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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If you want to learn and study forensic science, IU Indianapolis is the perfect place. We have nationally recognized faculty in forensic chemistry and biology supported by one of the largest medical schools and one of the top law schools in the United States.

Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
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Realistic
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Forensic science is multidisciplinary—it involves fields such as chemistry, biology, math, psychology, physics, criminal justice, and law. Apply scientific methods and processes to criminal investigations and public matters, and learn how to use tools that allow professionals to analyze chemical, biological, and physical evidence.
This program is one of 22 accredited forensic science programs in the United States.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of forensic science technicians is projected to grow 13% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 2,900 openings for forensic science technicians 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).

Insufficient data exist for graduation outcomes from the Class of 2024 for nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in forensic and investigative sciences from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary reported for graduates from the IU School of Science was $49,989, and the median salary was $44,512.

Insufficient data exist for salaries from the Class of 2024 for nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in forensic and investigative sciences from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

The national median annual salary for forensic science technicians was $67,440 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

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

Forensic and investigative sciences majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following:

Chemistry
Dentistry
Forensic toxicology
Law
Medicine
Other science-related discipline

Quick facts

Sample coursework

Biological chemistry
Forensic biology
Forensic genetics
Forensic microscopy
Forensic science and the law
Organic chemistry 1 and 2

Possible careers

Crime scene investigator
Criminalist
DNA analyst
Forensic scientist or drug chemist
Medical examiner*
Toxicologist

*This career requires additional training or education.

Where could I work?

Indiana State Police
Marion County Coroner's Office
Marion County Forensic Services Agency
State of Indiana
Strand Diagnostics
U.S. Department of Defense

Admission requirements

Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Review the requirements in the Direct admission requirements for transfer and current IU Indianapolis students
Complete the internal application

Engaged learning experiences

Undergraduate research

Undergraduate research experiences enable you to develop important problem-solving skills and experience for your future career.

Service Learning

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.

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If you are interested or have experience in woodworking, this may be the major for you. Learn to design, build, and make unique pieces of furniture using both traditional and contemporary tools and processes.

Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Artistic
Enterprising
Social

Woodworking is the foundation for Herron’s furniture design program. Students in this program will have the chance to participate in furniture design workshops, symposiums, conferences, and national design competitions. 

Career opportunities after graduation

Overall employment of craft and fine artists is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034. Despite limited employment growth, about 4,400 openings for craft and fine artists 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).

Insufficient data exist for graduation outcomes from the Class of 2024 for nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in furniture design from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

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.

Insufficient data exist for salaries from the Class of 2024 for nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in furniture design from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

The national median annual salary for craft and fine artists $56,260 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 training or education.

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.

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Use a foundation in biology, chemistry, physics, and math to understand earth systems and processes. Learn how earth sciences are applied and how they relate to modern society. Students pursuing this degree can earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science. 

Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional

Geology includes the study of interrelationships in the modern environment, such as important concerns about how our global environment and climate are changing and how these changes will affect human activities. Students pursuing this major can choose to study earth material (rocks, sediment, soil, petroleum), water (oceans, groundwater, water quality), or the atmosphere (climate change, air quality). Many students in this major conduct research with faculty as part of their degree.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of geoscientists is projected to grow 3% from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 2,000 openings for geoscientists 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 geological and earth sciences reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

49.4% employed
31.0% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
15.0% seeking employment

According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary reported for graduates from the IU School of Science was $49,989, and the median salary was $44,512.

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in geological and earth sciences reported a mean starting salary of $56,401 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for geological and hydrologic technicians was $99,240 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

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

Geology majors often pursue advanced degrees in geology or a related area, as advancement is greater for those with a graduate degree. Students may choose to pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

Environmental science
Geology
Natural resources management

Quick facts

Sample coursework

Evolution of earth and life
General physics I and II
Introduction to petrology
Introductory mineralogy
Physical geology
Sedimentography and stratigraphy
Structural geology

Possible careers

Environmental geologist
GPR analyst
Hydrologic technician
Petroleum engineer
Staff geologist
Water resource engineer

Where could I work?

