College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts & Sciences
Liberal Arts Building 153 ~ 260-481-6160 ~ ipfw.edu/as/

The College of Arts and Sciences offers courses and programs in the traditional liberal arts disciplines. In addition to providing students with opportunities to develop skills required in the workplace and for advanced study, we seek to foster the development of a well-rounded individual. The college recognizes the role of non-traditional students at IPFW and makes special efforts to meet their needs.

Graduates of the college’s baccalaureate programs should have a level of knowledge and awareness that enables them to be effective citizens and lifelong learners. They are expected to have a working understanding of the knowledge and methodology appropriate for their field of study; to be aware of major issues in their discipline; and be able to communicate this content effectively to others.

The research and service components of the college are those appropriate for a comprehensive regional university. The college is responsible for basic-skills courses in mathematics, oral communication, and written communication as well as for the majority of courses that fulfill both College and IPFW General Education requirements. Faculty maintain their qualifications as teachers by engaging in research and creative endeavors, and they enhance the reputation of the university through their contributions to the advancement of knowledge within their disciplines. Through research and service, the college seeks to be a vital resource for business, industry, public and private education, the arts, and government in northeast Indiana.

Academic Programs

The College of Arts and Sciences offers a broad range of majors, minors, interdisciplinary certificate programs, and transfer programs.  Each program, with its sponsoring unit in the college, is listed below.  If you are undecided about declaring a major within the college, contact an advisor who can help you choose courses to assure reasonable progress as you narrow your choices and finally decide on a specific plan of study. If you change your major, your degree requirements and university affiliation may also change.

All bachelor’s degrees require a major with at least 24 credits in courses specified by the major department. Completion of any minor requires a minimum of 12 credits, including at least 6 resident credits at the 200 level or above, and a grade of C- or better in each course.

Associate of Arts

Associate of Science

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of General Studies
General Studies B.G.S.  

Minors 

 Certificates

Research Certificates

Pursuing a research certificate provides opportunities to engage in active learning situations integrating original research and the undergraduate curricula.  You will learn research methods and tools appropriate to your discipline and research interests within the discipline; the foundations of research relating to the history, philosophy, and theory of the discipline; and advanced communications skills.  You will apply the knowledge learned by designing and executing a research study or project, then communicating the results to others.  

Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program

Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to gain work experience while still enrolled in school. Check with your department regarding eligibility for this program.

Preprofessional Programs

The college provides academic advising and programs for students who wish to prepare to compete for admission to professional colleges at one of the public universities in the state or at other institutions. In the list below, the years refer to full-time study, 30 to 32 credits per academic year: 

*Although some colleges offer early admission to highly qualified students who have completed 90 credits, most applicants have completed a bachelor’s degree. If you think you may qualify for early admission, you should consult your advisor about completing the requirements for the bachelor’s degree from the College of Arts and Sciences during the first year of professional college.

Academic advising for pre-pharmacy and pre-veterinary students is provided in the Department of Biology.  Pre-medical and pre-dental students majoring in Chemistry are advised in the Department of Chemistry; all other pre-medical and pre-dental students are advised in the Department of Biology. Pre-law students are advised in the Department of Political Science.

Academic Renewal Option

The College of Arts and Sciences participates in the Academic Renewal Option for eligible students returning to IPFW after an absence of five or more years.  See your advisor for details.

Advising

Students intending to apply for graduation should consult with an advisor at least one term prior to their anticipated graduation date.  Transfer students need to consult with a college advisor within their first semester to ensure transferred courses are properly credited.  All degree-seeking students are strongly encouraged to meet with their college or department advisor at least once each term.

Degree Requirements and Academic Regulations

In addition to the academic regulations of IPFW (see Part 8 of this Bulletin), the following rules apply for the College of Arts and Sciences.
Where college regulations are stricter than IPFW regulations, the college regulations apply.

Requirements for the Associate of Arts

Requirements for the Purdue Associate of Arts in Women’s Studies’ appear in Programs  of this Bulletin.

