Learning
Skills: English Composition
Writing is an important foundation for education.
Learning
Skills: Mathematics
Mathematical thinking is an important skill.
Humanities
Three courses in the humanities will help you to understand the heritage of Western civilization in all its richness and diversity. You must have one course in each of three areas: literature, philosophy or religious studies, and history.
Fine
Arts
The languages of art, architecture, music, drama, and dance are wonderful ways for us to express our feelings and perceptions. You may select a course that focuses on music, theater, art, or dance.
Natural
Sciences
You will be asked to complete two courses in the natural sciences, at least one of which must be a laboratory course.
Social
Sciences
You will complete three social science courses, with no two chosen from the same discipline. Offerings are available in anthropology, criminology, economics, geography, journalism, political science, psychology, and sociology.
Dimensions
of Wellness
You must take three credits of course work that addresses topics like nutrition, fitness, substance abuse, or stress management. Completing one year of ROTC/Military Science is an alternate way of fulfilling this requirement.
Global
and Multicultural Awareness
To help you develop attitudes and understandings necessary to live in a world in which contact between cultures is increasingly important, at least one of the courses you take at IUP must deal with a non-western culture.
Liberal
Studies Electives
Depending on your program of study, you may be required to select from one or more courses from an extensive list of offerings.