Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences

Associate Professor Christopher R. Moore, Chair; Professor Christopher W. Schmidt, Assistant Professor Alyson J. O’Daniel, Associate Professor Krista E. Latham, Assistant Professor Camilo Sanz.

As the world’s most comprehensive academic discipline, anthropology considers virtually everything that has to do with human beings—past, present, and future—everywhere in the world. Anthropology divides itself into four fields, each with its own distinctive interests. Archeology concentrates on material remains relating to living and past peoples, human ancestors, and the objects they have made and used. Biological anthropology considers the biology of past and present humans, including their physical variation and evolution, and also studies primates, as our nearest living and fossil relatives. Anthropological linguistics takes a humanistic approach to describing languages and dialects and how we communicate. Cultural anthropology highlights contemporary societies in terms of their behaviors—how they function individually and together, and what their members do, have, and think. Unifying all four fields is a focus on culture: what people use, how they act, and what they imagine. This department offers two majors - in Anthropology and Archeology - plus a minor in each of these two fields. The Anthropology major includes a traditional Four-Field track and an Anthropology of Health track designed for students with a focus on Medical Anthropology.

In addition to its undergraduate degrees, the Department of Anthropology offers a 4:1 Archeology Bachelors to Masters option, whereby highly qualified undergraduate Archeology majors may apply for admission to our Anthropology graduate dual-degree program. If accepted, students start taking some Anthropology graduate courses in their junior and senior years and complete their graduate courses in their fifth year. This accelerated program would lead to the MS degree in five years, rather than the normal six. Having completed required undergraduate coursework at the end of year four, students receive their BS degree, followed a year later by the MS degree. Completion of the MS degree is contingent upon completion of a Master’s thesis project in addition to coursework.

Requirements for Majors and Minors

Anthropology Major

Core courses:

• ANTH-100 Cultural Anthropology
• ANTH-137 Biological Anthropology
• ANTH-470 Issues in Anthropological Theory

One of the following statistics courses:

• MATH-220 Elementary Statistics
• MATH-245 Statistics for the Sciences

Four-Field Anthropology track

Required Courses:

• ANTH-110 Archeology Method and Theory
• ANTH-475 Ethnographic Writing

One of the following regional sociocultural anthropology courses:

• ANTH-230 Communicating Anthropology
• ANTH-275 Urban Anthropology

One of the following topical anthropology courses:

• ANTH-200 Global Problems
• ANTH-201 Science, Technology & Bioethics
• ANTH-310 Religion and Magic

One of the following medical anthropology courses:

• ANTH-211 Anthropology of Health
• ANTH-335 Global Health
• ANTH-420 The Encultured Body
• ANTH-430 Special Topics: Disability and Culture

Two of the following biological anthropology courses:

• ANTH-205/BIOL-210 Human Biological Variation
• ANTH-345/BIOL-345 Human Evolution
• ANTH-411/BIOL-411 Evolutionary Medicine
• ANTH-425/BIOL-425 Dental Science
• ANTH-450/BIOL-450 Human Osteology
• BIOL-225 Introduction to Genetics
• BIOL-305 Human Functional Anatomy

Two of the following archeology courses (at least 6 credit hours):

• ANTH-220 North American Archeology
• ANTH-251 Classical Archeology
• ANTH-325 Historical Archeology
• ANTH-365 Mortuary Archeology
• ANTH-370 Archeology Laboratory Methods
• ANTH-375 Archeology Field Methods
• ANTH-380 Field Archeology
• ANTH-382 Research Experiences
• ANTH-408 Archeology of Gender
• ANTH-430 Biblical Archeology
• ANTH-442 Bioarcheology
• ANTH-460 Archeology of Eastern North America
• ANTH-480 Advanced Field Archeology
• ESCI-401/ANTH-550 Geoarcheology

Anthropology of Health track:

Required courses:

• ANTH-205/BIOL-210 Human Biological Variation
• ANTH-211 Anthropology of Health
• ANTH-275 Urban Anthropology
• One of the following courses:
• ANTH-230 Communicating Anthropology
• ANTH-475 Ethnographic Writing

One of the following topical anthropology courses:

• ANTH-200 Global Problems
• ANTH-201 Science, Technology, & Bioethics
• ANTH-310 Religion and Magic

Two of the following medical anthropology courses:

• ANTH-335 Global Health
• ANTH-420 The Encultured Body
• ANTH-430 Special Topics: Disability and Culture

Two of the following biological anthropology courses:

• ANTH-345/BIOL-345 Human Evolution
• ANTH-411/BIOL-411 Evolutionary Medicine
• ANTH-425/BIOL-425 Dental Science
• ANTH-442 Bioarcheology
• ANTH-450 Human Osteology
• BIOL-225Introduction to Genetics
• BIOL-305 Human Functional Anatomy

One of the following elective courses:

• KINS-260 Intro to Community Health in Diverse Communities
• KINS-440 Epidemiology
• IREL-201 Introduction to International Relations
• IREL-280 Human Rights

Anthropology Minor

Core courses:

• ANTH-100 Cultural Anthropology
• ANTH-130 Monkeys, Apes & Humans OR
• ANTH-137 Biological Anthropology

Elective courses:

Four of the following elective courses (at least 12 credit hours):

• ANTH-200 Global Problems
• ANTH-205 Human Biological Variation
• ANTH-211 Anthropology of Health
• ANTH-275 Urban Anthropology
• ANTH-335 Global Health
• ANTH-345 Human Evolution
• ANTH-380 Research Experience (at least 3 credit hours)
• ANTH-410 Ethnographic Techniques
• ANTH-420 The Encultured Body
• ANTH-470 Issues in Anthropological Theory
• ANTH-475 Ethnographic Methods

Archeology Major

Core courses:

• ANTH-100 Cultural Anthropology
• ANTH-110 Archeology Method and Theory
• ANTH-137 Biological Archeology
• ANTH-470 Issues in Anthropological Theory

Applied Archeology Courses:

• ANTH-370 Archeology Laboratory Methods
• ANTH-375 Archeology Field Methods
• ANTH-405 Technical Photography
• ANTH-480 Advanced Field Archeology

One of the following:

• ANTH-380 Field Archeology
• ANTH-382 Research Experiences (at least 3 credit hours)

Statistical Interpretation and Competence Course:

One of the following:

• MATH-220 Elementary Statistics
• MATH-245 Statistics for the Sciences

Geological Foundations Courses:

Required:

• ESCI-150 Physical Geology
• ESCI-230 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

One of the following:

• ESCI-401 Geoarcheology
• ESCI-425 Soil Morphology

Topical Areas Courses:

Required:

One of the following:

• ANTH-220 North American Archeology
• ANTH-460 Archeology of Eastern North America

One of the following:

• ANTH-365 Mortuary Archeology
• ANTH-408 Archeology of Gender
• ANTH-420 The Encultured Body

One of the following:

• ANTH-425 Dental Science
• ANTH-442 Bioarcheology
• ANTH-450 Human Osteology

Archeology Minor

Core Courses:

• ANTH-100 Cultural Anthropology
• ANTH-110 Archeology Method and Theory

Lab and Field Methods Courses:

One of the following courses:

• ANTH-370 Archeology Laboratory Methods
• ANTH-375 Archeology Field Methods
• ANTH-380 Field Archeology
• ANTH-480 Advanced Field Archeology

Topical Areas Courses:

One of the following courses:

• ANTH-220 North American Archeology
• ANTH-325 Historical Archeology
• ANTH-460 Archeology of Eastern North America

Two of the following courses:

• ANTH-251 Classical Archeology
• ANTH-365 Mortuary Archeology
• ANTH-382 Research Experience (at least 3 credit hours)
• ANTH-408 Archeology of Gender
• ANTH-425 Dental Science
• ANTH-442 Bioarcheology
• ANTH-450 Human Osteology
• ESCI-401 Geoarcheology
• ESCI-425 Soil Morphology

Additional information about the courses listed above can be found in the section entitled Course Descriptions.

Associate Professor James Viewegh, Chair; Assistant Professor Barry Barnes, Assistant Professor Noni Brynjolson, Assistant Professor Nathaniel Foley, Assistant Professor Katherine Fries, Assistant Professor Randi Frye, Assistant Professor Sarah Pfohl, Associate Professor Julia Taugner, Assistant Professor Rhonda Wolverton.

The Department of Art & Design offers courses leading to Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees.

Many art courses do not require prerequisites and provide elective options for all students. Those who major in art or design experience a thorough and wide-ranging program designed to provide an understanding of the fundamental principles of art and design and to develop the skills needed for a competitive job market. Each year, high school seniors may submit portfolios of their artwork for scholarship consideration. Several endowed art awards are presented each spring to outstanding students in the department.

Requirements for Majors and Minors

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Studio Art

• DSGN-101 Foundation: Creative Digital Practices
• ART-105 Foundation: Freshman Seminar in Art & Design
• ANTH-100 Cultural Anthropology
• PHIL-110 Critical Thinking
• ART-120 Foundation: Two-Dimensional Design
• ART-130 Foundation: Drawing
• ART-140 Foundation: Three-Dimensional Design
• ART-150 Foundation: Painting
• ART-169 Sculpture I
• ART-171 Digital Photography I
• ART-174 Ceramics I
• ART-185 Printmaking I
• ART-193 Animation/Illustration I
• ART-200 Painting II
• ART-248 Artistic Practice Seminar
• ART-281 History of Western Art I
• ART-282 History of Western Art II
• ART-290 Drawing II
• ART-297 Sophomore Portfolio Review*
• ART-384  Art Since 1900
• ART-389  Women in Art
• ART-395  Junior Seminar for Studio Art
• ART-471  Senior Thesis
• ART-475 Gallery Studies

Twelve additional hours in studio concentration: animation/illustration, ceramics, drawing, painting, digital photography, printmaking, or sculpture..

Five additional hours in studio electives.

*A portfolio review is required after completing 45 semester hours.

**The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with a studio concentration in Digital Photography requires ART-387 History of Photography (3 credits) in lieu of one of the other Art History courses.

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Professional Degree Program

Visual Communication Design/Graphic Design

• DSGN-101 Foundation: Creative Digital Practices
• ART-105 Foundation: Freshman Seminar in Art & Design
• ART-120 Foundation: Two-Dimensional Design
• ART-130 Foundation: Drawing
• ART-140 Foundation: Three-Dimensional Design
• ART-150 Foundations: Painting
• DSGN-170 Visual Communication Design Principles
• DSGN-250 Typography
• ART-171 Digital Photography I
• ART-271 Digital Photography II
• DSGN-275 Visual Communication Design I
• ART-281 History of Western Art I
• ART-282 History of Western Art II
• ART-XXX Elective**
• DSGN-295 Visual Communication Design II
• DSGN-297 Sophomore Portfolio Review*
• DSGN-298 Graphic Production
• DSGN-331 Creative Strategies
• DSGN-371 Introduction to Web Design
• DSGN-372 New Media Design
• DSGN-375 Portfolio and Internship Preparation
• DSGN-381 History of Graphic Design
• ART-384 Art Since 1900
• DSGN-392 Applied Visual Communication Design
• DSGN-420 Internship in Visual Communication Design
• DSGN-425 Visual Communication Design III
• DSGN-431 Senior Design Studio I
• DSGN-432 Senior Design Studio II

*A portfolio review is required after completing 45 semester hours.

**Three-hour Studio Art elective chosen from 185, 193, 198 or 290.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science – Art

• DSGN-101 Foundation: Creative Digital Practices
• ART-105 Foundation: Freshman Seminar in Art & Design
• ART-120 Foundation: Two-Dimensional Design
• ART-130 Foundation: Drawing
• ART-140 Foundation: Three-Dimensional Design
• ART-150 Foundation: Painting
• ART-171 Digital Photography I
• ART-248 Artistic Practice Seminar
• ART-290 Drawing II
• ART-297 Sophomore Portfolio Review*
• ART-395 Junior Seminar for Studio Art
• ART-470 Senior Portfolio
• ART-475  Gallery Studies

Twelve hours of studio art electives.

Six hours of art history electives chosen from ART-281, 282, 384, 389.

*A portfolio review is required after completing 45 semester hours.

Up to 22 additional hours must be completed by additional art courses, additional majors, minors or general electives to equal 120 credit hours.

Note: Art Education students must take the following courses to meet education requirements; 12 hrs. as their studio requirement and 13 hrs of their electives totaling 25 hrs.: ART 169, 174, 185, 200, 274, 280, 351 and two additional art history courses. Students also must have a co-major in All-Grade Licensure (K-12) Education.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Design Studies

• DSGN-101 Foundation: Creative Digital Practices
• ART-105 Foundation: Freshman Seminar in Art & Design
• ART-120 Foundation: Two-Dimensional Design
• ART-130 Foundation: Drawing
• ART-150 Foundation: Painting
• DSGN-170 Visual Communications Design Principles
• ART-171 Digital Photography I
• DSGN-250 Typography
• DSGN-275 Visual Communication Design I
• DSGN-295 Visual Communication Design II
• DSGN-297 Sophomore Portfolio Review*
• DSGN-298 Graphic Production
• DSGN-381 History of Graphic Design
• DSGN-470 Senior Portfolio
• Three additional hours of Art History. Choose from ART-281, 282, or 384.

Six hours of design electives chosen from DSGN-331, 371, 372 or 392.

Six hours of studio art electives chosen from ART 140, 185, 193, 198, 271, 290, 285, or 293.

* A portfolio review is required after completion of 45 semester hours

**Three hours of DSGN-420 Internship in Visual Communication Design; three hours of additional art electives.

Up to 24 additional hours must be completed by additional art courses, additional majors, minors or general electives to equal 120 credit hours.

Pre-Art Therapy Program*

• DSGN-101 Foundation: Creative Digital Practices
• ART-104 Service Learning in the Arts
• ART-105 Foundation: Freshman Seminar in Art & Design
• ART-120 Foundation: Two-Dimensional Design
• ART-130 Foundation: Drawing
• ART-140 Foundation: Three-Dimensional Design
• ART-150 Foundations: Painting
• ART-160 Introduction to Art Therapy
• ART-171 Digital Photography I
• ART-174 Ceramics I
• ART-280 Teaching of Elementary School Art
• ART-282 History of Western Art II
  or ART-384  Art since 1900
• ART-297 Sophomore Portfolio Review
• ART-470 Senior Portfolio
• ART-473 Capstone: Service Learning in the Arts
• ART-475 Gallery Studies
• PSY-120 Introduction to Psychology
• PSY-124 Fnd/Psyc Science II: Methods
• PSY-125 Fnd/Psyc Science II: Stats
• PSY-215 Social Psychology
• PSY-245 Lifespan Development
• PSY-250 Personality & Socio-Cultural Psychology
• PSY-315 Readings in Group and Individual Differences
• PSY-345 Abnormal Psychology
• PSY-360 Adult Development & Aging
• PSY-425 Foundations of Helping Professionals
• SOC-103 Social Problems (Recommended)

Three additional hours of Studio Art

*Completion of an accredited master’s degree program is required to become a registered art therapist. Pre-art therapy offered by the University of Indianapolis prepares students for admission into an accredited graduate program in art therapy. Pre-art therapy includes coursework that also may prepare students for graduate work in other disciplines, including clinical psychology, occupational therapy, and social work. The requirements for admission into these graduate programs can be fulfilled while completing the requirements for pre-art therapy. Graduate art therapy programs based on psychology may require Statistics. Art-based programs may require a portfolio. Students interested in fulfilling requirements for specific graduate programs should consult with their faculty advisors for assistance in schedule planning.

Pre-Art Therapy with Studio Art Program*

• DSGN-101 Foundation: Creative Digital Practices
• ART-104 Service Learning in the Arts
• ART-105 Foundation: Freshman Seminar in Art & Design
• ART-120 Foundation: Two-Dimensional Design
• ART-130 Foundation: Drawing
• ART-140 Foundation: Three-Dimensional Design
• ART-150 Foundation: Painting
• ART-160 Introduction to Art Therapy
• ART-171 Digital Photography I
• ART-174 Ceramics I
• ART-248 Artistic Practice Seminar
• ART-280 Teaching of Elementary School Art
• ART-290 Drawing II
• ART-297 Sophomore Portfolio Review
• ART-395 Junior Seminar for Studio Art
• ART-470 Senior Portfolio
• ART-473 Capstone: Service Learning in the Arts
• ART-475 Gallery Studies

Nine additional hours in studio art courses.

• Six hours of art history chosen from ART-281, 282, 384, 387, or 389.
• PSY-120 Introduction to Psychology
• PSY-124 Fnd/Psyc Science II: Methods
• PSY-125 Fnd/Psyc Science II: Stats
• PSY-215 Social Psychology
• PSY-245 Lifespan Development
• PSY-250 Personality & Socio-Cultural Psychology
• PSY-315 Readings in Group and Individual Differences
• PSY-345 Abnormal Psychology
• PSY-360 Adult Development & Aging
• PSY-425 Foundations of Helping Professionals
• SOC-103 Social Problems (Recommended)

*Completion of an accredited master’s degree program is required to become a registered art therapist. Pre-art therapy offered by the University of Indianapolis prepares students for admission into an accredited graduate program in art therapy. Pre-art therapy includes coursework that also may prepare students for graduate work in other disciplines, including clinical psychology, occupational therapy, and social work. The requirements for admission into these graduate programs can be fulfilled while completing the requirements for pre-art therapy. Graduate art therapy programs based on psychology may require Statistics. Art-based programs may require a portfolio. Students interested in fulfilling requirements for specific graduate programs should consult with their faculty advisors for assistance in schedule planning.

History of Art Minor: Select 15 hours from ART-281, 282, 384, 387, 389, 485, or DSGN-381; select a total three hours from ART-440 and/or 475.

Studio Art Minor (for non-art majors): ART-120, 130, 150, and one art history course from ART-281, 282, 384, 389; and six hours in an area of concentration: drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, and animation/illustration.

Minor in Visual Communication Design for Studio Art and Pre-Art Therapy: DSGN-170, 250, 275, 298, 371 and 381.

Studio Art Minor (for non-BFA Studio Art students): Art majors, Pre-Art Therapy and Design Studies, may add a studio art minor by taking nine hours from the following courses: ART-171, 174, 185, 200, 290. Student must take an additional nine hours in a single studio concentration (drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture,animation/illustration) and one hour in ART-470. Total hours required: 19.

Visual Communication Design/Graphic Design Minor (for non-art majors): DSGN-101, ART-120 and 130, DSGN-170, 250, and 275.

Digital Photography Minor (for non-art majors): ART-171, 271, 387, 330, and 430 (6 credit hours). Prerequisites: none.

Ceramics Minor (for non-art majors): ART-174, 274, 330, and 430 (9 credit hours).

Additional information about the courses listed above can be found in the section entitled Course Descriptions.

Professor Sandra L. Davis, Chair; Assistant Professor Kimberly M. Baker, Associate Professor P. Roger Sweets, Assistant Professor Mary Ann Gobbett, Associate Professor Kevin M. Gribbins, Instructor Molly K. Hill, Professor John H. Langdon, Associate Professor Krista E. Latham, Assistant Professor Marc A. Milne, Professor Stephen P. Nawrocki, Assistant Professor Daniel R. Scholes, Associate Professor Douglas J. Stemke, Assistant Professor Greg Weber, Associate Professor Dean A. Wiseman, Instructor David Wolfe, Associate Adjunct Alicia Cecil, Associate Adjunct Michael Pratt, Associate Adjunct Nelson Kraus.

The Biology Department, through its undergraduate and graduate programs, serves the needs of students who major in the biological sciences, those enrolled in pre-professional programs, and those who choose biology as a part of their general education core experience. Students taking Biology courses are trained to use critical thinking to solve problems. Using scientific methodologies, our students design experiments, conduct observations, collect and analyze data, and present and interpret results. Our majors are provided with extensive hands-on laboratory and field experiences, and have abundant opportunities to do independent research in direct association with faculty.

