation) after transferring. High school and college records will be considered in determining eligibility for admission. A student should also have at least a B+ average for all courses previously taken. In addition, the grade in each course must be at least a C for the credit to transfer. Grades are not transferred; only credit in the course is recorded. Purdue University does not automatically accept advanced credit that is granted by other universities. A similar program is now in place with the Chicago College of Pharmacy and its 2+3 program.
For further information on the health professions and pharmacy contact the health professions advisor at (219) 980-6745.
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Physical Therapy
Indiana University offers a seven-year program leading to a degree in physical therapy (four years pre-physical therapy leading to a bachelor’s degree with a major in any department in the College of Arts and Sciences, three years in the doctoral physical therapy program offered by Indiana University on the IUPUI campus). IU Northwest offers the courses required for entry into master’s and doctoral programs in physical therapy. Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree, students must apply for entry to a school of physical therapy for their professional training. Admission to a physical therapy program also requires documented volunteer or paid experiences in health care settings.
For further information contact the Health Professions Advisor at (219) 980-6745.
Prephysical Therapy Requirements
(1) CHEM C105, CHEM C125, CHEM C106, CHEM C126; (2) PHYS P201 and PHYS P202 or PHYS P221 and PHYS P222; (3) 4 credit hours of anatomy with a laboratory; (4) 4 credit hours of physiology with a laboratory; (5)3 credit hours of basic statistics; (6) 3 credit hours of introductory psychology; (7)3 credit hours of life span Human Development/Psychology; (8) 6 credit hours of social science or humanities electives. This plan of study will satisfy most of the requirements of other institutions. Applicants seeking admission to a physical therapy program should contact the school they are interested in attending for up-to-date information on specific prerequisites and admission requirements.
For further information contact the health professions advisor at (219) 980-6745.
Physician Assistant
Indiana University does not have a degree program in physician assistant studies. However, the courses needed for admission are available at IU Northwest. Admission to most programs requires a minimum of three years (90 credit hours) of study at an accredited college or university. Some programs that offer a master’s degree in physician assistant studies also require a bachelor’s degree. The course requirements vary quite a bit although most programs require two courses of general chemistry with the lab, one course in biology with the lab, one course in microbiology with the lab, two courses in anatomy and physiology with the lab, and two courses in organic chemistry with the lab or one course in organic chemistry and one course in biochemistry. Admission to a physician assistant program generally requires volunteer or paid experience in a health care setting. Applicants seeking admission to a physician assistant program should contact the school they are interested in attending for up-to-date information on specific prerequisites and admission requirements.
For further information contact the health professions advisor at (219) 980-6745.
Indiana University does not have a degree program in podiatry. However, the courses needed for admission are available at IU Northwest. The minimum requirement for admission to a school of podiatry is completion of three academic years (90 credit hours) of study at an accredited college or university. Applicants are strongly encouraged to obtain a baccalaureate degree before entering a college of podiatry. The undergraduate curriculum should include these courses (science courses must include laboratories): 8 credit hours of biology (with a recommendation that 4
of those credits be either cell biology or biochemistry); 8 credit hours of inorganic chemistry; 8 credit hours of organic chemistry; 8 credit hours of physics; and 6 credit hours of English composition and literature.
Further information on the health professions and podiatry may be obtained by contacting the health professions advisor at (219) 980-6745.
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Indiana University does not have a degree program in veterinary medicine. However, the courses needed to apply for admission to such a program are available at IU Northwest.
Candidates must complete a minimum of 70 credit hours of course work before taking the Graduate Record Exam. Minimum requirements are 6 credit hours of English composition; 3 credit hours of speech; 8 credit hours of general biology with laboratories; 16 credit hours of general and organic chemistry with laboratories; one semester of genetics; two semesters of calculus; 8 credit hours of physics with laboratories; 4 credit hours of genetics with laboratory; three semesters of humanities; and 18 credit hours of electives. If an animal nutrition course is not available at the undergraduate campus, a student may take this course after admission to the program.
Further information on the health professions and veterinary medicine may be obtained by contacting the health professions advisor at (219) 980-6745.
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The objective is to train scientists who currently have degrees and work in industries in areas related to the environment. The certificate will have 48 credit hours of prerequisites in the sciences and math.
Prerequisites:
| Biology |
BIOL L101-BIOL L102 (8) |
| Chemistry |
CHEM C105-CHEM C106-CHEM C125-CHEM C126-CHEM C341 (13) |
| Geology |
GEOL G101-GEOL G102- GEOL G415 (7) |
| Math |
MATH M215-MATH M216 (10) |
| Physics |
PHYS P201-PHYS P202 or PHYS P221- PHYS P222 (10) |
Note: All these courses need not be taken prior to admission to the program, but represent prerequisites for certain courses required in the program.
