Request a General Education Course

How to propose a general education course

The IU Indianapolis general education core serves as the foundation for all undergraduate degree programs at IU Indianapolis. The Undergraduate Affairs Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving any course proposed for general education.

Proposals are reviewed annually for fall implementation in coordination with the academic bulletin.

Submit a course proposal

General education core competencies

Statewide core competencies

  • Written communication
  • Scientific
  • Speaking and listening
  • Humanistic and artistic
  • Social and behavioral
  • Quantitative reasoning
Learn more about statewide competencies

IU Indianapolis general education competencies

  • Core communication
    • Written communication
    • Speaking and listening
  • Analytical reasoning
    • College-level math
    • Other forms of analytical reasoning (e.g., statistics, logic)
  • Arts and humanities
  • Social sciences
  • Life and physical sciences
  • Cultural understanding
Learn more about IUI competencies