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Required Areas of Learning

Each degree program requires completion of course work in three (3) required areas of learning. To fulfill the requirements, students may choose from within each area of learning.

In each degree program, a student must demonstrate competency in each of the following areas: written communication, oral communication, mathematics, and computer literacy. Students should discuss with their academic advisors the appropriate ways to establish competency, e.g., specific courses, credit by examination, or self-acquired competencies (SAC).

The subject fields grouped under the three area of learning follow. Similar subject fields from other colleges and universities may be applied toward fulfilling the area requirements.

Electives
Students may select any of the courses offered by Indiana University or other schools to fulfill elective requirements. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisors and to concentrate their elective course work in subject fields related to their primary academic interest, a second area of expertise, and personal interests. Students are also encouraged to focus their learning by selecting minors available from the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business and Economics, and the Division of Public and Environmental Affairs.