The department offers three majors that prepare students for careers in the life sciences or for graduate study. For undergraduate students majoring in Biology, the program offers a broad coverage of the life sciences, including rigorous preparation in the areas of cellular, molecular, organismal, and environmental biology. The major is strongly aligned with the pre-medical track as well as pre-physical therapy, pre-veterinary, pre-optometry, and other medical careers. Specialized tracks in cell and molecular biology, and science and technical writing and an associate degree program in biology prepare students for careers or further study in the modern biotechnology and biomedical industries. The Human Biology major is designed specifically for students interested in public health, anatomy and physiology, human genetics, forensic biology and anthropology, pre-physical therapy, and pre-occupational therapy. The Human Biology program explores the biological aspects of our own species in the context of our complex history and culture, combining an anthropological perspective with a strong foundation in the natural sciences. The Respiratory Therapy major is a four-year program that leads to a career in respiratory therapy and also confers an undergraduate B.S. degree. As part of the Indiana Respiratory Therapy Education Consortium, the student spends two years in a General Studies program at the University of Indianapolis campus and their final two years at IU Health Methodist Hospital for respiratory therapy coursework.

A grade of C or above is required in any course taken either for a biology major or minor or as a prerequisite to a higher-level biology course.

Requirements for Majors and Minors

Biology Major

• BIOL-155 Introduction to the Diversity of Life
• BIOL-165 Introduction to Cell Biology
• BIOL-225 Introduction to Genetics
• BIOL-265 Ecology

Take:

• BIOL-490 Independent Research Project and
• BIOL-496 Capstone: Research Experience
• or BIOL-495 Capstone: Integrative Biology

Required Support Courses:

• CHEM-150/151 General Chemistry and Lab I
• CHEM-160/161 General Chemistry and Lab II
• CHEM-250/251 Organic Chemistry and Lab I
• CHEM-260/261  Organic Chemistry and Lab II
• PHYS-150/153 General Physics I or General Physics I/Calculus-Based
• PHYS-160/163 General Physics II or General Physics II/Calculus-Based

Elective Courses:

Seventeen additional hours of biology electives. Electives must be 210 or higher. At least three elective courses must include a lab.

A minimum of three additional hours of chemistry electives (CHEM-210 or higher).

Eight hours of mathematics electives: MATH-180 or greater. Courses in calculus and/or statistics are recommended.

Human Biology Major

• BIOL-155 Introduction to the Diversity of Life
• BIOL-165 Introduction to Cell Biology
• BIOL-225 Introduction to Genetics

Take:

• BIOL-490 Independent Research Project and
• BIOL-496 Capstone: Research Experience
  or BIOL-495  Capstone: Integrative Biology

Required Support Courses:

• ANTH-100 Cultural Anthropology
• CHEM-150/151 General Chemistry and Lab I
• CHEM-160/161 General Chemistry and Lab II
• MATH-220 Elementary Statistics
  or MATH-245 Statistics for the Sciences
• PHYS-150/153 General Physics and Lab I or General Physics and Lab I/Calculus-Based
• PHYS-160/163 General Physics and II or General Physics and II/Calculus-Based

Elective Courses:

At least four elective courses must include a laboratory.

Two courses in the Anatomy and Physiology Core Area:

• BIOL-240 Vertebrate Anatomy
• BIOL-305 Human Functional Anatomy
• BIOL-310 Vertebrate Histology
• BIOL-330 Mammalian Physiology or BIOL 331 Animal Physiology
• BIOL-450 Human Osteology

Two courses in the Human Variation and Evolution Core Area:

• BIOL-210 Human Biological Variation
• BIOL-280 Evolutionary Biology
• BIOL-345 Human Evolution
• BIOL-411 Evolutionary Medicine

Eleven additional hours of Biology electives from the courses above or from the following list. These may include not more than 6 hours of non-BIOL courses**

• BIOL-220 General Microbiology
• BIOL-245 Ornithology
• BIOL-265 Ecology
• BIOL-270 Immunology
• BIOL-290 Seminar in Current Topics
• BIOL-325 Advanced Genetics
• BIOL-390 Molecular Biology
• BIOL-425 Dental Science
• BIOL-435 Forensic & Historic DNA Analysis
• BIOL-460 Topics in Biology
• BIOL-490 Independent Research Project
• ANTH-201 Science, Technology, and Bioethics
• ANTH-211 Anthropology of Health
• ANTH-335 Global Health
• ANTH-420 The Encultured Body
• ANTH-430 Special Topics in Anthropology

Biology Major Cell/Molecular Concentration

• BIOL-155 Introduction to the Diversity of Life
• BIOL-165 Introduction to Cell Biology
• BIOL-225 Introduction to Genetics
• BIOL-230 Cell Biology
• BIOL-390 Molecular Biology

Take:

• BIOL-490 Independent Research Project and
• BIOL-496 Capstone: Research Experience
  or BIOL-495 Capstone: Integrative Biology

Biology Elective Courses:

Thirteen additional hours of biology electives from the following choices.**

• BIOL-220 General Microbiology
• BIOL-270 Immunology
• BIOL-325 Advanced Genetics
• BIOL-330 Mammalian Physiology or BIOL 331 Animal Physiology
• BIOL-440 Cancer Biology/ BIOL 441 Cancer Biology Lab
• BIOL-490 Independent Research Project

Required Support Courses:

• CHEM-150/151 General Chemistry and Lab I
• CHEM-160/161 General Chemistry and Lab II
• CHEM-250/251 Organic Chemistry and Lab I
• CHEM-260/261 Organic Chemistry and Lab II
• BIOL/CHEM-320 Biochemistry
• PHYS-150 General Physics I
• PHYS-160 General Physics II

Eight hours of mathematics electives: MATH-180 or greater. Courses in calculus and/or statistics are recommended.

Biology Major Science and Technical Writing Concentration

• BIOL-155 Introduction to the Diversity of Life
• BIOL-165 Introduction to Cell Biology
• BIOL-225 Introduction to Genetics
• BIOL-265 Ecology
• SCI-300 Science Writing
• BIOL-465 Supervised Writing

Take:

• BIOL-490 Independent Research Project and
• BIOL-496 Capstone: Research Experience
  • or BIOL-495 Capstone: Integrative Biology
  • or ENGL-496 Capstone

Thirteen and one-half additional hours of biology electives (210 or greater)**

Required Support Courses:

• CHEM-150/151 General Chemistry and Lab I
• CHEM-160/161 General Chemistry and Lab II
• CHEM-250/251 Organic Chemistry and Lab I
• CHEM-260/261 Organic Chemistry and Lab II
• ENGL-220 Advanced Composition
• PHYS-150/153 General Physics I or General Physics I/Calculus-Based
• PHYS-160/163 General Physics II or General Physics II/Calculus-Based

Eight hours of mathematics electives: MATH-180 or greater. Courses in calculus and/or statistics are recommended.

Minimum three hours of chemistry electives: Chem-200 or greater.

Respiratory Therapy Major

• BIOL-103 Principles of Human Anatomy
• BIOL-104 Principles of Human Physiology
• BIOL-209 Microbiology
• CHEM-104 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry
• PSY-120 Introduction to Psychology
• MATH-180 College Algebra and Trigonometry
• MATH-220 Elementary Statistics
  or MATH-245 Statistics for the Sciences
• PHYS-150/153 General Physics I or General Physics I/Calculus-Based

Seventy hours of clinical coursework in junior and senior years. RESP courses may be taken only by students who have applied for and received admission to the clinical component of the Respiratory Therapy Program.

• RESP-303 Introduction to Human Diseases for Respiratory Therapists
• RESP-311 Cardiorespiratory Physiology
• RESP-315 Cardiorespiratory Assessment and Patient Care
• RESP-325 General Respiratory Care
• RESP-326 Respiratory Care Techniques I
• RESP-333 Cardiorespiratory Pharmacology I
• RESP-350 Cardiorespiratory Diseases
• RESP-355 Life Support
• RESP-356 Respiratory Care Techniques II
• RESP-371 Pulmonary Diagnostics
• RESP-385 Respiratory Care Practicum I
• RESP-395 Respiratory Care Practicum II
• RESP-405 Neonatal-Pediatric Respiratory Care
• RESP-420 Introduction to Research in Respiratory Care
• RESP-430 Management and Leadership for Respiratory Care
• RESP-440 Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• RESP-444 Cardiorespiratory Pharmacology II
• RESP-445 Seminar in Cardiorespiratory Care
• RESP-451 Cardiorespiratory Monitoring and Special Techniques
• RESP-456 Respiratory Care Practicum III
• RESP-461 Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Geriatrics
• RESP-480 Patient Education Techniques for Respiratory Therapists
• RESP-485 Respiratory Care Practicum IV

Biology Minor

BIOL-155, 165, 225, 265, and two additional hours of biology electives.

Human Biology Minor

BIOL-210, 345, and 12 hours of biology or related courses selected in consultation with an advisor.

**Students who are admitted to a professional medical, occupational therapy, or physical therapy program following completion of all core and major requirements at the end of the junior year will fulfill up to four hours of biology electives and four hours of chemistry electives during the first year of professional school.

Additional information about the courses listed above can be found in the section entitled Course Descriptions.

Marianna Foulkrod, Director; Kamron Sanders, Program Assistant

The Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement is a resource center for students, faculty, and staff involved in community service programs through service-learning and other community engagement initiatives. The Center provides service-learning tools and coordinates opportunities for faculty to design new and/or enhance already existing service-learning courses. The Center also coordinates opportunities for service-learning and volunteer placements, provides grant information for students and faculty, offers evaluation tools and forms for recording service-learning hours, shares service-learning syllabi, and offers general services related to service-learning at UIndy.

Under the leadership of the Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences, this program also offers the opportunity for students to participate in interdisciplinary service-learning courses. Many of the courses are required for the Community Engagement through Leadership & Service Concentration, which has required introductory and capstone courses in community service learning (CSL). The other courses in the minor are discipline-based courses utilizing a service-learning through multi and interdisciplinarity approaches (see the College of Arts & Sciences, Interdisciplinary Programs & Service-Learning academic section for more information on the Community Engagement through Leadership and Service concentration).

Associate Professor David J. Styers-Barnett; Chair, Assistant Professor Lori A. Bolyard, Associate Professor Joe C. Burnell, Associate Professor Ann R. Cutler, Professor Debra A. Feakes; Dean, Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences, Associate Professor Levi H. Mielke, Associate Professor Brad M. Neal; Assistant Dean, Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences, Associate Professor Katherine W. Stickney, Laboratory Coordinator David J. Hollis.

The Chemistry Department provides instruction in the basic principles of chemistry, shows students how to collect and analyze data, and prepares students to use the scientific method to solve problems in and out of the laboratory.

The Chemistry Department offers Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and Associate in Science degrees in chemistry. The bachelor’s degree in Chemistry allows students to tailor the degree to their interests and career goals while providing training in the essential areas of chemistry. Students also may choose to pursue concentrations in specialty areas like Biochemistry, Chemical Physics, Environmental Chemistry, and Industrial Chemistry or seek entrance to the Roche Academy program.

The bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science combines three years of coursework with one year of clinical study in an affiliated hospital. This major prepares students for careers in medical laboratory settings.

The department participates in interdisciplinary programs to prepare students for successful completion of professional programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and others. In addition, the department prepares students interested in pursuing careers in chemical or pharmaceutical industries, as well as those seeking advanced degrees in such areas as chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, business, law, and education.

Students interested in pursuing careers in chemistry or a related field should have completed four years of high school mathematics in a college preparatory curriculum (at least through advanced algebra and trigonometry) and three years of high school science that includes broad exposure to areas of chemistry and physics.

Concentrations

Biochemistry—The strong foundation in chemistry is supplemented by advanced courses in Biochemistry, Genetics, and Cell and Molecular Biology to provide a course of study appropriate for students interested in a medically-related professional school, graduate school in biochemistry or molecular biology, or careers in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.

Chemical Physics—A strong minor in Physics is combined with the Chemistry major to prepare students for graduate study in physical chemistry or spectroscopy or for careers in analytical spectroscopy or instrument development.

Environmental Chemistry—The Chemistry major is supported by the interdisciplinary minor in Environmental Sciences to prepare students for industrial or governmental careers in environmental monitoring or graduate school in various areas of environmental science.

Industrial Chemistry—A strong focus on analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, and instrumentation is included to prepare students for careers in industrial organic or analytical chemistry.

Requirements for Majors and Minors

Chemistry Major—Bachelor’s Degree

Chemistry Core Courses (these courses must be completed for all concentration areas)

Required Chemistry Courses:

• CHEM-150/151 General Chemistry I (3)** and Lab I (1)**
• CHEM-160/161 General Chemistry II (3)** and Lab II (1)**
• CHEM-250/251 Organic Chemistry I (3)** and Lab I (2)**
• CHEM-260/261 Organic Chemistry II (3)** and Lab II (2)**
• CHEM-301 Chemistry Seminar (1)** SII
• CHEM-310 Analytical Chemistry (5)** SI
• CHEM-370 Physical Chemistry I (3)** SI
• CHEM-375 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2)** [capstone]

Required Support Courses:

• BIOL-165 Introduction to Cell Biology (4)*
• MATH-190 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4)*
• MATH-191 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4)*
• PHYS-153 General Physics I and Lab, Calculus-Based (4)*†
• PHYS-163 General Physics II and Lab, Calculus-Based (4)*†

Recommended Support Course:

PHIL-270 Philosophy and Ethics of Science (3)*

Choose either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry:

Bachelor of Arts option:

• CHEM-ELEC Seven (7) hours of Chemistry Electives at CHEM-230 or above**
• ELEC-XXX. Sixteen (16) hours of Science, Math, or Computer Science electives outside of Chemistry (at or above the 155 level)*

Four additional hours of a modern language (through the 201-level). See the Curriculum Guide for the General Education Core for details.

Bachelor of Science option:

• CHEM-380 Physical Chemistry II** SII
• CHEM-280 Inorganic Chemistry**
  or CHEM-400 Advanced Laboratory Techniques** SII*
• ELEC-XXX. Sixteen (16) hours of Science, Math, or Computer Science electives outside of Chemistry (at or above the 155 level)*

* Requires a grade of C- or above

** Requires a grade of C or above

†PHYS-153 and PHYS-163 are recommended. PHYS-150 and PHYS-160 may also be used to satisfy the major requirement. PHYS-153 and PHYS-163 are required for the Chemical Physics concentration.

The Chemistry major requires a minimum of 72 hours. The above courses allow the student to earn a major in chemistry. Students are encouraged to use courses outside of Chemistry to build a second minor or major area. Consult curriculum guides for minors or majors of interest for details.

You may choose a concentration from the choices below:

Biochemistry Concentration

Required Courses: See the Chemistry Core course section

Additional required Chemistry Courses for the Biochemistry Concentration:

• CHEM-280 Inorganic Chemistry** (4)
  or CHEM-400 Advanced Lab Techniques** (4) SII
• CHEM-380 Physical Chemistry II** (3) SII

Required Biology Courses for Biochemistry Concentration:

• BIOL-225 Introduction to Genetics** (4)
• BIOL-230 Cell Biology** (4) OR
• BIOL-390 Molecular Biology** (4)
• BIOL-320 Biochemistry I** (3) SI
• BIOL-355 Biochemistry Lab** (1) SII
• BIOL-395 Biochemistry II** (3) SII

Required Support Courses for Biochemistry Concentration:

ELEC-XXX. Two (2) credit hours of Science, Math, or Computer Science electives outside of Chemistry (at or above the 155 level)*

*Requires a grade of C- or above

**Requires a grade of C or above

Completion of the Chemistry Major - Biochemistry Concentration requires a minimum of 73 hours. The above courses allow the student to earn a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. This concentration can be used to build a second major in Biology with limited additional work. Consult the Curriculum Guide for Biology Majors for details.

Chemical Physics Concentration

Required Courses: See the Chemistry Core course section

Additional required Chemistry Courses for the Chemical Physics Concentration:

• CHEM-380 Physical Chemistry II** (3) SII
• CHEM-400 Advanced Laboratory Techniques** (4) SII

Required Physics Courses for the Chemical Physics Concentration:

• PHYS-230 Laboratory Instrumentation I** (3)
• PHYS-250 Modern Physics** (5)
• PHYS-280 Scientific Computing I** (3)
• PHYS-390 Electricity and Magnetism** (3)

Required Support Courses for the Chemical Physics Concentration:

• CSCI-155 Introduction to Programming Using C++* (4)
• MATH-330 Differential Equations* (3)

* Requires a grade of C- or above

** Requires a grade of C or above

Completion of the Chemistry Major - Chemical Physics Concentration requires a minimum of 77 hours. The above courses earn the student a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Physics. A student can receive a math minor by adding MATH-280 Linear Algebra (4) and a Statistics course (4).

Environmental Chemistry Concentration

Required Courses: See the Chemistry Core course section

Additional required Chemistry Courses for the Environmental Concentration:

• CHEM-230 Environmental Chemistry** (4)
• CHEM-400 Advanced Laboratory Techniques** (4)

Required Environmental Science Courses for the Environmental Chemistry Concentration:

Take (3) of the following courses:

• ESCI-150 Physical Geology** (3)
• ESCI-211 Meteorology** (3)
• ESCI-230 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems** (2)
• ESCI-410 Hydrogeology** (3)
• ESCI-450 Physics of the Solid Earth** (4)

Required Support Courses for the Environmental Chemistry Concentration:

• BIOL-155 General Biology: The Diversity of Life** (4)
• BIOL-265 Ecology** (4)
• ANTH-200 Global Problems** (3) OR
• SOC-235 Environmental Sociology** (3)

* Requires a grade of C- or above

** Requires a grade of C or above

Completion of the Chemistry Major - Environmental Chemistry Concentration requires a minimum of 76-78 hours. The above courses earn the student a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with an Environmental Chemistry concentration and a minor in Environmental Science. The Bachelor of Arts Degree requires competency in a modern language through 201-level (additional 4 credits). Addition of CHEM 380 will earn the student a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.

Industrial Chemistry Concentration

Required Courses: See the Chemistry Core course section

Additional required Chemistry Courses for the Industrial Chemistry Concentration:

• CHEM-280 Inorganic Chemistry** (4)
• CHEM-380 Physical Chemistry II** (3)
• CHEM-400 Advanced Laboratory Techniques** (4)

Required Support Courses for Industrial Chemistry Concentration:

• MATH-245 Statistics for the Sciences* (4)
• ELEC-XXX. Eight (8) credit hours of Science, Math, or Computer Science electives outside of Chemistry (at or above the 155 level)*

* Requires a grade of C- or above

** Requires a grade of C or above

Completion of the Chemistry Major - Industrial Chemistry Concentration requires a minimum of 72 hours. The above courses earn the student a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.

Associate in Science Degree —Chemistry

Required General Education Courses:

• ENGL-101 English Composition (3)
• REL-ELEC Religion elective (3)
• LIB-ELEC Liberal Arts electives (5)
• INTD-101 New Student Experience (1) (day students only)

Required Chemistry Courses:

• CHEM-150/151 General Chemistry I and Lab** (4)
• CHEM-160/161 General Chemistry II and Lab** (4)
• CHEM-250/251 Organic Chemistry I and Lab** (5)
• CHEM-260/261 Organic Chemistry II and Lab** (5)
• CHEM-310 Analytical Chemistry** (5)
• CHEM-ELEC Chemistry Elective (CHEM-230 level or above)** (3 or 4)

Required Support Courses:

• BIOL-165 Introduction to Cell Biology* (4)
• CSCI-130 Microcomputer Applications* (3)
  • or CSCI-132 Software Applications for the Sciences* (2)
  • or CSCI-155 Introduction to Programming Using C++* (4)
  • or COMP-150 Microcomputer Applications* (3)
• MATH-180 College Algebra and Trigonometry* (4)
• MATH-245 Statistics for the Sciences* (4)
• PHYS-150 General Physics I and Lab* (4)

* Requires a grade of C- or above

** Requires a grade of C or above

Completion of the Associate in Science degree in Chemistry requires a minimum of 60 hours. The above courses earn the student an Associate in Science in Chemistry.

Chemistry Minor

• CHEM-150/151 General Chemistry I and Lab** (4)
• CHEM-160/161 General Chemistry II and Lab** (4)
• CHEM-250/251 Organic Chemistry I and Lab** (5)
• CHEM-310 Analytical Chemistry** (5)
• CHEM-ELEC Chemistry Electives (CHEM-230 level or above)** (2)

(Some electives require prerequisites not listed above. Consult the catalog before scheduling.)

