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2004-06 IUPUI Campus BulletinThe policies, regulations, and course descriptions that appear in this edition of the Bulletin are for the academic years specified. Curricular requirements are for students who entered the university or were admitted to a degree program during these specific academic years. As the "bulletin year" (the student's entry year) will be defined differently from school to school at IUPUI, consult your academic advisor to be sure you are using the appropriate edition of the Bulletin. While every effort is made to provide accurate and current information, IUPUI reserves the right to change without notice statements in this bulletin concerning rules, policies, fees, curricula, courses, or other matters. Consult your academic advisor to learn if changes have occurred that may affect you. School of Continuing StudiesMission and HistoryA Statement from the Interim DeanGeneral Studies Degree ProgramAdmissions and Transfers
Application ProceduresGeneral RequirementsCompetency and Course Requirements
Academic Policies and Regulations
Program Planning and Counseling GuidelinesSpecial Opportunities
Academic Standing of Students
ScholarshipsGeneral Studies Degree Program OfficesMaster of Science in Adult Education Program
School of Continuing Studies OfficersSchool of Continuing StudiesMission and HistoryCreated in 1975, the School of Continuing Studies reflects the commitment of Indiana University and the state government to meeting the educational needs of adult citizens. The school consists of the following units:
A Statement from the Interim DeanThe School of Continuing Studies is committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities to all interested citizens in Indiana and elsewhere. The school brings the resources of Indiana University to people who cannot take advantage of the traditional formal programs at fixed campus locations. The school also serves people who want to develop or maintain their vocational/professional competence or enrich their individual/family lives. Programming is continuously updated to meet the demands of a changing society. We look forward to serving you. Best wishes, Judith B. Wertheim, Interim Dean,School of Continuing Studies General Studies Degree ProgramThe School of Continuing Studies administers the General Studies Degree Program, which extends to students the opportunity to pursue a college education, regardless of their work schedules, domestic responsibilities, or location. Students may fulfill degree requirements by taking on-campus courses, distance courses, or a combination of on-campus and distance courses. The core of each general studies degree is a broadly based education encompassing the arts and humanities; the social and behavioral sciences; and mathematics and natural sciences. The curriculum expands students’ body of knowledge and awareness of major areas of human experience. A general studies education is not limited in scope; it establishes the foundation for a lifetime of learning and serves as the framework for a productive professional and personal life. Students pursue an Associate of Arts in General Studies (A.A.G.S.) to achieve such personal and professional goals as career advancement, certification, self-enrichment, expanded employment options, military advancement, and a stepping stone to advanced studies. Upon completion of the A.A.G.S., many students apply to complete the Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.). The A.A.G.S. replaced the Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) in 2001. The B.G.S. provides basic preparation for many careers and graduate programs. B.G.S. graduates are employed in various professional fields, including education, law, government and social service, real estate, and private industry. Many B.G.S. recipients have gone on to graduate programs in such fields as anthropology, business, divinity studies, education, fine arts, international affairs, law, library science, management, nursing, public health, and social work. B.G.S. graduates have earned master’s degrees and doctorates at Indiana University and other universities. Two groups of students pursue general studies degrees: campus-based students, who have access to an Indiana University campus; and at-a-distance students, who do not. Campus-based students attend classes and receive counseling and other services through the campuses at which they are enrolled. At-a-distance (non-campus-based) students are admitted and receive counseling through the university-wide General Studies Degree Program office; they complete their degree requirements through the Independent Study Program. In addition to enrolling in regular session courses at any Indiana University campus or in independent study courses, students may fulfill general studies degree requirements in various ways, including credit for self-acquired competency, credit by examination, credit for educational programs in noncollegiate organizations, military service credit, and credit for courses completed at other regionally accredited institutions.Admissions and TransfersNew applicants and transfers are admitted to the General Studies Degree Program as follows:
