The courses you’ll take will teach you how to understand, create, develop, and refine technologies and information systems. Whether you apply to Luddy as a freshman or you wish to explore the informatics major while at IU, you can sign up to take these courses.

Review a complete list of informatics courses and see the four-year plan in an example degree map.

Luddy’s informatics program is one of the five largest programs at Indiana University, reflecting how the diverse interests of our student body also translate to a variety of career paths in the field.

Customize your IU experience and expand your skillset by choosing from more than 30 specialty areas in our extensive list of cognates. By studying your cognate subject alongside the core informatics curriculum, you have the opportunity to stand out in the job market while building a network of peers who share your interest.

These unique cognates span other Luddy programs as well as other highly -regarded schools across campus, such as the Kelley School of Business, the Jacobs School of Music, and more, allowing you to hone your skills in competitive fields from biology and health to psychology or linguistics.

Explore the over 30 cognate areas available to customize your informatics degree.

Luddy’s B.S. in Informatics core curriculum ensures your technical skill level, but the heart of informatics is solving real-world problems. Through a senior capstone project, informatics majors showcase what they have learned by solving a specific problem for a local individual or organization, or by finding a broader solution for the world at large.

You can complete the required capstone project in class or through an internship, by joining our nonprofit Serve IT clinic, or completing a research-based thesis project. In the course option, you’ll work to solve a specific problem by creating an app or website, a strategic plan, a policy proposal, or a device. The internship and thesis options involve working with a faculty advisor or employer to complete a project.

Your informatics capstone is your chance to show how your perspective and skills can change the world. Use it to explore areas where you would like to pursue further education or demonstrate your skills to prospective employers.

Learn about the four options for your informatics capstone requirements.

The Luddy School’s advising staff is here to help you navigate your undergraduate journey, whether it’s helping you understand degree requirements or sign up for classes that progress your individual career goals.

For any questions about Luddy or a specific program, current undeclared students and future informatics majors can contact undergraduate advising.

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