** Requires a grade of C or above

Medical Laboratory Science Major—Bachelor of Science Degree

Required Chemistry Courses for the Medical Laboratory Science Major:

• CHEM-150/151 General Chemistry I and Lab** (4)
• CHEM-160/161 General Chemistry II and Lab** (4)
• CHEM-250/251 Organic Chemistry I and Lab** (5)
• CHEM-260/261 Organic Chemistry II and Lab** (5)
• CHEM-310 Analytical Chemistry** (5)

Required Biology Courses for the Medical Laboratory Science Major:

• BIOL-103 Principles of Human Anatomy* (4)
• BIOL-104 Principles of Human Physiology* (4)
• BIOL-165 Introduction to Cell Biology* (4)
• BIOL-225 Introduction to Genetics* (4)
• BIOL-220 General Microbiology* (4)
• BIOL-370 Immunology* (3)

Required Support Courses for the Medical Laboratory Science Major:

• COMP-150 Microcomputer Applications* (3)
  • or CSCI-130 Microcomputer Applications* (3)
  • or CSCI-132 Software Applications for the Sciences* (2)
  • or CSCI-155 Introduction to Programming Using C++* (4)
• MATH-190 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I* (4)
• PHYS-150 General Physics I* (4)
  or PHYS-153 General Physics I, Calculus-Based* (4)
• PHYS-160 General Physics II* (4)
  or PHYS-163 General Physics II, Calculus-Based* (4)
• ELEC-XXX Science and Math Electives* (4)

* Requires a grade of C- or above.

** Requires a grade of C or above.

The Medical Laboratory Science curriculum requires, in addition to the above courses, the completion of the 12-month clinical program in Medical Laboratory Science at one of the hospitals affiliated with the University of Indianapolis (currently affiliated hospitals are IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana; Franciscan Health, Indianapolis, Indiana; and Parkview Health, Fort Wayne, Indiana). Students must apply for admittance to these programs. This clinical program replaces the final year of undergraduate academic work if a student has completed all Medical Laboratory Science prerequisites, all core courses for the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences, and at least 90 hours of undergraduate coursework counting toward a degree.

The Medical Laboratory Science major requires a minimum of 64 hours. The Bachelor of Science degree requires a minimum of 120 hours. These programs may require attendance in both day and extended programs classes. See the Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences General Education Core Guide/Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts for additional course requirements.

Additional information about the courses listed above can be found in the section entitled Course Descriptions.

Associate Professor Darryl Clark, Chair; Associate Professor Jeanne Criswell, Instructor Audrey Cunningham, Professor Rebecca A. Gilliland, Assistant Professor Kathleen Greenan,  Assistant Professor Steven Koehn, Assistant Professor Whitney Tipton, Instructor Scott Uecker.

The Department of Communication provides instruction in electronic media, human communication, journalism, public relations, and sports information; helps students develop – through theory and practice – skills in speaking, listening, critical thinking, managing, and writing; shows students how to research and reason from their discoveries; and prepares students to become responsible producers and consumers of communication.

Faculty members demonstrate a professional commitment to teaching and are cognizant of developments in their respective disciplines. Their scholarship, either research-oriented or creative, extends beyond course preparation. The Department of Communication serves three groups: the student body, majors and minors in the department, and the community. First, it provides basic courses in communication to all University students, helping them to make their ideas clear and cogent. Second, it gives students the opportunity to develop competency in their concentrations within the department, by providing them with a sound academic curriculum and applied opportunities. Third, it serves the University by providing courses found in the curriculum of many other departments. It also serves the University and surrounding communities with its programs and publications in journalism, radio, television, public relations, and speech.

The department works cooperatively within the major areas of communication, offering an integrated approach to the disciplines, thus viewing communication as a theoretically based discipline rather than a form of popular entertainment. The department gives students the opportunity to develop insights that will help them become viable candidates for careers in communication, business, or education or for graduate school.

Philosophically, the department is committed to applied learning grounded in academic programs. The curriculum provides flexibility and emphasizes the need for a liberally based education. Faculty suggest minors in English, business, history and political science, economics, or the social sciences. Early in the educational process, students have applied opportunities to work on the student newspaper, a public radio station that reaches 22 central Indiana counties, a campus television station, a nationally competitive forensics team, and a student-run public relations agency.

No departmental course in which the student earns a grade lower than a C- will be counted toward a major or minor. A student must receive a minimum grade of C- in prerequisite courses.

Only four hours of applied courses count toward the major.

Requirements for Major and Minors

Communication Major

Core Courses (19-21 hours):

• COMM-101 Computer Applications in Communication
• COMM-114 Introduction to Mass Media
• COMM-141 Introduction to Strategic Communication
• COMM-240 Communication Research Methods
• COMM-440 Communication Law
• COMM-441 Senior Project

and one upper-level human communication course

Applied Courses (four hours; may repeat the same course)

• COMM-110 Applied Radio
• COMM-111 Applied Television
• COMM-120 Applied Journalism
• COMM-130 Speech Team
• COMM-140 Applied Public Relations

Concentrations

Choose one of the following:

Concentration in Human Communication (twelve hours)

Choose four of the following:

• COMM-330 Group Discussion and Communication
• COMM-331 Interpersonal Communication
• COMM-332 Argumentation and Debate
• COMM-333 Intercultural Communication
• COMM-340 Persuasion
• COMM-432 Public Address and Criticism

Major Area in Electronic Media (twelve hours)

Take both of the following:

• COMM-109 Foundations of Applied Radio and TV
• COMM-311 Writing for the Electronic Media

One of the following:

• COMM-118 Studio Production
• COMM-119 Field Production
• COMM-211 Announcing
• COMM-230 Voice & Diction

One of the following:

• COMM-325 Mass Media Ethics
• COMM-410 Media Sales and Marketing
• COMM-411 Media Genres and Criticism
• COMM-412 Media & Society
• COMM-420 Media Management

Major Area in Journalism (twelve hours)

One of the following:

• COMM-221 Copy Editing
• COMM-222 Publication Design

Take: 

COMM-320 Writing for Print & Online Media

One of the following:

• COMM-323 Magazine/Webzine Writing and Editing
• COMM-421 Information Gathering and Dissemination

One of the following:

• COMM-325 Mass Media Ethics
• COMM-413 Political Communication
• COMM-420 Media Management

Major Area in Public Relations (twelve hours)

Take all of the following:

• COMM-321 Public Relations Principles
• COMM-322 Public Relations Methods
• COMM-324 Public Relations Analysis

One of the following:

• COMM-109 Foundations of Applied Radio and TV
• COMM-222 Publication Design
• COMM-325 Mass Media Ethics
• COMM-421 Information Gathering and Dissemination
• Major Area in Sports Communication (twelve hours)

One of the following:

• COMM-109 Foundations of Applied Radio and TV
• COMM-321 Public Relations Principles

One of the following:

• COMM-311 Writing for the Electronic Media
• COMM-421 Information Gathering and Dissemination

Two of the following:

• COMM-315 Sports Media Production
• COMM-344 Sports and Public Relations
• COMM-415 Gender and Identity in Sports Media

Electives (nine hours required):

May choose from any of the above courses plus the following; six hours must be 300-level or above.

• COMM-150 Digital Multimedia Production
• COMM-200 Business and Professional Communication
• COMM-211 Announcing
• COMM-223 Photojournalism
• COMM-310 Programming
• COMM-313 Television Directing
• COMM-314 Communication Technology
• COMM-341 Topics in Communication
• COMM-343 Communication Research Practicum
• COMM-351 Digital Project Management
• COMM-352 Digital Storytelling
• COMM-413 Political Communication
• COMM-431 Gender and Communication
• COMM-442 Communication Internship

COMM-442 Communication Internship (highly recommended); 2-8 credit hours, hours count toward graduation but not toward requirements for the major. Junior or senior standing required, cumulative 2.5 GPA, 18 hours of coursework in the major, 3 hours of applied courses.

Note: The Communication major requires a total of 44 hours. A grade of C- (1.7 on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required in all courses that are applied toward the Communication major.

Communication Minor (19 hours):

One of the following: COMM-114 or 141; COMM-240, COMM-440; nine hours of communication courses (six hours in 300 or higher-level courses). One hour of applied communication from one of the following: COMM-110; COMM-111; COMM-120; COMM-130, or COMM-140.

Visual Journalism Minor (18 hours):

Complete COMM-111, 114, 120, and COMM-440 (9 hours), and choose one of the following tracks (9 hours):

• Online/Web Track COMM-118 or COMM-119, DSGN-101, and DSGN-371
• Design Track: COMM-222, DSGN-101, and DSGN-170
• Photojournalism Track: COMM-223, ART-171, and ART-271

The Community and Nonprofit Leadership major helps prepare students to work in areas such as community organizing, nonprofit work, and advancement. Your expertise in Community & Non-Profit Leadership will be honed through an interdisciplinary curriculum that features content from such diverse areas as sociology, social work, and community leadership and engagement. Courses are taken in sequence and build upon each other, so you deepen your understanding of the many aspects of the field as you progress through the program. The experiential focus means the neighborhoods near campus will be your learning laboratories while you're in school. The program culminates with a capstone course that allows you to engage key stakeholders around a critical issue related to your area of personal interest. Take a leadership role to support a community organization and gain valuable experience that forges immediate community connections and establishes your foothold as a difference-maker in the non-profit community.

Required Courses: all CNPL majors must take the following courses (33 credit hours)

• SOC 210 Social Inequality (3)
• SOWK 230 Foundations of Social Work Practice (3)
• SOC 315 Cities and Communities (3)
• CNPL 450 Community Based Research and Data (3)
• SOC 240 Conflict Resolution (3)
• SOC 305 Progressive Leadership (3)
• SOC 220 Racial and Ethnic Relations (3)

OR

• SOC 250 Gender Issues in Law and Society (3)
• CNPL 310 Fund Development for Community Organizations (3)
• SOWK 375 Supervision and Administration (3)
• CNPL 320 Social Entrepreneurship (3)
• CNPL 480 Excellence in Community Leadership and Engagement (3)

Minor

The Sociology Department also offers a minor in Community and Nonprofit Leadership (18 credit hours)

• CNPL 450 Community Based Research and Data (3)
• Choose one of the three:
• SOC 210 Social Inequality (3)
• SOC 220 Racial and Ethnic Relations (3)
• SOC 250 Gender Issues in Law and Society (3)
• Choose four of the five:
• SOC 305 Progressive Leadership (3)
• CNPL 310 Fund Development for Community Organizations (3)
• SOWK 360 Supervision and Administration (3)
• CNPL 320 Social Entrepreneurship (3)
• SOC 315 Cities and Communities (3)

Associate Professor Kevin Whiteacre, Chair; Assistant Professor Bruce Biggs, Assistant Professor Bobby Potters, Associate Adjunct Jim Perillo.

Courses in the Department of Criminal Justice give students a solid foundation in the many aspects of the criminal justice system and how they interact with each other. Courses include a strong focus on understanding and identifying evidence-based solutions to problems associated with crime and criminal justice. The criminal justice program benefits those who desire to enter, or advance in, careers in or related to law enforcement, corrections, loss prevention, and cybersecurity, or graduate work in these areas.

The department also offers both a minor in Criminal Justice generally and a minor in Loss Prevention more specifically, which are open to students with any University major. The Criminal Justice minor provides students with a firm background in criminal justice process and theory, while allowing students to choose electives that best match their professional and academic goals. The Loss Prevention minor provides students with knowledge and skills needed to work with and in businesses to reduce losses from theft, accidents, and other causes.

Requirements for Major and Minors

Criminal Justice Major—Bachelor’s Degree

• CRIM-110 Introduction to Criminal Justice
• SOC-103 Social Problems
• MATH-150 Finite Mathematics
• CRIM-200 Criminology
• SOC-220 Racial & Ethnic Relations
• CRIM-230 Criminal Law
• CRIM-250 Gender Issues in Law and Society
• CRIM-310 Juvenile Delinquency
• SOC-330 Introduction to Social Research
• CRIM-440 Criminal Justice Capstone

At least one concentration required:

Corrections concentration

• CRIM-120 Trends in Corrections
• CRIM-240 Constitutional Rights of Inmates
• CRIM-330 Custody and Treatment
• CRIM-350 Internship in Criminal Justice
  or six hours of appropriate electives

Crime Scene Investigation concentration

• CHEM-150/151 General Chemistry
• BIOL-155 Introduction to the Diversity of Life
• CRIM-210 Criminal Investigation
• CRIM-220 Criminal Evidence
• CRIM-320 Criminalistics
• ART-171 Digital Photography
• CRIM 350 Criminal Justice Internship
  or ANTH-380 Field Archaeology

Cybersecurity concentration

• CSCI-155 Introduction to Programming Using C++
• CSCI-156 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
• CSCI-240 Data Structure & Algorithms
• CSCI-420 Computer Networks & Distributing Networks
• CSCI-421 Data Encryption & Network Security

Law Enforcement concentration

• CRIM-210 Criminal Investigation
• CRIM-220 Criminal Evidence
• CRIM-340 Police Administration and Management
• SOC-315 Cities & Communities
• CRIM-420 Academy Internship
  or nine hours of appropriate electives

Loss Prevention concentration

• BADM-110 Introduction to Business
  or BADM-230 Business Law
• COMP-150 Microcomputer Applications
• CIS-151 Intro to Information Systems & Applied Analytics
• FIN-210 Finance
• MGT-234 Organizational Behavior
• CRIM-210 Criminal Investigation
• CRIM-370 Crime Prevention
• CRIM-435 LPQ Certification

Criminal Justice Minor

For students with majors in areas other than criminal justice. Take CRIM-110 plus 15 hours of additional criminal justice courses.

Loss Prevention Minor

Required (22 hours):

• CRIM-110 Introduction to Criminal Justice
• BADM-110 Introduction to Business
  or BADM 230 Business Law
• FIN-210 Finance
• CRIM-210 Criminal Investigation
• CRIM-230 Criminal Law
• CRIM-370 Crime Prevention
• CRIM-435 Loss Prevention Accreditation

Additional information about the courses listed above can be found in the section entitled Course Descriptions.

Associate Dean and Director of Engineering Dr. Ken Reid; Assistant Professor Suranga Dharmarathne, Assistant Professor Joseph Herzog, Associate Professor Octavian Nicolio, Assistant Professor David Olawale, Assistant Professor George Ricco, Assistant Professor Najmus Saqib, Assistant Professor Rashedul Sarker, Associate Professor Stephen Spicklemire, Director of Engineering Instruction; Assistant Professor Paul Talaga.

The R.B Annis School of Engineering was established in the Spring of 2017 on a foundation of an interdisciplinary, project-oriented curriculum. At the time of its inception the school was comprised of four programs: Computer Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (starting Fall 2017) and Software Engineering. In addition to a strong technical curriculum in each of the core disciplines, the R.B Annis School of Engineering provides a shared engineering “Design Spine” experience that joins students from the school’s engineering programs together in “hands on” projects. In each of the four years of the engineering programs, students work in small interdisciplinary groups to create designed solutions to authentic “real world” problems with external and internal stakeholders. Many schools have a “senior design” capstone, but at UIndy the design experience begins with the first engineering course students take as incoming freshmen.

Computer science is the science behind the use of computer hardware and computer software to solve problems. Students of computer science learn programming skills, technical algorithms, and how to use software development tools. In addition, they learn how to work with databases, computer networks (such as the Internet) and other technologies. People with a degree in computer science are likely to find themselves working on a team, along with other software-oriented people, and working with customers to determine their needs; contrary to a popular misconception, computer science people do not work alone. The employment outlook for people with degrees in computer science is excellent, and coursework in computer science may be helpful to students regardless of major. The computer science program is designed to comply with the curriculum recommendations of ACM and IEEE—the two major professional societies for computer science.

The Engineering disciplines represented in the school focus on three core aspects of many practical engineering problems: (a) the design of workflows, layouts and complex processes of today’s highly interconnected systems (Industrial and Systems Engineering), (b) the design, testing and production of mechanical systems from automobiles to spacecraft using a variety of materials, prototyping and fabrication technologies (Mechanical Engineering), (c) the design of complex software systems including issues of scalability, performance, quality, reliability and security (Software Engineering). All of these disciplines blend together through Design Spine projects to give our students experience working on interdisciplinary teams to solve authentic "real world" problems throughout their undergraduate career.

Accreditation

As a new school offering new engineering programs, we are applying for accreditation through the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) at the earliest allowable time which will be immediately following the graduation of our first class. The accreditation will then apply retroactively to all the students who graduate in the first cohort.

Engineering programs have both program educational objectives (PEOs) and student outcomes (SOs). Program educational objectives are “are consistent with the mission of the institution, the needs of the program’s various constituencies” and ABET criteria. The R.B. Annis School of Engineering program educational outcomes are:

1. Engage in professional practice or graduate studies and service for the profession and the community.

2. Function effectively in multidisciplinary teams inside and outside the engineering discipline.

3. Employ effective communication, management, and organizational skills to drive business success.

Requirements for Majors and Minors

Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering is an engineering discipline that focuses on the application of engineering principles to the design and development of electrical and electronic systems, specifically digital systems.

Student Outcomes:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Requirements:

• CHEM-150 General Chemistry I (3)
• CHEM-151 General Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
• CSCI-155 Introduction to Programming using C++ (3)
• CSCI-156 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (3)
• EENG-120 DC Circuits (2)
• EENG-210 AC Circuits and Systems (4)
• EENG-220 Digital Systems (3)
• EENG-230 MCU Architecture and Programming (3)
• ENGR-185 Orientation to Engineering
• ENGR-196 Introduction to Engineering (Design Lab I) (3)
• ENGR-198 Engineering Design Lab II (1)
• ENGR-210 Engineering Economics (3)
• ENGR-296 Engineering Design Lab III (1)
• ENGR-298 Engineering Design Lab IV (1)
• MATH-190 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4)
• MATH-191 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4)
• MATH-270 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III (4)
• MATH-280 Linear Algebra (4)
• MATH-330 Differential Equations (3)
• PHYS-153 General Physics I, Calculus Based (4)
• PHYS-163 General Physics II, Calculus Based (4)
• PHYS-280 Scientific Computing
• EENG-310 Signals & Systems (3)
• EENG-320 Electronics (3)
• EENG-330 Probability & Random Processes (3)
• EENG-340 Interfacing Laboratory (3)
• EENG-370 VHDL: Design & Synthesis (3)
• EENG-410 VHDL: Computer Architecture (3)
• MATH-195 Discrete Mathematics (3)
• ENGR-396 Engineering Design Lab V (1)
• ENGR-398 Engineering Design Lab VI (1)
• ENGR-496 Engineering Design Lab VII (1)
• ENGR-498 Engineering Design Lab VIII (2) (capstone)
• SWEN 310 Operating Systems (3)

Computer Science

The Computer Science major requires a total of 74 credits.  The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science requires a minimum of 120 credits.

Graduates of the program will have an ability to:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6. Apply computer science theory and software development to produce computing-based solutions.

Requirements:

• CSCI-155 Introduction to Programming 
• CSCI-156 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
• CSCI-230 Computer Architecture & Parallel Computing
• CSCI-240 Data Structures and Algorithms
• CSCI-310 Graphical User Interfaces & Game Programing
• SWEN-310 Operating Systems
• CSCI-340 Computer Algorithms
• CSCI-350 Programming Languages
• CSCI-370 Database Systems
• CSCI-420 Computer Networks and Distributed Computing
• CSCI-421 Data Encryption and Network Security
• CSCI-496 Computer Science Capstone Lab I
• CSCI-498 Computer Science Capstone Lab II

Four credits from among the following electives:   

• CSCI-355  Mobile Development 
• CSCI-365 Game Programming 
• CSCI-390 Internet Programming 
• CSCI-400  Topics in Computer Science 
• CSCI-430 Software Engineering 
• CSCI-450 Computer Graphics 
• CSCI-460  Artificial Intelligence
• CSCI-492 Research in Computer Science 
• PHYS-280 Scientific Computing   

Required Engineering, Mathematics and Natural Sciences Courses:

• ENGR-185 Orientation to Engineering
• ENGR-196 Introduction to Engineering (Design Lab I)
• ENG-198 Engineering Design Lab II
• MATH-190 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I
• MATH-191 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II
• MATH-195 Discrete Mathematics
• MATH-280 Linear Algebra

A minimum of six credits from Physics, Chemistry or Biology which must include a laboratory course

Computer Science Minor

CSCI-155, CSCI-156, CSCI-240, and two additional CSCI-courses at or above the 200-level.

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering is an engineering discipline that focuses on the application of engineering principles to the design and development of electrical and electronic systems.

