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This major is all about using numbers to make decisions, craft strategies, and shape the future of a business through recording, reporting, and examining their financial
information and outlook. Accounting graduates who meet the requirements of the State Board of Public Accountancy of Indiana are eligible to sit for the Uniform C.P.A.
Examination in Indiana.
Business and Leadership (BL)
Conventional
Enterprising
Investigative
Today’s accounting is about more than crunching numbers. It’s about analyzing those numbers to make decisions, craft strategies, and shape the future of a business. As
the language of business, accounting studies the methods of recording, reporting, and examining the financial information and economic outlook of a business for a
variety of audiences, including shareholders and auditors, employees, and economists. Accounting graduates who meet the requirements of the State Board of Public
Accountancy of Indiana are eligible to sit for the Uniform C.P.A. Examination in Indiana. Those who do not want to become a C.P.A. may pursue internal auditing instead.
Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 136,400 openings for
accountants and auditors are projected, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average salary for business graduates was $50,939, and the median was $52,000.
The national median annual salary for accountants and auditors was $77,250 in 2021 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
In addition to CPA coursework, many accountants climb a career ladder that includes management, directorship, or chief financial officer. There are various
specializations, such as certified management accountant, certified internal auditor, and certified information systems auditor, which require experience and
additional examinations.
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Auditing
Cost accounting
Economics
Ethics and leadership
Internal auditing
Financial accounting
Taxation
Possible careers
Actuary
Bank officer
Financial analyst
Investment banker
IRS investigator
Underwriter
Where could I work?
Accounting firms
Ernst & Young
JP Morgan Chase
Nonprofit organizations
Self-employment
Small businesses
Admission requirements
Admission by certification Current IU Indianapolis students no longer have to submit an application to be admitted from University College to the
Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Program. You'll be notified when the admission requirements are met. To certify into the Kelley School of Business from
University College, you'll need to meet one of the sets of
admission criteria. You'll be
certified as soon as you meet either set of criteria.
Certification process
Be sure to list your major as pre-business, pre-accounting, pre-finance, pre-management, pre-HR management, pre-marketing, or pre-supply chain management with your
University College advisor (international dimension and real estate co-majors may be chosen after certification).
You'll automatically be reviewed for certification each semester after the final grades post.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, the Kelley School of Business admissions team will reach out to you via your IU email account regarding your certification.
Certification must be accepted by the student for certification to be finalized.
“Business without Borders”—Kelley Indianapolis has programs available in London, Paris, Vienna, Prague, and Italy. Opportunities are also available through
Kelley Bloomington’s study abroad program.
Grow your skills through internships, part-time jobs, or co-op programs. Connect with the Kelley career services team to make an appointment.
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Business and Leadership
The BL cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in business, leadership, event management, hospitality, philanthropy, public and
environmental policy, sports management, and tourism.
This major is devoted to the scholarly exploration of African and African American history, life, and culture from an interdisciplinary perspective. The program offers a
variety of courses, lectures, and other scholarly activities that explore different aspects of the historical and contemporary African as well as the African American
experience.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Social
Enterprising
Investigative
Africana studies at IU Indianapolis is devoted to the scholarly exploration of African and African American history, politics, life, and culture from an
interdisciplinary perspective. You'll develop your own unique perspective of justice, freedom, and equality as you think critically about the function of race within
individuals, institutions, and society. For this major, you'll choose a concentration in one of three areas: Africa, Caribbean and Latin America, or North America.
Employment of social and community service managers is projected to grow 12% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 18,000
openings for social and community service managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Employment of postsecondary teachers is projected to grow 12% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 132,600 openings for
postsecondary teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Many of the above openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement
(
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for the School of Liberal Arts graduates was $44,206, and
the median was $38,800 .
The national median annual salary for social and community service managers was $74,000 in 2021 and $79,640 for a postsecondary teacher (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Africana studies majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business
Education counseling
Law
Medicine
Public affairs
Social work
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Black American writing
Black church in America
Cultures of Africa
Globalization, struggle, and empowerment in African diaspora
Introduction to African American and African diaspora studies
Race and ethnic relations
Possible careers
Community service manager
Human resources generalist
Journalist
Lawyer*
Multicultural affairs officer
Public relations specialist
Social worker*
*These careers require additional training or education.
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond
through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a
difference.
The Office of Career Development prepares, supports, and advises students each step of their career paths—like finding internships and building your resume.
They serve undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Interpreting for people who do not speak a common language is a linguistic and social act of communication. In this program, you’ll not only learn to relay messages and
manage the process of talking back and forth for two people who speak different languages, but you’ll also gain an overall understanding of how meaning is constructed,
how to manage the cross-cultural flow of talk, and the ethical issues associated with interpreting.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Social
Conventional
Enterprising
Interpreting for people who do not speak a common language is a linguistic and social act of communication. An interpreter relays messages and manages the process of
talking back and forth for two people who speak different languages. An interpreter’s role is an engaged one, aimed at an overall understanding of the entire
communicative situation, requiring fluency in the languages, the ability to know how meaning is constructed, and skills in managing the cross-cultural flow of talk.
You'll learn various models of translating and are expected to engage with the deaf community of Indianapolis. This major prepares students to enter the profession of
interpreting upon graduation.
Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 20% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 9,200 openings for
interpreters and translators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers
who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary for School of Liberal Art graduates was $44,206, and the median
salary was $38,800.
The national median annual salary for i nterpreters and translators was $49,110 in 2021 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
American Sign Language interpretation majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Education
Government affairs
Law
Linguistics
Political science
Psychology
Social work
Quick facts
Sample coursework
ASL for interpreters
English to ASL
History and culture of the deaf community
Introduction to interpreting
Practicum
Theory and processing of interpreting
Possible careers
Audiologist*
Educator
Employment counselor
Health care interpreter
Social worker
Speech therapist
*This career requires additional training or education.
The Office of Career Development prepares, supports, and advises students each step of their career paths—like finding internships and building your resume.
They serve undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Study humanity through a combination of biology, cultural studies, archaeology, linguistics, and other social sciences. Graduates of this program go on to work in several
different settings, such as hospitals, state and federal agencies, zoos, museums, archaeological contracting firms, and more.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Investigative
Realistic
Social
This major encourages you to explore the origin and behavior of humans and their physical, social, and cultural development. Anthropologists study the way of life,
remains, language, and physical characteristics of people around the world. They compare customs, values, and social patterns of different cultures, past and present.
Archaeologists reconstruct a record of extinct cultures, especially preliterate ones, to determine age and cultural identity by classifying and interpreting artifacts,
architectural features, and types of structures recovered by excavation. Many of our students acquire graduate degrees and have been admitted to some of the most
competitive graduate programs in the country.
Employment of anthropologists and archeologists is projected to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 700 openings for
anthropologists and archeologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace
workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now named IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for School of Liberal Arts graduates was
$50,036, and the median salary was $47,840.
The national median annual salary for anthropologists and archeologists was $63,800 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Anthropology majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Anthropology
Archaeology studies
Education
Environmental protection
Historic preservation
International affairs
Medicine
Museum studies
Social services
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Bioanthropology
Cultural anthropology
Development of anthropological thought
Evolution and prehistory
Fieldwork in archaeology
Human origins and prehistory
Survey of applied anthropology
Possible careers
Communications specialist
Curator
Nonprofit management
Professor*
Research specialist
Urban planner*
*These careers require additional training or education.
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond
through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a
difference.
The Office of Career Development prepares, supports, and advises students each step of their career paths—like finding internships and building your resume.
They serve undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Applied Data and Information Science
Help corporations, nonprofits, and other institutions realize the potential of data at an extreme scale by turning it usable knowledge. In this degree program, you’ll
gain skills at every stage of the data pipeline. More specifically, you’ll learn about data curation, management, ethics, analysis, and dissemination.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Investigative
Conventional
Your car—like your phone, and even that new fridge—collects information nonstop. As corporations, nonprofits, and other institutions seek to realize the potential of
data at an extreme scale, highly skilled data professionals are managing the onslaught and turning this information into usable knowledge. If you’re interested in
the growing and evolving field of data work and information science, the Bachelor of Science in Applied Data and Information Science is designed for you. Our classes
enable you to gain skills at every stage of the data pipeline. This major prepares you to meet the developing information needs of businesses, hospitals, and other
employers through a rigorous program focused on data curation, management, ethics, analysis, and dissemination. These skills are essential to navigate a society that
increasingly runs on data. Students have the opportunity to specialize in applied data science or applied information science in this major.
Employment of data scientists is projected to grow 36% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 13,500 openings for data
scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for graduates from the School of Informatics and Computing
was $60,205, and the median was $55,000.
The national median annual salary for data scientists was $100,910 in 2021 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Graduates in applied data and information science can pursue many advanced degrees, such as the following:
Applied data science
Business (M.B.A.)
Computer information technology
Computer science
Informatics
Library and information science
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Applications of data mining
Applied cloud computing for data intensive sciences
Data fluency
Data policy and governance
Information infrastructure
Mathematical Foundations of Informatics
Visualizing Information
Possible careers
Data analyst
Data curator
Information architect
Logistics manager
Market research analyst
Software Developer
Survey Researcher
Where could I work?
Cummins
Eli Lilly
IU Health
Regenstrief Institute
Roche
Salesforce
State of Indiana
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Be a declared Applied Data and Information Science major
Luddy Indianapolis has many student organizations, which are a great way to build your skills, network, and grow as a professional.
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Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Theatre, Film, and Television brings together three related humanities-based arts disciplines.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
The School of Liberal Arts is the disciplinary home for theatre, as both theory and practice, and combines the strengths of the film and media studies curriculum in the
School of Liberal Arts, with its numerous production courses, along with relevant and exciting media and theatre-related work being done in the Herron School of Art,
the School of Informatics and Computing, and the School of Engineering and Technology.
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Inspire kids to use their imagination and create works of art. In this major, you’ll learn to teach art to K–12 students of all backgrounds at both public and private
schools. Work in classrooms and behind the scenes creating visual arts curriculum for schools, museums, and community-based organizations.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
Herron’s art education programs prepare you to teach art in public and private schools (K-12). In the diverse settings of Indianapolis schools and museums, you will
learn the reflective practice of teaching young people of all backgrounds to create and to respond to art in today’s world. This major combines classes from Herron and
the School of Education.
Employment of high school teachers is projected to grow 5% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 77,900 openings for high
school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary for graduates from the School of Education was $41,859, and the
median was $42,830.
The national median annual salary for high school teachers was $61,820 in 2021 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Art education majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Arts administration
Higher education
Museum education/museum studies
School administration
Quick facts
Sample coursework
3D design
4D studio
Drawing
Field experience
Foundations of art education
Teaching students with special needs
Possible careers
Art educator (K–12)
Museum curator
Nonprofit program coordinator
Professor*
School administrator*
Studio artist
*These careers require additional training or education.
Students interested in education tend to be a passionate bunch. We're home to a number of student organizations dedicated to different facets of teaching and
education.
Study abroad is much more than a trip—it’s an intellectual and cultural adventure that will change the way you see the world, other people, and yourself.
You can add to your built-in student teaching experience through community engagement. From service projects to conferences, you get a head start on lifelong
learning.
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Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Combine knowledge of art, history, science, language, culture, and tradition with this major. You'll study art movements from prehistoric periods to present day,
interpret works of art, and make connections between social and cultural contexts across history and throughout the world.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
At Herron, you'll learn how to write and to talk about art in the context of history, science, language, culture, and tradition, exploring major movements from
Prehistoric to the last two decades. Through visual analysis, historical research, and defined theoretical perspectives, you'll interpret works of art and will make
connections between social and cultural contexts across history and throughout the world.
Employment of archivists, curators, and museum workers is projected to grow 12% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 4,700
openings for archivists, curators, and museum workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the
need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary for Herron graduates was $34,677, and the median was $35,000.
The national median annual salary for archivists, curators, and museum workers was $50,120 in 2021 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Art history majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Art conservation/historic preservation
Art history and related fields (e.g., anthropology, archaeology, history)
Arts administration
Law
Library science
Museum studies
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Argumentative writing
History of art
Islamic, African, and Asian art
Myth and reality in Greek art
Prehistoric through contemporary art
Problems in art history
Senior capstone
Possible careers
Archivist/preservationist
Art journalist
Art librarian*
Community program coordinator
Museum educator
Professor*
*These careers require additional training or education.
Herron's study abroad programs are a powerful way to discover the historical impact of art and design in the world and over time while making memorable
friendships.
Guidance from Herron Career Services is tailored to your needs at all levels throughout your journey—including internship and networking with alumni.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
A.I. is the future. It offers convenience, increases productivity, and propels innovation in fields of all kinds. Earn a bachelor’s degree in A.I. to proactively position
yourself for success as businesses and technologies evolve.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
Process and cognitive automation will displace many traditional jobs—but they have the potential to create even more opportunities. Earning a bachelor's degree in AI
proactively positions you for success as businesses and technologies evolve.
AI reaches across platforms at enterprise scale, offering convenience, increasing productivity, and propelling innovation in fields from public safety to intuitive
logistics. While the rest play catch-up, you can lead the way with our bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence.
Employment of computer and information research scientists is projected to grow 21% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,300
openings for computer and information research scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from
the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for informatics and computing graduates was $60,205, and the
median was $55,000.
The national median annual wage for c omputer and information research scientists was $131,490 in 2021 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Graduates of this program will have a wide array of opportunities for advanced degrees. Common programs for graduate school include:
Grow your skills through internships or part-time jobs. Learn more through Luddy Indianapolis Career Services.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Learn what there is to know about organisms’ lives, with foundations in cell theory, evolution, genetics, energy, and more. Students pursuing this degree can earn a
Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science. They may go on to pursue jobs in biology, attend medical or dental school, or receive a graduate degree.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Investigative
Realistic
Conventional
The biology major places an emphasis on science and mathematics courses and is designed to prepare students for graduate study and for jobs in industry, as well as for
medical and dental schools.
Employment of biological technicians is projected to grow 9% from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. About 12,200 openings for biological
technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Biology was
$40,333, and the median salary was $40,000.
The national median annual salary for biological technicians was $48,140 in 2021 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Between 25% and 50% of biology students proceed directly to graduate school in biology or biology-related fields or to schools of medicine, veterinary medicine, or
dentistry.
In addition, biology majors often pursue advanced degrees in areas such as:
The IU Indianapolis Center for Service and Learning has many service-oriented programs that allow you to work with and impact your community in endless ways.
Grow your skills through internships or part-time jobs. Join the School of Science Career and Internship site in Canvas for additional information and
resources.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Biomedical Informatics
Discover how you can use information technologies to improve health care. Learn biomedical data analytical skills and their applications, gain valuable knowledge and
research experiences, and prepare for a variety of careers. This major has three tracks: bioinformatics, health informatics, and premedical informatics.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Investigative
Realistic
Conventional
The field of biomedical informatics drives innovations in information technologies for biological and medical data management, analysis and visualization, and their
applications to biological systems and medicine. In this program, you will learn biomedical data analytical skills and their applications and will gain valuable
knowledge and research experiences that will prepare you for a variety of careers as well as for graduate and professional school. The biomedical informatics major
has three tracks: bioinformatics, health informatics, and premedical informatics. There are also opportunities for accelerated graduate degree programs in
bioinformatics and health informatics.
Employment of health information technologists is projected to grow 17% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,400 openings
for health information technologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace
workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for School of Informatics and Computing graduates was
$60,205, and the median was $55,000.
The national median annual salary for health information technologists was $55,560 in 2021 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Technological advances come rapidly in the informatics field, so graduates often choose to pursue further education in a variety of fields, such as:
Luddy Indianapolis has many student organizations, which are a great way to build your skills, network, and grow as a professional.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
This program has been developed in collaboration with several local biotechnology industries to ensure relevance and appropriateness of the educational training program
content.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
The program includes an extensive industrial internship that, along with the basic and applied courses in biotechnology, meet industrial objectives for preparation for
positions in the biotechnology industry.
Employment of bioengineers is projected to grow 7% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 1,400 openings for bioengineers are
projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different
occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Concepts of biology
Biological chemistry
Principles of chemistry I with lab
Organic chemistry lecture/lab I
Physics
Calculus
Fundamentals of speech communication
Admission requirements
This major is only available to students who have earned an associate degree in Biotechnology from Ivy Tech Community College.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Learn about ceramics throughout history and in today’s day and age. Gain experience not only in making ceramic vessels, but also in glasswork, screen printing,
prototyping, and 3D printing. Students in this program have access to the space and equipment to create at the 16 Tech corridor of Indianapolis.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Artistic
Enterprising
Realistic
Herron’s ceramics curriculum develops your understanding of the medium in the context of contemporary society and historical tradition. The ceramics program is
supported by lavish space and equipment in the heart of the 16 Tech corridor of Indianapolis.
Employment of craft and fine artists is projected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 5,900 openings for craft and
fine artists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for Herron graduates was $34,677, and the median was
$35,000.
The national median annual salary for craft and fine artists was $49,960 in 2021 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Ceramics majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Art education
Art history
Art therapy
Arts administration
Fine arts
Museum studies
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Art history
Drawing
Hand building
Studio
Understanding contemporary art
Visual communications
Wheel throwing
Possible careers
Art teacher*
Freelance artist
Gallerist
Nonprofit program coordinator
Production designer
Visual artist
*This career requires additional training or education.
Herron's study abroad programs are a powerful way to discover the historical impact of art and design in the world and over time while making memorable
friendships.
Guidance from Herron Career Services is tailored to your needs at all levels throughout your journey—including internship and networking with alumni.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Study the basic structural units of matter—what things are made of, what their properties are, and how they act and interact. This area of study plays an integral role in
today’s scientific endeavors. Students pursuing this degree can earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Investigative
Realistic
Conventional
Chemistry is the study of the basic structural units of matter—what things are made of, what their properties are, and how they act and interact. Chemical biology
applies logic and methods from chemistry to the study of complex and challenging questions in biology. To a significant extent, interest in chemical biology has been
inspired by the growth of the biotechnology industry. Chemistry plays an integral role in today's scientific endeavors. As science has become increasingly
interdisciplinary, fundamental scientific problems focus on the chemical nature of matter.
Overall, employment of chemists and materials scientists is projected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 8,200
openings for chemists and materials scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to
replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary for graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry was $43,169,
and the median was $43,306.
The national mean starting salary for graduates who majored in chemistry was $44,981 for the class of May 2020, according to the National Association of Colleges
and Employers (NACE).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
A degree in chemistry can also provide an educational foundation for admission to professional schools or to advanced degrees in fields such as medicine, dentistry,
pharmacy, law, business, engineering, etc. Graduates with a master’s degree, and particularly those with a Ph.D., will enjoy better opportunities than those with a
bachelor’s degree ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016–2017).