Transfers from and within Indiana University CampusesStudents with previously earned credit from any academic program on any Indiana University campus may apply to pursue a general studies degree. Credits are evaluated on a course-by-course basis. (To find out how to apply previously earned Indiana University credit to a general studies degree, see “Credits from Indiana University.”) Students with academic deficiencies (cumulative GPA below 2.0) may be admitted on probation. Students who have been dismissed from another academic unit of Indiana University and whose cumulative GPA is below 2.0 will not be considered for admission for at least one calendar year from the date of dismissal. Students in dismissal status are eligible to enroll in independent study courses as nondegree students.Transfers from Other Colleges/UniversitiesThe School of Continuing Studies welcomes students who want to transfer from other regionally accredited colleges/universities. Applications for transfer admission are evaluated on the basis of applicants’ cumulative GPA and the number of credits earned in all subjects. Transfer credit is awarded only for courses in which students earn a minimum grade of C in curricula similar to those offered by Indiana University. Acceptance of credit from other institutions is determined by the Indiana University Office of Admissions, and the applicability of credit toward degree requirements is determined by the School of Continuing Studies. Only credits earned at Indiana University are calculated in a student’s cumulative GPA. Students who have been dismissed from other postsecondary institutions will not be considered for admission to the General Studies Degree Program for one calendar year from the date of dismissal. Students in dismissal status are eligible to enroll in independent study courses as nondegree students.Recognition of Previously Earned CreditMany students have previously earned academic credit from Indiana University or other institutions. These students may be eligible for credit by examination or self-acquired competency (SAC) credit. Previously earned credits are applied to the requirements of the A.A.G.S. and B.G.S. according to the following guidelines: Credits from Indiana University A maximum of 50 credit hours previously earned at Indiana University may be applied to the A.A.G.S. A maximum of 100 credit hours previously earned at Indiana University may be applied to the B.G.S. Courses in which grades of D+, D, or D– were earned may be used as elective credit only; they will not be used to satisfy course distribution requirements. Credits from Other Institutions A maximum of 45 hours of transfer credit from other regionally accredited colleges/universities may be applied to the A.A.G.S. A maximum of 90 hours of transfer credit from other regionally accredited colleges/universities may be applied to the B.G.S. Credit by Examination from Other Institutions Students wanting to transfer credit by examination earned from other institutions must have satisfactorily completed sequential courses in that subject area prior to transfer. Self-Acquired Competency (SAC) Credit within Indiana University SAC credit awarded on the basis of a portfolio by the faculty of one Indiana University campus will be honored on any other Indiana University campus to which students may transfer to complete the A.A.G.S. or B.G.S. Students should understand, however, that this credit will not necessarily be honored by other Indiana University degree programs or by other institutions. Self-Acquired Competency (SAC) Credit from Other Institutions A maximum of 8 hours of SAC credit awarded by other regionally accredited colleges/universities will be applicable toward the A.A.G.S.; a maximum of 15 credit hours will be applicable toward the B.G.S. Additional hours of SAC credit from other institutions must be reviewed in the same manner as other Indiana University SAC credit. The maximum amount of credit (transfer and Indiana University) awarded on the basis of a SAC portfolio that may be applied to the degrees is 15 credit hours toward the A.A.G.S. and 30 credit hours toward the B.G.S.Application ProceduresStudents interested in pursuing a general studies degree should apply for admission to the School of Continuing Studies as follows:
Application FeesApplicants who have not previously attended Indiana University must pay a nonrefundable application fee at the time they submit their application. Application fees vary from campus to campus and are subject to change.Application and Admission DeadlinesApplicants intending to take regular session courses on campus must check with the campus at which they will enroll for the specific application deadline. There are no specific application deadlines for at-a-distance (non-campus-based) students. The official date of a student’s admission is the date the student is accepted into the General Studies Degree Program. This date does not necessarily coincide with the date the application was processed by the Indiana University Office of Admissions. Current course work of students whose admission has been approved on or prior to the campus pass/fail deadline will be considered course work taken after admission to the General Studies Degree Program. |
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