Arts, Sciences, and Technology: Specialized Support Teams: Student Support: University College: Indiana University Indianapolis

Our AST team

Meet who you’ll be working with on your academic journey.

Sarah Eltzroth

Director of Operations

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Phone:: +1-317-278-7913
Email:: seltz@iu.edu

AC Stokes

Student Success Advisor/Team Coordinator, AST Cluster

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Email:: stokesan@iu.edu

Sara Crawford

Student Success Advisor, AST Cluster

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Phone:: +1-317-278-7882
Email:: sarcrawf@iu.edu

Jennifer Kaschner

Student Success Advisor, AST Cluster

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Phone:: +1-317-278-9954
Email:: jkaschne@iu.edu

Dee Alderman

Career Consultant, MCE and AST Clusters

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Phone:: +1-317-274-5644
Email:: dralderm@iu.edu

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Komal Kaur

Student Success Advisor, AST Cluster

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Email:: kchohan@iu.edu

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Majors in AST

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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 (AST)
Social
Enterprising
Investigative

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.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of high school teachers is projected to decline 2% from 2024 to 2034. Despite declining employment, about 66,200 openings for high school teachers 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 to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025).

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in education (all types) reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

56.9% employed
32.9% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
4.4% seeking employment

According to the IUPUI (now IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average salary for IU School of Education graduates was $49,750, and the median salary was $50,000.

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in education (all types) reported a mean starting salary of $45,008 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for high school teachers was $64,580 in 2024 ( 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).

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.

Holland interest codes

S

Social

E

Enterprising

I

Investigative

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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, 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. 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.

Career opportunities after graduation

Overall employment of social workers is projected to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. About 74,000 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 to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025).

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in social work reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

37.6% employed
48.0% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
6.7% seeking employment

According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary for IU School of Social Work graduates was $44,659, and the median salary was $43,680.

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in social work reported a mean starting salary of $46,372 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for social workers was $61,330 in 2024 ( 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:

Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Earn a grade of C or better in SWK-S141
Completion of a minimum of 12 credit hours

Engaged learning experiences

Social Workers for Social Justice

Social Workers for Social Justice equips social work degree-seeking students for social work practice rooted in social justice.

Student Outreach Clinic

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.

Holland interest codes

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Social

E

Enterprising

C

Conventional

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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

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.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of sociologists is projected to grow 4% from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as 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 to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook , 2025).

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in sociology reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

52.5% employed
26.0% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
13.1% seeking employment

According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary for IU School of Liberal Arts graduates was $50,972, and the median salary was $49,960.

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in sociology reported a mean starting salary of $50,867 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for sociologists was $101,690 in 2024 ( 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.

Where could I work?

August Mack
Government agencies
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
Keter Environmental
Profit and nonprofit businesses

Admission requirements

Admission by certification

Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Complete at least 12 IU credit hours

Have you met the certification requirements? Let Liberal Arts know.

Engaged learning experiences

Service Learning

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.

Study Abroad

Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.

Holland interest codes

S

Social

A

Artistic

E

Enterprising

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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. 

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 2% from 2024 to 2034, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 6,900 openings for interpreters and translators 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 to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in all romance languages reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

55.4% employed
27.0% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
8.9% seeking employment

According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary for IU School of Liberal Arts graduates was $50,972, and the median salary was $49,960.

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in all romance languages reported a mean starting salary of $52,241 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for interpreters and translators was $59,440 in 2024 (Occupational Outlook Handbook).

(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Quick facts

Sample coursework

Introduction to translating Spanish and English
Introduction to Hispanic literature
The structure of Spanish
Hispanic sociolinguistics
Spanish culture and civilization
Modern Spanish drama I
20th-century Spanish-American prose fiction

Possible careers

Translator
Intepreter
Spanish teacher
Foreign service officer
Bilingual customer service representative
Cultural exchange coordinator

Admission requirements

Admission by certification

Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Complete at least 12 IU credit hours

Have you met the certification requirements? Let Liberal Arts know.

Engaged learning experiences

Service Learning

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.

Study Abroad

Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.

Holland interest codes

S

Social

A

Artistic

E

Enterprising

Get your interest code

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 (AST)
Artistic
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.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of graphic designers is projected to grow 2% from 2024 to 2034, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 20,000 openings for graphic designers 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 to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025).

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in graphic communications programs reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

53.8% employed
7.3% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
30.8% seeking employment

According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary for graduates from the Herron School of Art and Design was $40,937, and the median was $40,000.

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in graphic communications programs reported a mean starting salary of $47,004 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for graphic designers was $61,300 in 2024 ( 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.

Where could I work?

Angi
Communications
Design firms
Eli Lilly and Company
Media and communications
Salesforce

Admission requirements

Admission by application

Engaged learning experiences

Student organizations

Herron’s student organizations will help you build professional and personal relationships within your discipline.

Study Abroad

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.

Career Service

Guidance from Herron Career Services is tailored to your needs at all levels throughout your journey—including internship and networking with alumni.

Holland interest codes

A

Artistic

E

Enterprising

S

Social

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