University of Indianapolis Mission and Purpose
The mission of the University of Indianapolis is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible,
and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve, and for excellence
and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The University equips its students to become
more capable in thought, judgment, communication, and action; to enhance their imaginations and
creative talents; to gain a deeper understanding of the teachings of the Christian faith and an
appreciation and respect for other religions; to cultivate rationality and tolerance for ambiguity; and
to use the intellect in the process of discovery and the synthesis of knowledge.
To achieve its mission,
the University:
- complements academic majors and professional programs with a general–education curriculum that includes courses focusing upon inquiry, abstract logical thinking, and critical analysis; writing, reading, speaking, and listening; values and their impact upon judgment; international and multicultural experiences; understanding numerical data; developing historical consciousness; comprehending science and its methods; and experiencing and appreciating the arts;
- provides high–quality programs and services that are reviewed regularly and maintained, developed, or redirected as needed;
- offers learning opportunities and programs of study that respond in innovative ways to the needs of both traditional and nontraditional students;
- fosters a campus culture that embraces and celebrates human diversity;
- maintains a faculty of qualified professionals who are sensitive to developments in their disciplines and who demonstrate a commitment to teaching;
- seeks strategic partnerships with campus, city, state, national, and global communities;
- establishes international relationships and programs that promote intercultural understanding, awareness, and appreciation;
- capitalizes on opportunities created by changing circumstances, pursuing initiatives consistent with its mission.
In pursuit of its mission, the University offers degree programs as well as credit and noncredit
continuing education programs. The University awards the following degrees:
- Associate in Arts
- Associate in Science
- Associate of Science in
Nursing
- Associate in Science for Physical Therapist Assistants
- Bachelor
of Arts
- Bachelor of
Fine Arts
- Bachelor of
Liberal Studies
- Bachelor
of Music
- Bachelor of
Science
- Bachelor of
Science in Nursing
- Bachelor
of Social Work
- Master
of Arts
- Master of Science
- Master of Science in
Nursing
- Master of Accounting
- Master of Business
Administration
- Master of Health Science
- Master of Occupational Therapy
- Doctor of Health Science, Occupational Therapy
- Doctor of Health Science, Physical Therapy
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Doctor of Psychology
