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Students in this major are those interested in teaching social studies to grades 5–12, which includes history, geography, government, sociology, and economics. You’ll learn to go beyond teaching by promoting social change in your school and amongst your students.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
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The IU School of Education at IU Indianapolis prepares exemplary teachers for today's and tomorrow's 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. 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.
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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.
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
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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. They are 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. 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.
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
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Enterprising
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. Sociologists' theories and research findings can provide insights into processes and events that affect our everyday lives. The sociology major offers a wide variety of exciting courses so you can tailor your coursework to fit your educational and career goals.
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.
The second largest language in the U.S., Spanish is spoken by more than 33 million people nationally and over 400 million people internationally. Become fluent in this language to become more competitive in the workplace.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
(AST)
Social
Artistic
Enterprising
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.
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.
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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.
Every day feels like game day for sport 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 11 professional sports teams, several Olympic governing bodies, the NCAA, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway across the state's capitol, you’ll have ample opportunity to gain experiences to add to your resume.
Business and Leadership
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Enterprising
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Realistic
Sport management promotes, encourages, and supports athletic participation for recreational, educational, and professional sports organizations, as well as individual and team athletic events and competitions that draw spectators. You'll learn the art of promoting, selling, and facility and event management. When you pursue this degree, you'll also earn a general business minor or certificate in this degree program.
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.)
Sport 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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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. As a supply chain manager, you'll be in charge of moving that conveyor belt.
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
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
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.
Business and Leadership
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Enterprising
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As a sustainability practices and policy student, you’ll come to understand public affairs, finance, the development and implementation of policies, civic engagement, environmental justice, and green technologies. You'll also learn to identify problems, address sustainability issues, and bring real change to communities and companies. Throughout your academic journey, this major will grow your strategic planning, critical thinking, leadership, and research skills.
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.
Imagine a major that opens doors to a dynamic career at the crossroads of travel, sustainability, arts, culture, and destination marketing. With world-class museums, cultural hotspots, and sports facilities right outside your door—plus one of the continent's top-ranking airports—your journey into tourism is just beginning.
Business and Leadership
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Conventional
At IU Indianapolis, you can turn your passion for exploration into a fulfilling career that shapes the industry with innovative and sustainable practices. Experience an education that seamlessly blends in-class theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, teaching you about the economic and social impacts of tourism and how to craft compelling strategies to draw visitors to vibrant destinations and attractions. When you pursue this major, you'll also complete a general business certificate as part of the degree. By studying tourism at IU Indianapolis, you’ll learn through experiences with industry leaders, whose work contributes to $1.26 billion in tax receipts annually, with $725 million benefiting the Indy community. You'll earn credit for some of those experiences and/or for prior industry work. Tourism is a global economic powerhouse, and whether you’re in Indiana or halfway around the world, Indy is the place to be!
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:
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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 through 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
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Enterprising
Social
In this program, you'll discuss relevant theories and undertake real-world practical projects; invent beautiful and intelligent design concepts that engage, provoke, and inspire; and gain valuable experience working collaboratively with artists, designers, writers, research experts, business strategists, and clients in our local and national communities.
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, 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. Help students adjust to these changes and become culturally competent by becoming a world language teacher.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
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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 Language. 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, 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.