Student Outcomes:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Requirements:

• CHEM-150 General Chemistry I (3)
• CHEM-151 General Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
• CSCI-155 Introduction to Programming using C++ (3)
• EENG-120 DC Circuits (2)
• EENG-210 AC Circuits and Systems (4)
• EENG-220 Digital Systems (3)
• EENG-230 MCU Architecture and Programming (3)
• ENGR-185 Orientation to Engineering
• ENGR-196 Introduction to Engineering (Design Lab I) (3)
• ENGR-198 Engineering Design Lab II (1)
• ENGR-210 Engineering Economics (3)
• ENGR-296 Engineering Design Lab III (1)
• ENGR-298 Engineering Design Lab IV (1)
• MATH-190 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4)
• MATH-191 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4)
• MATH-270 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III (4)
• MATH-280 Linear Algebra (4)
• MATH-330 Differential Equations (3)
• PHYS-153 General Physics I, Calculus Based (4)
• PHYS-163 General Physics II, Calculus Based (4)
• PHYS-280 Scientific Computing
• EENG-310 Signals & Systems (3)
• EENG-320 Electronics (3)
• EENG-330 Probability & Random Processes (3)
• EENG-340 Interfacing Laboratory (3)
• EENG-350 Digital Signal Processing I (3)
• EENG-360 Controls I (3)
• EENG-410 Controls II (3)
• EENG-420 Digital Image Processing (3)
• EENG-430 Digital Signal Processing (3)
• ENGR-396 Engineering Design Lab V (1)
• ENGR-398 Engineering Design Lab VI (1)
• ENGR-496 Engineering Design Lab VII (1)
• ENGR-498 Engineering Design Lab VIII (2) (capstone)

General Engineering

General Engineering is a broad term for covering many engineering disciplines. The general engineering curriculum allows for a curriculum tailored to student’s interest with approval from the Director of Engineering Programs. This degree requires 138 hours for completion. To meet accreditation requirements, a minimum of 32 hours of MATH-and science and a minimum of 48 hours in courses inside the R.B School of Engineering must be obtained.

Student Outcomes:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Industrial and Systems Engineering Major

Industrial and systems engineers design, improve and install integrated systems of people, materials, information, equipment, and energy. The RBASOE strives to prepare effective and responsible graduates ready to serve in our complex societies.

Within the first few years of graduating from our programs, our alumni will have:

1. Experienced increasing leadership roles in organizations as seasoned industrial and systems engineers who design, improve, and install integrated systems.
2. Been known for applying and advocating for sound ethical, environmental, and professional judgment in practice.
3. Demonstrated continual development and lifelong learning through relevant certifications, pursuit of graduate studies, or active participation in professional societies.
4. Excelled in interdisciplinary teams to address organizational or societal societal needs.
5. Employed effective communication, management, and organizational skills to drive business and personal success.

Student Outcomes:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Requirements:

• ENGR-185 Orientation to Engineering
• ENGR-196 Introduction to Engineering (Design I)
• ENGR-198 Engineering Design II
• ENGR-296 Engineering Design III
• ENGR-298 Engineering Design IV
• ENGR-396 Engineering Design V
• ENGR-398 Engineering Design VI
• ENGR-496 Engineering Design VII
• ENGR-498 Engineering Design VIII
• ENGR-210 Engineering Economics
• ISEN-210 Introduction to Industrial Engineering
• ISEN-220 Process Modeling and Simulation
• ISEN-300 Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics
• ISEN-310 Operations Research II
• ISEN-320 Facilities Planning
• ISEN-410 Introduction to Systems Engineering and Design
• ISEN-420 Statistical Quality Control
• ISEN-430 Analysis of Networks and Strategies
• ISEN-440 Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• ISEN-450 Engineering Lean Methods and Processes
• ISEN-460 Introduction to System Architecture and Design
• CHEM-150 General Chemistry I
• CHEM-151 General Chemistry Laboratory I
• CIS-351 Information Systems Management and Unstructured Data
• CSCI-155 Introduction to Programming
• MATH-190 Calculus I
• MATH-191 Calculus II
• MATH-270 Calculus III
• MATH-280 Linear Algebra
• MATH-330 Differential Equations
• MATH-335 Introduction to Operations Research
• MATH-350 Prob and Stat I
• MATH-351 Prob and Stat II
• PHYS-153 Physics I, Calculus Based
• PHYS-163 Physics II, Calculus Based

Mechanical Engineering Major

Mechanical engineers use the fundamental and practical knowledge of thermal-fluid sciences, machine dynamics, controls engineering, and energy systems to ideate, design, and create engineering systems. The mechanical engineering program at the RBASOE strives to prepare effective and responsible graduates ready to serve in our complex societies.

Within the first few years of graduating from our programs, our alumni will have:

1. Led interdisciplinary teams to address critical societal needs in the design, modeling, manufacturing, operation, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
2. Been recognized by their peers for excelling at hands-on problem-solving, advancing technology, and driving innovation.
3. Improved themselves by continuing their education through graduate studies, obtaining relevant licenses and certifications, and actively serving in professional societies.
4. Been known for applying and advocating for sound ethical, environmental, and professional judgment in practice.
5. Employed effective communication, management, and organizational skills to drive business and personal success.

Student Outcomes:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Requirements:

• ENGR-185 Orientation to Engineering
• ENGR-196 Introduction to Engineering (Design I)
• ENGR-198 Engineering Design II
• ENGR-296 Engineering Design II
• ENGR-298 Engineering Design IV
• ENGR-396 Engineering Design V
• ENGR-398 Engineering Design VI
• ENGR-496 Engineering Design VII
• ENGR-498 Engineering Design VIII
• ENGR-210 Engineering Economics
• MENG-120 Engineering Graphics
• MENG-210 Statics
• MENG-220 Thermodynamics I
• MENG-300 Mechanics of Solids
• MENG-310 Thermodynamics II
• MENG-320 Materials Processing
• MENG-330 Design of Machine Components
• MENG-340 Mechanical Modeling and Simulation
• MENG-350 Heat Transfer
• MENG-360 Fluid Mechanics
• MENG-410 Machine Dynamics and Mechanisms
• MENG-420 Control Systems
• MENG-430 Manufacturing Processes and Systems
• MENG-440 Mechatronics
• CHEM-150 General Chemistry I
• CHEM-151 General Chemistry Laboratory I
• CSCI-155 Introduction to Programming
• MATH-190 Calculus I
• MATH-191 Calculus II
• MATH-270 Calculus III
• MATH-330 Differential Equations
• MATH-280 Linear Algebra
• PHYS-153 Physics I, Calculus Based
• PHYS-163 Physics II, Calculus Based
• PHYS-230 Laboratory Instrumentation
• PHYS-360 Dynamics

Software Engineering Major

Software engineers use effective engineering principles together with fundamental principles of computer science to ideate, design, and create robust software systems to meet customer needs. The Software Engineering program at the RBASOE strives to prepare effective and responsible graduates ready to serve in our complex societies.

Within the first few years of graduating from our programs, our alumni will have: 

1. Been a leader in the practice of software design, development, and deployment.
2. Excelled in interdisciplinary teams to address critical societal needs.
3. Improved themselves by continuing their education through graduate studies, obtaining relevant licenses and certifications, and actively serving in professional societies.
4. Been known for applying and advocating for sound ethical, environmental, and professional judgment in practice.
5. Employed effective communication, management, and organizational skills to drive business and personal success.

Student Outcomes:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Requirements:

• ENGR-185 Orientation to Engineering
• ENGR-196 Introduction to Engineering (Design I)
• ENGR-198 Engineering Design II
• ENGR-296 Engineering Design III
• ENGR-298 Engineering Design IV
• ENGR-396 Engineering Design V
• ENGR-398 Engineering Design VI
• ENGR-496 Engineering Design VII
• ENGR-498 Engineering Design VIII
• ENGR-210 Engineering Economics
• SWEN-200 Intro to Software Engineering
• SWEN-230 Advanced C Programming
• SWEN-310 Operating Systems
• SWEN-320 Software validation and testing
• SWEN-330 Software Architecture 
• SWEN-400 Software Project Management
• CSCI-155 Introduction to Programming
• CSCI-156 Object Oriented Programming
• CSCI-240 Data Structures and Algorithms
• CSCI-370 Database Systems
• CSCI-350 Programming Languages
• CSCI-420 Networks and Distributed Computing
• CHEM-150 General Chemistry I
• CHEM-151 General Chemistry Laboratory I
• PHYS-153 Physics I, Calculus Based
• PHYS-163 Physics II, Calculus Based
• PHYS-230 Laboratory Instrumentation
• PHYS-280 Scientific Computing I (W/S)
• MATH-190 Calculus I
• MATH-191 Calculus II
• MATH-195 Discrete Mathematics
• MATH-280 Linear Algebra
• MATH-330 Differential Equations
• MATH-350 Prob & Stats I

Additional information about the courses listed above can be found in the section entitled Course Descriptions.

Associate Professor Molly Martin, Chair; Professor Jennifer Camden, Associate Chair; Assistant Professor Jessica Bannon; Professor William R Dynes; Assistant Professor Barney Haney; Associate Professor Richard M Marshall; Assistant Professor Rebecca McKanna; Associate Professor Kevin McKelvey; Assistant Professor Mike Milam; Assistant Professor Leah Milne; Assistant Professor Karen Newman; Assistant Professor S Kip Robisch; Assistant Professor Daniel Vice; Assistant Professor Elizabeth Whiteacre; Assistant Professor Stephen Zimmerly.

The English Department at the University of Indianapolis develops students’ abilities as critical and creative readers, thinkers, and writers. Our community of faculty-scholars, students, alumni, and community members support a campus culture that fosters a love of literature and language. Our general education courses, major-specific courses, and graduate program offerings build the expertise needed to navigate a changing world.

Students are placed in ENGL-100 or 101 on the basis of a written examination given prior to enrollment (Some students may be exempt from the placement examination on the basis of SAT or ACT verbal test scores and high school English grades.) Students placed in ENGL-100 must earn a C or above to progress to ENGL-101. Students in ENGL-101 must earn a C or above to progress to ENGL-102 or to earn an undergraduate degree from the University.

ENGL-100, 101, and 102 are not considered part of the major Major courses are listed below.

Requirements for Majors, Minors, and Concentration

English Literary Studies Major (36 hours)

Required Freshman Course:

ENGL-105 Freshman Seminar: English (1)

(does not count toward number of hours in major)

Literature Track Core (12 hours):

• ENGL-210 Introduction to Literary Criticism and Theory (3)
• ENGL-220 Advanced Composition: Expository Writing (3)
• ENGL-360 Studies in English Language and Linguistics (3)
• ENGL-495 Capstone (3)

Literature Track: Survey Requirements (12 hours):

Choose three of the following three-hour courses:

• ENGL-211 British Literature I (3)
• ENGL-212 British Literature II (3)
• ENGL-213 American Literature I (3)
• ENGL-214 American Literature II (3)

Choose one course pre-20th century:

• ENGL-411 Medieval Literature & Culture (3)
• ENGL-412 Renaissance Literature & Culture (3)
• ENGL-413 18th & 19th Literature & Culture (3)
• ENGL-430 Shakespeare (3)

Literature Track: 300 and 400-Level Course Electives (12 hours) Junior and Senior Year

Choose one section from the Studies in Genre list:

• ENGL-310 Creative Nonfiction (3)
• ENGL-311 Short Story (3)
• ENGL-316 Popular Literature (3)
• ENGL-325 Poetry (3)
• ENGL-330 Drama I (3)
• ENGL-331 Drama II (3)
• ENGL-340 Novel (3)

Choose one section from the 300- or 400-level Alternative and Minority Literature Traditions list:

• ENGL-342 Women Writers (3)
• ENGL-343 Native American Literature (3)
• ENGL-344 African American Literature (3)
• ENGL-435 Multicultural Literature (3)
• ENGL-436 Post-Colonial Literature (3)

Choose two other 400-level courses with a literature or literary criticism focus:

English teaching majors pursue have a Secondary Education co-major, in addition to the English Literary Studies degree. They must also complete the following classes (some of which can fulfill the above degree requirements.)

• ENGL-325 Poetry (3)
• ENGL/EDUC 218 Young Adult Literature (3)
• ENGL-430 Shakespeare (3)
• ENGL-465 Issues of Literacy & Language (3)

Choose one course:

• ENGL-414 20th Century Literature (3)
• ENGL-415 21st Century Literature (3)
• ENGL-435 Multicultural Literature (3)
• ENGL-436 Post-Colonial Literature (3)

Requirements for Speech Component:

Choose 3 hours from the following classes:

• COMM-130 Speech Team (1) [can be taken for a maximum of 3 credit hours]
• COMM-330 Group Communication (3)
• COMM-332 Argumentation and Debate (3)
• COMM-340 Persuasion (3)
• COMM-333 Intercultural Communication (3)

See the School of Education section of the Catalog for additional Education requirements.

English Creative Writing Major (36 hours)

Required Freshman Course:

ENGL-105 Freshman Seminar: English (1)

(does not count toward number of hours in major)

Creative Writing Track Core (24 hours):

• ENGL-220 Advanced Composition: Expository Writing (3)
• ENGL-270 Introduction to Creative Writing (3)
• ENGL-311 Short Story (3)
  • or ENGL-340 Novel (3)
  • or ENGL-310 Creative Nonfiction (3)
• ENGL-325 Poetry (3)
• ENGL-370 Poetry Writing Workshop (3)
• ENGL-371 Fiction Writing Workshop (3)
• ENGL-471 Advanced Poetry Writing Workshop (3)
  or ENGL-472 Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop (3)
• ENGL-495 Capstone (3)

Creative Writing Track: Literature Electives (6 hours) Junior or Senior Year

Choose two literature, language, or literary criticism courses at the 300-level or higher.

Creative Writing Track: Career-related Electives (6 hours)

Choose six hours of courses from the following lists, based on your career goals and interests. (Completion of a minor can substitute for this requirement; options include the minors in Marketing or Business Administration for non-business majors, the Professional Writing minor, or the Literary Studies minor.)

Advertising / Marketing:

• MKTG-290 Marketing (3)
• MKTG-295 Consumer Behavior (3)
  or MKTG-393 Advertising (3)

Preparation for Graduate Study in Literature or Creative Writing:

• ENGL-210 Introduction to Literary Criticism (3)
• ENGL-379 Etchings (1) [can be taken up to four times for credit]
• ENGL-410 Literary Criticism (3)

Any 300-level or 400-level literature course

Literary Arts Administration:

• ENTR-280 Small Business Venture (3)
• MGT-281 Management (3)
• ENGL-379 Etchings (1) [can be taken up to four times for credit]
• COMM-120 Applied Journalism (1)
• COMM-321 Public Relations Principles (3)
  • and COMM-322 Public Relations Methods (3)
  • or COMM-324 Public Relations Analysis (3)
• Professional Writing Courses
• Writing Internship

English Professional Writing in English Major (36 hours)

Required Freshman Course:

ENGL-105 Freshman Seminar: English (1)

(does not count toward number of hours in major)

Required General Education Courses (not counted in the hours for the major):

• ENGL-101 English Composition (3)
• COMM-200 Business and Professional Communication (3)

One course from the Literature distribution area

Required Major Courses (24 hours):

• ENGL-220 Advanced Composition: Expository Writing (3)
• ENGL-270 Introduction to Creative Writing (3)
• ENGL-280 Introduction to Professional Writing (3)
• ENGL-310 Non-Fiction Prose (3)
• ENGL-387 Composition Theory and Practice (3)
• ENGL-495 Capstone (3)

Choose two additional 400-level courses in English (6 hours total):

Focused Writing Component (12 hours):

Choose 12 hours from the following lists, based on your career goals and interests:

Advertising / Marketing:

• MKTG-290 Marketing (3)
• MKTG-295 Consumer Behavior (3)
  or MKTG-393 Advertising (3)

Literary Arts Administrator:

• COMM-140 Applied Public Relations (1)
• COMM-321 Public Relations Principles (3)
• COMM-322 Public Relations Methods (3)
  or COMM-324 Public Relations Analysis (3)
• COMM-430 Organizational Communication (3)
• ENTR-280 Small Business Venture (3)
• MGT-281 Management (3)

Professional Writing (including M.A or Ph.D program preparation):

• BADM-231 Business Communications (3)
• BADM-332 Research/Writing/Project Management (3)
• COMM-120 Applied Journalism (1)
• COMM-311 Writing for Electronic Media (3)
• COMM-320 Writing for Print Media (3)
• COMM-323 Magazine Writing and Editing (3)
• ENGL-180 Applied Professional Writing (3)
• ENGL-450 English Internship (1-4 hours)
• ENGL-482 Writing for the Web (3)
• ENGL-483 Instructional Design (3)
• ENGL-485 Professional Writing Studio (3)
• ENGL-489 Writing for Nonprofit Organizations (3)

Editing and Publishing:

• ENGL-379 Etchings Journal (1)
• ENGL-385 Book Editing and Publishing (1)
• ENGL-485 Professional Writing Studio (3)
• ENGL-479 Etchings Press (1)

Creative Writing (including M.A or M.F.A. program preparation):

• ENGL-370 Poetry Writing Workshop (3)
• ENGL-371 Fiction Writing Workshop (3)
• ENGL-379 Etchings Journal (1)
• ENGL-465 Issues in Literacy and Language
• ENGL-471 Advanced Poetry Writing Workshop (3)
• ENGL-472 Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop (3)
• ENGL-479 Etchings Press (1)

Writing Internship Options:

A writing internship taken for credit may count toward the career-related elective requirement.

Creative Writing Minor (21 hours)

Creative Writing Minor Core Requirements (12 hours)

ENGL-270 Introduction to Creative Writing (3)

Choose one of the following groups of courses (9 hours):

• ENGL-311 Short Story (3)
• ENGL-371 Fiction Writing (3)
• ENGL-472 Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop (3)

or

• ENGL-325 Poetry (3)
• ENGL-370 Poetry Writing Workshop (3)
• ENGL-471 Advanced Poetry Writing Workshop (3)

Creative Writing Minor: Electives (9 hours)

Choose three 300-level or 400-level literature or creative writing courses.

Literary Studies Minor (21 hours)

Literary Studies Minor Core Requirements (6 hours):

ENGL-210 Introduction to Literary Criticism and Theory (3)

Literary Studies Minor: Additional Requirement (3 hours):

Choose one of the following courses:

• ENGL-211 British Literature I (3)
• ENGL-212 British Literature II (3)
• ENGL-213 American Literature I (3)
• ENGL-214 American Literature II (3)

Literary Studies Minor: Electives (12 hours):

Choose four 300-level or 400-level courses in literature or literary criticism.

Professional Writing Minor (18 hours)

Professional Writing Minor: Core Requirements (9 hours)

• ENGL-220 Advanced Composition: Expository Writing (3)
• ENGL-280 Introduction to Professional Writing (3)
• ENGL-387 Composition Theory and Practice (3)

Professional Writing Minor: Additional Requirement (6 hours)

Choose two of the following courses:

• ENGL-270 Introduction to Creative Writing (3)
• ENGL-310 Non-Fiction Prose (3)
• ENGL-385 Book Editing and Publishing (3)
• ENGL-415 Contemporary Literature and Culture (3)
• ENGL-481 Substantive Editing: Making Text Readable (3)
• ENGL-482 Writing for the Web (3)
• ENGL-483 Instructional Design (3)
• ENGL-485 Professional Editing (3)
• ENGL-489 Writing for Nonprofit Organizations (3)

Professional Writing Minor: Electives (3 hours)

Choose at least three hours from the following courses:

• ENGL-180 Applied Professional Writing (3)
• ENGL-370 Poetry Writing Workshop (3)
• ENGL-371 Fiction Writing Workshop (3)
• ENGL-379 Etchings Journal (1)
• ENGL-450 English Internship (1-4)
• ENGL-465 Issues in Literacy and Language (3)
• ENGL-471 Advanced Poetry Workshop (3)
• ENGL-472 Advanced Fiction Workshop (3)
• ENGL-479 Etchings Press (1)
• COMM-120 Applied Journalism (1)
• COMM-140 Applied Public Relations (1)
• COMM-311 Writing for Electronic Media (3)
• COMM-320 Writing for the Print Media (3)
• COMM-321 Public Relations Principles (3)
• COMM-322 Public Relations Methods (3)
• COMM-323 Magazine/Webzine Writing and Editing (3)
• COMM-324 Public Relations Analysis (3)
• COMM-430 Organizational Communication (3)

English TESOL Concentration (12 hours)

Required Course:

ENGL-465 Teaching English Language Learners I (3)

Electives (take nine hours from the following):

• ENGL-360 Studies in English Language and Linguistics (3)
• ENGL-463 Teaching English Language Learners III (3)
• ENGL-467 Teaching English Language Learners II (3)
• ENGL-469 Practicum (3)

Additional information about the courses listed above can be found in the section entitled Course Descriptions.