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Analytical chemistry
Calculus 1, 2, and 3
Introduction to instrumental analysis
Organic chemistry 1 and 2
Physics 1 and 2
Principles of chemistry 1 and 2
Possible careers
Analytical chemist
Associate analytical chemist
Chemist
Quality control technician
Research scientist
Senior research scientist*
*This career requires further education or training.
The IU Indianapolis Center for Service and Learning has many service-oriented programs that allow you to work with and impact your community in endless ways.
Grow your skills through internships or part-time jobs. Join the School of Science Career and Internship site in Canvas for additional information and
resources.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Join one of the largest departments in the School of Liberal Arts and gain access to rigorous collaborative learning environments, internationally recognized teaching and
research faculty, and engaged students. When you study communications, you learn a key skill necessary for success in any workplace.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Social
Enterprising
Artistic
The Department of Communication Studies is one of the largest departments in the School of Liberal Arts. In the department, you will find rigorous collaborative
learning environments, internationally recognized teaching and research faculty, and engaged students. Courses and degree programs range from the study of health,
media, political, organizational, and intercultural communication to the pursuit of democratic citizenship and civic engagement. Choosing communication studies as your
major will open doors to a rich and exciting area of study that will help you develop intellectually and professionally. The more engaged you are in the department, the
better your educational experience at IU Indianapolis will be.
Employment of public relations and communications managers is projected to grow 8% from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. About 9,100
openings for public relations and communications managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from
the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for communication studies graduates with a bachelor's degree
was $49,091, and the median was $42,000.
The national median annual salary for public relations and communications managers was $119,860 in 2021 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond
through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a
difference.
Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Community and Organizational Leadership
If you’re looking to be the change you wish to see in the world, this major is one way you can do that. This field of study will teach you what there is to know about
leadership, vision, good communication, conflict resolution, and organizational change. You’ll also gain knowledge of the inner workings of public, private, nonprofit,
and community organizations.
Business and Leadership (BL)
Enterprising
Realistic
Social
A degree in Community and Organizational Leadership Studies (COLS) provides you with the skills to lead teams, motivate people, articulate a compelling vision, foster
positive communication, make strategic decisions, resolve conflicts, and create the positive work climate and culture needed to thrive through continuous organization
change.
The organizational leadership major equips you with leadership knowledge and skills needed to work in a wide spectrum of careers, including frontline supervision, human
resources, project management, training and development, manufacturing and production, and human service organizations. The blended, hands-on curriculum provides the
flexibility to prepare you for leadership roles no matter where you are in your career. The program incorporates group dynamics, global leadership perspectives, theory,
and practice. Many organizational leadership courses are offered in a variety of formats to accommodate busy students and professionals.
Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 15,500 openings for human
resources managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer
to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for graduates with a B.S. in
Organizational Leadership was $46,149, and the median salary was $47,000 .
The national median annual salary for human resources managers was $136,350 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Organizational leadership graduates often pursue advanced degrees in areas such as:
Business administration
Human resources management
Industry-specific areas
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Ethical decision in leadership
Global workforce leadership
Human resource management
Organizational behavior
Project management
Possible careers
General manager
Human resource generalist
Production supervisor
Project management leader
Quality control coordinator
Training and development specialist
Where could I work?
Ascension Health
Covance
Cummins
Duke Energy
IET, Inc.
John Wiley & Sons
TRIMEDX
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Declare an O'Neill major
Be in good academic standing, which requires the following:
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
Prior term GPA of 2.0 or above
Note: If a student has completed 12 hours toward the O'Neill major, they also need a C+ average in those courses.
O’Neill’s career services office is designed to help you build your job-search skills and find full-time employment or an internship. They can also help you
connect with alumni!
Enrich your academic experience by studying important public policy and criminal justice issues at a global level.
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Business and Leadership
The BL cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in business, leadership, event management, hospitality, philanthropy, public and
environmental policy, sports management, and tourism.
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Computer Science
Because the use of computer systems is pervasive in society, students with this degree are in high demand. Students in the computer science program gain the technical
proficiency, project management skills, communication expertise, and high-level expertise needed to develop working solutions for all kinds of computing challenges.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Investigative
Realistic
Conventional
The use of computer systems is pervasive in society, creating an ongoing demand for people who can provide the technical knowledge to support an array of systems and
applications. Sophisticated and complex technology is being implemented across all organizations, and maintaining the computer network is essential to almost every
organization. Our graduates enter the workplace armed with the technical proficiency, project management skills, communication expertise, and high-level skills needed
to develop working solutions for computing challenges into the future.
Employment of computer network architects is projected to grow 5% from 2020 to 2030, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth,
about 11,000 openings for computer network architects are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the
need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for School of Science graduates was $45,303, and the median
was $40,000.
The national mean starting salary for computer science graduates was $85,766 for the class of May 2020, according to the National Association of Colleges and
Employers (2022).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Computer and information science graduates often pursue degrees in areas such as:
Business administration
Computer science
Technology
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Architecture of computers
Computing I and II
Data structures
Discrete computational structures
Explorations in applied computing
Introduction to operating systems
Server side web development
Possible careers
Business intelligence analyst
Computer programmer
Full stack web developer
Network engineer
Operations/data systems analyst
Software engineer
Where could I work?
Blackink IT
Eli Lilly and Company
KPMG
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Mobi Wireless Management
Navient
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Be a declared Computer Science (B.A. or B.S.) major
The IU Indianapolis Center for Service and Learning has many service-oriented programs that allow you to work with and impact your community in endless ways.
Grow your skills through internships or part-time jobs. Join the School of Science Career and Internship site in Canvas for additional information and
resources.
Undergraduate research experiences enable you to develop important problem-solving skills and experience for your future career.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Criminal Justice
Explore the history, operations, and implications of criminal justice in America. Learn to address pressing societal needs related to law enforcement, the judicial
system, corrections, and national security. In this program, you’ll take classes in research methods, criminological theory and policy, criminal law, courts, corrections,
and policing
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Investigative
Enterprising
Social
As a criminal justice major, you'll get a broad and layered understanding of the history, operations, and implications of criminal justice in America. You'll be trained
to address pressing societal needs related to law enforcement, the judicial system, corrections, and national security. You'll also be prepared to pursue a graduate
degree in law or criminal justice. Classes cover research methods, criminological theory and policy, criminal law, courts, corrections, and policing. You can also
choose to study topics such as homicide, terrorism, juvenile justice, and cybercrime.
Employment of police and detectives is projected to grow 3% from 2021 to 2031, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about
68,500 openings for police and detectives are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to
replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
was $45,072, and the median was $38,750.
The national median annual salary for police and detectives was $66,020 in 2021 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Criminal justice graduates often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business
Education
Law
Quick facts
Sample coursework
American criminal justice system
American policing
Crime and public policy
Criminal courts
Criminal law
Possible careers
Court administrator
Detective*
Federal law officer
Investigator*
Police officer*
Private security officer
Probation officer
*These careers require additional training or education.
Where could I work?
Federal law enforcement agencies
Indiana Department of Corrections
Indiana State Police
Local law enforcement
Re-entry facilities
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Declare an O'Neill major
Be in good academic standing, which requires the following:
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
Prior term GPA of 2.0 or above
Note: If a student has completed 12 hours toward the O'Neill major, they also need a C+ average in those courses.
O’Neill’s career services office is designed to help you build your job-search skills and find full-time employment or an internship. They can also help you
connect with alumni!
Your specialized support team
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Prepare for life in a lab and as part of a medical team by studying cells from the human body. Detect cellular changes indicative of cancer, infectious diseases, benign
disease processes, endocrine disorders, and pathogenic organisms.
Health and Life Sciences (HLS)
Investigative
Realistic
Conventional
Cytotechnologists study exfoliated, abraded, and aspirated cells from the human body to detect cellular changes indicative of cancer. Early detection makes for an early
diagnosis and, therefore, increases the chances of a cure. The work of a cytotechnologist can influence the kind of cancer treatment programs the patient will undergo.
In addition, it aids in establishing the diagnosis of benign disease processes, such as endocrine disorders, and in detecting some pathogenic microorganisms. The
Cytotechnology Program at IU Indianapolis offers a science-based curriculum that prepares students for a life in the lab and to be a part of the medical team.
Employment of clinical laboratory technologists and technicians is projected to grow 7% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About
25,600 openings for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to
result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( _Occupational _
Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2020, the average starting salary reported for School of Medicine graduates with a bachelor's degree
was $57,035, and the median was $56,673.
The national median annual salary for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians was $57,800 in 2021 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Criminal justice graduates often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business
Education
Law
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Cytology of body fluids
Cytology of fine needle aspiration
Human physiology
Investigation in cytopathology
Pulmonary cytology
Possible careers
Cytotechnologist
Laboratory supervisor
Pharmaceutical or medical equipment sales
Researcher*
*This career requires additional training or education.
Undergraduate research experiences help you develop important problem-solving skills and experience for your future career. Gaining research experience can be
particularly helpful if you’re interested in clinical laboratory science or cytotechnology.
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Health and Life Sciences
The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) cluster prepares students to pursue majors and careers in the diverse and exciting world of health care. HLS majors can explore
careers in patient care, laboratory work, health care administration, and health education.
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Data Science
Data are created all over the world, every day, in various areas like social media, search engines, and health care organizations. Learn how to navigate, manage, and
harness the power of all this data.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Investigative
Conventional
In the Information Age, enormous amounts of data are generated every day in a range of areas, including social media, search engines, insurance companies, healthcare
organizations, hospitals, defense, and retail. Data science is now a rapidly growing, high-paying field.
Employment of data scientists is projected to grow 36% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 20,800 openings for data
scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Mathematical foundations of informatics
Foundations of data studies
Data organization and representation
Information infrastructure I
Data policy and governance
Data curation and management
Visualizing information
Possible careers
Business intelligence analyst
Data analyst
Data curator
Data warehousing specialist
Database administrator
Informatics project manager
Information architect
Operations research analyst
Research data analyst
Software developer
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Be a declared Data Science major
Complete 12 credit hours of nonremedial courses
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Earn a C- or higher in LIS-S 201
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Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Learn to provide preventive oral care by assessing the state of patients’ oral and overall health, diagnosing abnormalities, creating and carrying out treatment plans,
and educating patients about disease prevention and maintaining healthy teeth, gums, and mouths.
Health and Life Sciences (HLS)
Social
Realistic
Conventional
Dental hygienists provide preventive oral care by assessing the state of patients' oral and overall health, diagnosing any abnormalities, creating a treatment plan for
them and carrying out that plan, and educating the patients about prevention of disease and maintenance of healthy teeth, gums, and mouths. Dental hygienists clean and
polish teeth and perform fluoride or other treatments to prevent cavities, and they sometimes administer X-rays or anesthesia, depending on need.
The bachelor of science degree completion program in public health dental hygiene provides an opportunity for graduate dental hygienists to develop further expertise in
public health methods or dental hygiene education and includes application of practical experience. It prepares hygienists for leadership roles in education, public
health, commercial ventures, professional associations, and health advocacy. It can enhance career opportunities available to dental hygienists in a variety of areas,
including but not limited to state and county health departments, academia, sales and marketing, educational software development, pharmaceuticals, dental education
consulting, dental insurance companies, research, and clinical dental hygiene. The bachelor of science degree completion program allows students to develop the
leadership skills needed for today’s dental hygiene professional and prepares them for entry into graduate programs.
Employment of dental hygienists is projected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. About 15,600 openings for dental hygienists
are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different
occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for School of Dentistry graduates with a bachelor's degree
was $61,500, and the median was $60,000.
The median annual salary for dental hygienists was $77,810 in May 2021 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Dental hygiene students often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
The Pre-Dental Hygiene Club at IU Indianapolis is a great way to meet other students interested in the field and to prepare for applying to the program.
The School of Dentistry offers several opportunities to get involved in community service related to oral health care, allowing you to both gain experience and
give back to others.
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Health and Life Sciences
The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) cluster prepares students to pursue majors and careers in the diverse and exciting world of health care. HLS majors can explore
careers in patient care, laboratory work, health care administration, and health education.
A diagnostic sonographer is an individual who uses ultrasound equipment to form images of various parts of the body.
Health and Life Sciences (HLS)
Sonographers are trained to perform procedures, record anatomical, pathological and/or physiological data, analyze images for quality, and integrate pertinent patient
history to support interpretation by a physician. Diagnostic sonographers play an integral role in patient education related to sonographic services. This
18-month, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program offered by Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis is designed to prepare students for an entry-level
position as a diagnostic sonographer in either the medical sonography or echocardiography concentrations. This program is intended for students who have completed the
A.S. Radiography program or have other health care credentials or health care majors who have a minimum of 1,000 hours of verifiable patient care experience.
Employment of diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians is projected to grow 11% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the
average for all occupations. About 9,400 openings for diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians are projected each year, on
average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor
force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) cluster prepares students to pursue majors and careers in the diverse and exciting world of health care. HLS majors can explore
careers in patient care, laboratory work, health care administration, and health education.
As a student in IU Online’s Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Storytelling, you’ll learn how you can use digital tools to create artistic and professional messages
and stories.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Develop a critical understanding of the role and influence of media domestically and globally. Learn to critically evaluate and assess information and its credibility.
Acquire career-ready skills in communication, as well as techniques to engage and inform audiences. Tailor your degree to your professional interests by choosing a
specialization in public relations or digital storytelling. As a student in the B.S. in Digital Media and Storytelling, you’ll benefit from a career-focused
program ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you
can work on yours anytime and anywhere.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
Students who meet the admission standards of their home campus (campus of enrollment) will be admitted directly into the B.S. in Digital Media and Storytelling.
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Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
This major combines two overlapping disciplines, drawing and illustration, to give you a well-rounded foundation for any career path you choose to follow. Drawing classes
encourage you to think abstractly and to experiment with nontraditional media and concept-based work while illustration classes help you focus on visually communicating
specific narrative or emotional content.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
As a Herron illustration and drawing student, you will be trained to create images that are both visually arresting and rich in content. The combined and overlapping
disciplines of drawing and illustration will give you a uniquely well-rounded foundation for any direction you choose to follow. Fine art drawing classes encourage
students to think abstractly and to experiment with nontraditional media and concept-based work. Illustration classes focus on visually communicating specific narrative
or emotional content. You will ultimately create a body of work that is large in scope and advances a personal vision.
Employment of special effects artists and animators is projected to grow 5% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 6,700
openings for special effects artists and animators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need
to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Drawing and
Illustration was $30,760, and the median was $31,200.
The national median annual salary for special effects artists and animators was $78,790 in 2021 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Fine arts majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Art education
Art history
Art therapy
Arts administration
Fine arts
Museum studies
Quick facts
Sample coursework
2D media
3D media
Art history
Color concepts
Digital imaging
Drawing
Senior thesis
Studio course
Possible careers
Freelance artist
Gallery curator
Graphic designer
Nonprofit program coordinator
Production artist
Visual arts educator*
*This career requires additional education or training.
Herron's study abroad programs are a powerful way to discover the historical impact of art and design in the world and over time while making memorable
friendships.
Guidance from Herron Career Services is tailored to your needs at all levels throughout your journey—including internship and networking with alumni.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
This program is for students interested in teaching infant and toddler preschool programs as well as grades P/K–3. Students may choose the non-licensure or the licensure
route, with non-licensure designated for students wanting to teach anything before pre-K and the licensure route for students who want to teach pre-K through grade 3.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Social
Artistic
Enterprising
The IU School of Education at IU Indianapolis prepares exemplary teachers for today's and tomorrow's diverse schools. The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood
Education program is designed for early childhood educators interested in developing the skills necessary to effectively empower, engage, and educate diverse learners
in a variety of urban education settings, in both the private and public sectors. In consideration of the full spectrum of early childhood and the professional
aspirations of students, there are two options for program completion: non-licensure and licensure. The non-licensure option is for educators interested in working in
early childhood settings focused on birth to pre–K. The licensure option is for educators interested in working in early childhood settings focused on pre–K to Grade 3
and results in early childhood education licensure (grades P–3) by the state of Indiana.
Employment of preschool teachers is projected to grow 15% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 63,100 openings for preschool
teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for School of Education graduates was $41,859, and the
median was $42,830.
The national median annual salary for preschool teachers was $30,210 in 2021 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Education majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Administration
Bilingual education
English language/literature
Law
School counseling
Special education
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Infant learning environments
Methods for teaching students with special needs
Multicultural education and global awareness
Science for early childhood
Teaching about the arts
Possible careers
Library consultant
Nonprofit program coordinator
Preschool teacher
School counselor*
Social worker*
*These career options require additional training or education.
Where could I work?
Community and social services
Community Health Network
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS)
Indy Reads
Media and communications
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Complete 12 credit hours successfully
Note: If you are ready to apply for the TEP/Blocks, complete the application by the designated date each semester (see
School of Education website for more information).
Students interested in education tend to be a passionate bunch. We're home to a number of student organizations dedicated to different facets of teaching and
education.
Study abroad is much more than a trip—it’s an intellectual and cultural adventure that will change the way you see the world, other people, and yourself.
You can add to your built-in student teaching experience through community engagement. From service projects to conferences, you get a head start on lifelong
learning.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Economics is the study of human behavior based on the availability, distribution, and consumption of resources. If you want to understand why society works the way it
does, this is a good choice in major for you. Students in this program may choose to pursue either the general or the quantitative track.
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning (EPP)
Investigative
Enterprising
Social
The economics major has the option of pursuing a general track or a quantitative track. The general track provides a firm grounding in economic theory and exposure to
problems and techniques the student is likely to encounter in a business, nonprofit, or governmental agency environment. The quantitative track supplements the general
track with extensive training in mathematical and statistical techniques required for graduate coursework. This track is also recommended for those students who prefer
a more quantitative approach to problem solving.
Employment of economists is projected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 1,400 openings for economists are
projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different
occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for School of Liberal Arts graduates was $44,206, and the
median was $38,800.
T he national mean starting salary for liberal arts graduates who majored in economics was $62,875 for the class of May 2020, according to the National Association
of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Economics majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Economics
Education
Law
Marketing
Nonprofit management
Philanthropy
Public administration
Statistics
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Current economic issues
International economics
Introduction to statistical theory in economics
Mathematics
Micro and macro economics
Money and banking
Urban economics
Possible careers
Accountant*
Actuary*
Attorney*
Business analyst or consultant
Labor relations specialist
Marketing analyst
*These careers require additional training or education.
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond
through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a
difference.
Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.
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Enterprise, Policy, and Planning
The EPP cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing or interested in business; economics; labor studies; organizational leadership; public and
environmental affairs; sport management; and tourism, conventions, and event management.
Become an exemplary teacher who can teach at diverse schools in this program. You’ll learn from experienced faculty and teachers in the community. This major focuses on
teaching grades K–6. Each student in the program must complete at least six credits toward a concentration of their choosing.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Social
Enterprising
Artistic
The IU School of Education at IU Indianapolis prepares exemplary teachers for today's and tomorrow's diverse schools.
Employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to grow 4% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 120,300
openings for kindergarten and elementary school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from
the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary for School of Education graduates with a bachelor's degree was
$41,859, and the median was $42,830.
The national median annual salary for elementary school teachers, except special education teachers, was $61,400 in 2021 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Education majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Administration
Bilingual education
Business
English language and literature
Law
Psychology
Reading
School counseling
Special education
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Diversity and learning: teaching children
Field experience
Methods of teaching reading
Social studies in elementary education
Student teaching
Teaching students with special needs
Possible careers
Career counselor*
Library consultant
Nonprofit program coordinator
School counselor*
Social worker*
*These career options require additional training or education.
Where could I work?
Community Health Network
Community and social services
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS)
Media and communications
Nonprofits
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Complete 12 credit hours successfully
Note: If you are ready to apply for the TEP/Blocks, complete the application by the designated date each semester (see
School of Education website for more information).
Students interested in education tend to be a passionate bunch. We're home to a number of student organizations dedicated to different facets of teaching and
education.
Study abroad is much more than a trip—it’s an intellectual and cultural adventure that will change the way you see the world, other people, and yourself.
You can add to your built-in student teaching experience through community engagement. From service projects to conferences, you get a head start on lifelong
learning.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
The Department of English at IU Indianapolis is a vibrant, multidimensional arena. Through its courses and other activities in writing, creative writing, literature,
linguistics, language instruction, and film, the Department of English seeks to foster students’ abilities to read closely, think deeply and critically, research
effectively, and write with clarity and purpose, preparing students for meaningful lives and a variety of careers.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Artistic
Social
Enterprising
The Department of English at IU Indianapolis is a vibrant, multidimensional arena. Through its courses and other activities in writing, creative writing, literature,
linguistics, language instruction, and film, the Department of English seeks to foster students’ abilities to read closely, think deeply and critically, research
effectively, and write with clarity and purpose, preparing students for meaningful lives and a variety of careers.
Employment of writers and authors is projected to grow 4% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 15,200 openings for writers and
authors are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Employment of communications and public relations managers is projected to grow 8% from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. About 9,100
openings for communications and public relations managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Many of the openings mentioned above are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as
retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary for graduates from the School of Liberal Arts with a bachelor's
degree was $43,722, and the median was $38,900.
The national mean starting salary for liberal arts graduates who majored in English was $38,987 for the class of May 2020, according to the National Association of
Colleges and Employers (NACE).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
English majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Art history
Business management
Communication studies
Counseling/social work
Education
English language/literature
English as a second language
International affairs
Journalism
Law
Library science
Linguistics
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Capstone/experiential learning
Conversations with Shakespeare
Creative writing
Foreign language
Introduction to film studies
Linguistics
Literacy and public life
Possible careers
Advertising executive*
Communications coordinator
Editor
Nonprofit programming specialist
Paralegal*
Public relations specialist
Social media manager
*These careers require additional training or education.
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond
through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a
difference.
Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Students in this major are those interested in teaching English to grades 5–12. You’ll learn to teach at diverse schools and will gain 80 days’ worth of student teaching.
English-specific coursework will include classes in language, reading for adolescents, literature, and writing.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Social
Conventional
Artistic
The IU School of Education at IU Indianapolis prepares exemplary teachers for today's and tomorrow's diverse schools.
Employment of high school teachers is projected to grow 5% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 77,900 openings for high
school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary for School of Education graduates with a bachelor's degree was
$41,859, and the median salary was $42,830.
The national median annual salary for high school t eachers was $78,200 in 2021 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
English secondary education majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Administration
Business
Educational administration
English language
Higher education
Law
Psychology
Reading
School counseling
Special education
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Diversity and learning
English courses
Examining self as teacher
Field experience
Teaching and learning in high school
Teaching students with special needs
Using computers in education
Windows on education
Possible careers
Academic advisor
Adult literacy teacher
Education administrator*
Guidance counselor*
Instructional coordinator
Nonprofit management
Social worker*
*These careers require additional training or education.
Where could I work?
Carmel Clay Schools
Community Health Network
Community and social services
Human resources
Indianapolis Public Schools
Nonprofits
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Complete 12 credit hours successfully
Note: If you are ready to apply for the TEP/Blocks, complete the application by the designated date each semester (see
School of Education website for more information).
Students interested in education tend to be a passionate bunch. We're home to a number of student organizations dedicated to different facets of teaching and
education.
Study abroad is much more than a trip—it’s an intellectual and cultural adventure that will change the way you see the world, other people, and yourself.
You can add to your built-in student teaching experience through community engagement. From service projects to conferences, you get a head start on lifelong
learning.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Earn an interdisciplinary degree that is the result of a partnership between the School of Science, the School of Liberal Arts, and the Department of Public Health. Learn
how federal and state agencies, industry, and consulting firms investigate the environment. This program offers three concentrations: environmental management,
environmental remote sensing and spatial analysis, and earth and water resources.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Realistic
Investigative
Enterprising
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary degree within the School of Science that is offered in partnership with the Department of
Public Health and the School of Liberal Arts. This program prepares students for graduate studies and for a variety of careers with an emphasis on investigation of the
environment by federal and state agencies, industry, and consulting firms. The program allows flexibility to accommodate the needs and interests of all students.
Employment of environmental engineers is projected to grow 4% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 3,400 openings for
environmental engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who
transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for School of Science graduates was $45,303, and the median
salary was $40,000.
The national median annual salary for environmental engineers was $96,820 in 2021 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Environmental science majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental science
Geoscience
Physics
Public health
Specialization interest
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Climate change
Earth materials
Environmental geology
Mathematical methods in environmental science
Organic chemistry
Possible careers
Environmental consultant
Environmental engineer
Environmental science and protection technicians
Environmental teacher
Natural sciences manager
Where could I work?
Architectural firms
Environmental firms
Federal and state agencies
Industry and consulting firms
Management, scientific, and technological consulting firms
The IU Indianapolis Center for Service and Learning has many service-oriented programs that allow you to work with and impact your community in endless ways.
Grow your skills through internships or part-time jobs. Join the School of Science Career and Internship site in Canvas for additional information and
resources.
Your specialized support team
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
The STEM cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in the sciences, technology, engineering, informatics, and computing. The STEM
cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Discover the health, movement, and wellness of the human body through knowledge of kinesiology, fitness, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, and more. Apply
what you learn through research, internships, and other hands-on learning experiences.
Employment of exercise physiologists is projected to grow 9% from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. About 1,700 openings for exercise
physiologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for School of Health and Human Science graduates was
$35,968, and the median salary was $34,640.
The median annual salary for exercise physiologists was $47,940 in 2021 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Exercise science graduates often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Biomechanics
Business
Education
Medicine
Nutrition
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Physiology
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Anatomy and physiology
Basic electrocardiogram for exercise sciences
Biomechanics
Fitness testing and interpretation
Nutrition for health
Structural kinesiology
Possible careers
Cardiac rehabilitation specialist
Personal trainer
Physical therapist*
Strength and conditioning coach
Wellness coach
*This career requires additional training or education.
Where could I work?
Ascension Health
Franciscan Health
HealthFitness
Hendricks Regional Health
National Academy for Sports Medicine
National Institute for Fitness and Sport
YMCA
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Be a declared Exercise Science Major
Have an IU GPA of 2.0 or higher
Earn a grade of C or better in the following courses:
Anatomy: BIOL-N 261 or KINE-P 205 (BIOL-K 101 will be accepted for exercise science pre-med and PA majors only)
The School of Health and Human Sciences hosts a number of initiatives for students to get involved, add to their resume, and give back to the community.
LHSI is a paid internship program that places second- and third-year IU Indianapolis students in a variety of health and science workplaces to gain practical
experience and skills.
Working on campus for offices such as Campus Recreation or the Office of Health and Wellness can provide great preparation for a variety of health-related
careers.
Your specialized support team
Health and Life Sciences
The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) cluster prepares students to pursue majors and careers in the diverse and exciting world of health care. HLS majors can explore
careers in patient care, laboratory work, health care administration, and health education.
Choosing a major and planning for a career is a step-by-step process. There is a lot to consider, so get started now!
Exploratory
Academic and Career Development staff are here to support you throughout the process. We offer the encouragement and resources you need to create an academic plan that
prepares you for career success.
Your specialized support team
Exploratory
The Exploratory cluster is the academic home of University College students who are exploring their options or are unsure of their major/career direction.
Finance may start on a spreadsheet, but the art of understanding and interpreting how individuals and corporations allocate their assets over time and under uncertain
economic conditions goes well beyond the confines of calculations. Think of finance as data-driven decision making. Where others just see numbers, financial advisors,
brokers, business analysts, and chief financial officers see a blueprint to build a strong bottom line.
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning (EPP)
Investigative
Enterprising
Social
Finance may start on a spreadsheet, but the art of understanding and interpreting how individuals and corporations allocate their assets over time and under uncertain
economic conditions goes well beyond the confines of calculations. Think of finance as data-driven decision making. Where others just see numbers, financial advisors,
brokers, business analysts, and chief financial officers see a blueprint to building a strong bottom line.
Employment of financial managers is projected to grow 16% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 69,600 openings for financial
managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for finance B.S.B. graduates was $64,771,
and the median salary was $63,000.
The national mean starting salary for business graduates who majored in finance was $59,627 for the class of May 2020, according to the National Association of
Colleges and Employers (NACE, 2022).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Finance majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Accounting
Business administration (M.B.A.)
Economics
Law
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Banking and financial information
Corporate financial strategy
Economics
Equity and fixed income investment
Financial management
Management decisions and financial reporting
Possible careers
Bank officer
Financial analyst
Insurance agent
Sports manager
Statistician
Stock broker*
Venture capitalist*
*These careers require additional training or education.
Where could I work?
Better Business Bureau
Community Health Network
Cummins, Inc.
Financial institutions
Insurance firms
Nonprofit organizations
Admission requirements
Admission by certification Current IU Indianapolis students no longer have to submit an application to be admitted from University College to the
Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Program. You'll be notified when the admission requirements are met. To certify into the Kelley School of Business from
University College, you'll need to meet one of the sets of
admission criteria. You'll be
certified as soon as you meet either set of criteria.
Certification process
Be sure to list your major as pre-business, pre-accounting, pre-finance, pre-management, pre-HR management, pre-marketing, or pre-supply chain management with your
University College advisor (international dimension and real estate co-majors may be chosen after certification).
You'll automatically be reviewed for certification each semester after the final grades post.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, the Kelley School of Business admissions team will reach out to you via your IU email account regarding your certification.
Certification must be accepted by the student for certification to be finalized.
Degree planning information Current international dimension offerings may be found in your pre-business student Canvas site.
Your specialized support team
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning
The EPP cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing or interested in business; economics; labor studies; organizational leadership; public and
environmental affairs; sport management; and tourism, conventions, and event management.
Studying fine arts at IU Indianapolis in the Herron School of Art and Design is your first step in building a meaningful and influential career in art and design.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
You'll study the historical development of art as a social and intellectual phenomenon. You'll also learn about art firsthand with Indianapolis community partners and
will find opportunities and resources to bring your artistic concepts to fruition. All majors spend the first year building foundational skills. Fine arts majors
include ceramics, drawing and illustration, furniture design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.
**Skills and abilities the major develops: **understanding historical contexts, analysis, fine arts skills, and cultural competency (Herron School of Art and Design,
2019).
Employment of craft and fine artists is projected to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as average for all occupations. About 5,500 openings for craft and
fine artists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for the art and design graduates was
$58,609, and the median salary was $51,000.
The national median annual salary for craft and fine artists $52,910 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Fine arts majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Art history
Art education
Art therapy
Arts administration
Fine arts
Law
Museum studies
Preservation
Quick facts
Sample coursework
2D media
3D media
Art history
Color concepts
Digital imaging
Drawing
Senior thesis
Studio course
Possible careers
Freelance artist
Gallery curator
Graphic designer
Nonprofit program coordinator
Production artist
Visual arts educator*
*This career requires additional training or education.
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Learn about movement, physical activity programming, and nutrition through research projects, internships, and work with real clients. This degree is great for students
who enjoy working out.
Employment of fitness trainers and instructors is projected to grow 14% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 69,000 openings
for fitness trainers and instructors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace
workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary for School of Health and Human Sciences graduates
was $47,329, and the median salary was $45,000.
The median annual salary for fitness trainers and instructors was $46,480 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Fitness management and personal training students often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Athletic training
Biomechanics
Exercise science
Nutrition
Occupational therapy
Recreational therapy
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Exercise leadership and program design
First aid and emergency care
Fitness testing and interpretation
Introduction to sport psychology
Nutrition for health
Structural kinesiology
Theory and practice of cardiovascular fitness
Possible careers
Community activity director
Employee wellness director
Personal trainer
Sports performance trainer
Strength and conditioning coach
Where could I work?
Health and fitness
Hendricks Regional Health
Life Time Fitness
Self-employment
YMCA
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Be a declared Fitness Management and Personal Training Major
Have an IU GPA of 2.0 or higher
Earn a grade of C or better in the following courses:
Anatomy: BIOL-N 212 and BIOL-N 213 (two-semester sequence) or BIOL-N 261 or KINE-P 205
Math: MATH-I 110 or MATH-I 111 (formerly MATH 11000 or MATH 11100)
The School of Health and Human Sciences hosts a number of initiatives for students to get involved, add to their resume, and give back to the community.
LHSI is a paid internship program that places second- and third-year IU Indianapolis students in a variety of health and science workplaces to gain practical
experience and skills.
Working on campus for offices such as Campus Recreation or the Office of Health and Wellness can provide great preparation for a variety of health-related
careers.
Your specialized support team
Health and Life Sciences
The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) cluster prepares students to pursue majors and careers in the diverse and exciting world of health care. HLS majors can explore
careers in patient care, laboratory work, health care administration, and health education.
IU Indianapolis is the place to learn forensic and investigative science. This program has nationally recognized faculty in forensic chemistry and biology and is
supported by one of the largest medical schools and one of the top law schools in the United States. Apply scientific methods and processes to criminal investigations and
public matters.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Investigative
Realistic
Conventional
If you want to learn and study forensic science, IU Indianapolis is the perfect place. We have nationally recognized faculty in forensic chemistry and biology supported
by one of the largest medical schools and one of the top law schools in the United States.
Employment of forensic science technicians is projected to grow 13% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 2,600 openings for
forensic science technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers
who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now named IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary for School of Science graduates with a bachelor's
degree was $52,391, and the median salary was $50,000.
The national median annual salary for forensic science technicians was $64,940 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Forensic and investigative sciences majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following:
Chemistry
Dentistry
Forensic toxicology
Law
Medicine
Other science-related discipline
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Biological chemistry
Forensic biology
Forensic genetics
Forensic microscopy
Forensic science and the law
Organic chemistry 1 and 2
Possible careers
Crime scene investigator
Criminalist
DNA analyst
Forensic scientist or drug chemist
Medical examiner*
Toxicologist
*This career requires additional training or education.
The IU Indianapolis Center for Service and Learning has many service-oriented programs that allow you to work with and impact your community in endless ways.
Your specialized support team
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
The STEM cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in the sciences, technology, engineering, informatics, and computing. The STEM
cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
When you earn a degree in French, you’re learning one of the main languages used in international bodies and in science, engineering, and technology fields. Expand your
knowledge of other cultures and earn a degree that can be used across industries.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Investigative
Social
Enterprising
Welcome to the French program at IU Indianapolis. With instruction at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, we aim to serve every student’s language needs,
regardless of whether you are seeking to fulfill a requirement for a degree program or are inquiring about our classes for the personal enrichment of learning a new
language.
Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 7,200 openings for
interpreters and translators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers
who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for the School of Liberal Arts graduates
was $50,036, and the median salary was $47,840.
The national median annual salary for interpreters and translators was $57,090 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
World languages and cultures graduates often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business management
Communications
Education
English as a second language
Foreign language
International affairs
Journalism
Linguistics
Literature
Political science
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Immersion abroad experience
Islam, gender, and conflicts
Translation studies
World cultures through language
World language courses
World literature
Possible careers
Communications specialist
International student services
Legal analyst
Nonprofit program coordinator
Paralegal*
Translator/interpreter
*This career requires additional training or education.
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond
through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a
difference.
Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
If you are interested or have experience in woodworking, this may be the major for you. Learn to design, build, and make unique pieces of furniture using both traditional
and contemporary tools and processes. Students in this program will have the chance to participate in furniture design workshops, symposiums, conferences, and national
design competitions.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
Woodworking is the foundation for Herron’s furniture design program with an emphasis on designing, building, and making unique pieces using both traditional and
contemporary tools and processes. Furniture design students are encouraged to participate in the national conversation of furniture design at workshops, symposiums, and
conferences. Herron students often compete in national design competitions and are regularly recognized for their work.
Employment of craft and fine artists is projected to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032, as fast as average for all occupations. About 5,500 openings for craft and fine
artists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for the art and design graduates was
$58,609, and the median salary was $51,000.
The national median annual salary for craft and fine artists $52,910 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Fine arts majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Art education
Art history
Art therapy
Arts administration
Fine arts
Museum studies
Quick facts
Sample coursework
2D media
3D media
Art history
Color concepts
Digital imaging
Drawing
Senior thesis
Studio course
Possible careers
Freelance artist
Gallery curator
Graphic designer
Nonprofit program coordinator
Production artist
Visual arts educator*
*This career requires additional training or education.
Herron's study abroad programs are a powerful way to discover the historical impact of art and design in the world and over time while making memorable
friendships.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
This program is designed for nontraditional and returning students who want to earn an undergraduate degree in a more convenient way. In this program, students can take
advantage of credit for prior learning and creating a plan of study all their own.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Indiana University offers a bachelor's degree in general studies. The program was designed for adult students who want a degree program that combines high academic
standards with convenience.
With a general studies degree, you have several possibilities for graduate and professional school. Many graduates with a degree in general students often pursue
advanced degrees in the following areas:
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Geography is the study of spatial patterns and processes in both the natural world and the world of human affairs. The spread of disease, the sprawl of cities, the
distribution of plants and animals, and the diffusion of culture and ideas all exhibit a spatial component that is the focus of geography.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Investigative
Realistic
Conventional
Geography is the study of spatial patterns and processes associated with a wide variety of phenomena in both the natural world and the world of human affairs. The
spread of disease, the sprawl of cities, the distribution of plants and animals, and the diffusion of culture and ideas all exhibit a spatial component that is the
focus of geography.
Employment of cartographers and photogrammetrists is projected to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 1,000 openings for
cartographers and photogrammetrists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace
workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for School of Liberal Art graduates was
$50,036, and the median salary was $47,840 .