American Environmental
BP or Exxon
IN Geological Survey
Solar Sources, Inc.
Stantec
U.S. Geological Survey

Admission requirements

Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Review the requirements in the Direct admission requirements for transfer and current IU Indianapolis students
Complete the internal application

Engaged learning experiences

Undergraduate research

Undergraduate research experiences enable you to develop important problem-solving skills and experience for your future career.

Service Learning

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.

Professional work experience

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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Make an impact on the health care industry without becoming a nurse or physician. Learn to manage electronic health records, analyze health information, ensure patient privacy, and educate medical teams on best practices and new developments to assist them with patient care. Program graduates will be able to sit for a national Registered Health Information Administrator credentialing exam. 

Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising

In the age of technology, health information management (HIM) professionals are an essential part of the health care world. Professional experience is built into the curriculum at IU Indianapolis, and you will be able to sit for a national Registered Health Information Administrator credentialing exam upon graduation. If you're interested in the dozens of fields within the HIM world, you can check out the [https://my.ahima.org/careermap](career map) from the American Health Information Management Association.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of health information technologists and medical registrars is projected to grow 15% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,200 openings for health information technologists and medical registrars 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 health professions and related programs reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

62.3% employed
25.6% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
7.3% seeking employment

According to the IUPUI (now IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average salary for Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering graduates was $58,462, and the median salary was $55,000.

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in health professions and related programs reported a mean starting salary of $63,608 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for health information technologists and medical registrars was $67,310 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

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

Health information management majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

Business administration
Health administration
Health informatics
Law
Management
Medicine

Quick facts

Sample coursework

Database design for health information management
Health care quality improvement
Medicine and the law
Pathophysiology and pharmacology for HIM
Quantitative analysis of health information
Release of health care information
Social foundations of biomedical informatics

Possible careers

Claims or financial analyst
Data and systems analyst
Electronic health record implementation or support
HIM manager
HIM technician
Medical coding professional

Where could I work?

Health benefits companies
Health IT companies
Health software companies
Hospitals or hospital systems
Insurance companies
Pharmaceutical companies

Admission requirements

Admission by certification

Be a declared Health Information Management major
Complete 12 credit hours of nonremedial courses
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Earn a C- or higher in HIM-M 108

Engaged learning experiences

Study Abroad

Study abroad allows you to learn, grow, and gain new skills. Luddy Indianapolis has two programs in Greece and Finland.

Professional work experience

Grow your skills through internships or part-time jobs. Learn more through Luddy Indianapolis Career Services.

Student organizations

Luddy Indianapolis has many student organizations, which are a great way to build your skills, network, and grow as a professional.

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To understand where we’re going, you have to look back. Those who major in history do just that, helping lead the way as we look toward the future. In this program, you’ll learn from nationally and internationally recognized experts and gain experience in conducting research, curating exhibitions, authoring publications, and more. 

Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
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Social
Investigative

The Department of History is committed to quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department offers a variety of options for undergraduate majors and minors in history for students who need history classes for their own majors and for those who are looking for interesting electives.
The department is proud of its close working relationships with other programs on campus, including the Museum Studies Program; the National Council on Public History; the Center for American Studies; the Africana Studies Program; and the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program.
Those working toward a history major may choose one of three concentrations to pursue: U.S. history, European history, and African/Asian/Latin American history.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of historians is projected to grow 2% from 2024 to 2034, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 300 openings for historians 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 history reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

44.5% employed
31.5% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
13.2% 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 history reported a mean starting salary of $53,203 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for historians was $74,050 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

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

History majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

Education
Government
Historical administration
Historical preservation
International relations
Journalism
Library science
Museum studies
Law
Political science
Theology

Quick facts

Sample coursework

American history
Ancient Rome
Colonial America
History capstone
Nature of history
The Renaissance
Soviet culture

Possible careers

Marketing research
Museum educator
Nonprofit program coordinator
Paralegal*
Politician campaign worker
Project manager
Research analyst

*This career requires additional training or education.

Where could I work?

Community and social services
Education
Eiteljorg Museum
Indiana Historical Society
Ivy Tech
Nonprofits
State of Indiana

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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