Associate Professor Samantha A. Meigs, Chair

Experience Design is a multidisciplinary field of study that focuses on the creation, development, and implementation of interactive experiences. This bachelor’s degree program emphasizes research, design, and management techniques centering around multisensory experiences that both educate and entertain. Experience designers work in many different environments, both for-profit and nonprofit, such as museums, learning centers, sporting events, classrooms, theme parks, and corporate events. In learning to design and create experiences—both real and virtual—for a variety of target audiences, Experience Design students learn to utilize a wide variety of methods and interpretations drawn from such disciplines as art, theatre, communications, and business. In this program students take classes that emphasize both research and creativity, and document their skills through a capstone portfolio. In addition, students have many opportunities for gaining practical experience through internships and the actual implementation of on-campus experience design programming. Experience Design offers a 40-hour major, plus an 18-hour minor and a 12-hour stand-alone concentration that can be attached to any other major.

Experience Design Major

Core Curriculum (25 hours):

• EXD-101 Introduction to Experience Design (3)
• EXD-210 Global Experience Design (3)
• EXD-300 Experience Design Outreach (3) (Required once but is repeatable)

• EXD-320 XD Through the Ages (3)
• EXD 321 Literature of Experience Design (3)
• EXD-382 Experience Design Research Experience (0.5-6) (3 hours required but is repeatable)
• EXD-472 Experience Design Theory & Methods (3)
• EXD-480 Special Topics in Experience Design (3) (Changing topics; required once but is repeatable)
• EXD-490 Senior Capstone Portfolio (1)

Required support courses (15 hours):

ANTH-100 Cultural Anthropology (3)

Take one of the following:

• COMM-321 Public Relations Principles (3)
• MKTG-290 Marketing (3)

Take one of the following:

• DSGN-101 Creative Digital Practices (3)
• COMM-101 Computer Applications in Communication (3)

Take one of the following:

• MGT-234 Organizational Behavior (3)
• MGT-281 Management (3)

Take one of the following:

• THE-120 Stagecraft (major section) (3)
• THE 130 Introduction to Acting (non-major section) (3)

Optional:

EXD-450 Internship in Experience Design (variable credit; counts as general elective)

Experience Design Minor

Take one of the following:

• EXD-101 Introduction to Experience Design (3)
• EXD-210 Global Experience Design (3)

Core Curriculum:

• EXD-320 XD Through the Ages (3)
• EXD-321 Literature of Experience Design (3)
• EXD-300 Experience Design Outreach (3)
• EXD-472 Experience Design Theory & Methods (3)
• EXD-480 Special Topics in Experience Design (3)

Experience Design Concentration

This is a stand-alone concentration that can be combined with any major.

EXD-101 Introduction to Experience Design (3)

9 additional hours of courses coded EXD

Associate Professor Daniel H. Briere, Chair; Assistant Professor Maribel Campoy, Professor Gerburg Garmann, Instructor Patricia Cabrera, Assistant Professor Eduard Arriaga, Assistant Professor Ana Maria Ferreira, and Assistant Professor Paul Levesque.

The objective of the Global Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies department is to teach communicative competence in modern foreign languages. Since learning a language is a dynamic and interactive process, the department emphasizes oral proficiency in the vast majority of its courses. The degree program requirements include foundation courses in French, German, and Spanish languages, literatures, and cultures as well as new courses in task-based language learning, such as translation courses, and courses in intercultural studies, Spanish for the professions, medical and technical, and legal writing and presenting. In support of developing language proficiency, the department sponsors travel/study programs to countries in which one of the department’s traditionally taught languages is spoken. The department also strives to introduce students to the peoples, cultures, and artistic and literary expressions of other countries. Basic texts are supplemented by audiovisual sources and printed media. Individual interests in non-structured learning are encouraged through directed readings in the language of choice. Students in consultation with their advisors and modern language professors also may elect to spend a semester or year studying in an appropriate country to improve their skills in their language of choice.

The department offers an Applied Language & Literatures program that offers parallel courses throughout our three majors: Franco-Germanic Studies, Latin-American Studies, and Spanish. A major in any language requires 32-34 semester hours above the 101 level. A minor in any language requires 20 hours above the 101 level.

The department also offers a teaching major in Spanish. A teaching major requires 36 hours above the 101 level. Teaching minors are not offered in the state of Indiana.

Students may fulfill part or all of the modern language requirements of the general education core, the College of Arts and Sciences core, or the Bachelor of Arts degree by completing the Modern Language Placement and Proficiency Test, administered by the department, and testing out of the appropriate course(s).

Policy statement regarding students who have studied a modern language previously and want to enroll in a beginning course in the same language:

1. Students who have studied a language previously and who wish to enroll in a class in the same language at the University of Indianapolis must take the Modern Language Placement and Proficiency Test.
2. Students who have taken two years of a modern foreign language in high school meet the general education language requirement (101 equivalency) for the College of Health Sciences, the School for Adult Learning, the School of Business, the School of Education, the School of Nursing, and the School of Behavioral Sciences (excluding Social Work).
3. To meet the language requirements of the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science degree (102-level equivalency) or of the Bachelor of Arts degree (201-level equivalency), students must take the Modern Language Placement and Proficiency Test, and, based on the results of the exam, qualify for exemption from 102 and/or 201 or enroll in the appropriate course(s).

Policy statement for granting credit for previous language experience:

Students entering the University of Indianapolis with previous language experience in one or more modern languages have the following options, based on Modern Language Placement and Proficiency Test results:

1. Students who take the Modern Language Placement and Proficiency Test may be able to test out of one, two, three, or more semesters of modern language study. No credit will be given for testing out.
2. Students may enroll in a 102 course and, upon successful completion* of the 102 course, receive credit for the 102 course and the 101 course, for a total of eight hours of credit.
3. Students may enroll in a 201 course and, upon successful completion* of this course, receive credit for the 201 course and the 101 and 102 courses, a total of 12 hours of credit.
4. Students may enroll in one or more courses above 201 and, upon successful completion* of three or more hours of advanced work, receive credit for the course(s) completed and for eight additional hours of credit on the 100 and/or 200 levels.

*Successful completion as used in this statement shall mean a grade of C (2.0) or above and the course must be completed at the University of Indianapolis.

Requirements for Majors and Minors

Franco-Germanic Studies Major

Required Courses (23 credits):

• FREN-101* French Language and Culture I
  or GERM-101* German Language & Culture I
• FREN-102 French Language & Culture II
  or GERM-102 German Language & Culture II
• FREN-201 French Language & Culture III
  or GERM-201 German Language & Culture III
• FREN-300 French Writing and Correspondence
  or GERM-300 German Writing and Correspondence
• IREL-101 Intro to International Relations
  or IREL-100 World Regional Geography
• COMM-333 Intercultural Communications
• LANG-398 Multilingual Translation
• LANG-485 Capstone Seminar

Electives (choose from 9 credits):

• LANG-300 Language without Borders
• LANG-324 Masterpieces in Translation
• LANG-480 Selected Cross-Cultural Topics
• ST-299 Spring Term Travel

Note: The Franco-Germanic Studies major requires a minimum of 24 credit hours plus FREN-102 or GERM-102 and FREN-102 or GERM-201, excluding the 4 hours of FREN-101 or GERM-101.

Franco-Germanic Studies Minor

Required Courses (8 credits):

• FREN-102 French Language & Culture II
  or GERM-102 German Language & Culture II
• FREN-201 French Language & Culture III
  or GERM-201 German Language & Culture III

Electives: Minimum of 12 credit hours from the additional courses listed in the major, excluding LANG-485.

Note: The Franco-Germanic Studies minor requires a minimum of 20 hours, excluding the 4 hours of FREN-101 or GERM-101.

Latin American Studies Major

Required Courses (24 credits):

• SPAN-101 Spanish Language & Culture I
• SPAN-102 Spanish Language & Culture II
• SPAN-201 Spanish Language & Culture III
• SPAN-204 Intermediate Spanish
• IREL-101Intro to International Relations
  or IREL-100 World Regional Geography
• COMM-333 Intercultural Communications
• HIST-331 History of Latin America
  • or IREL-335 Comparative Politics
  • or IREL-336 Political Development
• LANG-485 Capstone Seminar

Electives (choose 8 credits from the following):

• LANG-300 Language without Borders
• LANG-324 Masterpieces in Translation
• LANG-480 Selected Cross-Cultural Topics
• SPAN-317 Spanish Culture & Civilization
• ST-299 Spring Term Travel

Note: The Latin American Studies major requires a minimum of 32 hours, excluding the 4 hours of SPAN-101.

Latin American Studies Minor

Required Courses (8 credits)

• SPAN-101 Spanish Language & Culture I
• SPAN-102 Spanish Language & Culture II
• SPAN-201 Spanish Language & Culture III

Electives: Minimum of 12 credit hours from the additional courses listed in the major, excluding LANG-485.

Note: The Latin American Studies minor requires a minimum of 20 hours, excluding the 4 hours of SPAN-101.

Applied Spanish Language and Culture Major - Track 1

Required Classes (30 credits):

• SPAN-101 Spanish Language & Culture I
• SPAN-102 Spanish Language & Culture II
• SPAN-201 Spanish Language & Culture III
• SPAN-204 Intermediate Spanish
• SPAN-300 Spanish Writing and Correspondence
• SPAN-310 Spanish Conversation
• SPAN-317 Spanish Culture & Civilization
• SPAN-422 Spanish Translation
  or SPAN-423 Spanish for the Professions
• LANG-485 Capstone Seminar

Electives (choose 4 credits from the following):

• LANG-300 Language without Borders
• LANG-324 Masterpieces in Translation
• LANG-398 Multilingual Translation/Conversation
• LANG-450 Internships in Global Languages
• LANG-480 Selected Cross-Cultural Topics
• SPAN-435 Hispanic Literature
• SPAN-480 Selected Topics
• ST-299 Spring Term Travel/Study to a Spanish-speaking country

Note: The Applied Spanish Language and Culture major requires a minimum of 34 hours, excluding the 4 hours of SPAN-101.

Spanish Major combined with Teaching Major - Track 2

Required Classes (36 credits)

• SPAN-101 Spanish Language & Culture I
• SPAN-102 Spanish Language & Culture II
• SPAN-201 Spanish Language & Culture III
• SPAN-204 Intermediate Spanish
• SPAN-300 Spanish Writing and Correspondence
• SPAN-310 Spanish Conversation I
• SPAN-317 Spanish Culture & Civilization
• SPAN-422 Spanish Translation
  or SPAN-423 Spanish for the Professions
• SPAN-435 Hispanic Literature
• LANG-450 Internship in Modern Languages*
• LANG-485 Capstone Seminar

*Education majors must take 2 credit hours of LANG-450 as an internship in a Spanish-speaking organization, for a total of 36 hours.

See the School of Education section of the catalog for additional education requirements.

Note: The Spanish Teaching Major requires a minimum of 36 hours, excluding the 4 hours of SPAN-101.

Applied Spanish Minor

Required Courses (12 credits)

• SPAN-102 Spanish Language & Culture II
• SPAN-201 Spanish Language & Culture III
• SPAN-204 Intermediate Spanish

Electives: Minimum of 8 credits from the following courses

• SPAN-300 Spanish Writing and Correspondence
• SPAN-310 Spanish Conversation I
• SPAN-317 Spanish Culture & Civilization
• SPAN-422 Spanish Translation
  or SPAN-423 Spanish for the Professions
• LANG-300 Languages without Borders
• LANG-321 Introduction to Translation Studies
• LANG-324 Literature in Translation
• LANG-398 Multilingual Translation/Conversation
• LANG-480 Selected Cross-Cultural Topics
• ST-299 Spring Term Travel/Study to a Spanish-speaking country

Note: The Applied Spanish minor requires a minimum of 20 hours, excluding the 4 hours of SPAN-101.

Additional information about the courses listed above can be found in the section entitled Course Descriptions.

Associate Professor Milind Thakar, Chair; Assistant Professor Laura Merrifield Albright, Professor Edward Frantz, Professor A. James Fuller, Associate Professor Chad A. Martin, Associate Professor Samantha A. Meigs, Instructor Emily Miller, Associate Professor Jyotika Saksena, Professor Lawrence Sondhaus, Associate Professor James B. Williams, Professor Douglas Woodwell.

The goal of the History and Political Science Department is to assist all students in developing historical consciousness and perspective, mature judgment on current and timeless issues, and cultural literacy. The department’s curriculum offers a broad range of courses on the history of the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America and on the theory and practice of government, politics, and international relations. The department works closely with the School of Education in preparing high school social studies teachers.

Courses numbered 300 or above are not open to freshmen.

Requirements for the Majors and Minors

History Major

• HIST-101/201 World History to 1700
• HIST-102/202 World History Since 1700
• HIST-217 United States History to 1865
• HIST-218 United States History Since 1865
• HIST-275 History Seminar I
• HIST-375 History Seminar II
• HIST-475 Historiography

History Electives: at least two courses from each of the following areas:

U.S. Area (8 hours) (For optional concentration in U.S. History, take 12 hours)

• HIST-400 Ancient Rome and its Legacy
• HIST-401 Colonial and Revolutionary America
• HIST-404 Early American Republic
• HIST-405 Civil War and Reconstruction
• HIST-406 The United States, 1877–1945
• HIST-410 History of African Americans to 1910
• HIST-415 History of the Civil Rights Movement
• HIST-420 Indiana and the Midwest
• HIST-464 United States Diplomatic History to 1945
• HIST-465 The United States and the World Since 1945
• HIST-480 Special Topics in History

World Area (8 hours) (For optional concentration in European History, take 12 hours from HIST-303, 402, 403, 416, 422, 423, 427, and 482; for optional concentration in Non-Western History, take 12 hours from HIST-331, 353, 419, and 481)

• HIST-303 Modern Europe
• HIST-331 History of Latin America
• HIST-353 Modern Africa
• HIST-402 Medieval Europe
• HIST-403 Early Modern Europe
• HIST-416 The Third Reich: Rise, Fall, and Aftermath
• HIST-419 Modern Imperialism
• HIST-422 History of the British Isles to 1714
• HIST-423 Modern Britain
• HIST-427 Modern Russia
• HIST-481 Special Topics in History
• HIST-482 Special Topics in History
• HIST-483 Special Topics in History

History Minor

HIST-217, HIST-218, and 12 hours of HIST electives at the 300-level or above.

International Relations Major

• IREL-100 World Regional Geography
• IREL-101 Introduction to International Relations
• HIST-102/202 World History Since 1700
• IREL-345 International Relations Theory
• PSCI-301 Research Design and Methods
• IREL-475 Capstone Research Project

International Relations electives: 8 hours from among the following:

• IREL-309 Economic Geography and Globalization
• IREL-335 Comparative Politics
• IREL-336 Political Development
• IREL-343 Foreign Policy Analysis
• IREL-346 U.S. Foreign Policy: Decision-Making and Process
• IREL-347 International Conflict and Conflict Resolution
• IREL-348 International Organizations and Interdependence
• IREL-352 International Political Economy
• IREL-354 Terrorism: Past, Present, and Future
• IREL-438 Politics of South Asia
• IREL-480 Special Topics in International Relations
• IBUS-201 International Business

Applied International Relations: minimum 2 hours from among the following:

• IREL-300 Model United Nations
• IREL-302 Model European Union
• IREL-450 Internship in International Relations

History elective: Four hours from among the following:

• HIST-303 Modern Europe
• HIST-331 History of Latin America
• HIST-353 Modern Africa
• HIST-416 The Third Reich: Rise, Fall, and Aftermath
• HIST-419 Modern Imperialism
• HIST-423 Modern Britain
• HIST-427 Modern Russia
• HIST-465 The United States and the World Since 1945
• HIST-481/482 Special Topics in History

Foreign Language Requirement

Three hours of modern language (French, German or Spanish) at the 300 level.

No more than eight hours of IREL courses may be double-counted toward both the international relations major and the political science major.

For optional concentration in Global Experience (IRGE) please contact the department for details. Study abroad options and course approvals are typically determined/arranged during a student’s sophomore (second) year for completion during the junior (third) year.

International Relations Minor

IREL-100, IREL-101, and 12 hours of IREL electives at the 300 level or above. IREL elective courses may not be double-counted toward both the international relations minor and the political science major.

Political Science Major

• PSCI-101 American National Government
• PSCI-205 State and Local Government
• HIST-102/202 World History Since 1700
• IREL-101 Introduction to International Relations
• PSCI-301 Research Design and Methods
• PSCI-475 Capstone Research Project

Political Science and International Relations electives: 21 hours from the following two groups:

Group I: American Government and Political Theory (12 hours minimum):

• PSCI-323 Public Administration
• PSCI-356 Political Theory
• PSCI-410 Campaigns and Elections
• PSCI-420 American Political Institutions
• PSCI-440 Common Law
• PSCI-444 Constitutional Law I: Powers of Government
• PSCI-445 Constitutional Law II: Civil Rights and Liberties
• PSCI-450 Internship in Political Science
• PSCI-480 Special Topics in Political Science

Group II: International Relations and Comparative Politics (5 hours minimum):

• IREL-300 Model United Nations
• IREL-302 Model European Union
• IREL-309 Economic Geography and Globalization
• IREL-335 Comparative Politics
• IREL-336 Political Development
• IREL-343 Foreign Policy Analysis
• IREL-345 International Relations Theory
• IREL-346 U.S. Foreign Policy: Decision-Making and Process
• IREL-347 International Conflict and Conflict Resolution
• IREL-348 International Organizations and Interdependence
• IREL-438 Politics of South Asia
• IREL-450 Internship in International Relations
• IREL-480 Special Topics in International Relations

No more than eight hours of IREL courses may be double-counted toward both the international relations major and the political science major. Students with a double major in international relations and political science must complete 16 hours of advanced (300/400-level) PSCI courses, in addition to PSCI-301.

Political Science Minor

PSCI-101, 205, and 12 hours of PSCI electives at the 300 level or above. IREL courses may not be counted toward the political science minor.

Social Studies Teaching Major

For students currently entering the University, the major consists of a single track leading to secondary education certification in History, Government, and Geography. Required social studies courses are listed below. Required education courses are listed in the Department of Teacher Education section.

History:

Complete the requirements for the History major.

Government:

• PSCI-101. American National Government
• PSCI-205. State and Local Government
• IREL-101 Introduction to International Relations

One advanced Political Science elective from the following courses:

• PSCI-323 Public Administration
• PSCI-356 Political Theory
• PSCI-410 Campaigns and Elections
• PSCI-444 Constitutional Law I: Powers of Government
• PSCI-445 Constitutional Law II: Civil Rights and Liberties

Geography:

• ESCI-202 Physical Geography
• ESCI-230 Earth Science Laboratory
• IREL-100 World Regional Geography
• IREL-309 Economic Geography and Globalization

Other Social Studies (required):

• ECON-111 Macroeconomics
• SOC-101 Principles of Sociology
  or PSY-120 Introduction to Psychology

Other Social Studies (recommended):

• ECON-110 Macroeconomics
• SOC-101 Principles of Sociology
• and PSY-120 Introduction to Psychology

Legal Studies Minor

• PSCI-101 American National Government
• PHIL-201 Ethics
• PSCI-440 Common Law
• PSCI-444 Constitutional Law I: Powers of Government
  or PSCI-445 Constitutional Law II: Civil Rights and Liberties

Take two courses (6 hours) from the following:

• BADM-230 Business Law
• BADM-233 Business Law: Partnerships & Corporations
• COMM-440 Communication Law
• CRIM-230 Criminal Law
• CRIM-240 Constitutional Rights of Inmates
• CRIM-250/SOC-250 Gender Issues in Law and Society
• PHIL-250 Law, Philosophy, & Punishment
• PSCI-444 Constitutional Law I: Powers of Government
  or PSCI-445 Constitutional Law II: Civil Rights and Liberties

Experiential component - Choose one from the following:

• PSCI-357 ST: Mock Trial
• ST-299 Spring Term*

Internship*

*Courses must be approved by the Legal Studies coordinator.