The national median annual salary for cartographers and photogrammetrists was $76,210 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Geography majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business management
Education
Geography
Natural sciences
Regional planning
Urban planning
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Cartography and graphics
Environmental geography
Geography of wine
Human geography
Medical geography
Research methods in geography
Urban geography
Possible careers
Cartographer
Environmental consultant
Geographical information systems officer
Landscape architect*
Surveyor
Urban or regional planner*
*These careers require additional training or education.
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond
through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a
difference.
Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Use a foundation in biology, chemistry, physics, and math to understand earth systems and processes. Learn how earth sciences are applied and how they relate to modern
society. Students pursuing this degree can earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
A bachelor's degree in geology gives students a solid, interdisciplinary background in the sciences. Students use a foundation in biology, chemistry, physics, and math
to understand earth systems and earth processes. GEOL-G 110 Physical Geology and GEOL-G 221 Introductory Mineralogy are the typical gateway courses.
Employment of geoscientists is projected to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 2,200 openings for geoscientists are
projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different
occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for School of Science graduates was
$52,368, and the median salary was $50,000.
The national median annual salary for geological and hydrologic technicians was $53,440 in May 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Geology majors often pursue advanced degrees in geology or a related area, as advancement is greater for those with a graduate degree. Students may choose to pursue
advanced degrees in the following areas:
The IU Indianapolis Center for Service and Learning has many service-oriented programs that allow you to work with and impact your community in endless ways.
Grow your skills through internships or part-time jobs. Join the School of Science Career and Internship site in Canvas for additional information and
resources.
Your specialized support team
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
The STEM cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in the sciences, technology, engineering, informatics, and computing. The STEM
cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Achieve communicative and cultural competence in German, such as speaking and writing about everyday topics, as well as more complex subjects. A step-by-step progression
of language courses enables you to attain these goals.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Investigative
Social
Enterprising
The IU Indianapolis German program trains students to achieve communicative and cultural competence in German, such as speaking and writing about everyday topics, as
well as more complex subjects. A step-by-step progression of language courses enables students to achieve these goals.
Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 7,200 openings for
interpreters and translators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers
who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for School of Liberal Art graduates was
$50,036, and the median salary was $47,840.
The mean starting salary for liberal arts graduates who majored in world languages and cultures was $44,361 for the class of May 2020, according to the National
Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
World languages and cultures graduates often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business management
Communications
Education
English as a second language
International affairs
Journalism
Linguistics
Political science
World language literature
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Immersion abroad experience
Islam, gender, and conflicts
Translation studies
World cultures through language
World language courses
World literature
Possible careers
Communications specialist
International student services
Legal analyst
Nonprofit program coordinator
Paralegal*
Translator/interpreter
*This career requires additional training or education.
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond
through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a
difference.
Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
With the world becoming more globalized, why not get a degree in a field that helps you understand global and international affairs? This program is designed with a
multidisciplinary approach, so you’ll take classes in economics, history, culture, business, and more.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Enterprising
Investigative
Social
The world is becoming a smaller place in which to live, and the interdependence of our political, cultural, and economic systems is growing by the day. Locally,
Indiana’s economic health is increasingly tied to foreign investment and exports of agricultural, life science, or automotive products. The 'Crossroads of America' is
now a major international freight hub. Record numbers of immigrants from places like Mexico, South Asia, and West Africa are transforming our cultural landscape.
Meanwhile, Hoosiers are serving abroad in the military, in the Peace Corps, as missionaries, or as members of the international business community. To prepare students
for life and careers in an increasingly globalized world, the School of Liberal Arts offers a bachelor's degree and a minor in international studies.
Employment of business or management analysts is projected to grow 10% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 92,900 openings
for business or management analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Employment of disaster relief directors is projected to grow 3% from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 900 openings for disaster
relief directors are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for the School of Liberal Art graduates
was $50,036, and the median salary was $47,840.
The national median annual salary for business or management analysts was $99,410 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook). The national median annual salary for disaster relief directors was $83,960 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Global and international studies majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business management
Education
English as a second language certification
International affairs
Journalism
Law
Linguistics
Political science
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Cultural anthropology
Language courses
Human geography
Introduction to international relations
Introduction to international studies
Perspectives on the world
Study abroad experience
Possible careers
Business analyst
Disaster and disease relief
Journalist
Public relations specialist
Trade specialist
United Nations officer*
Volunteer coordinator
*This career requires additional training or education.
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond
through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a
difference.
Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Health Information Management
Make an impact on the health care industry without becoming a nurse or physician. Learn to manage electronic health records, analyze health information, ensure patient
privacy, and educate medical teams on best practices and new developments to assist them with patient care. Program graduates will be able to sit for a national
Registered Health Information Administrator credentialing exam.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
In the age of technology, health information management (HIM) professionals are an essential part of the health care world. As an HIM professional, you will be
performing tasks like managing electronic health records, analyzing health information, and ensuring patient privacy. You may also work with medical teams to educate
them on best practices and new developments so they can provide the best and most efficient patient care possible. Professional experience is built into the
curriculum at IU Indianapolis, and you will be able to sit for a national Registered Health Information Administrator credentialing exam upon graduation. If you're
interested in the dozens of fields within the HIM world, you can check out the [https://my.ahima.org/careermap](career map) from the American Health Information
Management Association.
Employment of health information technologists and medical registrars is projected to grow 16% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 3,100 openings for health information technologists and medical registrars are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are
expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for health information management
graduates was $49,683, and the median salary was $53,750.
The national median annual salary for health information technologists and medical registrars was $62,990 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Health information management majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration
Health administration
Health informatics
Law
Management
Medicine
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Database design for health information management
Health care quality improvement
Medicine and the law
Pathophysiology and pharmacology for HIM
Quantitative analysis of health information
Release of health care information
Social foundations of biomedical informatics
Possible careers
Claims or financial analyst
Data and systems analyst
Electronic health record implementation or support
Luddy Indianapolis has many student organizations, which are a great way to build your skills, network, and grow as a professional.
Your specialized support team
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
The STEM cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in the sciences, technology, engineering, informatics, and computing. The STEM
cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Discover what there is to know about rehabilitation, the effects of aging on the body, the positive effects of proper nutrition and health care promotion initiatives,
research’s impact on patient outcomes, and more. This program offers three certificate options: gerontology, global health rehabilitation studies, and rehabilitation and
disability.
Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 28% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 54,700
openings for medical and health services managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need
to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for health sciences B.S. graduates was
$37,897, and the median salary was $40,000.
The national median annual salary for medical and health services managers was $110,680 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Health sciences majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Health administration
Medicine
Nursing
Occupational therapy
Physician assistant
Public health
Social work
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Aging and the older person
Diversity issues in health and rehab
Ethical issues in rehab services
Health promotion and disease prevention
Legal and regulatory aspects in rehab
Program evaluation methods in rehab
Possible careers
Disability advocate
Nonprofit program coordinator
Physical therapist*
Physician assistant*
Rehabilitation counselor*
Wellness program director
*These career options require additional training or education.
The School of Health and Human Sciences hosts a number of initiatives for students to get involved, add to their resume, and give back to the community.
LHSI is a paid internship program that places second- and third-year IU Indianapolis students in a variety of health and science workplaces to gain practical
experience and skills.
Working on campus for offices such as Campus Recreation or the Office of Health and Wellness can provide great preparation for a variety of health-related
careers.
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Health and Life Sciences
The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) cluster prepares students to pursue majors and careers in the diverse and exciting world of health care. HLS majors can explore
careers in patient care, laboratory work, health care administration, and health education.
Combine health care and business expertise with this major where you'll learn to balance priorities and budgets, meet legal mandates, and solve fiscal and managerial
issues. With the combination of health care and business knowledge, you will be prepared to pursue a position in health care or pivot your career if you choose.
Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 28% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 54,700
openings for medical and health services managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need
to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2022, the average starting salary for Fairbanks School of Public Health graduates
was $47,975, and the median salary was $45,506.
The national median annual salary for medical and health services managers was $110,680 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Health services management majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration
Education
Health administration
Law
Management
Medicine
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Health care delivery in the United States
Health care marketing
Health care organizational behavior
Health finance and budgeting
Health systems administration
Strategic planning for health care organizations
Possible careers
Continuous improvement specialist
Human resources specialist
Long-term care administrator
Medical staffing coordinator
Patient access specialist
Physician recruiter
Where could I work?
Health departments
Health-related nonprofits
Home health companies
Hospitals and health systems
Insurance companies
Medical practices or outpatient clinics
Nursing homes
Rehabilitation centers
Admission requirements
Admission by application
Be declared a Health Services Management major
2.5 previous term GPA
2.5 cumulative GPA
12 hours completed at IU Indianapolis or IU Fort Wayne
Completion of ENG-W 131 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better
Ever wanted to travel to Sweden? China? Colombia? There are many opportunities available through IU to study abroad and to gain insight into global health
systems.
Your specialized support team
Health and Life Sciences
The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) cluster prepares students to pursue majors and careers in the diverse and exciting world of health care. HLS majors can explore
careers in patient care, laboratory work, health care administration, and health education.
To understand where we’re going, you have to look back. Those who major in history do just that, helping lead the way as we look towards the future. In this program,
you’ll learn from nationally and internationally recognized experts and gain experience in conducting research, curating exhibitions, authoring publications, and more.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Conventional
Social
Investigative
The Department of History is committed to quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department offers a variety of options for undergraduate majors
and minors in history for students who need history classes for their own majors and for those who are looking for interesting electives. The department is proud
of its close working relationships with other programs on campus, including the Museum Studies Program; the National Council on Public History; the Center for American
Studies; the Africana Studies Program; and the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program.
Employment of historians is projected to grow 3% from 2022 to 2032, as fast as the average for all occupations. About 300 openings for historians are projected each
year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the
labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for School of Liberal Arts graduates was
$50,036, and the median salary was $47,840.
The national median annual salary for historians was $72,890 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
History majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Education
Government
Historical administration
Historical preservation
International relations
Journalism
Library science
Museum studies
Law
Political science
Theology
Quick facts
Sample coursework
American history
Ancient Rome
Colonial America
History capstone
Nature of history
The Renaissance
Soviet culture
Possible careers
Marketing research
Museum educator
Nonprofit program coordinator
Paralegal*
Politician campaign worker
Project manager
Research analyst
*This career requires additional training or education.
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond
through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a
difference.
Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
If you are a “people” person, this would be a good major for you. As a human resource manager, you will understand how to get people to be the best they can be and to
turn their performance into success for the organization. Your work will give you a say in organizational structure, change management, work design, and more.
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning (EPP)
Social
Conventional
Enterprising
Human resource (HR) managers are the epitome of “people” people. Think of them as casting directors who help put the right people in the right job—and then develop the
culture and compensation packages to keep them motivated. But the focus of HR is bigger than acquiring and managing talent. While human resource managers do
recruit, hire, train, and assess a company's talent—what many would call an organization’s true assets—their core role is to understand how to get people to be the best
they can be and turn their performance into success for the organization. To that end, human resource managers play a strategic role, impacting decisions about
organizational structure, change management, work design, and more. When you enter the human resource management field, you may travel the traditional route of
human resources and labor relations—such as compliance with employment and labor laws, management development, wage and salary administration, organizational planning,
and contract negotiation—or you may choose to jump into the newer areas in the behavioral sciences, tracking their implications for human resource management programs.
Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 15,500 openings for human
resources managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer
to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for the human resource management B.S.B.
graduates was $50,170, and the median salary was $50,000.
The national median annual salary for human resources managers was $136,350 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Human resources management majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration (M.B.A.)
Human resources management
Labor relations
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Effective negotiations
Employee benefits
Ethics and leadership
Managing behavior in organizations
Occupational safety and health
Training, development, and salary administration
Possible careers
Consultant*
Generalist
Human resources manager
Labor relations specialist
Mediator*
Organizational developer*
Recruiter
*These careers require additional training or education.
Where could I work?
Chamber of commerce
Financial institutions
Hospitals
Health care facilities
Higher education
Indiana State Personnel Department
Admission requirements
Admission by certification Current IU Indianapolis students no longer have to submit an application to be admitted from University College to the
Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Program. You'll be notified when the admission requirements are met. To certify into the Kelley School of Business from
University College, you'll need to meet one of the sets of
admission criteria. You'll be
certified as soon as you meet either set of criteria.
Certification process
Be sure to list your major as pre-business, pre-accounting, pre-finance, pre-management, pre-HR management, pre-marketing, or pre-supply chain management with your
University College advisor (international dimension and real estate co-majors may be chosen after certification).
You'll automatically be reviewed for certification each semester after the final grades post.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, the Kelley School of Business admissions team will reach out to you via your IU email account regarding your certification.
Certification must be accepted by the student for certification to be finalized.
Degree planning information Current program offerings may be found in your pre-business student Canvas site.
Your specialized support team
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning
The EPP cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing or interested in business; economics; labor studies; organizational leadership; public and
environmental affairs; sport management; and tourism, conventions, and event management.
Do you have a particular interest or passion that you want to pursue but can’t find a major that quite fits? Then this is the program for you! Take courses across
disciplines and create the major you want to set you on the path that will help you achieve your unique goals. Students who pursue this program should be disciplined and
self-motivated.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
The individualized major allows disciplined and self-motivated students to design unique majors of their choice with faculty supervision. The individualized major
provides a structure that allows students, in consultation with faculty members, to design majors that meet their own educational needs. Each major course of study
varies in accordance with the needs and interests of individual students.
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Informatics
Explore the big picture of technology to understand how we use technology to communicate, work, heal, play, and solve problems that are facing society and industry.
Informatics allows you to make a difference in people’s lives by helping you understand the connection between people and technology.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Enterprising
Social
Investigative
Informatics is smart computing going beyond hardware and software. Informatics thinks big picture, building strong technical skills as well as understanding how we use
technology to communicate, work, heal, play, and solve problems that are facing society and industry. It is a way to make a difference in the lives of others, so the
focus of the program is on the social impact of computing—how people and technology connect.
Employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 16% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 19,000
openings for web developers and digital designers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need
to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2022, the average starting salary reported for graduates with a Bachelor of Science
in Informatics was $59,290, and the median salary was $57,000.
The national median annual salary for web developers and digital designers was $92,750 in 2023 (Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Technological advances come rapidly in the informatics field, so continued study is necessary to remain competitive. Informatics majors often pursue advanced
degrees in the following areas:
Business (M.B.A.) Computer science Data-focused programs Information systems Ongoing education in a specific industry area
Luddy Indianapolis has many student organizations, which are a great way to build your skills, network, and grow as a professional.
Your specialized support team
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
The STEM cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in the sciences, technology, engineering, informatics, and computing. The STEM
cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Create the art experience you want with this individualized degree. When you study integrative studio practice, you have the chance to study a mix of ceramics, drawing,
furniture design, painting, photography, or printmaking to achieve whatever artistic goals you may have.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
The flexibility of this program enables you to pursue studies in ceramics, drawing, furniture design, painting, photography, or printmaking to achieve objectives
specific to your individual artistic goals. These goals are established through careful counseling with Herron faculty and staff, and each student is assisted in
setting up a well-coordinated, diversified program of fine art studies. Though this degree track is less traditional, opportunities following graduation are equivalent
to those of students identifying with a single program.
Employment of craft and fine artists is projected to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032, as fast as the average for all occupations. About 5,500 openings for craft and fine
artists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary for Herron graduates with a bachelor's degree was
$58,609, and the median salary was $51,000.
The national median annual salary for craft and fine artists was $52,910 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Fine arts majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Herron's study abroad programs are a powerful way to discover the historical impact of art and design in the world and over time while making memorable
friendships.
Guidance from Herron Career Services is tailored to your needs at all levels throughout your journey—including internship and networking with alumni.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Because business has become more multinational than ever before, earning this major and learning to take on the challenges of doing business in the global marketplace can
make you an asset when applying for jobs. This field of study is only available to students pursuing another Kelley School of Business degree.
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning (EPP)
Enterprising
Investigative
Social
** Students are required to complete a primary major within the Kelley School of Business in addition to pursuing the international studies major. ** International
business has evolved well past imports and exports. Many U.S. companies are multinational with production units in numerous foreign countries. Because of that, private
enterprise in the United States has become more intimately concerned with the economic, political, and social trends of foreign nations. International studies majors at
Kelley Indianapolis take on the challenges of doing business in the global marketplace by adding an international perspective to their primary majors.
Employment of business or management analysts is projected to grow 10% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 92,900 openings
for business or management analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Employment of disaster relief directors is projected to grow 3% from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 900 openings for disaster
relief directors are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement
(Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for the School of Liberal Art graduates
was $50,036, and the median salary was $47,840.
The national median annual salary for business or management analysts was $99,410 in 2023 (Occupational Outlook Handbook). The national median annual salary for
disaster relief directors was $83,960 in 2023 (Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Global and international studies majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business management Education English as a second language certification International affairs Journalism Law Linguistics Political
science
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Cultural anthropology Language courses Human geography Introduction to international relations Introduction to international studies Perspectives
on the world Study abroad experience
Possible careers
Business analyst Disaster and disease relief Journalist Public relations specialist Trade specialist United Nations officer* Volunteer
coordinator *This career requires additional training or education.
Where could I work?
Community health network Community and social services Government International business Social services Travel and tourism
Admission requirements
Admission by certification Current IU Indianapolis students no longer have to submit an application to be admitted from University College to the
Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Program. You'll be notified when the admission requirements are met. To certify into the Kelley School of Business from
University College, you'll need to meet one of the sets of
admission criteria. You'll be
certified as soon as you meet either set of criteria.
Certification process
Be sure to list your major as pre-business, pre-accounting, pre-finance, pre-management, pre-HR management, pre-marketing, or pre-supply chain management with your
University College advisor (international dimension and real estate co-majors may be chosen after certification).
You'll automatically be reviewed for certification each semester after the final grades post.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, the Kelley School of Business admissions team will reach out to you via your IU email account regarding your certification.
Certification must be accepted by the student for certification to be finalized.
Degree planning information Current program offerings may be found in your pre-business student Canvas site.
Your specialized support team
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning
The EPP cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing or interested in business; economics; labor studies; organizational leadership; public and
environmental affairs; sport management; and tourism, conventions, and event management.
Tell stories and move the world with this degree. Journalism and public relations students at IU Indianapolis learn communication skills, research and analytical
techniques, technical know-how, teamwork, and versatility—exactly the skills that today’s employers are looking for. You’ll also get the chance to learn from leading
media professionals who serve as instructors and guest speakers.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
Tell stories. Move the world. Journalism and public relations students at IU Indianapolis learn communication skills, research and analytical techniques, technical
know-how, teamwork, and versatility—exactly the skills that today’s employers are looking for. Our downtown Indianapolis location provides a valuable pool of leading
media professionals who serve as instructors and guest speakers. Internships and jobs covering many possible career paths—media, sports or health information,
nonprofits, government, and more—are a short walk or drive away.