Requirements for the Associate of Science

Requirements for the Associate of Science in Chemical Methods appear in Programs   of this Bulletin.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts

In addition to the IPFW General Education program and the requirements for your major, you must satisfy the following college requirements:

1.  Parts A through D listed below

2.  At least 30 credits in upper-level courses as defined by the departments offering the courses (excluding military science courses).

3. A grade of C- or better for all courses required in the major and a GPA of 2.00 or higher for all major department courses taken.

4. The college requires that students complete one of the following MA courses:  MA 14000, 15300, 15900, 16500, 22700, 22900, STAT 12500, or placement above MA 15300, or the math course required for your major.  Please note that in many degree programs, a specific math course/courses is/are required.  The various courses differ with respect to emphasis on the foundations of mathematical reasoning and their application.  One of these MA courses may also meet your IPFW General Education Category A3 (Quantitative Reasoning) requirement; therefore, you are strongly encouraged to consult your academic advisor to determine which course would be most appropriate for you.
    
5. The College of Arts and Sciences requires that you complete at least one science course with a scheduled laboratory as part of your IPFW General Education requirements. This requirement may be met either by taking a lecture course that includes a scheduled laboratory (e.g., CHM 11100) or a lecture course plus a laboratory course designed to accompany it (e.g., GEOL G100 plus GEOL L100). This provides the opportunity to apply concepts learned in the classroom and to conduct scientific inquiry.
    
6. A sufficient number of elective credits to bring the total number of credits counting toward graduation to 120.

Part A:  English Writing and Speaking

An education in the liberal arts and sciences emphasizes the value of analyzing and presenting ideas in writing and speaking; thus the College strives to improve its students’ oral and written communication skills.  Consequently, in addition to your General Education writing course (ENG W131 or equivalent), you are required to complete ENG W233 or an equivalent second writing course approved for this purpose by individual departments and the College.  In general, these second writing courses are developed to introduce students to the types of writing they will do in their respective fields.  Approved equivalents are:  ENG L202, HIST H217, ILCS I300, or POLS Y207.  You are also required to complete COM 11400 or an equivalent oral communication course approved by individual departments and the College.  An approved equivalent course is HIST H125.  You must complete all courses meeting this requirement with a grade of C- or better.

Part B:  International Language

You must complete two courses at the first-year level and two courses at the second-year level in  a single international language (or demonstrate equivalent proficiency). You are urged to begin studying a language as soon as possible.  For advanced placement and special credit in an international language, see the additional information for the bachelor’s degree.

Part C:  Distribution

A significant component of the College of Arts and Sciences education is the breadth of knowledge throughout the three major areas of Science and Mathematics, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Humanities. You will accomplish this by completing 3 credits in each of these areas. Credits in your major discipline or in directed study courses may not be used to satisfy this requirement.

1.  Science and Mathematics - Courses from the following disciplines satisfy this requirement:

Agriculture (FNR 10300 only)

Anthropology (ANTH B200 only)

Astronomy

Biology (excluding BIOL 10500)

Chemistry

Entomology

Geography (physical geography only)

Geology

Mathematics (excluding MA 10100, 10200, 10300, 10900, 11100, 11101, 11300 and 12401)

Physics

Political Science (POLS Y395 only)

Sociology (SOC S351 only)

Statistics

 

*excluding courses used to satisfy the Part B requirement
 

Part D:  Cultural Studies

An important element of the College of Arts and Sciences degree requirements is for students to acquire skills necessary to be productive, responsible citizens and community leaders. To do this, you must have a commitment to free and open inquiry and show mutual respect across multiple cultures and perspectives. Students will accomplish this by taking 6 credit hours in cultural studies, including one course in Western Culture and one course in Non-Western Culture.

