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IUP Liberal Studies students

Liberal Studies is a common core curriculum required by all undergraduate students that includes subjects related to the humanities, arts, and sciences.

The Liberal Studies curriculum consists of a broad exploration of courses in English, mathematics, social sciences, natural sciences, humanities, the arts, and dimensions of wellness, preparing all of IUP's undergraduate students for success in work and life. In Liberal Studies courses, students pursue knowledge in these different areas, often learning to synthesize what they learn into a coherent whole that serves their life goals. Students will learn to communicate effectively; understand and respect a variety of cultures; develop critical thinking, problem solving, and reasoning skills; and become more self-aware.

Learn more about what the Liberal Studies curriculum offers.

Crimson Core

Learn more about Crimson Core, IUP’s new general education curriculum for students starting at IUP in fall of 2025 and later.

Faculty and advisors, learn more about IUP’s Crimson Core Criteria. IUP-only, log-in required.

 

For Students and Advisors

Summary Liberal Studies Requirements

Petition for an Exception for a Liberal Studies Requirement iForm

Petition for an Exception for a Crimson Core Requirement iForm

FAQ

Schedule of Classes Listing

Liberal Studies Categories

For Faculty and Staff

Liberal Studies Criteria

Mapping to EUSLOs

Writing Across the Curriculum

Sample Course Proposals

Liberal Studies Committee

News

IUP Hosting Author and Academic Montás for Discussion on Importance of “Great Books”

Author and academic Roosevelt Montás will present “Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed My Life and Why They Matter for a New Generation” at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Sutton Hall’s Gorell Auditorium. The presentation is free and open to the community.

  • 17 February 2023

Liberal Studies Petition for Exception is Now an iForm

The Petition for an Exception to a Liberal Studies Requirement has been upgraded to an iForm. The form must be initiated by the student. The approval process has not changed, but there are a few items of which to take note.

  • 12 May 2020
  • Liberal Studies Program
  • Stabley B14
    431 South Eleventh Street
     Indiana, PA 15705
  • Phone: 724-357-5715
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.