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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, Humanities, and Human Services
(AHHS)
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.
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, 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.
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, Humanities, and Human Services
(AHHS)
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, 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.
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, Humanities, and Human Services
(AHHS)
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.
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.
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.
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning
(EPP)
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.
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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.
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.
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning
(EPP)
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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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
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.
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning
(EPP)
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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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.
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.
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning
(EPP)
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
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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.
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, Humanities, and Human Services
(AHHS)
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.
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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.
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, Humanities, and Human Services
(AHHS)
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).
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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.