Employment of new analysts, reporters, and journalists is projected to decline 3% from 2022 to 2032. Despite declining employment, about 6,000 openings for news
analysts, reporters, and journalists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace
workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary for School of Liberal Arts graduates was $50,036,
and the median salary was $47,840 .
The national median annual salary for news analysts, reporters, and journalists was $57,500 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Journalism and public relations majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration
Communications
Education
English or literature
Journalism
Law
Marketing
Nonprofit management
Psychology
Public relations
World languages
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Communications law
Foundations of journalism
Media internship
Newspaper reporting
Reporting, writing, and editing
Visual communications
Writing for mass media
Possible careers
Advertising executive*
Communications manager
Corporate fundraising
Digital marketing consultant
Grant writer
Investigative reporter
Public relations specialist
Social media marketing
*This career requires additional training or education.
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond
through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a
difference.
Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
With this major, you'll learn about the rapidly changing conditions of work within a national and global perspective and how to respond to the challenges faced by labor
institutions. Labor studies will teach you to value the well-being of workers and how to support, strengthen, advocate, and promote the development of the labor
movement.
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning (EPP)
Enterprising
Conventional
Social
The Department of Labor Studies prepares students to assume leadership roles in the workplace and in communities. The program is designed as an interdisciplinary major
for college students and working adults seeking a university-level education. Online labor studies classes are offered on all nine IU campuses, and face-to-face courses
are offered on various campuses.
Employment of labor relations specialists is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032. Despite limited employment growth, about 5,200 openings for
labor relations specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who
transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary for School of Social Work graduates was $40,421,
and the median salary was $40,000.
The national median annual salary for labor relations specialists was $89,980 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Labor studies majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
The School of Social Work Student Outreach Clinic is a student-led free clinic where social work students provide social services to patients on the near
eastside of Indianapolis.
Your specialized support team
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning
The EPP cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing or interested in business; economics; labor studies; organizational leadership; public and
environmental affairs; sport management; and tourism, conventions, and event management.
The law program in the School of Liberal Arts trains and prepares students for careers as paralegals in the legal profession.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
The program provides students with practical legal skills as well as a background in legal concepts so graduates will be able to obtain jobs quickly in this rapidly
expanding profession. Paralegals are typically employed in law firms and are also eligible for careers in government, business, and nonprofit organizations.
Employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 38,000 openings for
paralegals and legal assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers
who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary for liberal arts graduates with a bachelor's
degree was $49,890, and the median salary was $47,420.
The national median salary for paralegals and legal assistants was $60,970 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Law in liberal arts majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business
Counseling
Education
Law
Medicine
Political science
Public affairs
Social work
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Advanced legal writing
American legal history
Family law for paralegals
Introduction to law
Legal research and writing for paralegals
Litigation for paralegals
Technology and the law
Possible careers
Claims adjuster
Hearing officer*
Lawyer*
Lobbyist
Paralegal
Project coordinator
Social worker*
*These careers require additional training or education.
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond
through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a
difference.
Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
When you pursue a management B.S.B., you learn to develop employees and manage projects to ensure business success. In this major, you’ll gain real-world experience in
driving employee engagement, allocating resources, and improving overall business operations.
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning (EPP)
Enterprising
Realistic
Social
Coaches and collaborators, diplomats and directors, teachers and taskmasters—today’s managers motivate, develop, and move people and projects up the ladder of business
success. At Kelley Indianapolis, you'll learn what it means to manage efficiently and effectively across industries as you tackle real challenges from real companies
that are looking for fresh ways to motivate employees, build teams, shape corporate cultures, allocate people and resources, and create strategies to improve operations
and to achieve business goals.
Employment of management analysts is projected to grow 10% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 92,900 openings for management
analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary for business graduates with a bachelor's degree
was $59,687, and the median salary was $60,000.
The national median annual salary for management analysts was $99,410 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Management graduates often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration (M.B.A.)
Education
Law
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Effective negotiations
Financial management
International business environment
New venture creation
Operations management
Organizations and organizational change
Possible careers
Account manager
Customer service manager
Hotel manager
Operations manager
Public relations manager
Store manager
Where could I work?
Banks
Higher education
Real estate agencies
State of Indiana
Stock brokerage firms
Admission requirements
Admission by certification Current IU Indianapolis students no longer have to submit an application to be admitted from University College to the
Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Program. You'll be notified when the admission requirements are met. To certify into the Kelley School of Business from
University College, you'll need to meet one of the sets of
admission criteria. You'll be
certified as soon as you meet either set of criteria.
Certification process
Be sure to list your major as pre-business, pre-accounting, pre-finance, pre-management, pre-HR management, pre-marketing, or pre-supply chain management with your
University College advisor (international dimension and real estate co-majors may be chosen after certification).
You'll automatically be reviewed for certification each semester after the final grades post.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, the Kelley School of Business admissions team will reach out to you via your IU email account regarding your certification.
Certification must be accepted by the student for certification to be finalized.
Degree planning information Current program offerings may be found in your pre-business student Canvas site.
Your specialized support team
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning
The EPP cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing or interested in business; economics; labor studies; organizational leadership; public and
environmental affairs; sport management; and tourism, conventions, and event management.
O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Management and Civic Leadership B.S.P.A.
Gain background knowledge in business, nonprofit organizations, public management, economics, government finance, public policy, and behavioral science to help you move
seamlessly between business, nonprofit/private organizations, and government management roles. Because of the emphasis area courses, you can easily add an O’Neill
certificate.
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning (EPP)
Enterprising
Social
Investigative
The management and civic leadership major teaches some of the things you would learn in a business school, but you get the added benefit of learning how public agencies
and nonprofit organizations operate. This holistic approach helps graduates move seamlessly between business (including human resources), nonprofit/private
organizations, and government management roles. Because of the emphasis area courses, you can easily add on an O'Neill certificate.
Employment of social and community service managers is projected to grow 9% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 16,000
openings for social and community service managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need
to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for management B.S.P.A. graduates was
$52,109, and the median salary was $48,000.
The national median annual salary for social and community service managers was $77,030 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
O’Neill management graduates often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration (M.B.A.)
Health administration (M.H.A.)
Law
Public administration (M.P.A.)
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Government finance and budgets
Managing behavior in public organizations
Managing workforce diversity
Nonprofit management and leadership
Nonprofit and voluntary sector
Urban structure and policy
Possible careers
City manager
Community developer
Economic development analyst
Human resources specialist
State and federal agency manager
Where could I work?
Easter Seals Crossroads
Government agencies
Hendricks Regional Health
Nonprofit organizations
Small for-profit businesses
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Declare an O'Neill major
Be in good academic standing, which requires the following:
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
Prior term GPA of 2.0 or above
Note: If a student has completed 12 hours toward the O'Neill major, they also need a C+ average in those courses.
O’Neill’s career services office is designed to help you build your job-search skills and find full-time employment or an internship. They can also help you
connect with alumni!
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Enterprise, Policy, and Planning
The EPP cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing or interested in business; economics; labor studies; organizational leadership; public and
environmental affairs; sport management; and tourism, conventions, and event management.
As a marketing major, you’ll learn what people want, what they’ll offer up for it, and how to get them to take a desired action, like buying a product or volunteering at
an event. The skills you learn with this major will allow you to help a business or organization achieve its goals.
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning (EPP)
Enterprising
Social
Realistic
Simply put, marketing is all about making exchanges. In the world of business, it’s about offering something—a product or service, a cause, packaging, reputation, an
image or a brand—in exchange for financial compensation. But for that to work, companies have to know what customers want, what they are willing to exchange, and how to
move consumers to buy or bestow, volunteer or vote, make a trade, or make a difference. And that’s where marketing professionals come in.
Employment of advertising, promotions, and marketing managers is projected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 34,000
openings for advertising, promotions, and marketing managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result
from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for Marketing B.S.B. graduates was
$51,058, and the median salary was $50,000.
The national mean starting salary for marketing majors for the class of 2020 was $48,610, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Marketing majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration (MBA)
Human resource management
Industrial/labor relations
Law
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Advertising and promotion management
Buyer behavior
Economics
International marketing
Marketing management
Marketing research
Marketing strategy and policy
Sales management
Possible careers
Advertising executive*
Brand manager or specialist
Market researcher
Media specialist*
Public relations specialist
*These careers require additional education or training.
Where could I work?
Advertising firms
Corporate sales office
Gilchrist & Soames
Marketing research firms
Pharmaceutical sales
Admission requirements
Admission by certification Current IU Indianapolis students no longer have to submit an application to be admitted from University College to the
Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Program. You'll be notified when the admission requirements are met. To certify into the Kelley School of Business from
University College, you'll need to meet one of the sets of
admission criteria. You'll be
certified as soon as you meet either set of criteria.
Certification process
Be sure to list your major as pre-business, pre-accounting, pre-finance, pre-management, pre-HR management, pre-marketing, or pre-supply chain management with your
University College advisor (international dimension and real estate co-majors may be chosen after certification).
You'll automatically be reviewed for certification each semester after the final grades post.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, the Kelley School of Business admissions team will reach out to you via your IU email account regarding your certification.
Certification must be accepted by the student for certification to be finalized.
Degree planning information Current program offerings may be found in your pre-business student Canvas site.
Your specialized support team
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning
The EPP cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing or interested in business; economics; labor studies; organizational leadership; public and
environmental affairs; sport management; and tourism, conventions, and event management.
Because math is such an important element of almost every branch of science, engineering, technology, and industry, you can find work almost anywhere with this degree.
Students in this program can choose between four concentrations: actuarial science, applied mathematics, applied statistics, and pure mathematics.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Math is an essential component of almost every branch of science, engineering, technology, and industry. When you have a math degree, you can find work almost anywhere,
in any type of organization you can think of, from business to government. You’ll also earn critical thinking, problem-solving, and investigative skills that will
serve you well, no matter which direction your career takes you. At IU Indianapolis, you can choose one of four areas of concentration:
Overall employment of mathematicians and statisticians is projected to grow 30% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,500
openings for mathematicians and statisticians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to
replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for School of Science graduates with a
bachelor's degree was $52,391, and the median salary was $50,000 .
The national median annual salary for mathematicians and statisticians was $104,860 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Mathematics graduates often choose to pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
The IU Indianapolis Center for Service and Learning has many service-oriented programs that allow you to work with and impact your community in endless ways.
Grow your skills through internships or part-time jobs. Join the School of Science Career and Internship site in Canvas for additional information and
resources.
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
The STEM cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in the sciences, technology, engineering, informatics, and computing. The STEM
cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Students who complete this program have all of the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career as a middle school or high school mathematics teacher.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Investigative
Social
Enterprising
After passing the professional exams offered by the state, they will be fully certified to teach. Mathematics teachers are in great demand nationwide. Students earning
their teaching certification in mathematics can easily find jobs almost anywhere in the country, and experienced mathematics teachers make more than many people think.
The national average salary for math teachers is about $54,330–$55,990.
Employment of high school teachers is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032. Despite limited employment growth, a bout 67,100 openings for high
school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for School of Education graduates with a
bachelor's degree was $41,859, and the median salary was $42,830.
The national median annual salary for high school teachers was $65,220 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Math teaching majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Actuarial science
Biostatistics
Computer science
Education
Higher education
Mathematics
Medicine
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Abstract algebra
American culture and teaching
Calculus 1, 2, and 3
Discrete mathematics
Elementary linear algebra
Field experience
History of elementary mathematics
Ordinary differential equations
Possible careers
Actuary
Biostatistician
Education administrator*
Guidance counselor*
Instructional coordinator
Statistician
*These careers require additional training or education.
Students interested in education tend to be a passionate bunch. We're home to a number of student organizations dedicated to different facets of teaching and
education.
Study abroad is much more than a trip—it’s an intellectual and cultural adventure that will change the way you see the world, other people, and yourself.
You can add to your built-in student teaching experience through community engagement. From service projects to conferences, you get a head start on lifelong
learning.
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
The STEM cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in the sciences, technology, engineering, informatics, and computing. The STEM
cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Media Arts and Sciences
Learn how to produce materials like websites, smartphone apps, interactive education materials, games and simulations, 3D motion graphics, and more with this degree.
You’ll develop your skills by combining creativity, digital storytelling, problem analysis, and concept mastery.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Artistic
Investigative
Enterprising
The focus of the media arts and science program is on creativity and digital storytelling while enhancing contemporary career-building skills. Our program offers
education and experience on various integrated media venues in today’s convergent society. We strive to produce dynamic websites, smartphone apps, interactive
education, serious and entertaining games and simulations, 3-D motion graphics, digital illustrations and animations, audio, and video.
Employment of special effects artists and animators is projected to grow 8% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 9,400 openings for
special effects artists and animators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace
workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for the media arts and science graduates
was $54,400, and the median salary was $55,000 .
The national median salary for special effects artists and animators was $99,060 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Technological advances come rapidly in the computer field, so continued study is necessary to remain competitive. Graduate work in a data-focused program, computer
science, information systems, business (M.B.A.), or ongoing education in a specific industry area would be appropriate.
Luddy Indianapolis has many student organizations, which are a great way to build your skills, network, and grow as a professional.
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Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Gain a general understanding of health and medicine that can be applied to almost any career path in the health and life sciences industry, including social and economic
research, medicine, dentistry, health law, medical social work, and more.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Investigative
Social
Conventional
An academic foundation in medical humanities and health studies can be valuable to students pursuing virtually any career path, including, but not limited to, social
and economic research, medicine, allied health professions, dentistry, health law, medical social work, nursing, public health, and public policy studies.
Employment of health education specialists is projected to grow 7% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 6,600 openings for health
education specialists and community health workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need
to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for School of Liberal Art graduates was
$50,036, and the median salary was $47,420 .
The national median annual salary for health education specialists was $62,860 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Medical humanities and health studies majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Dentistry
Health administration
Law
Medicine
Nursing
Occupational therapy
Pharmacy
Physical therapy
Physician assistant
Public health
Social work
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Anthropology of aging
Applied health care ethics
Health communication
Health economics
History of medicine and public health
Perspectives on health, disease, and healing
Sociology of death and dying
Possible careers
Medical scribe
Medical sales
Nurse*
Physician assistant*
Public health educator
Rehabilitation counselor*
Wellness program director
*These careers require additional training or education.
Study abroad is much more than a trip—it’s an intellectual and cultural adventure that will change the way you see the world, other people, and yourself.
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond
through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a
difference.
Talk to our coaches for help in identifying your career goals and interests, as well as discussing strategies in applying for internships, part-time jobs,
professional positions, and graduate school.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Use radiation protection principles as you determine exposure factors and position patients for various examinations with computerized equipment, such as IR, CT, and MRI
scans. Students in this program must be a licensed radiographer, nuclear medicine technologist, radiation therapist, or hold an A.S. in Radiography.
Health and Life Sciences (HLS)
Realistic
Social
Investigative
Patients are served by medical imaging technologists in interventional procedures (IR), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These skilled
imaging professionals use principles of radiation protection as they determine exposure factors and position patients for a variety of examinations with the use of
computerized equipment. To be admitted to the Medical Imaging Technology Program, a student must be a licensed radiographer, nuclear medicine technologist,
radiation therapist, or hold an A.S. in Radiography. **Many students earn their A.S. in Radiography at IU Indianapolis first and then continue on to the B.S. in Medical
Imaging Technology program afterward. **
Employment of radiologic and MRI technologists is projected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 15,700 openings for
radiologic and MRI technologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace
workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook , 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2020, the average starting salary reported for School of Medicine graduates with a
bachelor's degree was $57,035, and the median salary was $56,673 .
The national median salary for radiologic and MRI technologists was $76,020 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Medical imaging technology students often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Biological or life science
Business administration
Education
Law
Medical or health technology
Physician assistant
Psychology
Registered radiologist assistant
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Anatomy and physiology
Clinical practicum in area of specialty
CT principals and procedures
Essential radiology
Multiplanar anatomy of MIT
Possible careers
Applications specialist for equipment manufacturer
Undergraduate research experiences help you develop important problem-solving skills and experience for your future career. Gaining research experience can be
particularly helpful if you’re interested in clinical laboratory science or cytotechnology.
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Health and Life Sciences
The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) cluster prepares students to pursue majors and careers in the diverse and exciting world of health care. HLS majors can explore
careers in patient care, laboratory work, health care administration, and health education.
This program is the largest university-based clinical laboratory science program in Indiana. It prepares students to accurately perform clinical laboratory procedures on
biologic samples from patients, work that helps physicians diagnose and treat diseases.
Health and Life Sciences (HLS)
Investigative
Realistic
Conventional
The medical laboratory science (formerly clinical laboratory science) program provides a science-oriented curriculum that prepares students to accurately perform
clinical laboratory procedures on biologic samples from patients. Clinical lab technicians analyze simple and complex chemical components in body fluids, evaluate
cellular components of blood, identify microorganisms and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns, and test compatibility when preparing blood products for
administration to patients. Their work helps physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases.
Employment of clinical laboratory technologists and technicians is projected to grow 7% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About
25,600 openings for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to
result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2020, the average starting salary for School of Medicine graduates with a bachelor's degree was
$57,035, and the median was $56,673.
The national median annual salary for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians was $57,800 in May 2021 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Clinical laboratory science majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Undergraduate research experiences help you develop important problem-solving skills and experience for your future career. Gaining research experience can be
particularly helpful if you’re interested in clinical laboratory science or cytotechnology.
Your specialized support team
Health and Life Sciences
The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) cluster prepares students to pursue majors and careers in the diverse and exciting world of health care. HLS majors can explore
careers in patient care, laboratory work, health care administration, and health education.
Engage in making music with technology, performing, composing, and producing digital-music-formatted materials. Gain a background in music theory, history, research,
keyboard, aural training, music technology, and music ensemble to create an appealing resume and portfolio upon graduation.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Realistic
Investigative
Artistic
Music technology students engage in making music with technology, performing, composing, and producing digital music formatted materials. Students study musicianship
during the first two years of the degree program, which combines music theory, history, keyboard, aural training, and music technology. Students participate in music
ensembles and applied music lessons each semester that they are enrolled (8 credit hours total). The degree is designed as a four-year course of study.
Employment of broadcast, sound, and video technicians is projected to grow 2% from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 12,900
openings for broadcast, sound, and video technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the
need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for School of Engineering and Technology
graduates with a bachelor's degree was $65,226, and the median salary was $68,000.
The national median salary for broadcast, sound, and video technicians was $54,160 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
As technology continues to improve, graduates should become skilled in software and hardware developments. Automation systems, equipment testing, codes and
standards of the industry, and safety procedures are just a few topics for ongoing training.