Additional information about the courses listed above can be found in the section entitled Course Descriptions.

Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts (60 credit hours)

First-Year Learning Goals

• New Student Experience
• First-Year Seminar

This course may also be used to satisfy one of the distribution area requirements of the general education core.

Distribution Areas

Undergraduate associate-degree-seeking students must complete one course in each of the following areas. Please refer to the description of the General Education Core curriculum in this catalog for a complete list of courses to satisfy each of these requirements.

• Natural Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Literature
• History
• Fine Arts—Theoretical
• Fine Arts—Applied
• Philosophy & Ethics
• Religion
• Experiencing Cultural Differences
• Global Awareness

Competency Areas

• Communication
• Wellness
• Modern Language
• Mathematics

Other General Education Core Requirements:

• ENGL-101 English Composition
• Writing and Speaking Across the Curriculum
• Lecture/Performance Series
• Electives to complete 60-hour degree requirement

Liberal Studies provides a degree program for individuals who wish an education with a broad, interdisciplinary perspective. This program combines a core of courses emphasizing critical thinking, historical consciousness, arts appreciation, social inquiry, and global awareness, with a block of elective hours that may be used for further interdisciplinary study or to pursue a major or minor in a specific discipline.

Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies

This major consists of completing the general education core, with approximately 60 hours of interdisciplinary studies.

Required Adult Accelerated specific courses include:

SCAS 101 Return to Learning (3 hours)

This course assists adult learners in returning to an academic environment. Topics covered include course registration, financial aid, and career services programs. Students complete a learning style assessment. Specific learning methods are discussed for each learning style.

Capstone Requirement

SCAS-410 Excellence in Liberal Studies (3 hours)

This course serves as the capstone experience for all adult students earning the Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree. Provides the venue for assessing at the program level the four University-wide learning goals. A service learning component is required.

Associate Professor Krystina Leganza, Chair; Associate Professor Livia Hummel; Professor Nadjib Bouzar, Professor Leslie Gardner, Instructor Richard Maupin, Associate Professor Travis K. Miller, Professor Jeffrey Oaks, Assistant Professor Clay Roan, Assistant Professor Lochana Siriwardena; Instructor Wendy McCoy; Instructor Lauren Bartlett.

Students majoring in mathematics or co-majoring in mathematics and secondary education will achieve a genuine depth of understanding of the field, providing excellent preparation for future employment or further studies. The programs in mathematics are designed in compliance with guidelines from the major professional societies in this field, the MAA and the AMS; the co-major in mathematics and secondary education also complies with state and national guidelines for teacher preparation.

Actuarial science is the science of risk assessment and risk management. Actuarial Science majors take courses in mathematics, economics, and finance that prepare them for a career as an actuary. These courses also prepare students to achieve professional standing as an actuary, providing the background students need to pass a set of exams required by the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society. Actuaries work primarily for insurance companies, financial firms, and government agencies.

Data Scientists analyze large, complex sets of data to support decision making across a wide variety of disciplines and industries such as marketing, health care, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain management, retail, and government.  Data science majors take courses in mathematics, statistics, and computer science that prepare them to use their deep analytical skills to help employers make strategic decisions.

A grade of C- or higher is required in any mathematics course taken either for a departmental major or minor or as a prerequisite to a higher-level course in mathematics.

Policy statement for giving credit for previous mathematics experience:

Students entering the University of Indianapolis with previous mathematics experience have the following options:

1. Students who test into MATH-190 through the math proficiency examination may earn four credit hours of back credit for MATH-180 upon enrollment and successful completion of MATH-190 with a grade of C- or better at the University of Indianapolis.
2. Students may enroll in MATH-191 and, upon successful completion of the course (C or better), receive credit for the MATH-191 course and MATH-190 for a total of eight credit hours.
3. Students may enroll in MATH-270 and, upon successful completion of the course (C or better), receive credit for the MATH-270, MATH-190, and MATH-191 courses for a total of 12 credit hours.

Requirements for Majors and Minors

Actuarial Science Major

• MATH-185 Orientation to the Mathematical Sciences
• MATH-190 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
• MATH-191 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
• MATH-225 Introduction to R Programming
• MATH-270 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
• MATH-280 Linear Algebra
• MATH-345 Applied Statistical Methods
• MATH-350 Probability and Statistics I
• MATH-351 Probability and Statistics II
• MATH-356 Financial Mathematics
• MATH-365 Time Series Analysis
• MATH-456 Actuarial Mathematics I
• MATH-470 Capstone in Actuarial Science
• ACCT-210 Financial Accounting
• CSCI-155 Introduction to Programming
• ECON-110 Microeconomics
• ECON-111 Macroeconomics
• FIN-210 Finance

One courses from the following:

• MATH-425 Statistical Learning
• MATH-457 Actuarial Mathematics II
• MATH-466 Loss Models
• FIN-330 Risk Management and Insurance
• FIN-410 Derivative Securities

Data Science Major

Requirements for freshman and sophomore year:

• MATH-185 Orientation to the Mathematical Sciences
• MATH-190 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
• MATH-191 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
• MATH-195 Discrete Mathematics
• MATH 225 Introduction to R Programming
• MATH-280 Linear Algebra
• MATH-350 Probability and Statistics I
• MATH-351 Probability and Statistics II
• CSCI-155 Introduction to Programming
• CSCI-156 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

Requirements for junior and senior year:

• CSCI-240 Data Structures and Algorithms
• CSCI-370 Database Systems
• CSCI-424 Big Data Mining
• MATH-345 Applied Statistical Methods
• MATH-415 Bayesian Analysis and Statistics Decision Making
• MATH-425 Statistical Learning
• MATH-435 Capstone: Research Data Analysis

Three credit hours from the following electives:

• CSCI 400 Topics in Computer Science
• ISEN-400 Statistical Quality Control
• MATH-325 Special Topics in Mathematics
• MATH-335 Introduction to Operations Research
• MATH-365 Time Series Analysis

Mathematics Major

• MATH-185 Orientation to the Mathematical Sciences
• MATH-190 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
• MATH-191 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
• MATH-230 Calculus Sequence Seminar
• MATH-270 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
• MATH-280 Linear Algebra
• MATH-300 Foundations of Abstract Mathematics
• MATH-350 Probability and Statistics I
• MATH-351 Probability and Statistics II
• MATH-360 Proof & Linear Algebra Seminar
• MATH-430 Abstract Algebra I
• MATH-460 Mathematics Capstone
• MATH-480 Real Analysis I
• PHYS-153 General Physics I, Calculus-Based
• CSCI-155 Introduction to Programming

One course from the following:

• MATH-330 Differential Equations
• MATH-380 Modern Geometries

One additional mathematics course (330 or above; approved by department)

Mathematics and Secondary Education Co-Major

• MATH-185 Orientation to the Mathematical Sciences
• MATH-190 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
• MATH-191 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
• MATH-230 Calculus Sequence Seminar
• MATH-270 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
• MATH-280 Linear Algebra
• MATH-300 Foundations of Abstract Mathematics
• MATH-350 Probability and Statistics I
• MATH-351 Probability and Statistics II
• MATH-360 Proof & Linear Algebra Seminar
• MATH-380 Modern Geometries
• MATH-430 Abstract Algebra I
• MATH-460 Mathematics Capstone
• MATH-480 Real Analysis I
• PHYS-153 General Physics I, Calculus-Based
• CSCI-155 Introduction to Programming

Please note that the required education courses for this degree are listed in the School of Education’s Teacher Education section of this catalog.

Mathematics Minor

MATH-190, MATH-191, MATH-280. Two additional courses to be chosen from the list below; one of these courses must be at the level of MATH-270 or above: MATH-195, MATH-220, MATH-245, MATH-270, MATH-300, MATH-330, MATH-350, MATH-351, MATH-380, MATH-430, MATH-480. (Only one of MATH-220, 245, or 350 can be used to satisfy these requirements.)

Statistics Minor

MATH-225, MATH 345.  One of: MATH 220, MATH 245, MATH 350.  Three additional courses to be chosen from the list below:  MATH 325, MATH 351, MATH 335, MATH 365, MATH 415, MATH 425, a data analysis or research methods course, including a capstone or research course, from a different department (subject to departmental approval).

Data Science Minor

CSCI-155, CSCI-156, CSCI-240,  CSCI-424, MATH-350, MATH-425. One additional course chosen from the list below:  CSCI 370, ISEN 420, MATH-335, MATH-345, MATH-351, MATH 415, MATH 510, a capstone or undergraduate research course with a focus on data science (subject to department approval).

Additional information about the courses listed above can be found in the section entitled Course Descriptions.

The University of Indianapolis offers a variety of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary programs. These programs combine complementary academic areas to better prepare you for certain careers or to give you a broader view of a field of study.

Multidisciplinary majors and minors are offered in Environmental Science, Environmental Sustainability, Experience Design, International Relations (curriculum available in the History and Political Science section), and Social Practice Art. Minors are available in Child & Youth Programs (available in the Sociology and Criminal Justice section) and Gender Studies, and there is a concentration available in multilingual translation and communication studies.

Environmental Science

The environmental science major explores how air quality, water quality, plants, organisms and their relationships to one another affect the environment and impact the health of our planet over time, challenging students to fully grasp the concepts of how the natural world operates. UIndy’s environmental science major provides a dual approach to a student’s education: theory and applied learning. Students have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of environmental research projects, giving them the tools to identify possible risks to human health and the environment we live in. Students can also choose an environmental science minor.

Environmental Science Major—Biological Sciences Track

Required Courses:

• ENSC-101Introduction to Environmental Science
• ESCI-150Physical Geology
• ESCI-230 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
• ESCI/BIOL-265 Ecology
• CHEM-230 Environmental Chemistry (see prerequisites)
• ESCI-365 Field Studies in Earth-Space Sciences
• CHEM-150/151 General Chemistry I and Lab
• CHEM-160/161 General Chemistry II and Lab
• MATH-220 Elementary Statistics
  or MATH-245 Statistics for the Sciences
• BIOL-165 Introduction to Cell Biology

Three of the following:

• ANTH-200 Global Problems
• ECON-110 Microeconomics
• ECON-111 Macroeconomics
• ENGL-489 Writing for Non-Profit Organizations
• IREL-100 World Regional Geography
• IREL-309 Economic Geography & Globalization
• PHIL-201 Ethics
• PHIL-240 Social & Political Philosophy
• PSCI-323 Public Administration
• PSCI-356 Political Theory
• SOC-235 Environmental Sociology

Approved Special Topics Course

Seven (7) credit hours from the following:

• BIOL-220 General Microbiology
• BIOL-245 Ornithology
• BIOL-350 Plant Biology

Approved Organismal/Community Biology elective

Eight (8) credit hours from the following:

• CHEM-400 Advanced Lab Techniques
• ESCI-211 Meteorology
• ESCI-410 Hydrogeology
• ESCI-425 Soil Morphology
• Approved ESCI 300- or 400-level elective
• Approved Practicum or Internship

Environmental Science Major—Physical Sciences Track

Required Courses:

• ENSC-101Introduction to Environmental Science
• ESCI-150 Physical Geology
• ESCI-230 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
• ESCI/BIOL-265 Ecology
• CHEM-230 Environmental Chemistry (see prerequisites)
• CHEM-150/151 General Chemistry I and Lab
• CHEM-160/161 General Chemistry II and Lab
• CHEM-310 Analytical Chemistry
• MATH-190 Calculus & Analytical Geometry I
• MATH-220 Elementary Statistics
  or MATH-245 Statistics for the Sciences

Three of the following:

• ANTH-200 Global Problems
• ECON-110 Microeconomics
• ECON-111 Macroeconomics
• ENGL-489 Writing for Non-Profit Organizations
• IREL-100 World Regional Geography
• IREL-309 Economic Geography & Globalization
• PHIL-201 Ethics
• PHIL-240 Social & Political Philosophy
• PSCI-323 Public Administration
• PSCI-356 Political Theory
• SOC-235 Environmental Sociology

Approved Special Topics Course

Fifteen (15) credit hours from the following:

• BIOL-220 General Microbiology
• BIOL-245 Ornithology
• BIOL-350 Plant Biology

Approved Organismal/Community Biology elective

• CHEM-400 Advanced Lab Techniques
• ESCI-211 Meteorology
• ESCI-410 Hydrogeology
• ESCI-425 Soil Morphology
• PHYS-150 General Physics I
  or PHYS-153 General Physics I, Calculus-based
• Approved ESCI 300- or 400-level elective
• Approved Practicum or Internship

Environmental Sustainability

The Environmental Sustainability major offers a multidisciplinary program that is especially well-suited for students who are interested in the environment and solving environmental problems, but are less interested in scientific work. The program has a strong social sciences and humanities component, offers several internship opportunities, and pairs well with other majors or minors.

Environmental Sustainability Major

Core Curriculum (18 hours):

• ESCI-101 Introduction to Environmental Science
• IREL-100 World Regional Geography
• ESCI-230 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
• SOC-235 Environmental Sociology
• SOC-236 Service Learning in Sustainability (coreq: SOC 235)
• BIOL-265 Ecology

Required Upper-Level Courses (9 hours):

• ENGL-345 Ecoliterature
• ENGL-482 Writing for the Web and Content Management Systems
  or ENGL-489 Writing for Non-Profit Organizations
• SUST-450 Capstone Experience

Choose from one of the following tracks (6 hours):

Local Focus Track:

• SOC-103 Social Problems
• SOC-315 Cities and Communities

International Focus Track:

• ANTH-200 Global Problems
• IREL-309 Economic Geography and Globalization

Multidisciplinary Minors

Civic Engagement and Community Leadership Minor

The Civic Engagement and Community Leadership minor is an interdisciplinary study offered through the College of Arts and Sciences but is open to all undergraduate students at the University. It is an interdisciplinary program with required introductory and capstone courses in community service learning (CSL). The other courses in the minor are discipline-based courses utilizing a service learning approach.

Required:

• CSL-150 Introduction to Community Service Learning (3)
• CSL-450 Civic Engagement and Community Leadership (3)
  (capstone experience/project)

Select at least 12 hours of the following:

• SOC-104 Social Problems Service Learning Experience (1)
• SOC-235 Environmental Sociology (3)
• SOC-236 Service Learning in Sustainability (1-3)
  (pre- or corequisite SOC-235)
• SOCS-300 Service Learning in Social Sciences (3)
• SOWK-111 Social Work Service Learning Lab (1) (corequisite SOWK-110)
• ST-299 Spring Term: Service Learning in the City (3)
• ST-299 Spring Term: International Service Learning Travel Course (3)
• LANG-400 Modern Language Service Learning (2)
• ART-104 Service Learning in the Arts (1)
• CVOC-105 Service Learning in Christian Vocations (1-3)
• CVOC-305 Service Learning Experience-Christian Vocations (3)
• CRIM-121 Corrections Service Learning Lab (1) (corequisite CRIM-120)
• CRIM-331 Corrections Service Learning Lab (1) (corequisite CRIM-330)
• CSL-480 Topical Seminar in Service Learning (3)
• ENGL-489 Writing for Nonprofits (3)

Gender Studies Minor

CRIM/SOC 250 Gender Issues in Law and Society

Take at least 15 credit hours from the following:

• ART-389 Women in Art
• ANTH-408 Archeology of Gender
• ANTH-420 The Encultured Body
• COMM-431 Gender and Communication
• ENGL-210 Introduction of Literary Criticism and Theory
• ENGL-342 Women Writers
• KINS-266 Sexuality and Human Health
• PSY-330 Psychology of Gender
• SCI-230 Gender & Ethnicity in Mathematics and Science
• SOC 200 The Family: A Global Perspective
• SOC-300 Service Learning in the Social Sciences

Multidisciplinary Concentrations

Community Engagement through Leadership & Service

• CSL-150 Intro to Community Service Learning
• INTD-301 ST: Developing Multicultural Competencies in Leadership & Service
• CSL-450 Civic Engagement and Community Leadership
• ST-299 Spring Term Service-Learning Course (Needs prior approval from the Center for Service-learning and Community Engagement)

A reflective essay must be written to complete the concentration. Contact the Director of the Center for Service-Learning and Community Engagement for more information.

Multilingual Translation and Communication Studies

LANG-321, FREN/GERM/SPAN-322, LANG-398, and IREL-100 or 101.

Additional information about the courses listed above can be found in the section entitled Course Descriptions.

Associate Professor Elisabeth Hoegberg, Chair, Professor John Berners, Associate Adjunct Professor E. J. Choe, Associate Professor Brenda Clark, Instructor Amy Foley, Professor Kathleen Hacker, Professor Paul J. Krasnovsky, Assistant Professor Brett Leonard, Assistant Professor Eileen Mah, Assistant Professor Gregory Martin, Associate Adjunct Professor Terence Mayhue, Assistant Professor Peter Nichols, Assistant Professor Jon Noworyta, Assistant Professor Mark O’Connor, Assistant Professor Haruka Ostojic, Associate Adjunct Professor Nemanja Ostojic, Assistant Professor Sharon Parr, Professor Richard J. Ratliff, Professor Pete Schmutte, Assistant Professor Janice Schreibman, Professor Rebecca Sorley, Assistant Professor Mitzi Westra, Assistant Professor Laurie Williams

The University of Indianapolis is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Information about arts accreditation is available at www.arts-accredit.org or by e-mail at info@arts-accredit.org. An audition before the music faculty is required before a student may declare a music major.

The mission of the department is to offer comprehensive and exceptional degree programs for talented students who wish to pursue careers in music, provide diverse opportunities for musical education and enrichment within the university, and connect our students and faculty to the local and global music communities through performance and cultural awareness.

The following programs of study reflect this mission:

Bachelor of Music in Music Education with Indiana Teacher Certification (142 hours)

• 107.5 hours of music core, music methods, and education
• 34.5 additional General Education core requirements

Total Hours: 142

Bachelor of Music in Performance (127 hours)

• 86.5 hours of music core and performance in the Vocal track or
• 80.5 hours of music core and music performance coursework in the Instrumental track
• 46.5 hours of additional General Education core work for instrumental, 38.5 hours for vocal

Total Hours: 127

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies (123 hours)

• 82 hours of music core and performance
• 41 hours of additional General Education core requirements

Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy (122 hours)

• 87.5 hours of music core and music therapy related courses
• 34.5 additional General Education core requirements

Bachelor of Arts/Science in Music, a liberal arts degree (85–97 hours total)

• 53.5 hours of required music core coursework
• 46.5 hours of additional General Education core hours for the Bachelor of Science
• Music Technology and Recording Concentration add 13 hours required Music /Technology coursework
• Church Music Concentration add 19 hours required Church Music coursework
• Music Theory/Composition Concentration add:
  • 13 hours of additional Composition coursework or
  • 12 hours of additional Theory coursework
• Music Business Concentration add:
  • 15 hours of selected business coursework
  • 7 hours of additional Music Business coursework
• Jazz concentration add 18 hours required Jazz Concentration coursework

The Music Department provides for the general student body opportunities for (1) class and private applied study, (2) varied ensemble experience, and (3) courses in classical music appreciation, music in world culture, jazz, theory fundamentals, etc. For the community, the Music Department provides (1) educational opportunities through the Adult Learning Program, workshops, and the varied offerings of the Pre-College and Adult Music Programs and (2) cultural enrichment and entertainment through the Faculty Artist Series and the Student Ensemble Series (all free to the public), as well as concerts by such ensembles in residence as the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra and the Indianapolis String Quartet. The department also provides other University-sponsored concerts for which there is a ticket cost.

Core Requirements for All Music Degrees

• MUS-100 Music Fundamentals (or proficiency)
• MUS-105 Foundations for the Collegiate Musician
• MUS-106 Freshman Seminar in Music
• MUS-131 Music History I
• MUS-132 Music Theory I
• MUS-133 Aural Skills I
• MUS-150 Performance Disciplines
• MUS-150 Upper Divisional
• MUS-221 Aural Skills II
• MUS-222 Music Theory II
• MUS-234 Aural Skills III
• MUS-225 Music Theory III
• MUS-232 Music History II
• MUS-233 Music History III
• MUS-236 Form and Analysis
• MUS-257 Basic Conducting
• MUS-332 Music History IV
• Private Applied Major
• Private Applied Minor

All students must have at least one year of piano.

