Tibet. Afghanistan. Iran. Turkey. The Baltics. These are just a few of the geographic regions you can focus on when you pursue a degree in Central Eurasian Studies.

Stretching from Libya to Turkey and southward down the Arabian Peninsula, the Middle East encompasses: Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, the Gaza Strip, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the West Bank, and Yemen.

As an international studies major at HLS, you’ll get the best of both worlds—a broad, interdisciplinary approach to global and international issues, as well as the opportunity to select both a thematic concentration and a regional focus.

Spend your academic career honing your East Asian language skills and exploring all aspects of this region's history, culture, political structure, and world impact.

Students who pursue the India Studies Bachelor of Arts degree will gain advanced understanding of the culture, literature, arts, philosophy, socio-political and historical dimensions of this dynamic region, in addition to language expertise. You will learn from experts in a wide range of geographical areas, including Bengal, northern India, Tamil Nadu, the Tibetan plateau, and Maharashtra. Your studies will span a wide range of disciplines, including South Asian religion and history to contemporary Indian politics, law, literature, business, and culture.

We live in a rapidly changing world where cyber and networked systems have impacted how we engage with and understand each other, world cultures, and geopolitical issues. From global terrorism and securing elections to combating the spread of misinformation and protecting privacy and personal data, understanding the risks and cultural impact of technology policy around the world is more important than ever.

In an increasingly interconnected world, your skills as a foreign language teacher are critically needed. Your coursework will combine extensive foreign language study with a strong grounding in education theory, instructional methodologies, and professional development.

Learning to understand and enjoy music builds a vast array of skills that benefits every student. While most music students do not go on to become professional performers, the experience of learning an instrument, performing in a band or choir, and enjoying the challenges and camaraderie as part of these experiences in school, make music education very rewarding.

Whether your passion is violin, viola, cello, or double bass, you’ll find the perfect program for you here. You’ll learn from world-renowned string players alongside peers who share your passion and commitment. You’ll be exposed to a wide variety of musical styles, instruments, and genres. And you’ll perform in beautiful facilities as part of your academic program.

Join one of the largest—and best—harp programs in the world, and you’ll get the skills you need to succeed as a professional harpist. We offer degrees at every level, including undergraduate, graduate, and diploma programs. You'll receive a comprehensive education in harp, including solo playing, ensemble playing, orchestral repertoire, opera, band, ballet, harp ensembles, and new music performances, as well as a strong emphasis on harp pedagogy.

How can we use the law to solve international challenges such as human rights doctrines, migration, the conduct of war, and trade and development? The Bachelor of Arts degree in International Law & Institutions explores these issues, as well as ways supranational institutions help shape international law.

IU School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and has been helping students acquire social work skills since 1911. The Bachelor of Social Work program is competency based. Through a rigorous course of study, students develop the ability to:

An arts education transforms students into critical observers of the world. When students begin to craft images, it helps them discover parts of themselves that have previously gone unexpressed. Our art education major prepares you to work with these students as they explore the world of art.

If you dream of a career in ballet—whether as a performer, choreographer, teacher, or administrator—you’ll get the technical, artistic, and academic training you need to succeed as a student here.