Arts, Sciences, and Technology

The Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST) team advises students who want to pursue degrees related to STEM and to expressing, studying, or improving the human experience. More specifically, the majors they support include:

Art and design
Computing
Economics
Education
Informatics
Labor studies
Liberal arts
Mathematics
Music
Psychology
Public safety
Science
Social work
Technology

We walk alongside you to provide academic and career advising to guide you toward your degree-granting school and to help you explore what career paths are available to you.

We encourage all our students to get the most out of their education by participating in hands-on learning experiences, such as research, study abroad, service learning, and internships. These opportunities prepare you for graduate school, professional school, or your career, whichever path you choose after graduation.

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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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Forensic and Investigative Sciences applies science to the criminal justice system to evaluate, examine, and resolve casework.

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As a student in IU Online’s Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Storytelling, you’ll learn how you can use digital tools to create artistic and professional messages and stories.

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Develop a critical understanding of the role and influence of media domestically and globally. Learn to critically evaluate and assess information and its credibility. Acquire career-ready skills in communication, as well as techniques to engage and inform audiences. You can tailor your degree to your professional interests by choosing a specialization in public relations or digital storytelling.
As a student in the B.S. in Digital Media and Storytelling, you’ll benefit from a career-focused program ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere.

And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.

Career opportunities after graduation

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in communication and media studies reported a mean starting salary of $50,391 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

Insufficient graduate data currently exists to share what IU Indianapolis alumni are earning after completing this degree program.

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in communication and media studies reported a mean starting salary of $50,391 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

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Sample coursework

Creative writing
Digital responsibility and rights
Reporting, writing, editing
Visual communication
Media message design
Careers in public relations
History of television

Possible careers

Publisher
Journalist
Public relations coordinator
Communications specialist
Digital marketing specialist
Talk show host
Producer
Director

Where could I work?

Newsroom
Radio station
Marketing agency
Film studio
Higher education institutions

Admission requirements

Students who meet the admission standards of their home campus (campus of enrollment) will be admitted directly into the B.S. in Digital Media and Storytelling.

This major combines two overlapping disciplines, drawing and illustration, to give you a well-rounded foundation for any career path you choose to follow. Drawing classes encourage you to think abstractly and to experiment with nontraditional media and concept-based work while illustration classes help you focus on visually communicating specific narrative or emotional content. 

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As a Herron illustration and drawing student, you will be trained to create images that are both visually arresting and rich in content. This major is your first step in building a meaningful and influential career in art and design. You'll study the historical development of art as a social and intellectual phenomenon, learn about art firsthand with Indianapolis community partners, and find opportunities and resources to bring your artistic concepts to fruition.
You will ultimately create a body of work that is large in scope and advances a personal vision.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of special effects artists and animators is projected to grow 2% from 2024 to 2034, slower than the average for all occupations.Despite limited employment growth, about 5,000 openings for special effects artists and animators 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 design and and applied arts (all types) reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

71.5% employed
8% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
14.1% 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 design and applied arts (all types) reported a mean starting salary of $54,452 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for special effects artists and animators was $99,800 in 2024 ( 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

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Sample coursework

2D media
3D media
Art history
Color concepts
Digital imaging
Drawing
Senior thesis
Studio course

Possible careers

Freelance artist
Gallery curator
Graphic designer
Nonprofit program coordinator
Production artist
Visual arts educator*

*This career requires additional education or training.

Where could I work?

Angi
Education
IU Health
IU Indianapolis
Newfields
Nonprofits

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.

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This program is for students interested in teaching infant and toddler preschool programs as well as grades P/K–3. Students may choose the non-licensure or the licensure route, with non-licensure designated for students wanting to teach anything before pre-K and the licensure route for students who want to teach pre-K through grade 3. 

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The IU School of Education at IU Indianapolis prepares exemplary teachers for today's and tomorrow's diverse schools. The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education program is designed for early childhood educators interested in developing the skills necessary to effectively empower, engage, and educate learners in a variety of urban education settings, in both the private and public sectors.
As an early childhood education major, you'll learn from experienced faculty, who will prepare you to be a transformative teacher of young children. A variety of course offerings are tailored to support learners working toward professional certification and career advancement.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of preschool teachers is projected to grow 4% from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 65,500 openings for preschool teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as 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 preschool teachers was $37,120 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
Bilingual education
English language/literature
Law
School counseling
Special education

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Sample coursework

Infant learning environments
Methods for teaching students with special needs
Multicultural education and global awareness
Science for early childhood
Teaching about the arts

Possible careers

Library consultant
Nonprofit program coordinator
Preschool teacher
School counselor*
Social worker*

*These career options require additional training or education.

Where could I work?

Community and social services
Community Health Network
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS)
Indy Reads
Media and communications

Admission requirements

Admission by certification

Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Complete 12 credit hours successfully
Note: If you are ready to apply for the TEP/Blocks, complete the application by the designated date each semester (see School of Education website for more information).

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.

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Economics is the study of human behavior based on the availability, distribution, and consumption of resources. If you want to understand why society works the way it does, this is a good choice in major for you.

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This major provides a broad view of national and international business conditions and explores ways to deal with economic problems of society and the individual. Students in this program may choose to pursue a general track or a quantitative track. The general track provides a firm grounding in economic theory and exposure to problems and techniques that the student is likely to encounter in a business, nonprofit, or governmental agency. The quantitative track supplements the general track with extensive training in mathematical and statistical techniques required for graduate coursework. This track is also recommended for those students who prefer a more quantitative approach to problem solving.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of economists is projected to grow 1% from 2024 to 2034, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 900 openings for economists 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 economics reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

67.9% employed
18% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
9.5% 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 economics reported a mean starting salary of $77,805 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for economists was $115,440 in 2024 (Occupational Outlook Handbook).

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

Economics majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

Economics
Education
Law
Marketing
Nonprofit management
Philanthropy
Public administration
Statistics

Quick facts

Sample coursework

Current economic issues
International economics
Introduction to statistical theory in economics
Mathematics
Micro and macro economics
Money and banking
Urban economics

Possible careers

Accountant*
Actuary*
Attorney*
Business analyst or consultant
Labor relations specialist
Marketing analyst

*These careers require additional training or education.

Where could I work?

Banking, finance, or insurance
Consulting
Education
Eli Lilly and Company
IU Indianapolis
Research and development services

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.

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