Ensembles: 4.5 hours/8 semesters (except music education): Participation in a large ensemble is required during all semesters of enrollment. A minimum of 1 semester of small ensemble is required of all majors, with the exception of piano and guitar majors who are required to participate for four semesters with the remaining semesters in large or small ensembles. All music education students are required to register for seven semesters of large ensemble at 5 credits and a minimum of two semesters of small ensembles at 5 credits (see Department of Music Student Handbook for details).

Recital attendance: 84 total concerts in varying categories (see Department of Music Student Handbook for details).

Applied Lesson: Each Music Major will be required to register for a minimum of one hour of applied lesson and one hour of an area-specific Performance Discipline class in each semester of required enrollment. Music Performance majors will register for additional applied lesson hours as prescribed by the major. Secondary lessons will not require the Performance Disciplines corequisite.

Upper Divisional: All students must register for the Upper Divisional in the second semester of the sophomore year, or, in the case of the transfer student, as determined at the time of acceptance by the Music Department chair. This evaluation is pass/fail. If the student is unable to pass the evaluation at the first attempt, permission to register for 300- or 400-level coursework in the music major will not be given. In addition, the student will be given an IN for the evaluation and receive a requisite six months to meet evaluation competency. If the student is not able to meet competency within six months, the IN will automatically revert to a failing grade and the student will be advised out of the major and into another degree with the potential for the music minor. In certain instances, the student may petition the full-time faculty for special permission to register for upper-level courses before the Upper Divisional is completed.

Academic Standing: Scholarship students are required to maintain a B average in all music classes in order to retain scholarships. A minimum grade of C for all music courses must be achieved in order to credit a music course toward any music degree program.

Additional Requirements for Specific Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Music

Core requirements listed above

Private Applied major:

• Applied Lessons: minimum of 6 hours
• Performance Disciplines: minimum of 6 hours (each with a minimum of 3 hours at the 300 level)

Music Electives: Four hours; may be additional hours of ensembles and applied study as well as music coursework.

Bachelor of Science in Music with a Concentration in Music Technology & Recording

Core requirements listed above

Private Applied major:

• Applied Lessons: minimum of 6 hours
• Performance Disciplines: minimum of 6 hours (each with a minimum of 3 hours at the 300 level)

Private Applied Minor: 2 hours

• MUS-226 Electronic Music Media I
• MUS-227 Audio Recording I
• MUS-326 Electronic Music Media II
• MUS-327 Audio Recording II
• MUS-428 Music Technology Capstone Project
  or MUS-429 Internship (optional)

Bachelor of Science in Music with a Concentration in Theory/Composition

Core requirements listed above

Concentration Core

Private Applied major:

• Applied Lessons: minimum of 6 hours
• Performance Disciplines: minimum of 6 hours (each with a minimum of 3 hours at the 300 level)

Private Applied Minor: 2 hours

• MUS-135 Introduction to Compositional Techniques
• MUS-146 Applied Composition (4 hours Comp. Emphasis; 1 hour Theory Emphasis)
• MUS-324 18th Century Counterpoint or
• MUS-334 16th Century Counterpoint
• MUS-346 Applied Composition (4 hours Comp. Emphasis; 1 hour Theory Emphasis)

Required for Composition Emphasis:

• MUS-150 2 hours (1 hour Perf. Disciplines each semester of Sophomore year)
• MUS-415 4 hours (1 hour Composition each semester of the Junior/Senior year)
• MUS-150 4 hours (1 hour Perf. Disciplines each semester of the Junior/Senior year)
• MUS-370 Junior Recital (half-hour recital of original music)
• MUS-456 Orchestration
• MUS-470 Senior Recital (half-hour recital of original music)

Required for Theory Emphasis:

• MUS-324 18th Century Counterpoint or
• MUS-334 16th Century Counterpoint
• MUS-423 Issues and Analysis
• MUS-346 4 hours (1 hour Composition each semester of the Junior/Senior year) may be replaced with 1 or 2 semesters of Independent Study with an analytical focus, and/or one or two theory courses drawn from the following:
  • MUS-208 Jazz Improv I
  • MUS-325 Compositional Studies in Electronic Music
  • MUS-424 Contemporary Techniques
  • MUS-455 Instr/ Choral Arranging
  • MUS-450 Senior Capstone in Music (half-hour theoretical lecture, or lecture/recital)

Bachelor of Science in Music with a Concentration in Church Music

Core requirements listed above

Private Applied major:

• Applied Lessons: minimum of 6 hours
• Performance Disciplines: minimum of 6 hours (each with a minimum of 3 hours at the 300 level)

Private Applied Minor: 2 hours

• MUS-113 Class Voice
• MUS-172 Baroque Ensemble*
• MUS-176 Beginning Handbell Ensemble*
• MUS-140 Basic Service Organ playing
• MUS-340 Advanced Service Organ Playing
• MUS-363 Advanced Choral Conducting I
• MUS-365 Advanced Choral Conducting II
• MUS-402 Church Music Administration and Special Topics
• MUS-434 Survey of Church Music Literature and Hymnody
• MUS-429 Church Music Internship

*may be used as small ensemble credit

Ensembles: Baroque Ensemble required as small ensemble for two semesters.

Handbell Ensemble required as small ensemble for two semesters.

Bachelor of Science in Music with a Concentration in Music Business

Core requirements listed above

Survey Course (3 hours):

BADM-110 Introduction to Business (3)

Foundations Courses (9 hours):

• ACCT-210 Financial Accounting (3)
• MKTG-290 Marketing (3)
• FIN-210 Finance (3)

Application Courses (10 hours):

• ENTR-280 Small Business Venture (3)
• MUS-380 Professional Development Workshop (1)
• MUS-429 Music Internship (3)
• MUS-460 Senior Seminar (3)

Bachelor of Science in Music with a Concentration in Jazz Studies

Core requirements listed above

Private Applied major:

• Applied Lessons: minimum of 6 hours
• Performance Disciplines: minimum of 6 hours (each with a minimum of 3 hours at the 300 level)

Private Applied Minor: 2 hours

• MUS-207 Jazz Keyboard
• MUS-208 Jazz Improvisation I
• MUS-209 Jazz Improvisation II
• MUS-307 Jazz History
• MUS-308 Jazz Pedagogy
• MUS-309 Jazz Arranging
• MUS-409 Jazz Styles

Ensembles: Jazz Ensemble (6 semesters); Jazz Combo (4 semesters);

Symphonic Wind Ensemble (2 semesters)

Each Jazz Concentration major will complete first a half junior recital with repertoire of the classical style. After the Junior recital is successfully completed and after a year of study with a qualified professional jazz performer, the student will present a full senior recital with repertoire in the style of jazz as a culminating experience for the concentration.

Bachelor of Music in Music Performance

Core requirements listed above

Private Applied major:

Vocal Track:

• Applied Lessons: 4 semesters at 100 level/8 hours at the 300 level
• Performance Disciplines: 8 semesters

Instrumental Track:

• Applied Lessons: 16 hours/8 semesters
• Performance Disciplines: 8 hours/8 semesters

Required for Voice Majors:

• MUS-213 Diction I
• MUS-214 Diction II
• MUS-250 Voice Techniques
• MUS-370 Junior Recital
• MUS-431 Song Literature
• MUS-470 Senior Recital

Voice majors will select four credit hours from the menu of courses below.

Voice majors also are required to complete French 101,102 and German 101, 102.

Required for Instrumental Majors:

• MUS-370 Junior Recital
• MUS-430 Piano Literature and Pedagogy
  or MUS-433 Instrumental Literature and Pedagogy
• MUS-470 Senior Recital

Instrumental majors will select 16 credit hours from the menu of electives below.

Elective Courses for the Performance Major:

• MUS-146 Applied Composition
• MUS-207 Jazz Keyboard (this course may replace the required 1 semester of jazz ensemble)
• MUS-208 Jazz Improvisation I (this course may replace the required 1 semester of jazz ensemble)
• MUS-209 Jazz Improvisation II
• MUS-215 Introduction to Compositional Techniques
• MUS-226 Electronic Music Media I
• MUS-307 Jazz History
• MUS-308 Jazz Pedagogy
• MUS-315 Composition I
• MUS-324 18th Century Counterpoint
• MUS-334 16th Century Counterpoint
• MUS-362 Advanced Instrumental Conducting I
• MUS-363 Advanced Choral Conducting I
• MUS-364 Advanced Instrumental Conducting II
• MUS-365 Advanced Choral Conducting II
• MUS-380 Professional Development Workshop
• MUS-415 Composition II
• MUS-420 ST: Interrelationships in the Arts
• MUS-423 Issues and Analysis and Criticism
• MUS-424 Contemporary Techniques
• MUS-455 Instrumental/Choral Arranging

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Applied major:

• Applied Lessons: 7 hours/7 semesters
• Performance Disciplines: 7 hours/7 semesters (each with a minimum of 3 hours at the 300/400 level)

Applied Minor: 4 hours/4 semesters

or

MUS-118 Keyboard Skills I, MUS-119 Keyboard Skills II, MUS-122 Keyboard Skills III, and MUS-140 Private Piano

• MUS-104 Exploration in Music Education
• MUS-213 Diction for Singers I (Choral track)
• MUS-214 Diction for Singers II (Choral track)
• MUS-250 Voice Techniques
• MUS-251 String Techniques (Instrumental track)
• MUS-252 Percussion Techniques (Instrumental track)
• MUS-253 Woodwind Techniques (Instrumental track)
• MUS-254 Brass Techniques (Instrumental track)
• MUS-308 Jazz Pedagogy (Instrumental track)
• MUS-311 Contemporary Vocal Styles (Choral track) or 2 semesters Crimson Express
• MUS-362 Advanced Instrumental Conducting I (Instrumental track)
• MUS-363 Advanced Choral Conducting I (Choral track)
• MUS-364 Advanced Instrumental Conducting II (Instrumental track)
• MUS-365 Advanced Choral Conducting II (Choral track)
• MUS-390 Secondary Choral Methods (Choral track)
• MUS-391 Secondary Instrumental Methods (Instrumental track)
• MUS-401 Teaching Elementary School Music
• MUS-454 Marching Band Techniques (Instrumental track)
• MUS-455 Instrumental/Choral Arranging

Choral track must select two of four instrumental techniques classes (MUS-251, 252, 253, 254)

Professional Education Courses: EDUC-203, 204, 290, 300, 365, 371, 495

• MUS-370 Junior recital (half-hour recital)
• MUS-470 Senior recital (half-hour recital)

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies

• MUS-140/145 Minor Applied Jazz Area (4)
• MUS-163 Jazz Ensemble (4-8)
• MUS-207 Jazz Keyboard (2)
• MUS-208 Jazz Improvisation I (3)
• MUS-209 Jazz Improvisation II (3)
• MUS-273 Jazz Combo (2-4)
• MUS-309 Jazz Arranging (2)
• MUS-340/345 Major Applied Area (2) and
• MUS-350 Performance Disciplines - Jazz (2)
• MUS-370 Half Junior Recital/Jazz Repertoire (0)
• MUS-307 Jazz History (2)
• MUS-349 Major Applied Jazz Area (2) and
• MUS-350 Performance Disciplines – Jazz (2)
• MUS-308 Jazz Pedagogy (2)
• MUS-470 Full Senior Recital/Jazz Repertoire (0)
• MUS-409 Jazz Styles (2)

Total hours required in jazz courses: 34

Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy

Core requirements listed above

Private Applied major:

• Applied Lessons: minimum of 6 hours
• Performance Disciplines: minimum of 6 hours (each with a minimum of 3 hours at the 300 level)

Private Applied Minor: 2 hours

Core Courses for Music Therapy Majors

• MUS-114 Guitar Class I or
• MUS-126 Ukulele Class I
• MUS-128 Introduction to Music Therapy
• MUS-135 Introduction to Compositional Techniques
• MUS-174 African Drum Ensemble
• MUS-228 Observation and Measurement
• MUS-250 Vocal Techniques
• MUS-252 Percussion Techniques
• MUS-289 Therapy Activities/Children
• MUS-290 Therapy Activities/Adult
• MUS-420 ST: Research/Psychology of Music
• MUS-420 ST: Psychology of Music
• MUS-472 Clinical Practicum in Therapy I
• MUS-473 Clinical Practicum in Therapy II
• MUS-474 Clinical Practicum in Therapy III
• MUS-475 Clinical Practicum in Therapy IV
• MUS-476 Therapy Methods/Materials
• MUS-479 Influence of Music on Behavior
• MUS-481 Music Therapy Internship (Capstone)

Non-music supplemental required courses:

• BIOL-104 Principles of Human Physiology (General Core)
• PSY-120 Introduction to Psychology
• EDUC-203 Psych of Dev, Learning, and Inst. (General Core)
• EDUC-204 Field Experience
• PSY-230 Brain and Behavior
• EDUC-290 Teaching in a Diverse Society (General Core)
• EDUC-371 Special Needs in the Secondary Classroom

Music Minor

The Music Minor requires a minimum of 20 credits. An audition is required for acceptance into the music minor.

Required courses include:

• MUS-110 Intro to Music (2)
• MUS-118 Keyboard Skills I (1)
• MUS-132 Aural Skills I (2) and
• MUS-133 Theory I (2)
• MUS-233 Music History III (2)
• MUS-257 Basic Conducting (2)
• MUS-140 Private Applied Music: 4 semesters at 1 credit (half-hour lesson) (4)
• MUS Large ensemble (4 semesters at 5 credit) (2)
• Concert Attendance (4 semesters at no credit)

Select two courses from the following list:

• MUS-221 Aural Skills II (2) and
• MUS-222 Theory III (2)
• MUS-232 Music History Survey II (2)
• MUS-332 Music History Survey IV (2)
• MUS-112 Introduction to Jazz (2)
• MUS-226 Electronic Music I (3)

Applied Music

All music majors are required to study in a major and a minor applied area. Applied music is studied in private lessons and masterclasses. If the major area is voice or wind or string or percussion, the minor area must be a keyboard instrument. If the major area is piano, the minor may be of the student’s choice, though organ study is highly recommended. All music education students must pass a piano proficiency examination for certification. Music majors with little or no keyboard experience are required to take two semesters of Keyboard Skills before enrolling in private applied piano study.

Non-music majors with previous experience on an instrument may elect to take private applied study at the 100 level for one credit with the permission of the department chair. (Group instruction is available on piano, guitar, and voice for beginners.) A syllabus is prepared for each student for each semester to include assigned repertoire, technical studies, performances, and other expectations including a jury exam at the end of the semester. Students who are awarded and accept music scholarships are expected to register for applied lessons and the corequisite Performance Disciplines in the major area during each semester of enrollment. Contact the Music Office in the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center 103, (317) 788-3255.

Credit in applied music is based on instruction, practice and preparation, and meeting departmental requirements. Applied lesson credit is reflected in both the applied lesson class and the Performance Disciplines class for the music major. One hour of credit represents a minimum of one hour of practice daily; two hours of credit represent a minimum of two hours of practice daily; four hours of credit (for performance majors only) represent a minimum of four hours of practice daily. All students perform an applied jury exam for a faculty committee at the end of each semester. Course numbering for applied lesson credit is as follows: MUS-140-145, freshman and sophomore majors and minors and non-majors; MUS-340-345, junior and senior majors who have passed the Upper Divisional. (See Department of Music Student Handbook for further details.)

Music Ensembles

Membership is open to all University students. Students may choose to enroll for 5 or one credit depending on their course load.

All music majors with voice, winds, strings, and percussion as the primary area are required to participate in a large ensemble for eight semesters (each semester in residence) and are encouraged to participate in other ensembles of various sizes and nature. Majors with piano or guitar as the primary area are expected to participate in a large ensemble for two years and a small ensemble for the other two years. Minors are to participate for a total of four semesters. Instrumental majors are expected to enroll in Symphonic Wind Ensemble or Campus Band (Jazz Band for concentrations) or Chamber Orchestra; voice majors are expected to enroll in Concert Choir or Women’s Chorus. Keyboard majors may make a choice. All University students must be enrolled for credit in the ensemble in order to participate, except by special permission. Scholarship students are required to participate in at least two ensembles each semester. (See Department of Music Student Handbook.)

Recitals

A music major is expected to perform in a departmental recital each semester in the major applied music area after the first semester of the freshman year. All students majoring in Music Education present a half-hour recital in their junior and senior year for no credit. Performance majors give an hour-long recital in both the junior and senior year for no credit. It is expected for all students to be currently registered in applied lessons in the semester in which they submit a recital proposal and the semester in which they perform a recital. Students with a music minor are presented in student recitals at the discretion of their instructors. (See Department of Music Student Handbook.)

Recital Attendance

A major part of the educational experience of music students is the attendance at performances of both professional musicians and their student peers. Music majors are required to attend 84 concerts in four years. 42 concerts of recital attendance must be completed as part of the Upper Divisional requirement. Music minors must attend 24 total concerts. (See the Department of Music Student Handbook for delineation of categories of concerts required.)

Additional information about the courses listed above can be found in the section entitled Course Descriptions.

Professor Jonathan R. Evans, Chair; Associate Professor Michael G. Cartwright, Professor Gregory S. Clapper, Instructor Kevin J. Corn, Assistant Professor Jeremiah Gibbs, Assistant Professor Nathan Johnson, Professor Peter J. Murphy.

The disciplines of philosophy and religion constitute an integral part of the liberal arts core. Each discipline correlates with other parts of the curriculum.

Philosophy

Courses in philosophy acquaint students with problems concerning reasoning, knowing, and valuing. Investigating these philosophical problems develops perceptive reading, rigorous thinking, and clear expression. The cycle of courses in the history of philosophy promotes an understanding of the origin and development of various philosophical positions and their role in the genesis of contemporary culture. The courses dealing with specific philosophical issues often relate directly to other disciplines. A philosophy major is an excellent preparation for a variety of career paths such as law school.

Requirements for the Philosophy Major

• PHIL-101 Introduction to Philosophy
  or PHIL-130 Honors Philosophy
• PHIL-110 Critical Thinking
• PHIL-201 Ethics
• PHIL-301 Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
• PHIL-302 Modern Philosophy
• PHIL-480 Portfolio Development
• PHIL-481 Portfolio Completion
• ENGL-220 Advanced Composition: Expository Writing

Philosophy electives: 9 hours

Total: 30 hours

Requirements for the Philosophy Minor:

PHIL-101, 110, 201, either 301 or 302, and six credit hours of philosophy electives. Total: 18 hours.

Requirements for the Ethics Concentration:

Minimum of two of the following courses:

• PHIL-201 Ethics
• PHIL-220 Medical Ethics
• PHIL-240 Social and Political Philosophy
• PHIL-250 Law, Philosophy, & Punishment
• PHIL-260 Asian Philosophy
• PHIL-299 Issues in Philosophy (as relevant to ethics)
• REL-310 Christian Ethics
• PHIL-410 Issues in Philosophy (as relevant to ethics)
• PHIL-430 Advanced Ethical Theory

Completion of the Ethics Concentration requires writing a paper that integrates the student’s work in their philosophy courses with content from one or two courses outside of philosophy.  Contact the chair of the Philosophy and Religion department for a list of courses which will fulfill the concentration or for further information about the Ethics Concentration paper.

Total: 12 hours

Religion

Courses in religion provide students the opportunity to examine their own religious heritage as well as that of others. Through this process, students not only increase their comprehension, but also enrich their understanding of life.

The Religion major provides an in-depth study of Christian tradition using the academic tools developed in the fields of history, literature, theology, and the social sciences. The major also provides for an engagement with other religious traditions. Students may choose to add one or more of the following optional concentrations: Pre-Theology, Ancient Greek, and Ethics. Non-majors are allowed to do the concentrations in Christian Formation, Ancient Greek, and Ethics. The Religion major, especially when paired with a concentration, provides excellent preparation for students who wish to pursue studies at a Christian seminary or graduate program.

Requirements for the Religion Major

Take the following:

• REL-100 Christianity
• REL-110 World Religions
• REL-270 Judaism
• PHIL-340 Philosophy of Religion
• ENGL-220 Advanced Composition: Expository Writing

Group A: a minimum of four of the following courses

• REL-130 Honors: Readings in Christianity
• REL-200 Old Testament Life and Literature
• REL-210 New Testament Life and Literature
• REL-220 Christian Theology
• REL-250 History of Christianity I: 30–1500
• REL-260 History of Christianity II: 1500–present

Group B: a minimum of two of the following courses

• REL-299 Special Topics
• REL-310 Christian Ethics
• REL-320 Interpretation of the Bible
• REL-330 Jesus
• REL-350 Religion and Magic
• REL-230 Sociology of Religion
• REL-410 Special Topics

Total: 33 hours

Requirements for the Religion Minor

Two courses from REL-200, 210, 220, 230, 250, and 260; two courses from 299, 300, 310, 320, 330, 340, 350, 390 and 410, and six additional credit hours of religion electives. Total: 18 credit hours.