Certificate:
Minimum of 28 credit hours:
Required courses:
Biology: BIOL L473 Ecology (3); Chemistry: CHEM C303 Environmental Chemistry Lecture (3)
and CHEM C410 Instrumental Analysis (4); SPEA E400 Topics in Environmental Studies (3) and SPEA V550 Topics in Public Affairs: Environmental Law (3)
and 9 hours credit minimum from:
Chemistry: CHEM C361 Physical Chemistry (3), CHEM C310 Analytical Chemistry (5); Geology: GEOL G406 Introduction to Geochemistry (3), GEOL G451 Principles of Hydrogeology (3), GEOL G317 Field and Laboratory Techniques (3); Biology: BIOL Z468 Limnology (4), BIOL L474 Field and Laboratory Ecology (2), BIOL B355 Plant Diversity (3), BIOL Z374 Invertebrate Zoology (3), BIOL Z406 Vertebrate Zoology (4).
A student may opt for a concentration in one of the three areas by taking 9 credit hours in one department or a general certificate by taking courses in more than one department.
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Physics
The courses in this department meet the needs of two classes of students: (1) pre-health professional students and (2) those who wish to acquire a general knowledge of physics for use in other fields. (IU Northwest does not offer a degree in physics.) The department also furnishes the necessary introductory courses for three other classes of students: (1) those who wish to make careers as research physicists in industrial or government laboratories, (2) those who wish to obtain academic positions in universities and colleges, and (3) those who wish to teach in high schools. An adequate background in mathematics is essential for the pursuit of work in physics.
Major in Physics—B.A.
IU Northwest does not offer a major in physics. These requirements are for the Bloomington campus.
Concentration Requirements
Physics: At least 25 credit hours, including PHYS P201-PHYS P202 or PHYS P221-PHYS P222, PHYS P301. Recommended courses are PHYS P309, PHYS P331,PHYS P332, PHYS P340.
Mathematics: MATH M215, MATH M216, and MATH M343 are required.
Minor in Physics
Requirements
16 credit hours including PHYS P201- PHYS P202 or PHYS P221-PHYS P222, plus selections from PHYS P301, PHYS P320, PHYS P331, PHYS or PHYS P340. Alternatives are permissible with departmental approval.
Associate of Arts—Concentration in Physics
Requirements
19 credit hours of physics, including PHYS P201-PHYS P202 or PHYS P221-PHYS P222; PHYS P301 and PHYS P340; MATH M215-MATH M216, and MATH M311 or MATH M313. Students must also complete the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Courses for Non-Science Majors
Courses PHYS P101 and PHYS P120 are intended for students majoring in the humanities, social sciences, and education. They assume little or no background in science or mathematics. All courses listed can be used to satisfy divisional distribution requirements; however, credit will be granted for only one of the following sequences: PHYS P101-PHYS P102, PHYS P103-PHYS P104, or PHYS P151-PHYS P152. PHYS P151-PHYS P152 will not fulfill the science requirement for education majors. These courses are not open to physics majors.
Courses for Science Majors
Courses PHYS P201, PHYS P202, PHYS P303, PHYS P310, and PHYS P320 are intended primarily for students majoring in the biological, mathematical, and physical sciences; however, students, especially premedical students, are urged to also consider the courses listed under “Courses for Physics Majors.’’ With the exception of PHYS P310, the courses listed here are not recommended for physics majors.
Courses for Physics Majors
Courses PHYS P221, PHYS P222, PHYS P301, PHYS P309, PHYS P331, PHYS P332, and PHYS P340 are recommended for students who plan to become physics majors at the Bloomington campus and other students who need a rigorous background in physics.
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Course listings in astronomy include AST A100, AST A105, and AST A200.
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Communication
Telecommunications
Journalism
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About the Program
Major in Communication
Minor in Communication
Interdepartmental Major in Afro-American Studies and Communication
Associate of Arts—Concentration in Communication
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The communication program provides students with an opportunity to investigate communication processes as they occur within and among individuals, groups, organizations, and societies. Students analyze the human communication process, develop communication skills, and learn how to facilitate the communication of others. For purposes of organization and utility, courses in speech, communication, journalism, and telecommunications have been combined into a single administrative unit within the department.
The major in communication provides the student with a broad-ranged understanding of human communication processes and the ability to apply basic principles, methods, and findings of human communication research in a variety of settings. The major serves as a foundation for professional fields such as public relations, personnel, sales, and training as well as providing excellent preparation for graduate study in communication, law, the ministry, public administration, and business.
Communication (COMM), Journalism (JOUR), Speech (SPCH), and Telecommunications (TEL) courses are listed in separate sections.
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Requirements
A minimum of 30 credit hours in courses labeled SPCH, COMM, TEL, or JOUR, including SPCH S121, SPCH S122, and a minimum of 15 credit hours at the 300-400 level. After completing 24 credit hours in the major, students must also take SPCH S400 (the capstone course).
