Competency and Preparatory Requirements - Bachelor's Degree

Courses taken to satisfy any of the following competencies must be passed with a grade of "C" or better. Any course identified as meeting a university competency must be passed with a minimum grade of "C."

Writing Competency Requirement

0-3 hours

Demonstrated by one of the following: Successful completion of English composition (ENG-120) or AP Credit. Students with Advanced Standing in English must either successfully complete one of the following courses (WRI-165, WRI-234, WRI-281, WRI-282) or may elect to successfully complete a portfolio to demonstrate competency. Requirement must be met within the first 30 hours of coursework.

Communication Competency Requirement

0-3 hours

Demonstrated by one of the following: Successful completion of Speech Communication (COM-110) or Interpersonal Communication (COM-352); or when specified by the student's major, completing specific course/competency requirements.

Intercultural Competency Requirement

0-3 hours

Requirement met by taking an approved course. Some majors have designated a specific course; other majors allow the student to select from a university approved list. Some courses will involve travel. May not be met by CLEP, AP Credit, or transfer credit. The following courses meet the General Education Intercultural Competency requirement for student in majors that allow them to select from a university approved list only: ART-476, BUS-290 with BUS-290L, BUS-390 with BUS-390L, ENG-239, FRE-115, FRE-116, FRE-235, FRE-236, GEO-202, HST-230, HST-231, HST-321, HST-355, HST-370, INT-122 with INT-222, INT-124, INT-320, INT-321, INT-322, LDR-265, PHE-248, PHL-438, POL-232, POL-371, PSY/ADC-291, REL-275, SOC-210, SOC-225, SPA-117, SPA-118, SPA-237, SPA-238.

Supporting Requirements

0-9 hours

At the time students enroll at IWU, they will be informed whether it is necessary to take any of the following preparatory courses:

ENG-100

English Pre-Composition – Required based on SAT/ACT exam scores

ENG-101

Critical Reading and Study Skills – Required based on SAT/ACT exam scores

Math Requirement

Demonstrated by one of the following: Math SAT greater than or equal to 440, or Math ACT greater than or equal to 19 or COMPASS Algebra test score greater than or equal to 38, or earning a "C" or better in MAT-101. Students may attempt the COMPASS Algebra Test twice; both attempts must be made before the end of the student's first semester. Students (including transfer students) must fulfill this requirement within their first 30 hours. Students who have not fulfilled this requirement within their first 30 hours will not be allowed to enroll in courses at IWU unless they are also enrolled in MAT-101.