Some music technology graduates choose to pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Guidance from Herron Career Services is tailored to your needs at all levels throughout your journey—including internship and networking with alumni.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Students in this major take courses in a variety of subjects, including music theory, music history improvisation, psychology, and music therapy. This program is approved
by the American Music Therapy Association and prepares students to be entry-level music therapists upon graduation.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Social
Artistic
Investigative
The Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy at IU Indianapolis is an approved program of the American Music Therapy Association that provides students with the musical,
technical, and therapeutic skills to practice as entry-level music therapists in a variety of clinical fields. Students engage in traditional academic music studies
(e.g., music theory, aural skills, music history), piano, voice, guitar, percussion, improvisation, music technology, psychology, and music therapy specific courses.
Employment of recreational therapists is projected to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032, as fast as the average for all occupations. About 1,300 openings for recreational
therapists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for the School of Engineering and
Technology graduates with a bachelor's degree was $65,226, and the median salary was $68,000.
The national median annual salary for recreational therapists was $57,120 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook ).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Some music therapy majors pursue graduate or professional school to work in areas such as clinical or counseling psychology, research, or medicine. Many others
obtain graduate degrees in music therapy, school counseling, music theory, and music composition.
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Creative arts, health, and wellness
Introduction to music therapy
Music therapy and health care settings
Music therapy practicum
Psychology of music
Possible careers
Music director/composer*
Music teacher*
Music therapist
Musician
Recreational therapist*
*This careers require additional training or education.
Guidance from Herron Career Services is tailored to your needs at all levels throughout your journey—including internship and networking with alumni.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Use a combination of biology, psychology, physics, chemistry, computer science, and mathematical sciences to study the nervous system. Students in this program can choose
between three concentrations: cellular/molecular, computational, or behavioral neuroscience. They will have research opportunities starting as early as their freshman
year.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Investigative
Realistic
Social
The Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience offers an interdisciplinary curriculum grounded in biology, psychology, physics, chemistry, computer science, and mathematical
sciences with the nervous system as a common focus. Students may pursue concentrations in behavioral, cellular/molecular, or computational neuroscience, culminating in
a capstone research experience.
Employment of medical scientists is projected to grow 10% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 7,500 openings for medical
scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for School of Science graduates with a
bachelor's degree was $52,391, and the median salary was $50,000.
The national median salary for medical scientists was $100,890 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Graduates in neuroscience often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Dentistry
Exercise physiology
Medicine
Pharmacy
Physical therapy
Physician assistant
Public health
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Brain mechanisms of behavior
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Genetics and molecular biology
Introduction to psychology
Organic chemistry
Systems neuroscience
Possible careers
Biologist
Clinical research assistant
Computational neuroscience
Genetic counselor*
Lab technician specialist
Neuropsychologist*
*These careers require additional education or training.
The IU Indianapolis Center for Service and Learning has many service-oriented programs that allow you to work with and impact your community in endless ways.
Grow your skills through internships or part-time jobs. Join the School of Science Career and Internship site in Canvas for additional information and
resources.
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
The STEM cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in the sciences, technology, engineering, informatics, and computing. The STEM
cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Students who complete this program gain skills in basic patient care, condition diagnosis, maintaining ethical and interpersonal relationships with patients, and
administrative practices associated with the profession.
Health and Life Sciences (HLS)
Realistic
Investigative
Social
Nuclear medicine technologists are a part of the health care team as they provide care in diagnosing patients, performing organ imaging, and offering therapeutic
services through ionizing radiation emanated from radioactive materials. These technologists are capable of performing quality control procedures on the instrumentation
and radioactive materials. They also assist physicians in clinical procedures such as doing intravenous injections, drawing blood, assessing the technical quality of
the studies, and providing basic patient care.
Employment of nuclear medicine technologists is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032. Despite limited employment growth, about 800 openings for
nuclear medicine technologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers
who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2020, the average starting salary reported for School of Medicine graduates with a
bachelor's degree was $57,035, and the median salary was $56,673.
The national median annual salary for nuclear medicine technologists was $92,500 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Nuclear medicine technology students often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Biological or life science education
Business administration
Law
Medical or health technology
Psychology
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Anatomy and physiology
Applications of radionuclides
Physics and instrumentation of nuclear medicine
Radiation protection in nuclear medicine
Possible careers
Instructor or program director*
Laboratory supervisor
Nuclear cardiology specialist
Nuclear medicine technologist
Researcher*
Sales or manufacturing
*These careers require additional training or education.
Undergraduate research experiences help you develop important problem-solving skills and experience for your future career. Gaining research experience can be
particularly helpful if you’re interested in clinical laboratory science or cytotechnology.
Your specialized support team
Health and Life Sciences
The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) cluster prepares students to pursue majors and careers in the diverse and exciting world of health care. HLS majors can explore
careers in patient care, laboratory work, health care administration, and health education.
Learn to treat patients through state-of-the-art simulation and interprofessional education (learning alongside students from IU’s other health schools). An honors track
is available through this program, as is a second degree accelerated track.
Health and Life Sciences (HLS)
Social
Investigative
Realistic
This bachelor's degree in nursing provides students with a traditional track to achieve their dreams of becoming a professional nurse. The concept-based curriculum
stems from current trends in health care and provides students with clinical opportunities through state-of-the-art simulation and interprofessional education (learning
alongside students from IU's other health schools). The techniques you will learn through this program will equip you with a strong foundation, as they have been proven
to be the best methods of caring for patients and their families. An honors track is available.
Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 193,100 openings for registered nurses
are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different
occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2022, the average starting salary reported for graduates with a B.S. in Nursing was
$55,769, and the median salary was $55,000.
The national median annual salary for registered nurses was $86,070 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Nursing students often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration
Law
Nurse practitioner
Nursing administration
Public health
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Health assessment
Health care delivery systems
Human anatomy and physiology
Microbiology
Pathophysiology for nursing practice
Possible careers
Care coordinator
Emergency room
Home healthcare
Medical/surgical specialties
Nursing administrator*
Pediatrics
*This career requires additional education or training.
The IU Indianapolis Center for Service and Learning has many service-oriented programs that allow you to work with and impact your community in endless ways.
The IU Indianapolis Center for Service and Learning has many service-oriented programs that allow you to work with and impact your community in endless ways.
Find a health-related experience to build your resume while giving back to others!
Join the Student Nurses Association or the student chapter of the American Association for Men in Nursing to meet fellow pre-nursing or current nursing students
and learn more about careers
Your specialized support team
Health and Life Sciences
The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) cluster prepares students to pursue majors and careers in the diverse and exciting world of health care. HLS majors can explore
careers in patient care, laboratory work, health care administration, and health education.
Students who study painting develop critical thinking skills, refine their intellectual processes, and learn both traditional and contemporary aspects of the painter’s
craft. Learn from a diverse faculty who present a wide range of viewpoints to gain a well-rounded educational experience.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
The painting program features balanced instruction and a diverse faculty presenting a wide range of viewpoints. This well-rounded educational preparation will provide
you with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and ability essential to creative activity. You will develop critical thinking skills, refine your intellectual
processes, and learn both traditional and contemporary aspects of the painter’s craft.
Employment of craft and fine artists is projected to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032, as fast as average for all occupations. About 5,500 openings for craft and fine
artists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for the art and design graduates was
$58,609, and the median salary was $51,000.
The national median annual salary for craft and fine artists $52,910 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Fine arts majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Art education
Art history
Art therapy
Arts administration
Fine arts
Museum studies
Quick facts
Sample coursework
2-D media
3-D media
Art history
Color concepts
Digital imaging
Drawing
Senior thesis
Studio course
Possible careers
Freelance artist
Gallery curator
Graphic designer
Nonprofit program coordinator
Production artist
Visual arts educator*
*This career requires additional education or training.
Herron's study abroad programs are a powerful way to discover the historical impact of art and design in the world and over time while making memorable
friendships.
Guidance from Herron Career Services is tailored to your needs at all levels throughout your journey—including internship and networking with alumni.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Students in this program receive an associate’s degree that prepares them for caring for and transporting the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. Anyone in
this program must be a certified emergency medical technician (EMT) in Indiana. Those who aren’t already certified may enroll in EMER-E 201 to earn their certification if
they are CPR certified.
Health and Life Sciences (HLS)
Social
Investigative
Realistic
Paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by these workers.
Paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities. Students who complete the A.S. in Paramedic
Science are prepared to work as EMT-paramedics to deliver emergency patient care in out-of-hospital settings. The paramedic must be a confident leader who can accept
the challenge and high degree of responsibility entailed in the position. The paramedic provides the most extensive pre-hospital care and may work for fire departments,
private ambulance services, police departments, or hospitals. Students must be a certified EMT in Indiana to apply to the Paramedic Science Program. Those who are
not already certified may enroll in EMER-E 201 to earn their certification; students must be CPR certified to begin EMER-E 201.
Employment of EMTs and paramedics is projected to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 18,100 openings for EMTs and
paramedics are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2020, the average starting salary reported for School of Medicine graduates with a
bachelor's degree was $57,035, and the median salary was $56,673.
The national median annual salary for EMTs and paramedics was $44,780 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Those pursuing the Associate of Science in Paramedic Science degree at IU Indianapolis often complete bachelor’s degrees in the following areas:
General studies
Health sciences
Organizational leadership
Once a bachelor’s degree is complete, students with paramedic science backgrounds might pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Health administration
Nursing
Nutrition
Physical therapy
Physician assistant
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Human anatomy
The paramedic and cardiology
Paramedic as team leader
Pharmacology for the paramedic
Social problems
Techniques laboratory I and II
Possible careers
EMT-paramedic
Flight paramedic
Health educator*
Physician assistant*
Trauma nurse*
*These careers require additional education or training.
Undergraduate research experiences help you develop important problem-solving skills and experience for your future career. Gaining research experience can be
particularly helpful if you’re interested in clinical laboratory science or cytotechnology.
Your specialized support team
Health and Life Sciences
The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) cluster prepares students to pursue majors and careers in the diverse and exciting world of health care. HLS majors can explore
careers in patient care, laboratory work, health care administration, and health education.
Change lives and change the world at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Social
Enterprising
Conventional
Whether you're just beginning your education or want to continuing understanding your full philanthropic potential, the school provides a one-of-a-kind philanthropic
academic opportunity.
Employment of fundraisers is projected to grow 6% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 10,000 openings for fundraisers are
projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different
occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2019, the average starting salary reported for philanthropy graduates with a
bachelor's degree was $39,500, and the median salary was $37,500.
The national median annual salary for fundraisers was $64,160 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Philanthropy graduates often pursue advanced degrees in public administration (M.P.A.) or law.
Projects include identifying emerging trends, as well as increasing knowledge and best practices for fund raising and philanthropy.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
If you enjoy thinking deeply and analytically, then this may be the major for you. In this field, you’ll work towards gaining a general understanding of the whole of
reality. It draws on the insights of the great historical philosophers, on what has been learned in all other major fields of study, and on the rich perspectives embodied
in ordinary ways of thinking.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Artistic
Investigative
Social
Philosophy is the one field of study that aims at a general understanding of the whole of reality. It draws on the insights of the great historical philosophers, on
what has been learned in all other major fields of study, and on the rich perspectives embodied in ordinary ways of thinking.
Philosophers address a diverse array of deep, challenging, and profoundly important questions, such as the nature of the self and of personal identity; the existence or
nonexistence of God; the nature of time, mind, language, and science; the sources and limits of human knowledge; the nature of the good life; the foundations of state
authority; the requirements of social justice; and the nature of art, beauty, and aesthetic experience. Philosophical questions are addressed not by reference to
empirical information alone, but by means of analysis, synthesis, argument, and the construction and evaluation of philosophical theories.
About 59% of graduates with a degree in philosophy had careers in management, education, libraries, community and social services, legal services, and business or
finance (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for School of Liberal Art graduates with
a bachelor's degree was $49,890, and the median salary was $47,420.
The national median annual salary for those with a degree in philosophy was $60,000 in 2022 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Philosophy majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Computer/information technology
Education
Health fields
Law
Philosophy
Public affairs
Social science
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Introduction to philosophy
Ethical theory
Logic
Medical ethics
Personal and social ethics
Philosophy of film
Philosophy of science
Possible careers
Attorney*
Editor
Event coordinator
Financial analyst
Journalist
Policy researcher
Political scientist*
*These careers require additional training or education.
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond
through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a
difference.
Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Learn about the history of photography as well as the technology and techniques behind it. This program offers you an interdisciplinary approach to photography by
incorporating time-based and digital media with traditional techniques. Students in this program will participate in an internship during their senior year to expand
their portfolio and become an attractive candidate when pursuing a career.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
You'll receive a thorough education in the history of this art form as well as instruction in all of the relevant technology and techniques. Traditional wet printing
techniques in black-and-white and color photography form a foundation for the department’s introduction to photographic imaging. Time-based and digital media are
incorporated in the intermediate and advanced classes, encouraging an interdisciplinary approach to the photographic medium. This methodology is integral to the
department’s approach to visual literacy in contemporary photography, placing emphasis on your personal growth and your conceptual and aesthetic development.
Employment of photographers is expected to grow 4% from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 13,700 openings for photographers are
projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different
occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook , 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for Herron graduates with a bachelor's
degree was $58,609, and the median salary was $51,000 .
The national median salary for photographers was $40,7600 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Fine arts majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Art education
Art history
Art therapy
Arts administration
Fine arts
Museum studies
Quick facts
Sample coursework
2-D media
3-D media
Art history
Color concepts
Digital imaging
Drawing
Senior thesis
Studio course
Possible careers
Freelance artist
Gallery curator
Graphic designer
Nonprofit program coordinator
Production artist
Visual arts educator*
*This career requires additional training or education.
Herron's study abroad programs are a powerful way to discover the historical impact of art and design in the world and over time while making memorable
friendships.
Guidance from Herron Career Services is tailored to your needs at all levels throughout your journey—including internship and networking with alumni.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Join the first national physical education teacher education program to transform the lives of children at the K–12 level. Students in this program will gain the
experience to meet Indiana Department of Education standards and will be prepared to take the teacher licensing examination for physical education.
Health and Life Sciences (HLS)
Social
Enterprising
Realistic
The physical education teacher education track focuses its efforts on those students who would like to teach physical education, wellness, or health at the K–12 level.
The curriculum provides content knowledge and practical experiences to prepare students for a career in teaching and youth development. Along with coursework in the
School of Education at IU Indianapolis, our curriculum prepares students for the teacher licensing examination in this content area specialty. Finally, students will be
afforded opportunities throughout their studies to gain teaching experience in multiple local community or school settings.
Employment of high school teachers is projected to decline 1% from 2023 to 2033. Despite decline employment, about 64,000 openings for high school teachers are
projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different
occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for School of Education graduates was
$41,859, and the median salary was $42,830.
The national median annual salary for high school teachers was $65,220 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Physical education teacher education majors might pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Adapted/developmental physical education
Business
Exercise physiology
Journalism
Physical therapy/sports medicine
Sport administration
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Adapted physical education
Fitness and dance education
Growth and motor performance
Methods of institution for K–12
Sport pedagogy
Student teaching and internship
Possible careers
Director of school-based physical activity programs
Health educator
Interscholastic sports coach
Physical education teacher
School principal or administrator*
Youth camp director
*This career requires additional training or education.
Where could I work?
Government agencies
Nonprofit organizations
Primary and secondary education systems
Private for-profit businesses
Self-employed
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Be a declared Physical Education teacher education Major
Have an IU GPA of 2.0 or higher
Earn a grade of C or better in the following courses:
Anatomy: KINE-P 205
Math: MATH-I 110 or MATH-I 111 (formerly MATH 11000 or MATH 11100)
The School of Health and Human Sciences hosts a number of initiatives for students to get involved, add to their resume, and give back to the community.
LHSI is a paid internship program that places second- and third-year IU Indianapolis students in a variety of health and science workplaces to gain practical
experience and skills.
Working on campus for offices such as Campus Recreation or the Office of Health and Wellness can provide great preparation for a variety of health-related
careers.
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Health and Life Sciences
The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) cluster prepares students to pursue majors and careers in the diverse and exciting world of health care. HLS majors can explore
careers in patient care, laboratory work, health care administration, and health education.
Study matter and energy at all scales. Students in this program gain essential knowledge of classical mechanics, classical electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, relativity,
statistical physics, and mathematics. Because physics is the foundation of most other sciences, you can pursue jobs in just about any science field.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Investigative
Realistic
Enterprising
All physics majors study the foundations of the field: classical mechanics, classical electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, relativity, and statistical physics. They also
learn a great deal of mathematics (more than is required for a minor) and have a year of chemistry. Depending on individual career goals, physics majors may also take
additional courses in chemistry and biology, electrical or mechanical engineering, or physics and mathematics.
Employment of physicists and astronomers is projected to grow 7% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 1,600 openings for physicists
and astronomers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for School of Science graduates was
$52,368, and the median salary was $50,000.
The national median annual salary for physicists and astronomers was $149,530 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Physicists and astronomers typically need a Ph.D. for jobs in research and academia, and a master’s degree is expected for some roles.
Typical paths include:
Astronomy
Engineering
Physics
Other natural sciences
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Calculus 1, 2, and 3
Differential equations
Heat electricity, and optics
Mechanics
Modern physics
Physical optics
Quantum mechanics
Thermal and statistical physics
Possible careers
Intelligence analyst
Patent examiner*
Postsecondary teacher*
Quality control and testing
Quantum technology scientist
Scientific programmer
*These careers require additional training or education.
The IU Indianapolis Center for Service and Learning has many service-oriented programs that allow you to work with and impact your community in endless ways.
Grow your skills through internships or part-time jobs. Join the School of Science Career and Internship site in Canvas for additional information and
resources.
Your specialized support team
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
The STEM cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in the sciences, technology, engineering, informatics, and computing. The STEM
cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Students who complete this program have all of the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career as a high school physics teacher. After passing the professional exams
offered by the state, they will be fully certified to teach.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Like all physics majors, students in this program learn physics, mathematics, and the habits of mind that make them thorough professionals. Physics teachers are in
great demand nationwide. Students earning their teaching certification in physics can easily find jobs almost anywhere in the country, and experienced physics teachers
make more than many people think. The national average salary for physics teachers is over $50,000.
Employment of high school teachers is projected to decline 1% from 2023 to 2033. Despite decline employment, about 64,000 openings for high school teachers are
projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different
occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
Undergraduate research experiences enable you to develop important problem-solving skills and experience for your future career.
Your specialized support team
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
The STEM cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in the sciences, technology, engineering, informatics, and computing. The STEM
cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Gain insight into how government works at the local, national, and international levels. You’ll train to be critical observers and informed, active participants. With a
degree in this field, you’ll be prepared for a variety of careers—from politics to teaching, law, public administration, and business.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Enterprising
Social
Investigative
IU Indianapolis's political science students gain insight into how government works in Indiana, the United States, and countries all over the world. Students are
trained to be critical observers and informed, active participants. They are also prepared for a variety of careers—from politics to teaching, law, public
administration, and business.
