Current version - Indiana University South Bend

General Education
Linda Chen, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Administration A247E // (574) 520-4520 // WWW.IUSB.EDU/~GENED
Campuswide General-education requirements
All students matriculating in the fall of 2005 and subsequent semesters are subject to the campuswide generaleducation
requirements. Individual schools and colleges may establish additional general-education requirements for
undergraduate degrees.
The Purpose of General Education at IU South Bend
The purpose of general education at IU South Bend is to prepare students to succeed in their chosen professions and to
become valued citizens and leaders within their communities, enriched by their studies and stimulated by the spirit of
discovery. The general-education curriculum fosters a learning environment that serves the academic, civic, cultural,
and career needs of an educated citizen within the global community.
The general-education curriculum at IU South Bend complements the depth and focus of our major programs and
ensures that graduates have the breadth of experience that enables them to think critically, communicate clearly, act
professionally and ethically, and appreciate wisdom and beauty. It provides students with knowledge of the basic tenets
of a variety of academic disciplines and the skills to function effectively in positions of responsibility and leadership. It
instills in students an appreciation of the interconnectedness of disciplines, an appreciation of the diversity of human
cultures and experiences, self-awareness conducive to personal growth, and a love of learning.