Ivy Tech students transferring into Biology within the Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences at UIndy will have the advantage of:
- Various hands-on labs and opportunities to conduct independent research under the mentorship of Biology faculty
- Numerous opportunities to become involved in the department, including the Biology Club, Pre-med Club, Sigma Zeta Science Honor Society, and working in lab prep rooms or as a teaching assistant
- Personal relationships with their professors and the opportunity to work closely with academic advisors or career counselors in preparation for applying to graduate or medical professional programs
- Majors include: Biology & Human Biology
Students who have earned an Associate of Science in Business TSAP degree from Ivy Tech who wish to transfer into UIndy's School of Business within the Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences have six undergraduate programs to choose from to earn a B.A. or B.S degree.
Ivy Tech students transferring to UIndy to study Chemistry within the Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences, will receive:
- Preparation and guidance needed to meet their career goals
- Access to an expanding collection of scientific instrumentation used in the chemical industry and medical fields both in classes and for independent research experiences
- Access to the Roche Academy , a unique program to UIndy that partners with Roche Diagnostics, provides students with hands-on internship experience and direct job placement after graduation for those who successfully complete the program
- Collaboration opportunities with local industry, and other national universities, to conduct coursework and independent undergraduate research projects on a range of topics
- Access to instruments for nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, infrared, visible, and ultraviolet spectroscopy, along with gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and electrochemistry
Ivy Tech students transferring into Criminal Justice at UIndy will be joining one of the longest-running programs in the state. The first Indiana Law Enforcement Academy was held on UIndy’s campus in 1969, and the Criminal Justice area of study was first established as a major in 1972.
Students studying Criminal Justice at UIndy will:
- Have the option to participate in the CRIM 320 Criminalistics lab in the only university-run crime house of its kind in the state of Indiana - located right on our campus
- Experience a senior capstone focusing on job readiness and practical application of criminal justice theory and research
- If when transferring to the program, students have completed all of their general education courses, it is completely possible for students to take advantage of adding a second major alongside Criminal Justice in areas like business, sociology, international relations, or psychology.
- Major concentrations include: Law Enforcement, Corrections, Crime Scene Investigation, and Cybersecurity
Students who complete an Associate of Arts/Science in Liberal Arts at Ivy Tech Community College may transfer to UIndy’s English Creative Writing, Editing, and Publishing Major, where they can expect:
- Valuable hands-on experience editing and publishing UIndy’s own literary and fine arts magazine, Etchings
- Course topics such as advanced poetry and advanced fiction writing workshops, genre writing workshops, and publishing the literary and fine arts magazines
- Career-focused electives that help students understand how to market their writing skills
- Courses taught by faculty who are published in fiction and poetry
Students who complete an Associate of Arts/Science in Liberal Arts at Ivy Tech Community College may transfer to UIndy’s English Creative Writing, Editing, and Publishing Major, where they can:
- Gain hands-on professional experience in writing, editing, and publishing in print and digital media.
- Develop expertise in the craft of writing.
- Critically analyze written language and creatively apply your expertise to meet the demands of any writing situation and adapt your writing for a wide variety of audiences, purposes, and media.
- Take part in project-based and service-learning opportunities with local schools, community groups, businesses, and non-profit organizations that provide hands-on experience.
Students who earn an Associate of Science in Biology at Ivy Tech Community College can transfer to UIndy’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science.
Benefits of UIndy’s Environmental Science degree include:
- Field research opportunities
- Multidisciplinary coursework including geology and paleontology
- 1:1 support from experienced faculty
Students who complete UIndy's Associate of Science/Arts in Liberal Arts to History transfer credit articulation agreement with Ivy Tech Community College can expect:
- Diverse coursework in American and European history
- Individualized research/writing opportunities
- Courses that support a broad understanding of the human experience over time and emphasizes critical thinking and
- Potential preparation for further study in law programs or at the graduate level
Students who complete an Associate of Arts/Science in Liberal Arts at Ivy Tech Community College may transfer to UIndy’s Literary Studies Major, where they can expect:
- Courses that expose students to a broad variety of authors, styles and time periods.
- Unique travel course opportunities
- Faculty who are experts in the field
- The ability to create independent studies tailored to your interests
Students who earn the Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering TSAP degree or the Associate of Science in Engineering from Ivy Tech Community College can transfer directly** to the bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering at UIndy.
As a student in the R.B. Annis School of Engineering, Ivy Tech transfers will be immersed in UIndy’s unique DesignSpine curriculum blending technical engineering training with practical, hands-on, project-based coursework designed to meet the needs of today’s employers.
**Transfer students must complete ENGR 198 during the summer prior to their first fall semester at UIndy in order to maintain the two-year completion timeline.
Read more about Nathan Ziems’ path from an Ivy Tech Community College associate’s degree to UIndy’s mechanical engineering program.
- Enjoy small class sizes to ensure deep discussion and research into relevant and impactful topics
- Have the ability to develop independent study coursework to explore areas of interest
- Have the opportunity to continue on to law school, graduate programs in social work, psychology, and philosophy, and explore careers in law, public service, and public administration
Ivy Tech students transferring to UIndy to study Psychology will receive:
- A strong foundation in psychological science
- The opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of research and applied experiences through our research practicum and internship courses
- Access to dedicated faculty who value teaching and are nationally recognized for their research
- Psychology 4+1 Program: Students who follow the TSAP for Psychology and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, can apply to the 4+1 undergraduate programs and potentially earn their associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees in five years.
Students who complete UIndy's Associate of Science/Arts in Liberal Arts to Religion transfer credit articulation agreement with Ivy Tech Community College can expect:
- Coursework covering topics such as church history, theology, philosophy, the nature of sin, and more
- A deeper understanding of religion and Christianity in cultural contexts
- Internships with local churches and nonprofit organizations to explore their calling in the world
Ivy Tech students transferring to study Social Work in the Phylis Lan Lin Department at UIndy will:
- Become part of a program that is educating professionals and ethical generalist social work practitioners in an interdisciplinary environment to meet the needs of evolving city, state, national, and global communities with attention to serving vulnerable and oppressed groups.
- Gain the knowledge base to work, live, and pursue economic and social justice in a diverse and global society through scientific thinking, critical inquiry, and ethical decision-making.
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Courses focus on diversity, values and ethics, populations at risk, and social and economic justice
UIndy's Associate of Science/Arts in Liberal Arts to Sociology TSAP agreement with Ivy Tech Community College will:
- Examine social life at different levels (global, societal, local, and small group) and across different institutions (religion, family, government, education, media, and work) to help reduce inequality and create more equitable communities
- Collaborate on research and professional presentations with faculty
- Integrate theory and research with professional practice
- Have access to opportunities for fieldwork and international travel
Students who earn the Associate of Science in Business TSAP degree from Ivy Tech Community College may transfer directly to the bachelor’s in Sport Management at UIndy.