Requirements for the Pre-Theology Concentration (available to Religion majors only)

• CVOC-110 Christian Exploration I
• CVOC-111 Christian Exploration II
• CVOC-210 Christian Formation I
• CVOC-211 Christian Formation II
• CVOC-406 Internship (1-15; 3 hours are required for the concentration)

Total: 9 hours

Requirements for the Christian Formation Concentration

Take one Religion course (3 credit hours)

• CVOC-110 Christian Exploration I
• CVOC-111 Christian Exploration II
• CVOC-210 Christian Formation I
• CVOC-211 Christian Formation II
• CVOC-406 Internship (1-15; 3 hours are required for the concentration)

Total: 12 hours

Requirements for the Ancient Greek Concentration

• GRK-101 Ancient Greek I
• GRK-102 Ancient Greek II
• GRK-201 Ancient Greek III
• GRK-201 Ancient Greek IV

Total: 12 hours

Additional information about the courses listed above can be found in the section entitled Course Descriptions.

Associate Professor Timothy Duman, Chair; Assistant Professor Leah Courtland; Instructor Stacy Hootman; Associate Professor Christopher R. Moore; Associate Professor Stephen J. Spicklemire; Assistant Professor Brian A. Vermillion.

The department of Physics and Earth-Space Sciences supports active programs in which a student may major in earth-space sciences, environmental science, physics, physics with a concentration in laboratory instrumentation and physics with a concentration in scientific computing. There are also three dual degree physics/engineering majors: biomedical engineering, computer engineering, and electrical engineering. Students enrolled in the dual degree engineering program may also choose to major in chemistry, mathematics or computer science depending on their engineering discipline. Students majoring in subject areas offered by other departments can minor in earth-space sciences, physics, or environmental science. Earth science teaching and physics teaching, as well as other science teaching licensure programs, are available.

Earth-Space Sciences

The curricula in earth-space sciences are structured to develop student understanding and appreciation of the scientific method and the world in which we live (geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy). Coursework can lead to Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with majors in earth-space sciences or environmental science. Opportunities exist for undergraduate students to build an educational foundation leading to natural science and environmental positions of responsibility in government, business, industry, and education. Moreover, students interested in graduate studies in the earth sciences or environmental sciences can build a framework for success. Certain careers and graduate work require a minimum of a full year each of chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics through calculus or other courses. Students are encouraged to consider career and graduate school requirements when choosing courses. Students wishing to pursue postgraduate interests in meteorology or astronomy are encouraged to major in physics.

No course in which the student earns a grade lower than a C- in an ESCI course will be counted toward an earth-space or environmental science major or minor.

Requirements for Majors and Minors

Earth-Space Sciences Major

• ESCI-150 Physical Geology
• ESCI-206 Time, Trilobites, and Tyrannosaurus Rex
• ESCI-207 Astronomy
• ESCI-211 Meteorology: Weather and Climate
• ESCI-230 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• ESCI electives (six credit hours at the 300 or 400 level)

One computer programming course:

• MATH-180 College Algebra and Trigonometry
  or MATH-190 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
• MATH-220 Elementary Statistics
  or MATH-245 Statistics for the Sciences
• CHEM-150/151 General Chemistry and Lab I
• PHYS-150. General Physics I
  or PHYS-153 General Physics I, Calculus-Based

Applied experience; choose one from the following five options:

• ESCI-320 Practicum
• ESCI-365 Field Studies in Earth-Space Sciences
• ESCI-399 Independent Studies
• ESCI-490 Senior Research

Approved work experience in cooperative education, Student Conservation Association, fellowships, internships, or summer job.

Earth-Space Science Teaching Major

Includes all coursework for an Earth-Space Science major plus required courses in Education. See updated material from the Registrar’s Office or Office of Admissions.

Earth-Space Science Minor

ESCI-150 or ESCI-206, ESCI-207, ESCI-211, ESCI-230, and six hours of ESCI electives at 300 or 400 level.

Environmental Science Minor

ESCI-150, ESCI-211 or 410, BIOL-265, CHEM-210 or CHEM-230, ANTH 200, and two to four hours of electives in suggested environmental science designated courses. Mathematics proficiency at the level of MATH-150 or above. Requires a minimum of 18 hours outside of the student’s major department (not teaching minor).

Geology Minor

ESCI-150, ESCI-206, ESCI-230, ESCI-425, and two of the following: ESCI-320, ESCI-382, ESCI-401, ESCI-403, ESCI-410, ESCI-430. Requires a minimum of 18 hours.

Physics

Physics is the study of the basic laws that govern the behavior of matter and energy. Physicists do this by discovering and studying the fundamental forces of nature and the laws that predict the motion that results from these basic interactions. Physics is the most fundamental science because all other fields, from microbiology to cosmology and from chemistry to geology, depend on these few basic physical principles. In addition to a bachelor of science degree in physics, the department offers a dual degree program with Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis; this dual-degree program leads to the two undergraduate degrees. One is the bachelor of science in physics from the University of Indianapolis and the other is a bachelor of science in biomedical, electrical, or computer engineering from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. Students interested in this program are advised to consult with department faculty members as early as possible. A student wishing to pursue postgraduate interests in meteorology or astronomy is encouraged to major in physics.

No course in which the student earns a grade lower than C- in departmental courses will be counted toward a major or minor, according to the sequence outlined by the department. To be eligible for enrollment in a course, a student must receive a minimum grade of C- in prerequisite courses. In the engineering program, no course with a grade lower than a C will transfer between universities.

In addition to the above degrees, the department also offers a number of concentrations to enhance the marketability of the physics degree.

Concentrations

Traditional:  Students successfully completing the courses in this concentration in addition to the physics core courses should be grounded in the traditional subject matter in preparation for graduate school.

Scientific Computing: A major application of the problem-solving skills acquired with degrees in physics is application of knowledge through use of computers. Advances in computer technology have allowed computer modeling, visualization, and simulation of physical phenomena to become widely recognized as the “third pillar of science and technology.” The Scientific Computing Concentration, in addition to the physics core courses, will help the student focus in this area, which is applied in industry as well as research.

Laboratory Instrumentation: With the advancements in technology, there is an increasing need for workers who can operate, fix, and develop new tools. This concentration adds courses in electronics design and microprocessor software development. The Laboratory Instrumentation Concentration, in addition to the physics core courses, will help prepare a student for a career as a creative scientific professional designing new experiments and technologies in an ever-changing technological environment.

Requirements for Majors and Minors

Physics Major-Bachelor of Science Degree

Core Courses (by completion, earns a Physics degree, no concentration; required of all concentrations)

• PHYS-153 General Physics I, Calculus-Based (4)
• PHYS-163 General Physics II, Calculus Based (4)
• PHYS-230 Laboratory Instrumentation I (3)
• PHYS-250 Modern Physics (5)
• PHYS-280 Scientific Computing I (3)
• PHYS-360 Dynamics (3)
• PHYS-390 Electricity and Magnetism (3)
• PHYS-415 Physical Measurements (2)
• PHYS-460 Quantum Mechanics (3)
• PHYS-490 Senior Research (3)
• CSCI-155 C/C++ Language Programming I (4)
• MATH-190 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4)
• MATH-191 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4)
• MATH-270 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III (4)
• MATH-280 Linear Algebra (4)
• MATH-330 Differential Equations (3)

All courses require a grade of C- or above.

A student may choose one of the following concentrations with courses required in addition to the physics core courses:

Traditional Concentration

• PHYS-310 Scientific Computing II (3)
• PHYS-330 Optics (3)
• PHYS-420 Physical Measurements II (2)
• MATH-450 Probability and Statistics I (3)
• Electives - Minimum of 6 credit hours at 300 level or higher of physics, biology, chemistry, computer science, or mathematics (be aware of prerequisites).

*This concentration earns a student a minor in Mathematics

Concentration in Scientific Computing

• PHYS-310 Scientific Computing II (3)
• MATH-450 Probability and Statistics I (3)
• CSCI-156 C/C++ Object-Oriented Programming (4)
• CSCI-240 Data Structures and Algorithms (4)
• CSCI-XXX Elective, 300-level or higher CSCI course
• Electives - Minimum of 3 credit hours at 300-level or higher of physics, biology, chemistry, computer science, or mathematics (be aware of prerequisites)

*This concentration earns a student a minor in Mathematics

*This concentration is one course short of a minor in Computer Science

Concentration in Laboratory Instrumentation

• PHYS-310 Scientific Computing II (3)
• PHYS-400 Laboratory Instrumentation II (2)
• PHYS-420 Physical Measurements II (2)
• MATH 450 Probability and Statistics I (3)
• CSCI-156 C/C++ Object-Oriented Programming (4)
• Electives - Minimum of 3 credit hours at 300-level or higher of physics, biology, chemistry, computer science or mathematics (be aware of prerequisites)

*This concentration earns a student a minor in Mathematics

Concentration by Design

We would like to encourage students interested in physics to take advantage of a concentration by design. In addition to the “physics core” we expect students to complete a minimum of 15 hours of approved technical electives at a level of 200 and above. One physics course and one additional course must be at a 300 level or above. The fundamental idea of a concentration is to provide a coherent exploration of some related field of study. While all proposals will be considered, it is necessary to consult with the department before you develop a proposal to be certain it has a reasonable chance of being approved by the faculty.

Here are some possible examples for the concentration by design:

Concentration by Design in International Geosciences

• ESCI-150 Physical Geology (3)
• ESCI-206 Historical Geology (3)
• ESCI-211 Meteorology: Weather and Climate (3)
• ESCI-230 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (2)
• SPAN-201 Spanish and Culture III (4)
• PHYS-310 Scientific Computing II (3)

Total = 17 hours

Concentration by Design in Engineering Physics

• PHYS-310 Scientific Computing II (3)
• ME-270 Basic Mechanics I* (3)
• ME-310 Fluid Mechanics* (4)
• ME-273 Mechanics of Materials* (4)
• ME-314 Heat and Mass Transfer* (4)

Total = 18 hours

Concentration by Design in Biomedical

• PHYS-310 Scientific Computing II (3)
• KINS-410 Biomechanics (3)
• MATH-245 Statistics for the Sciences (4)
• BIOL-305 Human Functional Anatomy (4)
• BIOL-330 Mammalian Physiology (4)

Total = 18 hours

*These courses are taught on the campus of Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. A student at the University of Indianapolis is allowed to take one course per semester at IUPUI under the Consortium for Urban Education, Indianapolis. 

Physics Minor

PHYS-153, PHYS-163, PHYS-230, PHYS-250, PHYS-280, and one of the following: PHYS-330, 360, 370, 380, 390, or 460. 

Physics Teaching Major

See the School of Education section of the catalog for additional education requirements.

Additional information about the courses listed above can be found in the section of the catalog entitled Course Descriptions.

Associate Professor Amanda Miller, Chair, Professor Mary C. Moore, Instructor Brandon Mouser, Professor James R. Pennell, Assistant Professor Colleen Wynn, Assistant Professor Liz Ziff

Sociology is the study of societies and social groups and how we relate to one another. It uses scientific methods to identify and understand social problems and their solutions. UIndy's sociology program prepares students for careers in a variety of fields, and many of our alumni now work as community leaders and for non-profits. Our program also helps you develop strong research and evaluation skills, which are valuable in a wide range of careers. Many of our students also pursue graduate studies after completing their bachelor's degree. University of Indianapolis Sociology students develop strong research skills and theoretical grounding to study and rectify inequality in local, national, and global communities.

Sociology majors also may elect to pursue concentrations in Community Inequality and Change or Social Research. These elective concentrations give students an opportunity to focus and extend their development of knowledge and skills in these areas. Community Inequality and Change offers many opportunities to connect classroom studies with service-oriented learning experiences working with diverse community groups. The Social Research concentration helps students develop skills needed for entry into many graduate programs and that are highly desired by data-driven businesses, non-profits, and public agencies.  The Social Research concentration may also be taken as part of a Sociology minor by non-majors, offering additional instruction and experiences in research beyond what is typically offered in other majors at the University.

The department also offers a minor in Child & Youth Programs that are open to students with any University major. The Child & Youth Programs minor provides courses and field-based experiences to prepare students to work in programs that educate and mentor children and youth outside conventional school settings. The department’s minor in Community Inequality and Change helps prepare students from a number of majors to work with diverse populations and help create more equitable local, national, and global communities.

Required Courses: all SOC majors must take the following courses (22 credit hours), plus required courses for the general sociology degree (at least 34 credit hours), the community inequality and change concentration (at least 37 credit hours), or the social research concentration (at least 35 credit hours.)

SOC 101 Principles of Sociology (3) (Semester I or II)

OR

• SOC 103 Social Problems (3) (Semester I or II)
• SOC 175 Applying Sociology (3) (Semester II)
• SOC 200 The Family: A Global Perspective (3) (Semester I or II)
• SOC 210 Social Inequality (3) (Semester II)
• SOC 320 Sociological Theory (3) (Semester I)
• SOC 330 Introduction to Social Research (3) (Semester I)*
• SOC 440 Senior Seminar in Sociology I (3) (Semester I)
• SOC 441 Senior Seminar in Sociology II (1) (Semester II)

General Sociology Degree: students pursuing a general BA in sociology must also take:

12 additional credit hours of SOC classes

Social Research Concentration (SRES): students pursuing a BA in sociology with a social research concentration must also take:

• MATH 220 Elementary Statistics (4)
• SOC 331 Quantitative Data Analysis (3)
• SOC 332 Methods of Qualitative Research and Evaluation (3)
• SOC 350 Practicum (1-8) (3 minimum**)

Community Inequality and Change Concentration: students pursuing a BA in sociology with a community inequality and change concentration must also take:

• SOC 220 OR SOC 250 - Racial and Ethnic Relations/Gender Issues (3)
• SOC 305 Progressive Leadership (3)
• SOC 315 Cities and Communities (3)

Complete at least two of the following:

• SOC 220 Racial and Ethnic Relations (3)
• SOC 240 Conflict Resolution (3)
• SOC 250 Gender Issues in Law and Society (3)
• SOC 350 Practicum (1-8, 3 minimum; must be inequality focused)
• SOC 401 Sociology Community Project (3)
• ESCI 230 Intro to Geographic Information Systems (3)
• Other classes as approved by the department chair

Child and Youth Programs Minor

(18 credits minimum; at least 12 credits must be taken beyond courses that count toward one’s major)

• SOC 101 Principles of Sociology or SOC 103 Social Problems (3) (Sem I & II)
• SOC 200 The Family: A Global Perspective (3) (Sem. I and II)
• CRIM 310 Juvenile Delinquency (3) (Semester I and II)

CHOOSE ONE COURSE:

• PSY 245 Lifespan Psychology (3)  (Sem. I & II)       
• ELED 151 Psychology of Learning & Child Development (3)  (Sem. I & II) (Corequisites ELED 152 Intro to Multiple Literacies including Digital, Disciplinary & Data Literacy (2)) 
• SCED 210 Developing Human Potential (3) (Sem. I & II) (Corequisite SCED 211 Clinical Experience in Developing Human Potential (.5))

CHOOSE TWO COURSES:**

• SOWK 200 Working with and for Youth (3) (Sem. I)
• ENGL/EDUC 218 Young Adult Literature: Yesterday to Today (3) (Sem. I & II)
• KINS 240 Recreational Principles and Games (2)*  (Sem. I)
• SOC 305 Progressive Leadership (3) (O)
• Practical Experience in a child and/or youth setting (3 minimum)

Select one of the following that best fits with your major.  Exercise Science majors take KINS 395, Sports Management Majors take KINS 460, other non-Social Sciences majors take SOC 300.

• SOC 350 Practicum in Sociology (3-8)
• CRIM 350 Internship in Criminal Justice (4-8)
• CRIM 355 Internship in Corrections (4-12)
• SOWK 350 Junior Practicum in Social Work (6)
• SOWK 460 Senior Practicum in Social Work (6-12)
• SOC 300 Service Learning in the Sociology (3)
• KINS 395 Professional Practice Programs in Health, Physical Education and Recreation (12)
• KINS 460 Field Experience in Sport Administration (3-5)

*Students who take KINS 240 will need to take a minimum of 4 credit hours in a practical experience.

**No more than one practicum/service learning lab/field experience may be taken from this list for the minor.

Additional information about the courses listed above can be found in the section entitled Course Descriptions.  

Associate Professor Penny Sornberger, Chair; Associate Professor Brad Wright; Assistant Professor James Leagre

The goal of the department is to develop the skills, crafts, and imaginations of its students within the liberal arts context. The curriculum encompasses the areas of acting, directing, production, design, dramatic literature, theatre history, and play analysis. This broad preparation at the undergraduate level develops a foundation for any theatre specialization. Through individual attention to students, the faculty strives to help them acquire and develop the tools they will need in order to succeed in their future pursuits.

Requirements for Majors and Minors

Theatre Major

• THE-120 Stagecraft
• THE-121 Introduction to Theatre Design
• THE-131 Acting I
• THE-231 Directing I
• THE-241 Play Analysis
• THE-250 Sophomore Seminar
• THE-340 Theatre History I
• THE-341 Theatre History II
• ENGL-330 Drama I
• ENGL-331 Drama II
• THE-350 Junior Seminar
• THE-450 Senior Capstone Experience

Take one of the following beginning-level design courses*:

• THE-221 Scene Design I
• THE-222 Lighting Design I
• THE-223 Costume Design

Select one of the following tracks:

Performance/Directing Track

• THE-124 Theatrical Makeup
• THE-132 Speech for Stage
• THE-133 Movement for Stage
• THE-330 Acting II
• THE-331 Directing II
• THE-432 Acting III

Design/Production Track

THE-150 Theatre Production

Take the two remaining beginning-level design courses*

Take the three following upper-level design courses:

• THE-321 Scene Design II
• THE-322 Lighting Design II
• THE-323 Costume Design II

Theatre Major with a concentration in Musical Theatre

• THE-120 Stagecraft
• THE-121 Introduction to Theatre Design
• THE-124 Theatrical Makeup
• THE-131 Acting I
• THE-132 Speech for Stage
• THE-133 Movement for Stage
• THE-231 Directing I
• THE-241 Play Analysis
• THE-250 Sophomore Seminar
• THE-330 Acting II
• THE-340 Theatre History I
• THE-341 Theatre History II
• THE-350 Junior Seminar
• THE-431 Acting III
• THE-450 Senior Capstone Experience
• ENGL-330 Drama I
• ENGL-331 Drama II

Take one of the following beginning-level design courses*:

• THE-221 Scene Design I
• THE-222 Lighting Design I
• THE-223 Costume Design

Take 11.5 hours from the following courses:

• MUS-100 Music Fundamentals
• MUS-110 Introduction to Music
• MUS-113 Voice Class
• MUS-116 Piano Class I
• MUS-117 Piano Class II
• MUS-118 Keyboard Skills I
• MUS-119 Keyboard Skills II
• MUS-121 Elementary Theory
• MUS-140 Private Applied: Piano
• MUS-145/345 Private Applied: Voice
• MUS-167 Musical/Opera Production

Theatre Teaching Major

• THE-120 Stagecraft
• THE-121 Introduction to Theatre Design
• THE-124 Theatrical Makeup
• THE-131 Acting I
• THE-132 Speech for Stage
• THE-221 Scene Design I
• THE-222 Lighting Design I
• THE-223 Costume Design
• THE-231 Directing I
• THE-241 Play Analysis
• THE-330 Acting II
• THE-331 Directing II
• THE-340 Theatre History I
• THE-341 Theatre History II
• ENGL-330 Drama I
• ENGL-331 Drama II

*The required education courses for this degree are listed in the School of Education’s Teacher Education section of this catalog.

Theatre Minor

THE-120, 121, 131, 231, 241, 340, and 341. In addition to the above required coursework, theatre minors are required to attend at least one shift of a production load-in, one shift of a strike, and to participate actively in at least one production per semester. This may include, but is not limited to, participating as a cast member, crew member, stage manager, assistant stage manager, designer, assistant designer, assistant director, and house manager.

Additional information about the courses listed above can be found in the section entitled Course Descriptions.