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The IU Indianapolis general education core is the foundation of your undergraduate degree.

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What are gen eds?

General education courses at IU Indianapolis are foundational learning experiences that allow undergraduate students to enhance their understanding of the core curriculum. All undergraduate students must complete the 30 credit general education core, which is divided into six categories.

Foundational intellectual skills

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6 credits

Analytical Reasoning

Use mathematics and data science to overcome problems.

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6 credits

Core Communication

Express your ideas through practice in writing and speech.

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3 credits

Cultural Understanding

Expand your horizons through language and culture.

Intellectual breadth and adaptiveness

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6 credits

Life and Physical Sciences

Discover how our world works through the scientific method.

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3-6 credits

Arts and Humanities

Create and critique artistic work and philosophy.

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3-6 credits

Social Sciences

Connect with human history and systems.