Special Opportunities

Self-Acquired Competency

Credit may be granted for learning experiences acquired through means other than normal college course work. Credit is available for course-specific learning or for non–course-specific learning in (1) arts and humanities, and (2) social sciences.

Faculty will evaluate the experience and determine whether credit should be awarded and the amount of credit to be granted. Students may be asked to prepare a portfolio, take examinations, or document their learning in other suitable ways so that the faculty can make such judgments. Only 12 credit hours of self-acquired competency can be applied toward a degree. A brochure providing additional information is available in the Office of Student Affairs.

Special Study Programs

Professional Practice Program

The School of Liberal Arts faculty has approved a Professional Practice Program involving full-time or part-time internships and co-ops related to academic objectives, for the following purposes:

to provide interested and qualified SLA students with career training within an academic setting;

to assist in the development of appropriate liberal arts skills and capabilities that are applicable in jobs and careers;

to facilitate student involvement in work experiences related to the chosen academic curriculum;

to facilitate development of occupational alternatives;

to facilitate students’ self-confidence with regard to the marketability of their liberal arts training;

to foster community awareness of SLA-trained students and their capabilities.

Participating departments will work in conjunction with the IUPUI Professional Practice Program in accordance with university guidelines to provide experiences for majors. For further information, students should contact departmental advisors, or the Professional Practice Program, Business/ SPEA Building 2010, or call (317) 274-2554.

Extracurricular Activities

A wide variety of activities is available to School of Liberal Arts students, both activities sponsored by the School of Liberal Arts and those open to all students. Students seeking involvement in campuswide activities, such as the IUPUI Student Government, should contact the Office of Campus Interrelations in the basement of University College or call (317) 274-3931.

Clubs and Organizations

The following activities are of particular interest to students in the School of Liberal Arts:

SLA Student Council This council, composed of student representatives from each liberal arts department, advises the dean and the School of Liberal Arts on matters of concern to students. It decides how the activity fee will be used in the school.

Department Clubs Most departments sponsor clubs and other activities for majors and interested students. Students should contact specific departments for information.

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