Most of the courses fall into one of three informal emphasis areas. A minimum of 12 credit hours in one area constitutes an emphasis in that area. The emphasis areas are as follows:
Emphasis Areas for Communication Majors
Rhetorical and Organizational Communication
SPCH S223 Business and Professional
Communication
SPCH S302 Rhetoric and Society
SPCH S320 Advanced Public Speaking
SPCH S321 Rhetoric and Modern Discourse
JOUR C327 Writing for Publication
SPCH S336 Topics: Radio Production and Direction
SPCH S405 Human Communication Theory
SPCH S424 Empirical Research Methods in Speech
Communication
SPCH S427 Cross-Cultural Communication
SPCH S440 Organizational Communication
SPCH S450 Gender and Communication
Media Studies and Cultural Communication
TEL C200 Introduction to Mass Communication
JOUR C327 Writing for Publication
SPCH S336 Topics: Radio Production and Direction
COMM C351 TV Production I
SPCH S405 Human Communication Theory
SPCH S424 Empirical Research Methods in Speech Communication
SPCH S427 Cross-Cultural Communication
SPCH S450 Gender and Communication
COMM M460 Culture and Mass Communication
COMM C462 Media Theory and Criticism
Relational Communication
SPCH S322 Advanced Interpersonal Communication
SPCH S329 Discussion and Group Dynamics
SPCH S405 Human Communication Theory
SPCH S424 Empirical Research Methods in Speech
Communication
SPCH S427 Cross-Cultural Communication
SPCH S440 Organizational Communication SPCH S450 Gender and Communication
SPCH S480 Personal Narrative Research and
Performance
The Department of Communication is committed to making the communication major available to part-time and working students. Multiple courses are offered in the evening and during the summer to meet diverse scheduling needs. Communication majors must also complete the general education requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Arts and Sciences as well as general university requirements.
Internships
Internships are available for communication majors, mostly during fall semester. SPCH S490 requirements include minimums of junior or senior standing, 21 credit hours of completed communication courses, a 3.0 grade point average in the major, an overall 2.5 grade point average (or higher), faculty supervision, and departmental approval. Internship credit hours count as electives toward the total number of credit hours needed for graduation, but do not count in the major.
Minor
Communication majors are required to augment their academic program in communication with a minor (minimum of 15 credit hours) in another discipline. In consultation with a faculty advisor, the student selects the minor area.
Minor in Communication
Requirements
SPCH S121, SPCH S122, and SPCH S223 plus a minimum of 6 credit hours at the 300-400 level.
With careful planning, it is possible for students to eventually earn a minor through successfully completing required courses offered during a combination of evenings, summer sessions, and weekends.
Interdepartmental Major in Afro-American Studies and Communication
The Departments of Communication and Minority Studies offer a thematically integrated major in Afro-American and Communication Studies. This interdepartmental major is designed for students who wish to combine substantial Afro-American studies with their work in the communication major. (Details available under the “Department of Minority Studies” section of this bulletin.)
Associate of Arts—Concentration in Communication
Requirements
SPCH S121, SPCH S122, and three 3 credit hour speech, communication, telecommunications, or journalism electives at the 200 level or above. Students must also complete the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences. With careful planning, it is possible for students to eventually earn an Associate of Arts— Concentration in Communication through successfully completing required courses offered during a combination of evenings, summer sessions, and weekends.
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IU Northwest does not offer a major or minor in telecommunications at this time. Courses in Telecommunications are TEL R204 and TEL C200.
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IU Northwest does not offer a major or minor in journalism at this time. Courses offered in Journalism are JOUR J200 and JOUR C327.
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Admission
Bachelor of Science
Minor in Computer Information Systems
Interdepartmental Major: CIS and Fine Arts
Interdepartmental Major: CIS and Mathematics
Associate of Arts—Concentration in Computer Information Systems
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Computer Information Systems
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Admission
Admission to any of the programs in this department will be determined on a competitive basis. Consult department chairperson for specific details concerning application requirements and procedures.
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Major in Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. At least 36 of those credit hours must be at the 300-400 level.
- Complete distribution requirements.
Group I: English Composition and Mathematics.
- English: ENG W131 Elementary Composition and ENG W231 Professional Writing Skills (6 cr.). ENG W231 will complete the Intensive Writing requirement.
- Mathematics: MATH M118 and either MATH M119 or MATH M215 (6-8 cr.).
Group II: Foreign Language or Western Civilization (6 cr. for history option).
May be completed by satisfactory completion of a course in a foreign language numbered 250 or above, or by satisfactory completion of HIST H113 and HIST H114.
Group III: Distribution (22-23 cr.)
- Mathematics, physical sciences, geography, and life sciences (4-5 cr.). Must include a III-A laboratory course.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (6-12 cr.). Course distribution between Groups III-B and III-C must total 18 credit hours.
- Humanities (6-12 cr.). Must include a III-C laboratory course. Course distribution between Groups III-B and III-C must total 18 credit hours.
A complete list of courses that fulfill these requirements is located at the end of the College of Arts and Sciences section of the bulletin. Courses taken in the major (CIS) may not be applied to these requirements.
Group IV: Culture Studies.
May be satisfied by successful completion of one course in the cultures of minorities in the United States or Latin America or non-Western cultures. Such a course will be counted toward graduation in both categories, Group III and Group IV.
Group V: Requirements for the Major—Computer Information Systems Core (45 cr.):
CSCI C106, DPIS D150, CSCI A106 (CSCI A201 and CSCI A302) or (CSCI C201 and CSCI
