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| School of Continuing Studies | Union Building (UN) 244 620 Union Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 274-9840 / (800) 334-1011 School of Continuing Studies Website |
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Twelve (12) credit hours are required in each of three learning areas: arts and humanities, science and mathematics, and social and behavioral sciences. The 12 credit hours required in each learning area must include courses from at least two academic departments.
An additional 24 hours of elective credit must also be completed to fulfill A.A.G.S. requirements.
| Arts and Humanities | 12 credit hours |
| Science and Mathematics | 12 credit hours |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 12 credit hours |
| Electives | 24 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours Required for the A.A.G.S. | 60 credit hours |
Twelve (12) credit hours are required in each of three learning areas: arts and humanities, science and mathematics, and social and behavioral sciences. Students must also complete an 18 credit hour concentration in one of these three learning areas. The 12 credit hours required in each learning area, as well as the 18 credit hour concentration, must include courses from at least two academic departments.
An additional 66 hours of elective credit-including a minimum of 15 additional credit hours in the arts and sciences and no more than 30 credit hours in any one school or technical program-must also be completed to fulfill B.G.S. requirements.
| Arts and Humanities | 12 credit hours |
| Science and Mathematics | 12 credit hours |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 12 credit hours |
| Concentration | 18 credit hours |
| Arts and Sciences Electives | 15 credit hours |
| General Electives | 51 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours Required for the B.G.S. | 120 credit hours |
Each general studies degree requires completion of course work in three learning areas: arts and humanities, science and mathematics, and social and behavioral sciences. These requirements provide students with a broad exposure to the humanities and sciences. To fulfill the requirements, students may choose from a wide variety of subject fields within each learning area. These subject fields are described below. Note: The subject fields grouped under the three learning areas may vary among Indiana University campuses. Students should consult their General Studies Degree Program counselor for their campus's specific requirements.
The distribution courses in this learning area provide knowledge and interpretive frameworks through which students may reflect on the complexity of human history, assess the difficulties of determining moral values, appreciate the range and value of human emotion and thought, and be sensitive to the varieties of aesthetic expression. The following departments offer courses that fulfill the arts and humanities distribution requirement:
The distribution courses in this learning area provide an appreciation of the physical and biological environment, introduce students to the discipline of systematic inquiry, provide insight into experimental methods and results, and illustrate the role and methods of the mathematical sciences. The following departments offer courses that fulfill the science and mathematics distribution requirement:
The distribution courses in this learning area provide students with the means to analyze and understand the social institutions in which they live, as well as the behavior of individuals in relating to one another and the world. The following departments offer courses that fulfill the social and behavioral science distribution requirement:
B.G.S. students must complete a concentration area by adhering to the following guidelines:
A.A.G.S. and B.G.S. students may select any of the nonremedial, nondevelopmental courses offered by Indiana University to fulfill elective requirements. These electives enable students to explore diverse academic areas of interest and to tailor their general studies degree to their individual needs. Students are encouraged to consult with their General Studies Degree Program counselor and to choose courses in subjects related to their academic, professional, and personal interests.
Graduate-level courses are often completed for personal enrichment; the credits are not applied to the undergraduate degree program. However, with prior approval, a maximum of 6 graduate credit hours may be applied to the B.G.S. The application of more than 6 graduate credit hours must have the dean's approval.
Remedial courses are not college-level courses and therefore do not count toward the A.A.G.S. and B.G.S.
Minors may be completed in conjunction with the B.G.S. Students must discuss this possibility and obtain written approval from the school or department awarding the minor. This approval is to be placed in the student's file.
While meeting degree requirements, general studies students may simultaneously fulfill requirements for certain certificates. For example, the certificate in hospital accounting may be completed by at-a-distance (non-campus-based) General Studies Degree Program candidates, as well as by students enrolled on any Indiana University campus.
Most Indiana University campuses offer additional certificate programs that may be completed by local on-campus students. For more information on earning certificates, students should consult their General Studies Degree Program counselor.
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
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PURDUE UNIVERSITY
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