 Requirements for the Bachelor of Science

In addition to the IPFW General Education program and the requirements for your major, you must satisfy the following college requirements:

1. Parts A and B listed below
    
2. At least 30 credits in upper-level courses as defined by the departments offering the courses (excluding military science courses)
    
3. A GPA of 2.00 or higher for all major department courses taken.
    
4. The college requires that students complete one of the following MA courses:  MA 14000, 15300, 15900, 16500, 22700, 22900, STAT 12500, or placement above MA 15300, or the math course required for your major.  Please note that in many degree programs, a specific math course/courses is/are required.  The various courses differ with respect to emphasis on the foundations of mathematical reasoning and their application.  One of these MA courses may also meet your IPFW General Education Category A3 (Quantitative Reasoning) requirement; therefore, you are strongly encouraged to consult your academic advisor to determine which course would be most appropriate for you.
    
5. A sufficient number of elective credits to bring the total number of credits counting toward graduation to 120.

Part A:  English Writing and Speaking

An education in the liberal arts and sciences emphasizes the value of analyzing and presenting ideas in writing and speaking; thus the College strives to improve its students’ oral and written communication skills.  Consequently, in addition to your General Education writing course (ENG W131 or equivalent), you are required to complete ENG W233 or an equivalent second writing course approved for this purpose by individual departments and the College.  In general, these second writing courses are developed to introduce students to the types of writing they will do in their respective fields.  Approved equivalents are:  ENG L202, HIST H217, ILCS I300, or POLS Y207.  You are also required to complete COM 11400 or an equivalent oral communication course approved by individual departments and the College.  An approved equivalent course is HIST H125.  You must complete all courses meeting this requirement with a grade of C- or better.

Part B:  International Language

You must complete two courses at the first-year level (or demonstrate equivalent proficiency) in one international language. Students in a teaching program are exempt from the international language requirement. You are urged to begin studying a language as soon as possible. For advanced placement and special credit in international language, see the additional information for bachelor’s degrees, below.

Additional Information for Bachelor’s Degrees

Along with the IPFW academic regulations , the following information applies to all bachelor’s degree programs:

1. Special Credit for International Language

When you begin your international language study at IPFW at the second-semester level (112-113) or higher, you are eligible to apply for special credit after you successfully complete the course into which you placed. You may receive up to 14 credits of special credit for courses skipped.

2. Undistributed Transfer Credit

Undistributed transfer credit (for courses not equivalent to IPFW courses) may be used to satisfy general education requirements and distribution requirements and may be counted in the major. You should contact the college office to confirm the application to your program of any undistributed transfer credit you are awarded.

3. Credit Restrictions - The following restrictions apply to all of the College of Arts and Sciences degrees:

a.  You may count no more than 4 credits in:

• HPER activitiy courses (e.g. HPER Exxx)

b.  You may count no more than 3 credits in:

• IDIS courses, ENG W135, MA 14900

c.  You may count no credit in:

• Developmental courses such as CHM 10000; EDUC X15x; ENG R15x, W11x, and W130; and MA 10900, 11100, 11101 and 11300.
• Courses that provide only surveys of career opportunities, such as AGR 10100, BUS J100, CNT 10100, EDUA F300 (except when offered as Invitation to Teaching) and G250, EDUC X210, ETCS 10100, HSC 10000, HSRV 10000 (1 cr.), IDIS 10500, MHT 10000 (1 cr.), NUR 10100, RHIT 10000, PPOL V352, and VM 10200.
• Courses designed to provide a skill not required to complete the major, such as AHLT Mxxx, AHSP Mxxx; BUFW C124, C125, C293, and X221; BUS K214; DAST Axxx; DHYG Hxxx (except DHYG H240 and H320); OLS 12100; and SPV 39900. 

4. Credit for Military Service

Up to 9 credits for military service in the armed forces of the United States may be counted toward graduation.

5. Upper-Level Courses

6. Overlapping Content

You may not count toward graduation any courses or sequences considered to have overlapping content. Such courses are listed below; check this list before registering. This list may not be exhaustive. Please consult with your advisor. If you enroll in a course that appears in the left column, and you have completed any of the courses that are listed to its right, only the most recently completed course will apply toward graduation.