Employment of political scientists is expected to grow 3% from 2023 to 2033, as fast as the average for all occupations. About 500 openings for political scientists
are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different
occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported by graduates with a bachelor's degree in
p olitical science was $34,488, and the median salary was $37,000 .
The national median annual salary for political scientists was $132,350 in May 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
This major can be a key pathway to law school. In addition to law, political science majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
International development
International studies
Political science
Public administration
Public affairs
Public health
Urban planning
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Constitutional law
Elements of political analysis
Indiana state government
Introduction to American politics
Introduction to international relations
Political theory
Voting, elections, and public opinion
Possible careers
Attorney*
Journalist
Labor relations specialist
Lobbyist
State or local politician
Urban planner*
*These careers require additional training or education.
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond
through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a
difference.
Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Learn about both traditional and contemporary tools and processes involved in printmaking. Gain experience with etching and plate and stone lithography. Students have
access to facilities well-equipped for traditional approaches and for the investigation of digital and photomechanical processes.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
Coursework in lithography and etching is offered at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels every semester. Processes covered include plate and stone lithography
and the intaglio processes of etching, engraving, and aquatint. Additional courses include printing in monotype, woodcut, silkscreen, and the book arts with a minor in
book arts as an option. Spacious, well-equipped, accessible facilities for the study of these traditional approaches to printmaking are augmented by additional
facilities for the investigation of digital and photomechanical processes.
Employment of craft and fine artists is projected to grow 3% from 2023 to 2033, as fast as the average for all occupations. About 4,900 openings for craft and fine
artists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for art and design graduates with a
bachelor's degree was $58,609, and the median salary was $51,000.
The national median annual salary for craft and fine artists was $52,910 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Fine arts majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Art education
Art history
Art therapy
Arts administration
Fine arts
Museum studies
Quick facts
Sample coursework
2D media
3D media
Art history
Color concepts
Digital imaging
Drawing
Senior thesis
Studio course
Possible careers
Freelance artist
Gallery curator
Graphic designer
Nonprofit program coordinator
Production artist
Visual arts educator*
*This career requires additional training or education.
Herron's study abroad programs are a powerful way to discover the historical impact of art and design in the world and over time while making memorable
friendships.
Guidance from Herron Career Services is tailored to your needs at all levels throughout your journey—including internship and networking with alumni.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Learn about human behavior and mental processes. When you pursue a psychology degree, you gain a background in communication skills, critical thinking skills, scientific
methodology, ethics, and diversity—skills that are all in high demand. Students pursuing this degree can earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Social
Investigative
Artistic
The Department of Psychology provides students with a well-balanced and scientifically rigorous curriculum. Students completing an undergraduate degree in psychology
will graduate with a strong background in communication skills, critical thinking skills, scientific methodology, ethics, and diversity—skills that are in high demand.
Employment of psychologists is projected to grow 7% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 13,000 openings for psychologists are
projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different
occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for School of Science graduates was
$52,368, and the median salary was $50,000.
The national median annual salary for psychologists was $92,740 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Some psychology graduates pursue graduate or professional school to work in areas such as:
Clinical or counseling psychology
Law
Medicine
Research
Physical therapy
Social work
Others obtain graduate degrees in the following areas:
Industrial/organizational psychology
School counseling
School psychology
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Abnormal psychology
Ethics and diversity
Introduction to counseling
Life span development
Research methods in psychology
Social psychology
Possible careers
ABA therapist
Addictions counselor
Behavior analyst
HR administrator
Life skills specialist
Marriage and family therapist*
Resource coordinator/manager
*This career requires additional training or education.
The IU Indianapolis Center for Service and Learning has many service-oriented programs that allow you to work with and impact your community in endless ways.
Grow your skills through internships or part-time jobs. Join the School of Science Career and Internship site in Canvas for additional information and
resources.
Your specialized support team
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
The STEM cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in the sciences, technology, engineering, informatics, and computing. The STEM
cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Improve health on a larger scale by learning how to prevent disease, promote health, and address the inequities that keep those in your community from living a long and
healthy life. Students in this major can choose to specialize in community health, health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, and global health.
Health and Life Sciences (HLS)
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health prepares you for a career preventing disease, promoting health, and addressing the inequities that keep our family, friends,
and neighbors from living a long and healthy life. This multidisciplinary, flexible degree provides a strong foundation in public health to address the obstacles
to health facing us today. You will have the opportunity to personalize your degree by choosing from courses in a variety of public health discipline areas
including community health, health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, and global health. With this degree, you will have the opportunity launch your career or
pursue graduate studies at the top of your game. You will gain the public health problem solving skills you need to become a leader in Indiana and beyond.
Employment of medical and health service managers is projected to grow 29% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 61,400
openings for medical and health service managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need
to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Influencing the public's health
Health care delivery in the U.S.
Zombie apocalypse and other doomsday infections
Environmental health science
Principles of epidemiology
Community organizing for health promotion
Health equity and social determinants of health
Admission requirements
Admission by application
Be declared a Public Health major
2.5 previous term GPA
2.5 cumulative GPA
12 hours completed at IU Indianapolis or IU Fort Wayne
Completion of ENG-W 131 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better
The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) cluster prepares students to pursue majors and careers in the diverse and exciting world of health care. HLS majors can explore
careers in patient care, laboratory work, health care administration, and health education.
O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Public Policy
With this major, you’ll study topics of all kinds, including the policymaking process, program evaluation, management, history, communications, and more. Students in this
field of study may choose to pursue one of four concentrations: criminal justice, environmental policy, public health, and social equity. Many go on to law school, but
others go into positions in government, government relations, or other fields.
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Students will study the policymaking process, law and public policy, performance measurement and program evaluation, government finance and budgets, management,
leadership and ethics, history, social sciences, natural sciences, communications, and community and metropolitan development. Graduates often go on to law school or
directly into positions in government or government relations, but many career paths are available with this degree.
Employment of urban and regional planners is projected to grow 4% from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 3,600 openings for
urban and regional planners are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who
transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook , 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for O'Neill School of Public and
Environmental Affairs graduates with a bachelor's degree was $48,197, and the median salary was $47,300 .
The national median annual salary for urban and regional planners was $81,800 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Policy studies majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration (M.B.A.)
Law
Public administration (M.P.A.)
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Law and public policy
Management science
Nonprofit and voluntary sector
Policy processes in the United States
Political action and civic engagement
Public management
Possible careers
Corporate public affairs specialist
Government relations representative
Legislative analyst
Policy analyst
Researcher
Strategic planner
Where could I work?
City government
Government offices
Indiana state legislature
State government
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Declare an O'Neill major
Be in good academic standing, which requires the following:
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
Prior term GPA of 2.0 or above
Note: If a student has completed 12 hours toward the O'Neill major, they also need a C+ average in those courses.
O’Neill’s career services office is designed to help you build your job-search skills and find full-time employment or an internship. They can also help you
connect with alumni!
Your specialized support team
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning
The EPP cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing or interested in business; economics; labor studies; organizational leadership; public and
environmental affairs; sport management; and tourism, conventions, and event management.
O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Public Safety Management
This major is for anyone interested in learning about the administration of emergency services and principles of public safety. Students in this program take a wide range
of courses, such as public policy, solid and hazardous waste management, criminal justice, and more.
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You will learn about the administration of emergency services, the principles of public safety, and the art of decision making in classes that focus on public safety,
criminal justice, financial management, terrorism and public policy, public management, emergency services administration, solid and hazardous waste management,
research methods, and GIS techniques.
Employment of emergency management directors is projected to grow 4% from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment
growth, about 1,000 openings for emergency management directors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result
from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for O'Neill graduates with a bachelor's
degree was $48,197, and the median was $47,300.
The national median annual salary for emergency management directors was $83,960 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
O’Neill public safety management graduates often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration (M.B.A.)
Health administration (M.H.A.)
Law
Public administration (M.P.A.)
Quick facts
Sample coursework
American criminal justice system
Emergency services management
Foundation of homeland security
Mapping and analysis for public safety
Public safety in America
Terrorism and public policy
Possible careers
Emergency management coordinator
Fire service manager*
First responder*
Homeland security planner or director
Public safety director
*These careers require additional training or education.
Where could I work?
Indianapolis EMS
Dept. of Homeland Security (state or federal)
Public health agencies
Research agencies
Transportation Security Administration
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Declare an O'Neill major
Be in good academic standing, which requires the following:
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
Prior term GPA of 2.0 or above
Note: If a student has completed 12 hours toward the O'Neill major, they also need a C+ average in those courses.
O’Neill’s career services office is designed to help you build your job-search skills and find full-time employment or an internship. They can also help you
connect with alumni!
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Learn to use different forms of ionizing radiation for the treatment of tumors, to operate various types of medical equipment, and to observe the clinical progress of
patients undergoing radiation therapy. This program has two tracks: one for nonradiography and one for radiography.
Health and Life Sciences (HLS)
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Conventional
Radiation therapy involves the use of different forms of ionizing radiation for the treatment of benign and malignant tumors. Radiation therapists administer the
prescribed dose of ionizing radiation to specific sites of the patient’s body as directed by the physician. They operate various types of equipment, including
high-energy linear accelerators, and work with radioactive materials. In addition, radiation therapists observe the clinical progress of the patient undergoing
radiation therapy, observe the first signs of any complication, and determine when treatment should be withheld until a physician may be consulted.
Employment of radiation therapists is projected to grow 3% from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 800 openings for radiation
therapists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for School of Medicine graduates was
$59,950, and the median salary was $58,000.
The national median annual salary for radiation therapists was $98,300 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Radiation therapy majors may pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration
Radiological sciences
Other science or technical areas
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Clinical dosimetry I and II
Human physiology
Physics of radiation oncology
Radiation and cancer biology
Sectional anatomy
Simulation/treatment procedures
Possible careers
Chief radiation therapist
Department manager
Educator*
Medical dosimetrist*
Pharmaceutical sales representative
Staff radiation therapists
*These career options require additional training or education.
Undergraduate research experiences help you develop important problem-solving skills and experience for your future career. Gaining research experience can be
particularly helpful if you’re interested in clinical laboratory science or cytotechnology.
Your specialized support team
Health and Life Sciences
The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) cluster prepares students to pursue majors and careers in the diverse and exciting world of health care. HLS majors can explore
careers in patient care, laboratory work, health care administration, and health education.
Become part of the largest group of imaging professionals out there by learning to use X-rays to diagnose disease. Students in this program receive an associate’s degree.
Those wanting to receive a bachelor’s degree may apply to the Medical Imaging Technology Program during their second year in the Radiography Program.
Health and Life Sciences (HLS)
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Radiology is a science involving the medical use of X-rays in the diagnosis of disease. A radiologist is a physician specializing in this science, and a radiographer
(or radiologic technologist) produces radiographic images under the direction of the radiologist. Radiographers make up the largest group of imaging professionals.
Their principal duties consist of performing diagnostic X-ray procedures of patients with the lowest amount of radiation exposure possible. They also assist in
fluoroscopic examinations and in special radiographic procedures. Other tasks performed by radiographers vary. Radiographers must be able to handle seriously ill and
injured patients to obtain the maximum amount of information without injury to the patient and with the least amount of pain and discomfort from the examination. They
may assist the radiologist in some complex procedures, often involving the injection of opaque media through needles or catheters. Radiographers must be well educated
and experienced in aseptic techniques, requiring skills comparable to those of nurses in some specialties. Most technologists are employed in hospitals, clinics, and
physicians' offices. NOTE: If students want to pursue a bachelor's degree, they may apply to the Medical Imaging Technology Program in their second year of the
Radiography Program and should complete the required prerequisite courses during their first year alongside the radiography prerequisite courses.
Employment of radiologic and MRI technologists is projected to grow 6% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 16,000 openings for
radiologic and MRI technologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace
workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for School of Medicine graduates was
$59,950, and the median salary was $58,000 .
The national median annual salary for radiologic and MRI technologists was $76,020 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Radiography majors often continue their education to complete a bachelor’s degree in the following areas:
Medical imaging technology
Nuclear medicine technology
Radiation therapy
Once a bachelor’s degree is obtained, some graduates continue to advance their careers through a master’s degree in fields like health administration.
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Advanced noncontrast imaging
Human biology and lab
Patient care I and II
Radiographic pathology
Radiographic procedures I, II, III, and lab
Possible careers
Advanced imaging modality technologist
Applications specialist
MRI technologist educator*
Radiologic technologist
Radiology information specialist
*This career requires additional training or education.
Undergraduate research experiences help you develop important problem-solving skills and experience for your future career. Gaining research experience can be
particularly helpful if you’re interested in clinical laboratory science or cytotechnology.
Your specialized support team
Health and Life Sciences
The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) cluster prepares students to pursue majors and careers in the diverse and exciting world of health care. HLS majors can explore
careers in patient care, laboratory work, health care administration, and health education.
Stand out as a job candidate with this major. Gain hands-on learning experience by working with real estate professionals across Indianapolis to help solve some of their
challenges. This field of study is only available to students completing another primary major within the Kelley School of Business.
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning (EPP)
** Students are required to complete a primary major within the Kelley School of Business in addition to pursuing the real estate co-major. ** Whether
you want to work for a real estate development company or in one of the many business roles in real estate, adding this co-major to your bachelor’s degree in business
helps you stand out as a job candidate. The Real Estate co-major offers you a hands-on opportunity to interact one-on-one with industry professionals in Indianapolis
while gaining the analytical skills to add to your resume. Apply the lessons from your co-major in two semesters of workshop courses in which you solve actual real
estate challenges for local professionals in the field.
Employment of property appraisers and assessors is projected to grow 4% from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 6,900 openings
for property appraisers and assessors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace
workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
Quick facts
Possible careers
Property appraiser and assessor
Property manager
Real estate broker
Real estate agent
Admission requirements
Admission by certification Current IU Indianapolis students no longer have to submit an application to be admitted from University College to the
Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Program. You'll be notified when the admission requirements are met. To certify into the Kelley School of Business from
University College, you'll need to meet one of the sets of
admission criteria. You'll be
certified as soon as you meet either set of criteria.
Certification process
Be sure to list your major as pre-business, pre-accounting, pre-finance, pre-management, pre-HR management, pre-marketing, or pre-supply chain management with your
University College advisor (international dimension and real estate co-majors may be chosen after certification).
You'll automatically be reviewed for certification each semester after the final grades post.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, the Kelley School of Business admissions team will reach out to you via your IU email account regarding your certification.
Certification must be accepted by the student for certification to be finalized.
Degree planning information Current program offerings may be found in your pre-business student Canvas site.
Your specialized support team
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning
The EPP cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing or interested in business; economics; labor studies; organizational leadership; public and
environmental affairs; sport management; and tourism, conventions, and event management.
Religion is basic to the human experience. For thousands of years, people have turned to religious traditions to answer life’s most important questions. In this program,
students learn how religions shape individuals' views of the world; create and sustain the communities in which we live; and interact with politics, economics,
literature, the arts, and other structures of society.
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Enterprising
Religion is basic to the human experience. For thousands of years, people have turned to religious traditions to answer life’s most important questions. Yet only with
the birth of modern research universities did scholars begin to study religion from an objective, nonsectarian perspective. The field of religious studies is dedicated
to understanding the dimensions and patterns of religions across cultures and historical contexts. Students learn how religions shape individuals' views of the world;
create and sustain the communities in which we live; and interact with politics, economics, literature and the arts, and other structures of society.
About 59% of graduates with a degree in religious studies had careers in management, education, libraries, community and social services, legal services, and
business or finance ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for School of Liberal Art graduates with
a bachelor's degree was $49,890, and the median salary was $47,420.
The national median annual salary for those with a degree in religious studies was $60,000 in 2022 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Religious studies majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Counseling
Law
Medicine
Philosophy
Religious studies
Seminary
Social work
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Christian religions
Comparative religions
Islam and modernity
Religion and culture
Religion and healing
Women and religion
Yuppie yogis and global gurus
Possible careers
Counselor*
Human resource generalist
Journalist
Ministry or missionary
Nonprofit management
Professor*
*These careers require additional training or education.
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond
through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a
difference.
Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Students in this program gain knowledge in helping patients with chronic respiratory diseases breathe more easily. They grow in their ability to think critically,
identify certain health conditions, and practice medicine in a compassionate way.
Health and Life Sciences (HLS)
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Realistic
Respiratory therapists help people who suffer from chronic respiratory diseases like asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. They work with people of all ages—from babies to
the elderly—to help them breathe more easily, whether they have sleep disorders or have had heart attacks recently. Respiratory therapists can provide emergency care to
patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. They must cultivate many different skills to develop and to implement effective care plans, protocols, and
disease management programs; they have to be quick and critical thinkers, knowledgeable about health conditions and procedures, and kind and thoughtful practitioners.
Advanced-level therapists participate in clinical decision making and patient education, the development and implementation of protocols and treatment plans, health
promotion, disease prevention, and disease management. Respiratory therapists work as part of the medical team under the supervision of a physician, but they exercise
considerable independent judgment in providing respiratory therapy to patients.
Employment of respiratory therapists is projected to grow 13% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 8,200 openings for
respiratory therapists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who
transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for School of Medicine graduates was
$59,950, and the median salary was $58,000.
The national median annual salary for respiratory therapists was $77,960 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Respiratory therapy majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Undergraduate research experiences help you develop important problem-solving skills and experience for your future career. Gaining research experience can be
particularly helpful if you’re interested in clinical laboratory science or cytotechnology.
Your specialized support team
Health and Life Sciences
The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) cluster prepares students to pursue majors and careers in the diverse and exciting world of health care. HLS majors can explore
careers in patient care, laboratory work, health care administration, and health education.
When you study sculpture, you will be exposed to several types of media, including metal, resins, plastics, wood, stone, and more. As a bonus, you’ll gain access to IU
Indianapolis’ multimedia fabrication and foundry facilities that are hard to come by in other undergraduate programs like this one.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
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Social
Herron’s sculpture program encourages investigation into all forms of media, from traditional to nontraditional materials, installation, video, and performance. Through
a team-teaching approach, students are exposed to a broad base of practical information, critical analysis, and creative discourse. Students will develop critical
thinking skills, refine their intellectual and creative processes, and learn both traditional and contemporary aspects of the sculptor’s craft.
Employment of craft and fine artists is projected to grow 3% from 2023 to 2033, as fast as the average for all occupations. About 4,900 openings for craft and fine
artists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to
different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for Herron graduates was $58,609, and the
median was $51,000.
