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Indiana University South Bend

Indiana University South Bend
1700 Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend, IN 46634-7111

Official telephone: (574) 520-4872
Website: www.iusb.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August and early January.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in August and December.
Number and length of summer sessions: Two summer sessions of six weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: general studies, elementary education, accounting
Majors with the lowest enrollment: art education, applied mathematics, banking
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 66%
Student:Faculty ratio: 13:1
Total faculty: 234 men, 242 women
Full-time faculty: 139 men, 129 women
Part-time faculty: 95 men, 113 women
Graduation rate: 24% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: no

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, weekend college, distance learning, external degree program
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Many minors offered in accounting, African American studies, art history, arts management, biological sciences, chemistry/biochemistry, cognitive science, complementary health, computer science, criminal justice, dance, drawing/painting, earth/space science, East Asian studies, economics, English, environmental studies, European studies, film studies, finance, fine arts, general business, gerontology, graphic design, health care management, history, human resource management, informatics, integrated new media studies, international business, international studies, interpersonal communication, labor studies, Latin American/Latino studies, leadership/management, management information systems, marketing, mass communication, mathematics, nutrition, philosophy, photography, photojournalism, physics, political science, printmaking, psychology, religious studies, sculpture, secondary education, small business/entrepreneurship, sociology/anthropology, speech communication, sustainability studies, theatre, undergraduate counseling, women's/gender studies, and world language studies.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, engineering
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
elementary, secondary, special education
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Combined 3-2 programs available:
3-2 engineering and physics programs.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in Belize, Costa Rica, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, and Spain.
Other special or unique academic programs:
Japan and Hong Kong: Past and Present Program. London and Paris Summer Program. Sites of Enlightenment Program in London and Edinburgh.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus at U of Notre Dame.
Navy ROTC: offered off-campus at U of Notre Dame.
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus at U of Notre Dame.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Labor Studies
  • Radiologic Technology
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Actuarial Science
  • Anthropology
  • Applied Health Science
  • Applied Science
  • Art Education
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Clinical Laboratory Science
  • Communicating Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Economics
  • Elementary Education
  • English
  • Fine Arts
  • French
  • General Science
  • General Studies
  • German
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • Informatics
  • Labor Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Medical Imaging Technology
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Social Studies
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Special Education
  • Sustainability
  • Theatre
  • Women's/Gender Studies
Master's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Communication Studies
  • Counseling/Human Services
  • Educational Leadership
  • Elementary Education
  • English
  • Management Information Technology
  • Nursing
  • Public Affairs
  • Secondary Education
  • Social Work
  • Special Education
  • Studio Teaching

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit and/or placement for CLEP general
  • credit and/or placement for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for school's own challenge exams
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • credit for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

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