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Whether you're a pre-major or Exploratory student, you'll benefit from advising and career guidance from our specialized support teams. The broad range of IU Indy's academic offerings paired with this support ensure that, when you start in University College, you'll succeed everywhere.
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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, and ethics—skills that are all in high demand. Students pursuing this degree can earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science.
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The goals of psychology are to describe, explain, predict, and change behavior (observable actions) and mental processes (thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and memories) through research and applied knowledge. Overall, the goal of psychology is to improve the quality of life. Specialties of IU Indianapolis psychology faculty include psychobiology of addictions, health psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, severe mental illness, stereotyping, and prejudice. The Department of Psychology provides students with a well-balanced and scientifically rigorous curriculum.
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.
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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.
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
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The Bachelor of Science in Public Health is a multidisciplinary, flexible degree that provides a strong foundation in public health to address the obstacles to health facing us today. With it, you will have the opportunity to 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
Policy studies combines the disciplines of government studies at all levels with leadership, nonprofit management, social science, and community development. You can also choose classes built around your specific interests, such as the environment, city government and planning, metropolitan development, or other areas.
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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. Graduates of this program 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.)
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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!
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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
Public Safety Management
If the process of protecting the public fascinates you, the public safety management major will give you a well-rounded understanding of public safety theory and the skills and services used to save lives.
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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. You'll learn from faculty who are studying criminal justice issues relevant to the field of public safety and who have real-world experience to match. Through this program, you'll develop skills in strategic planning, project management, communication, and leadership.
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!
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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 operate various types of medical equipment, observe the clinical progress of patients undergoing radiation therapy, and use different forms of ionizing radiation for the treatment of tumors. This program has two tracks: one for nonradiography and one for radiography.
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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 first signs of complication and determine when treatment should be withheld until a physician may be consulted. Students pursuing this major will learn to communicate effectively, think critically and problem solve in a health care environment, perform radiation dose calculations, assess treatment plans and apply basic research methods, and evaluate a patient's therapeutic responses.
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.
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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.
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.
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A radiologist is a physician specializing in this science, and a radiographer (or radiologic technologist) produces radiographic images under the direction of the radiologist. In addition to performing diagnostic X-ray procedures, 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. Most technologists are employed in hospitals, clinics, and physicians' offices.
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.
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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.
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.
Business and Leadership
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This co-major consists of 15 credit hours. As part of the capstone experience, you'll work with some of your peers and real estate professionals to solve real-world problems. Through this experience, you'll learn how to research, problem solve, present, and create financial models.
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.
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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.
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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The field of religious studies is dedicated to understanding the dimensions and patterns of religions across cultures and historical contexts. In this major, you'll learn how religious communities shape moral norms, wage war, and make peace, as well as influence what people eat, how they dress, how they live, and how they die. The field of religious studies provides you the critical tools to understand the "why" of these meanings and motivations. It offers you opportunities to explore the patterns and dimensions of the many different religious traditions of the world from an academic perspective.
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.
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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.
Students in this program learn to help 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.
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Students pursuing this degree learn to provide emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. They cultivate many different skills to develop and implement effective care plans, protocols, and disease management programs. Advanced-level respiratory 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
