As an undergraduate student at IU Columbus, you will complete two types of coursework: (1) general education courses and (2) required courses for your major area of study. Both work together to form a synergistic framework that prepares you for a career, graduate study beyond a bachelor’s degree, and local and global citizenship.
General Education Courses
General education core 30
The 30-hour statewide transferable general education core does not add to, subtract from, or change any requirements for a specific major. As a student, you will work closely with your academic advisor to determine the relationship, if any, between requirements for core and your particular major.
The IU Columbus Core 30 courses include:
All students must take one speech course (COMM-R 110) and one course in elementary composition (ENG-W 131).
- ENG-W 131 Reading, Writing, and Inquiry I (3 cr)
- COMM-R 110 Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 cr)
- MATH-I 130 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (3 cr)
- MATH-I 132 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers III (3 cr)
- MATH-I 153 Algebra and Trigonometry I (3 cr)
- MATH-I 154 Algebra and Trigonometry II (3 cr)
- MATH-I 165 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 cr)
- MATH-I 166 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr)
- MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics (3 cr)
- MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus I (3 cr)
- CJUS-K 300 Techniques of Data Analysis (3 cr)
- CSCI-N 201 Programming Concepts (3 cr)
- CSCI-N 207 Data Analysis Using Spreadsheets (3 cr)
- ECON-E 270 Introduction to Statistical Theory in Economics and Business (3 cr.)
- NURS-H 355 Data Analysis (3 cr)
- PSY-B 305 Statistics (3 cr)
- STAT-I301 Elementary Statistical Methods (3 cr)
Note: Other courses may be available to meet this requirement. Check with your academic advisor for further information
- ANTH-A 104 Cultural Anthropology (3 cr)
- ASL-A 131 First Year American Sign Language I (4 cr)
- ASL-A 132 First Year American Sign Language II (4 cr)
- BUS-D 101 Introduction to International Relations (3cr)
- EDUC-E 201 Multicultural Education and Global Awareness (3 cr)
- PSY-B 203 Ethics and Diversity in Psychology (3 cr)
- SPAN-S 131 First Year Spanish I (4 cr)
- SPAN-S 132 First Year Spanish II (4 cr)
- TESM-T 208 Tourism Geography (3 cr)
- TESM-T 234 Cultural Heritage Tourism (3 cr)
- MUS-M 394 Survey of African-American Music (3 cr)
Note: Other courses may be available to meet this requirement. Check with your academic advisor for further information.
- ANTH-A 103 Human Origins and Prehistory (3 cr)
- BIOL-K 101 Concepts of Biology I (5 cr)
- BIOL-K 103 Concepts of Biology II (5 cr)
- BIOL-N 100 Contemporary Biology (3 cr)
- BIOL-N 108 Plants, Animals, and the Environment (3 cr)
- BIOL-N 212 Human Biology I (3 cr)
- BIOL-N 217 Human Physiology (5 cr)
- BIOL-N 251 Microbiology (3 cr)
- BIOL-N 261 Human Anatomy (5 cr)
- CHEM-C 101 Elementary Chemistry I (3 cr)
- CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I (3 cr)
- CHEM-C 106 Principles of Chemistry II (3 cr)
- CHEM-C 121 Elementary Chemistry Lab I (2 cr)
- CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I (2 cr)
- CHEM-C 126 Experimental Chemistry II (2 cr)
- GEOL-G 107 Earth and our Environment (3 cr)
- GEOL-G 109 Fundamentals of Earth History (3 cr)
- GEOL-G 110 Physical Geology (3 cr)
- GEOL-G 117 Environmental Geology Lab (1 cr.)
- GEOL-G 120 Physical Geology Lab (1 cr)
- PHYS-I 218 General Physics I (4 cr)
- PHYS-I 219 General Physics II (4 cr)
Note: Other courses may be available to meet this requirement. Check with your academic advisor for further information.
9 credits in Arts/Humanities and Social/Historical, with a minimum of 3 in Arts/Humanities
- ENG-L 202 Literary Interpretation (3 cr)
- ENG-L 203 Introduction to Drama (3 cr)
- ENG-L 204 Introduction to Fiction (3 cr.)
- ENG-L 205 Introduction to Poetry (3 cr)
- ENG-L 207 Women and Literature (3 cr)
- ENG-L 213 Literary Masterpieces I (3 cr)
- ENG-L 214 Literary Masterpieces II (3 cr)
- ENG-W 206 Introduction to Creative Writing (3 cr)
- ENG-W 207 Introduction to Fiction Writing (3 cr)
- HER-E 101 Beginning Drawing I (3 cr)
- HER-E 105 Beginning Painting I (3 cr.)
- HER-H 100 Art Appreciation (3 cr)
- MUS-E 241 Introduction to Music Fundamentals (3 cr)
- MUS-Z 201 History of Rock and Roll Music (3 cr)
- PHIL-P 110 Introduction to Philosophy (3 cr)
- PHIL-P 120 Ethics (3 cr)
- REL-R 173 American Religion (3 cr)
- REL-R 180 Introduction to Christianity (3 cr)
- REL-R 212 Comparative Religions (3 cr)
Note: Other courses may be available to meet this requirement. Check with your academic advisor for further information.
9 credits in Arts/Humanities and Social/Historical, with a minimum of 3 in Social/Historical.
- BUS-F 151 Personal Finances of the College Student (1 cr)
- BUS-F 152 Basic Financial Planning and Investment (1 cr)
- BUS-F 251 Managing Personal and Financial Risk (1cr.)
- BUS-X 100 Introduction to Business Administration (3 cr)
- CJUS-P 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 cr)
- COMM-C 180 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)
- COMM-M 150 Mass Media and Contemporary Society (3 cr)
- ECON-E 201 Introduction to Microeconomics (3 cr)
- ECON-E 202 Introduction to Macroeconomics (3 cr)
- PSY-B 110 Introduction to Psychology (3 cr)
- SOC-R 100 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr)
- SOC-R 121 Social Problems (3 cr)
- WOST-W 105 Intro to Women’s Studies (3 cr)
- GEOG-G 110 Human Geography in a Changing World (3 cr)
- HIST-H 105 American History I (3 cr)
- HIST-H 106 American History II (3 cr)
- HIST-H 108 World History I (3 cr)
- HIST-H 109 World History II (3 cr)
Note: Other courses may be available to meet this requirement. Check with your academic advisor for further information.
Common Baccalaureate Competencies
The core 30 courses address a portion, but not all, of the IU Columbus's baccalaureate competencies. These competencies are a promise to you, your family, and future employers that as an IU Columbus graduate you will meet and demonstrate proficiency in a set of shared skills and competencies, including:
- Foundational skills in written and oral communication and mathematical modeling
- Breadth of knowledge acquired from (1) arts and humanities, (2) natural, quantitative and information sciences, and (3) social and historical studies
- Modes of inquiry developed through cross-cultural study, research, and advanced writing competencies
- Commitment to a life of learning reflected in internships, study abroad, and other forms of personal and professional engagement
The Academic Affairs Committee of IU Columbus's Faculty Senate is responsible for oversight of the general education curriculum and monitoring performance of Profiles of Learning for Undergraduate Success (PLUS). IU Columbus prepares all students to communicate, innovate, and engage local and global communities to solve the problems of the 21st century. Along this journey, students have many opportunities to reflect upon their classroom and co-curricular learning, develop expertise in their chosen field(s), and grow as human beings. Programs are assessed using the model outlined in IU Indianapolis's strategic PLUS+ initiative. For more information: https://profiles.iui.edu/index.html
