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Undergraduate Study in Liberal Arts

Undergraduate Study in Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts students are as diverse as the city around them. Coming from many walks of life and a wide range of age groups and ethnic cultures, each has different personal, academic and professional goals. The School and campus support this diversity by providing cultural, leadership, social, and educational programs.

At the undergraduate level, the School of Liberal Arts awards bachelor’s and associate’s degrees, certificates, and a broad range of minors. All students earn Indiana University degrees. In addition to 10-14 major courses, students in the School of Liberal Arts complete a well-rounded program intended to prepare them for many career fields. In the core courses completed by all Liberal Arts majors, students learn to comprehend and express ideas, carefully and logically analyze information from multiple perspectives, integrate and apply knowledge from their studies to their lives, understand their culture and that of others, and make informed and principled choices. Liberal Arts major requirements position students to fulfill IUPUI’s RISE Challenge in which they are asked to engage in Research, International or overseas study, Service Learning and Experiential Learning through professional internships.

Did you know?

  • Students receive over $200,000 in scholarships and awards from Liberal Arts annually. These range from recognition for outstanding papers to full-tuition scholarships.
  • Almost 10% of the recent graduating class participated in study abroad - Japan and China, Europe, Latin America, Africa: our students and faculty study throughout the world.
  • Most students complete at least one internship and/or major research project prior to graduation - building skills and experience critical to professional goals.
  • Liberal Arts students develop skills in analysis, problem-solving, communication, and global awareness that lead to successful careers in law, business, health, education, research, public service, social change, and more.
  • The IU School of Liberal Arts is home to more than a dozen nationally and internationally renowned research institutes, centers, and journals.
  • The average Liberal Arts’ class size is 25 students. Most undergraduate classes have fewer than 50 students.
  • Liberal Arts faculty are regularly recognized for excellence in teachings and research.
  • Students come from almost every state in the U.S. and more than 30 countries.