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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Explore the big picture of technology to understand how we use technology to communicate, work, heal, play, and solve problems that are facing society and industry. Informatics allows you to make a difference in people’s lives by helping you understand the connection between people and technology. 

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Students pursuing the informatics major will choose from several specializations, including, but not limited to: applied data science, business, computer information technology, full stack development, human-computer interaction, and legal informatics. Gain the confidence and skills you need to join the computing field.

Career opportunities after graduation

Overall employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 7% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.About 14,500 openings for web developers and digital 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 to retire (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025).

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in all computer and information sciences programs reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

62.4% employed
12.2% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
21.3% 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 all computer and information sciences programs reported a mean starting salary of $83,024 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for web developers and digital designers was $95,380 in 2024 (Occupational Outlook Handbook).

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

Technological advances come rapidly in the informatics field, so continued study is necessary to remain competitive. Informatics majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

Business (M.B.A.)
Computer science
Data-focused programs
Information systems
Ongoing education in a specific industry area

Quick facts

Sample coursework

Applications of data mining
Applying web services in information systems
Human-computer interaction
Information infrastructure
Organizational informatics
Project management

Possible careers

Application/IT consultant
Computer systems analyst
Data analyst
Senior implementation consultant
User experience designer
Web developer

Where could I work?

Allied Solutions
Amazon
Eli Lilly and Company
Formstack
Kronos
MOBI Wireless Management

Admission requirements

Admission by certification

Be a declared Informatics major
Complete 12 credit hours of nonremedial courses
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Earn a C- or higher in INFO-I 101

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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Create the art experience you want with this individualized degree. When you study integrative studio practice, you have the chance to study a mix of ceramics, drawing, furniture design, painting, photography, or printmaking to achieve whatever artistic goals you may have. 

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These goals are established through careful counseling with Herron faculty and staff, and each student is assisted in setting up a well-coordinated, diversified program of fine art studies. Though this degree track is less traditional, opportunities following graduation are equivalent to those of students identifying with a single program. When you pursue this major, you'll gain skills in creativity, fine art, cultural competency, and both traditional and contemporary practices.

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).

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

61.8% employed
15.5% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
16.8% 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 fine and studio arts programs reported a mean starting salary of $43,639 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for craft and fine artists was $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 history
Art education
Art therapy
Arts administration
Fine arts
Law
Museum studies
Preservation

Quick facts

Sample coursework

3D design
4D studio
Art history
Drawing
Introduction to contemporary art
Studio electives

Possible careers

Arts administrator
Corporate designer
Entrepreneur
Museum curator
Nonprofit program coordinator
Studio artist

Where could I work?

Advertising
Architectural services
Community art centers
Museums
Nonprofits
Studios

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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Tell stories and move the world with this degree. Journalism students at IU Indianapolis learn communication skills, research and analytical techniques, technical know-how, teamwork, and versatility—exactly the skills that today’s employers are looking for.

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IU Indianapolis' downtown location provides a valuable pool of leading media professionals who serve as instructors and guest speakers. Internships and jobs covering many possible career paths—media, sports or health information, nonprofits, government, and more—are a short walk or drive away. This major offers a concentration in public relations, a field in which professionals create messages and craft communications—such as newsletters, social media, news releases, and crisis communications plans—for organizations.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of news analysts, reporters, and journalists is projected to decline 4% from 2024 to 2034. Despite declining employment, about 4,100 openings for news analysts, reporters, and journalists 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 journalism reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

74.3% employed
13.3% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
9.8% 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 journalism reported a mean starting salary of $46,998 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for news analysts, reporters, and journalists was $60,280 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

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

Journalism and public relations majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

Business administration
Communications
Education
English or literature
Journalism
Law
Marketing
Nonprofit management
Psychology
Public relations
World languages

Quick facts

Sample coursework

Communications law
Foundations of journalism
Media internship
Newspaper reporting
Reporting, writing, and editing
Visual communications
Writing for mass media

Possible careers

Advertising executive*
Communications manager
Corporate fundraising
Digital marketing consultant
Grant writer
Investigative reporter
Public relations specialist
Social media marketing

*This career requires additional training or education.

Where could I work?

Angi
Eli Lilly & Company
Indianapolis Star
IU Health
Media and communications
NUVO Magazine
Salesforce

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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With this major, you'll learn about the rapidly changing conditions of work within a national and global perspective and how to respond to the challenges faced by labor institutions. Labor studies will teach you to value the well-being of workers and how to support, strengthen, advocate for, and promote the development of the labor movement. 

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The Department of Labor Studies prepares students to assume leadership roles in the workplace and in communities. The program is designed as an interdisciplinary major for college students and working adults seeking a university-level education. Online labor studies classes are offered on all nine IU campuses, and face-to-face courses are offered on various campuses.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of labor relations specialists is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034. Despite limited employment growth, about 5,100 openings for labor relations specialists 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 community organization and advocacy programs reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

57.8% employed
29.8% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
11.1% 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 community organization and advocacy programs reported a mean starting salary of $42,831 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for labor relations specialists was $93,500 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

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

Labor studies majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

Business administration
Higher education
Human resources
Law

Quick facts

Sample coursework

American labor history
Collective bargaining
Contemporary labor problems
Employees with disabilities
Labor law
Union organizing
Workplace discrimination

Possible careers

Affirmative action coordinator
Employee benefits manager
Employment counselor
Labor relations manager
Training specialist
Union staff representative

Where could I work?

Business development
Cummins
Human resources
Operations
State of Indiana

Admission requirements

Admission by application Application for labor studies

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.

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The law program in the School of Liberal Arts trains and prepares students for careers as paralegals in the legal profession.

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Enterprising

The program provides students with practical legal skills as well as a background in legal concepts so graduates will be able to obtain jobs quickly in this rapidly expanding profession. Paralegals are typically employed in law firms and are also eligible for careers in government, business, and nonprofit organizations. Those pursuing this major will gain skills in critical thinking, communicating effectively in a legal environment, and understanding legal principles.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034. Despite limited employment growth, about 39,300 openings for paralegals and legal assistants 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 legal professions and studies programs reported reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

52.6% employed
25.1% 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 legal professions and studies programs reported a mean starting salary of $53,718 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median salary for paralegals and legal assistants was $61,010 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

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

Law in liberal arts majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

Business
Counseling
Education
Law
Medicine
Political science
Public affairs
Social work

Quick facts

Sample coursework

Advanced legal writing
American legal history
Family law for paralegals
Introduction to law
Legal research and writing for paralegals
Litigation for paralegals
Technology and the law

Possible careers

Claims adjuster
Hearing officer*
Lawyer*
Lobbyist
Paralegal
Project coordinator
Social worker*

*These careers require additional training or education.

Where could I work?

Anthem
Eli Lilly and Company
Law firms
Legal services
Liberty Mutual Insurance
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.

Holland interest codes

C

Conventional

I

Investigative

E

Enterprising

Get your interest code

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