Courses with Overlapping Content:
AST A100	GEOL G121
AST A105	ASTR 26400
ASTR 26400	AST A105
BIOL 10000	BIOL 10800-10900 or 11700-11900 or 25000
BIOL 10800-10900	BIOL 10000 or 11700-11900 or 25000
BIOL 11700-11900	BIOL 10000 or 10800-10900 or 25000
BIOL 20300-20400	BIOL 21500-21600
BIOL 21500-21600	BIOL 20300-20400
BIOL 22000	BIOL 22100 or 43800-43900 or 43700
BIOL 25000	BIOL 10000 or 10800/10900
BIOL 31700	PSY 31700
BIOL 43700	BIOL 22000 or 22100 or 43800-43900
BUS K200-K211-K212	CS 10600, ETCS 10600
CHM 10100-10200	CHM 10400 or 11100-11200 or 11500-11600 or 12900 or 15100
CHM 10400	CHM 10100-10200 or 11100-11200 or 11500-11600 or 12900 or 15100
CHM 11100-11200	CHM 10400 or 10100-10200 or 11500-11600 or 12900 or 15100
CHM 11500-11600	CHM 10400 or 10100-10200 or 11100-11200 or 12900 or 15100
CHM 12900	CHM 10400 or 10100-10200 or 11100-11200 or 11500-11600 or 15100
CHM 15100	CHM 10400 or 10100-10200 or 11100-11200 or 11500-11600 or 12900
CHM 22400	CHM 32100
CHM 25100	CHM 25500-25600 or 26100-26200
CHM 25200	CHM 25400-25800 or 26300-26400 or 26500-26600
CHM 25400-25800	CHM 25200 or 26300-26400 or 26500-26600
CHM 25500-25600	CHM 25100 or 26100-26200
CHM 26100-26200	CHM 25100 or 25500-25600
CHM 26300-26400	CHM 25200 or 25400-25800 or 26500-26600
CHM 26500-26600	CHM 25200 or 25400-25800 or 26300-26400
CHM 32100	CHM 22400
CHM 37100	CHM 37300-37400 or 38300-38400
CHM 38300-38400	CHM 37300-37400
COM 25000	JOUR C200
COM 25300	JOUR J219
COM 35200	JOUR J300
CS 10600	BUS K200-K211-K212, ETCS 10600
ECON E200	ECON E201
ECON E201	ECON E200
ECON E270	POLS Y395 or PPOL K300 or PSY 20100 or SOC S351 or SPEA K300 or STAT 24000 or 26000 or 30100 or 30300 or 30700 or 51100
EE 30200	STAT 3100 or 51600
ENG L220	ENG L315
ENG L315	ENG L220
ENG L374	ENG L379
ENG L379	ENG L374
ENG W140	ENG W233
ENG W233	ENG W140
ETCS 10600	BUS K200-K211-K212, CS 10600
FOLK F254	MUS Z201
GEOL G100	GEOL G103 or S100
GEOL G103	GEOL G100 or S100
GEOL G121	AST A100
GEOL S100	GEOL G100 or G103
GER G309	INTL I209
HIST A316	HIST A345-A346
HIST A345-A346	HIST A316
HIST D310	HIST D410
HIST D410	HIST D310
HIST E331	HIST E431
HIST E332	HIST E432
IDIS 11000	IDIS G102 or G103 or G104
IDIS G102	IDIS 11000 or G103 or G104
IDIS G103	IDIS 11000 or G102 or G104
IDIS G104	IDIS 11000 or G102 or G103
INTL I209	GER G309
INTL I441	AMST A441
JOUR C200	COM 25000
JOUR J219	COM 25300
JOUR J300	COM 35200
MA 14000	MA 16800
MA 14900	MA 15300
MA 15300	MA 14900
MA 15300-15400	MA 15900
MA 15900	MA 15300-15400
MA 16300-16400	MA 16500-16600 or 22700-22800 or 22900-23000
MA 16500-16600	MA 16300-16400 or 22700-22800 or 22900-23000
MA 16800	MA 14000
MA 17500	MA 21300-21500
MA 21300	MA 17500 or 21500
MA 21300-21500	MA 17500