The national median annual salary for craft and fine artists was $52,910 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Fine arts majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Art education
Art history
Art therapy
Arts administration
Fine arts
Museum studies
Quick facts
Sample coursework
2-D media
3-D media
Art history
Color concepts
Digital imaging
Drawing
Senior thesis
Studio course
Possible careers
Freelance artist
Gallery curator
Graphic designer
Nonprofit program coordinator
Production artist
Visual arts educator*
*This career requires additional training or education.
Herron's study abroad programs are a powerful way to discover the historical impact of art and design in the world and over time while making memorable
friendships.
Guidance from Herron Career Services is tailored to your needs at all levels throughout your journey—including internship and networking with alumni.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Students in this major are those interested in teaching social studies to grades 5–12. You’ll learn to teach at diverse schools, taking on an anti-racist stance in your
classroom. Be prepared to do more than teach, promoting social change in your school and amongst your students.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services (AHHS)
Social
Enterprising
Investigative
The IU School of Education at IU Indianapolis prepares exemplary teachers for today's and tomorrow's diverse schools. Once admitted, students remain together throughout
their professional education experiences, including student teaching. The program requires students to take their professional education courses in a specific sequence.
However, although not recommended, students may interrupt their study if the need arises.
Employment of high school teachers is projected to decline 1% from 2023 to 2033. Despite declining employment, about 64,000 openings for high school teachers are
projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different
occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for School of Education graduates was
$41,859, and the median salary was $42,830.
The national median annual salary for high school teachers was $65,220 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Education majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Administration
Business
English language
Higher education
Law
Psychology
Reading
School counseling
Special education
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Diversity and learning
Examining self as teacher
Field experience
Indiana history
Survey of economic issues and problems
Teaching and learning in high school
Teaching students with special needs
Using computers in education
Possible careers
Adult literacy teacher
Education administrator*
Guidance counselor*
Instructional coordinator
Museum curator
Museum program coordinator
Nonprofit manager
*These careers require additional training or education.
Where could I work?
Carmel Clay Schools
Indiana Historical Society
IPS
IU Indianapolis
Newfields
Nonprofits
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Complete 12 credit hours successfully
Note: If you are ready to apply for the TEP/Blocks, complete the application by the designated date each semester (see
School of Education website for more information).
Students interested in education tend to be a passionate bunch. We're home to a number of student organizations dedicated to different facets of teaching and
education.
Study abroad is much more than a trip—it’s an intellectual and cultural adventure that will change the way you see the world, other people, and yourself.
You can add to your built-in student teaching experience through community engagement. From service projects to conferences, you get a head start on lifelong
learning.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social
work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
When you pursue this major, you’ll learn to help alleviate poverty, oppression, and discrimination. You'll also learn to enhance the quality of life for all people and
advance social, political, and economic conditions through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Social
Enterprising
Conventional
Graduates of the IU School of Social Work go on to promote social and economic justice at every level—from providing for the well-being of others to shaping social and
economic policies. Since 1911, the school has been dedicated to developing competent, caring professionals who are qualified to assume leadership roles in social work
practice and who strive to enrich the lives of the people they touch. The Council on Social Work Education accredits the Master of Social Work program at Indiana
University (continuously since 1923). Whether you want to begin a career in social work or are preparing for an advanced leadership role in practice, research, or
policy development, the IU School of Social Work sets the standards for innovative and inspired social work education. In addition to social work, the school also
serves as the home of the university's Labor Studies Program. With more than 60 years of leadership in the field of labor studies and labor education, Indiana
University continues to pioneer innovative and quality educational opportunities in this field.
Employment of social workers is projected to grow 7% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 67,300 openings for social workers are
projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different
occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for School of Social Work graduates was
$40,421, and the median was $40,000.
The national median annual salary for social workers was $58,380 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Social work graduates often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Counseling
Education
Guidance counseling
Law
Organizational leadership
Public health
Social work
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Child and adolescent psychology
Community behavior and practice
Field experience
History of social welfare policy
Introduction to social work
Social work research
Understanding diversity
Possible careers
Adoption welfare
Case manager or coordinator
Counselor*
Grant writer
Nonprofit program coordinator
Policy maker
Researcher
*This career requires additional training or education.
Where could I work?
Aspire Indiana
Centerstone
Community Health Network
Eskenazi Health
Indiana Department of Child Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Admission requirements
Admission by certification Students are certified to pursue the BSW degree when they:
The School of Social Work Student Outreach Clinic is a student-led free clinic where social work students provide social services to patients on the near
eastside of Indianapolis.
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Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Human beings are social animals. Much of what we think, say, and do is influenced by what others expect of us and by how others treat us. In this program, you’ll study
the patterns of interaction between people in all sorts of settings to clarify what behaviors you see, why those behaviors are happening, their effects, and what might be
done differently.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Social
Artistic
Enterprising
Human beings are social animals. We live in groups and do most things with other people. Much of what we think, say, and do is influenced by what others expect of us
and by how others treat us. Sociologists study the patterns of interaction between people in all sorts of settings—at work, at play, at home, etc. They try to clarify
what is going on, what lies behind it, what is likely to come from it, and what might be done differently. Their theories and research findings can provide insights
into processes and events that affect our everyday lives. Perhaps you have wondered why some families get along fine while others seem mired in problems, why some
people get involved in criminal careers while others resist temptations, why some companies are much more productive than others, or why some governmental programs
succeed while others backfire. These are the kinds of issues sociologists look into in systematic ways.
Employment of sociologists is projected to grow 7% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 300 openings for sociologists are projected
each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit
the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook , 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for School of Liberal Arts graduates with
a bachelor's degree was $49,890, and the median salary was $47,420.
The national median annual salary for sociologists was $101,770 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Sociology majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Anthropology
Business
Education
Higher education
Religious studies
Social work
Sociology
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Families and society
Introduction to sociology statistics
Juvenile delinquency and society
Social psychology
Sociology of death and dying
Sociology of work
Women and health
Possible careers
Attorney*
Communications specialist
Community development
Human resources
Lobbyist
Marketing
Nonprofit program coordinator
Professor*
*These careers require additional training or education.
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond
through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a
difference.
Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.
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Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Achieve proficiency in the Spanish language and develop an understanding of and appreciation for the wide range of Hispanic cultural, literary, and linguistic
manifestations. The Spanish program offers introductory and advanced instruction in language, linguistics, culture and civilization, literature, and applied language
studies.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Social
Artistic
Enterprising
The Spanish program at IU Indianapolis assists students in achieving proficiency in the Spanish language and helps them develop an understanding of and appreciation for
the wide range of Hispanic cultural, literary, and linguistic manifestations. The Spanish program offers introductory and advanced instruction in language, linguistics,
culture and civilization, literature, and applied language studies.
Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 2% from 2023 to 2033, slower than the average for all occupations. About 7,500 openings for
interpreters and translators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers
who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond
through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a
difference.
Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Every day feels like game day for sports management graduates, who work in a wide array of exciting positions at sports organizations and venues. Become an expert in the
business side of sports, and you’ll always be a major player in the game. And with several sports teams, organizations, and venues across Indianapolis, you’ll have ample
opportunity to gain experiences to add to your resume.
Business and Leadership (BL)
Enterprising
Social
Realistic
Every day feels like game day for sports management graduates, who work in a wide array of exciting positions at sports organizations and venues. Become an expert in
the business side of sports, and you’ll always be a major player in the game.
Employment of event managers is projected to grow 7% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 16,500 openings for meeting, convention,
and event planners are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer
to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for School of Health and Human Science
graduates was $45,350, and the median salary was $43,750.
The national median annual salary for event managers was $56,920 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook ).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Sports management majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration (M.B.A.)
Higher education/student affairs
Human resource management
Law
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Legal aspects of sports and risk
Management of sports events
Sports in American society
Sports marketing
Sports public relations and promotion
Sports sales
Possible careers
Event manager
Facility management
Human resources
Marketing and promotions
Sports agent
Sports analyst*
Ticket and sales operations
*This career requires additional training or education.
The School of Health and Human Sciences hosts a number of initiatives for students to get involved, add to their resume, and give back to the community.
LHSI is a paid internship program that places second- and third-year IU Indianapolis students in a variety of health and science workplaces to gain practical
experience and skills.
Working on campus for offices such as Campus Recreation or the Office of Health and Wellness can provide great preparation for a variety of health-related
careers.
Your specialized support team
Business and Leadership
The BL cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in business, leadership, event management, hospitality, philanthropy, public and
environmental policy, sports management, and tourism.
Supply chain managers plan, schedule, and control the flow of goods to help companies stay competitive and to control costs. They build the critical bridges between
suppliers, companies, and consumers.
Business and Leadership (BL)
Enterprising
Social
Realistic
You deliberate over displays lined with your favorite video games. You shop the racks of fashionable frocks. You salivate over jars of almond butter, spicy salsas, and
green curries. But how do those products get there? What’s the channel from concept to consumer? That’s supply chain management. Think of a product on an invisible
conveyor belt moving through forecasting, inventory planning, purchasing, manufacturing, delivering, and even returning. Supply chain managers plan, schedule, and
control the flow of goods to help companies stay competitive and to control costs. They build the critical bridges between suppliers, companies, and consumers.
Employment of logisticians is projected to grow 19% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 26,100 openings for logisticians are
projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different
occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook , 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for s upply chain management graduates
with a bachelor's degree was $62,178, and the median salary was $63,750 .
The national median annual salary for logisticians was $79,400 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Kelley supply chain management graduates often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration (M.B.A.)
Education
Law
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Business-to-business marketing
Economics
Effective negotiations
Intermediate finance
International marketing
Sourcing
Possible careers
Buyer
Commodity manager
Logistics manager
Receiving inspector
Supply chain engineer
Where could I work?
Amazon
Contract manufacturers
Knight Transportation
Product design companies
Transportation companies
Admission requirements
Admission by certification Current IU Indianapolis students no longer have to submit an application to be admitted from University College to the
Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Program. You'll be notified when the admission requirements are met. To certify into the Kelley School of Business from
University College, you'll need to meet one of the sets of
admission criteria. You'll be
certified as soon as you meet either set of criteria.
Certification process
Be sure to list your major as pre-business, pre-accounting, pre-finance, pre-management, pre-HR management, pre-marketing, or pre-supply chain management with your
University College advisor (international dimension and real estate co-majors may be chosen after certification).
You'll automatically be reviewed for certification each semester after the final grades post.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, the Kelley School of Business admissions team will reach out to you via your IU email account regarding your certification.
Certification must be accepted by the student for certification to be finalized.
Degree planning information Current program offerings may be found in your pre-business student Canvas site.
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Business and Leadership
The BL cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in business, leadership, event management, hospitality, philanthropy, public and
environmental policy, sports management, and tourism.
O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Sustainability Practices and Policy
If you have a passion for conserving the environment, this may be the major for you. Learn to lead and manage sustainability efforts in government, nonprofits, and
businesses. You’ll understand public affairs, finance, the development and implementation of policies, civic engagement, environmental justice, and green technologies.
Business and Leadership (BL)
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Students in the sustainability practices and policy major will be prepared to lead and manage sustainability efforts in government, nonprofits, and businesses. In
addition, students will have a solid understanding of public affairs, finance, the development and implementation of policies, and civic engagement, combined with
specialized classes in the principles of sustainability, environmental justice, and green technologies.
Employment of environmental scientists and specialists is projected to grow 7% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 8,500 openings
for environmental scientists and specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to
replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for O'Neill graduates was $48,197, and
the median salary was $47,300.
The national median annual salary for environmental scientists and specialists was $78,980 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Sustainability management majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Environmental science
Law
Public administration (M.P.A.)
Public health
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Environmental justice
Leadership and ethics
Natural resources and environmental policy
Renewable energy technologies
Sustainable lifecycles
Sustainable management
Possible careers
Community outreach marketer
Environmental attorney*
Green entrepreneur
Nonprofit manager
Sustainability coordinator
Urban planner
*This career requires additional training or education.
Where could I work?
August Mack
Government agencies
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
Keter Environmental
Profit and nonprofit businesses
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Declare an O'Neill major
Be in good academic standing, which requires the following:
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
Prior term GPA of 2.0 or above
Note: If a student has completed 12 hours toward the O'Neill major, they also need a C+ average in those courses.
O’Neill’s career services office is designed to help you build your job-search skills and find full-time employment or an internship. They can also help you
connect with alumni!
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Business and Leadership
The BL cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in business, leadership, event management, hospitality, philanthropy, public and
environmental policy, sports management, and tourism.
This major is for people who pay attention to details big and small and who enjoy getting out of a normal work routine. This is a degree that takes you places, enriches
lives, and creates memorable experiences for yourself and others. Students in this field of study will gain experience at places like the Indianapolis Children’s Museum,
Visit Indy, and the 500 Festival.
Business and Leadership (BL)
Enterprising
Social
Conventional
The tourism, conventions, and event management (TCEM) degree allows detail-oriented individuals to call the shots in a fast-paced work environment that changes daily.
This is a degree that takes you places, enriches lives, and creates memorable experiences for yourself and others. You’ll study event management in and out of the
classroom, run your own event, and get hands-on experience through extracurricular programs and internships at places like the Indianapolis Children’s Museum, Visit
Indy, JW Marriott, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and 500 Festival.
Employment of meeting, convention, and event planners is projected to grow 7% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 16,500 openings
for meeting, convention, and event planners are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to
replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook , 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for School of Health and Human Science
graduates was $45,350, and the median salary was $43,7500.
The median annual salary for meeting, convention, and event planners was $56,920 in 2023 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Graduates in tourism, conventions, and event management often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business (M.B.A.)
Human resource management
Public or nonprofit administration (M.P.A.)
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Event tourism analysis
Facility operations
Food and beverage operations
Global tourism
Mechanics of event planning
Tourism policy and sustainability
Possible careers
Attractions manager
Catering manager
Event planner
Festival management
Resort manager
Tourism marketing
Where could I work?
Concert and arts venues
Conrad Indianapolis
Indiana Landmarks
Luxury and mid-range lodging facilities
Sports organizations
Walt Disney Company
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Be a declared Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management Major
To join the mailing list for TCEM’s weekly newsletter, featuring “just-in-time” opportunities for involvement and work experiences, contact Amy Vaughan.
To prepare you for whatever comes next, our career experts are here to support your career development.
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Business and Leadership
The BL cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in business, leadership, event management, hospitality, philanthropy, public and
environmental policy, sports management, and tourism.
Combine communication and technology with art and business in this degree program. Learn how to effectively identify and solve meaningful problems using creativity and
critical thinking. This program will prepare you to become a design leader who uses innovative thinking to improve the quality of business, government, and everyday
life.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
The Visual Communication Design program at the Herron School of Art and Design combines communication and technology with art and business. You learn how to effectively
identify and solve meaningful problems using creativity and critical thinking. You discuss relevant theories and undertake real-world practical projects. You invent
beautiful and intelligent design concepts that engage, provoke, and inspire. You gain valuable experience working collaboratively with artists, designers, writers,
research experts, business strategists, and clients in our local and national communities. At Herron School of Art and Design, you grow to become a design leader who
uses innovative thinking to improve the quality of business, government, and everyday life.
Employment of graphic designers is projected to grow 2% from 2023 to 2033, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about
21,100 openings for graphic designers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace
workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for visual communication design graduates
with a B.F.A. was $40,542, and the median salary was $43,680.
The national median annual salary for graphic designers was $58,910 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Visual communication design majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Art history
Art therapy
Arts administration
Fine arts
Graphic arts
Museum studies
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Design methods for innovation
Drawing
Elements and principles
History of visual communication
Studio art and technology
Studio elective
Typography
Possible careers
Advertising executive*
Creative/art director
Digital artist
Exhibit designer
Graphic/website designer
Production designer
*This career requires additional training or education.
Herron's study abroad programs are a powerful way to discover the historical impact of art and design in the world and over time while making memorable
friendships.
Guidance from Herron Career Services is tailored to your needs at all levels throughout your journey—including internship and networking with alumni.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Globalization has led to rapid changes in our economy, culture, laws, technology, and education. World language teachers have become essential for schools and communities
to ensure that they are graduating students with the skills and cultural competencies to succeed in the 21st century.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Artistic
Social
Enterprising
The IU Indianapolis Bachelor of Science in Education and World Languages degree combines an extensive foreign language study with a foundation in education theory and
instructional methodologies. The early urban school field experiences help teacher candidates recognize how multilingualism and language development are influenced by
social, cultural, and geopolitical contexts. This degree is for students interested in completing a major in a foreign language and a teaching license in Spanish,
or American Sign Languages. It aims to meet the requirements recommended for Indiana's secondary education teaching license.
Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 20% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 9,200 openings for
interpreters and translators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers
who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement (
Occupational Outlook Handbook , 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for the School of Liberal Arts graduates was $44,2006, and
the median salary was $38,000 .
The national median annual salary for interpreters and translators was $49,110 in 2021 (
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
World languages and cultures majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business management
Communications
Education
English as a second language
International affairs
Journalism
Linguistics
Political science
World language literature
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Immersion abroad experience
Islam, gender, and conflicts
Translation studies
World cultures through language
World language
World literature
Possible careers
Communications specialist
International student services
Legal analyst
Nonprofit program coordinator
Paralegal*
Translator/interpreter
*This career requires additional training or education.
Where could I work?
Business development
Community and social services
Nonprofit organizations
Religious ministries
Social work
State of Indiana
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Complete 12 credit hours successfully
Note: If you are ready to apply for the TEP/Blocks, complete the application by the designated date each semester (see
School of Education website for more information).
Your specialized support team
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal
arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Social Studies Secondary Education
Students in this major are those interested in teaching social studies to grades 5–12. You’ll learn to teach at diverse schools, taking on an anti-racist stance in your classroom. Be prepared to do more than teach, promoting social change in your school and amongst your students.
The IU School of Education at IU Indianapolis prepares exemplary teachers for today's and tomorrow's diverse schools. Once admitted, students remain together throughout their professional education experiences, including student teaching. The program requires students to take their professional education courses in a specific sequence. However, although not recommended, students may interrupt their study if the need arises.
Career opportunities after graduation
Employment of high school teachers is projected to decline 1% from 2023 to 2033. Despite declining employment, about 64,000 openings for high school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for School of Education graduates was $41,859, and the median salary was $42,830.
The national median annual salary for high school teachers was $65,220 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Education majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Possible careers
*These careers require additional training or education.
Where could I work?
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Engaged learning experiences
Student organizations
Students interested in education tend to be a passionate bunch. We're home to a number of student organizations dedicated to different facets of teaching and education.
Study Abroad
Study abroad is much more than a trip—it’s an intellectual and cultural adventure that will change the way you see the world, other people, and yourself.
Service Learning
You can add to your built-in student teaching experience through community engagement. From service projects to conferences, you get a head start on lifelong learning.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Holland interest codes
Social
Enterprising
Investigative