MA 22700-22800	MA 16300-16400 or 16500-16600 or 22900-23000
MA 22900-23000	MA 16300-16400 or 16500-16600 or 22700-22800
MA 26100	MA 26300
MA 26200	MA 32100 or 36300
MA 26300	MA 26100
MA 32100	MA 26200 or 36300
MA 36300	MA 26200 or 32100
MUS Z201	FOLK F254
PHIL 11200	REL 11200
PHIL 33000	REL 23000
PHIL 33100	REL 23100
PHYS 13100-13200	PHYS 15200-25100 or 20100-20200 or 21800-21900 or 22000-22100
PHYS 15200-25100	PHYS 13100-13200 or 20100-20200 or 21800-21900 or 22000-22100
PHYS 20100-20200	PHYS 13100-13200 or 15200-25100 or 21800-21900 or 22000-22100
PHYS 21800-21900	PHYS 13100-13200 or 15200-25100 or 20100-20200 or 22000-22100
PHYS 22000-22100	PHYS 13100-13200 or 15200-25100 or 20100-20200 or 21800-21900
PHYS 24100	PHYS 25100 or 26100
PHYS 25100	PHYS 24100 or 26100
PHYS 26100	PHYS 24100 or 25100
PHYS 31200-33000	PHYS 33000-31200
PHYS 31300-33100	PHYS 33100-31300
POLS Y395	ECON E270 or PPOL K300 or PSY 20100 or SOC S351 or SPEA K300 or STAT 24000 or 26000 or 30100 or 30300 or 30700 or 51100
PPOL K300	ECON E270 or POLS Y395 or PSY 20100 or SOC S351 or SPEA K300 or STAT 24000 or 26000 or 30100 or 30300 or 30700 or 51100
PSY 10000	PSY 14000
PSY 14000	PSY 10000
PSY 20100	ECON E270 or POLS Y395 or PPOL K300 or SOC S351 or SPEA K300 or STAT 24000 or 26000 or 30100 or 30300 or 30700 or 51100
PSY 20200	PSY 20500
PSY 20500	PSY 20200
PSY 22500	PSY 33500
PSY 23500	PSY 36900
PSY 31700	BIOL 31700
PSY 33500	PSY 22500
PSY 36900	PSY 23500
REL 11200	PHIL 11200
REL 23000	PHIL 33000
REL 23100	PHIL 33100
SOC S351	ECON E270 or POLS Y395 or PPOL K300 or PSY 20100 or SPEA K300 or STAT 24000 or 26000 or 30100 or 30300 or 30700 or 51100
SPEA K300	ECON E270 or POLS Y395 or PPOL K300 or PSY 20100 or SOC S351 or STAT 24000 or 26000 or 30100 or 30300 or 30700 or 51100
STAT 24000	ECON E270 or POLS Y395 or PPOL K300 or PSY 20100 or SOC S351 or SPEA K300 or STAT 26000 or 30100 or 30300 or 30700 or 51100
STAT 26000	ECON E270 or POLS Y395 or PPOL K300 or PSY 20100 or SOC S351 or SPEA K300 or STAT 24000 or 30100 or 30300 or 30700 or 51100
STAT 30100	ECON E270 or POLS Y395 or PPOL K300 or PSY 20100 or SOC S351 or SPEA K300 or STAT 24000 or 26000 or 30300 or 30700 or 51100
STAT 30300	ECON E270 or POLS Y395 or PPOL K300 or PSY 20100 or SOC S351 or SPEA K300 or STAT 24000 or 26000 or 30100 or 30700 or 51100
STAT 30700	ECON E270 or POLS Y395 or PPOL K300 or PSY 20100 or SOC S351 or SPEA K300 or STAT 24000 or 26000 or 30100 or 30300 or 51100
STAT 31100	EE 30200 or STAT 51600
STAT 34000	STAT 51200
STAT 51100	ECON E270 or POLS Y395 or PPOL K300 or PSY 20100 or SOC S351 or SPEA K300 or STAT 24000 or 26000 or 30100 or 30300 or 30700
STAT 51200	STAT 34000
STAT 51600	EE 30200 or STAT 31100