Liberal Studies Department

The following programs are offered through the Liberal Studies Department:

Undergraduate Certificate Programs - certificates are available in Criminal Justice, Communications, General Studies, Human Services, Parish Nursing, and Religious Studies.

General Studies - Associate of Science Degree

General Studies - Bachelor of Science Degree

Undergraduate Electives - these course offerings enable students to complete general education and elective credit requirements.

Admission Requirements

Associate Degree Programs

The admission requirements for the associate degree programs offered through the College of Adult and Professional Studies are as follows:

  • Proof of standard high school diploma or GED certification.
  • A minimum of two years of post-high school full-time work experience or life experience is required. Life experience can include non-traditional definitions of work experience.
Bachelor Degree Programs

The admission requirements for bachelor degree programs offered through the College of Adult and Professional Studies are as follows:

  • Proof of high school graduation or GED certification.
  • Original transcripts from all previous college or university study at regionally accredited colleges or universities or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.
  • Prior completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education is required before the student is eligible to start a bachelor core program.
    • A maximum of 40 hours of credit may be earned through the assessed learning process toward the required 60.
  • A minimum of two years of post high school full-time work experience or life experience is required. Life experience can include non-traditional definitions of work experience.

Graduation Requirements

Associate Degree Programs

To graduate with an associate degree from the College of Adult and Professional Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University, the following requirements must be met:

  • Completion of the core requirements.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees in order to receive a diploma.
Bachelor Degree Programs

To graduate with a baccalaureate degree from the College of Adult and Professional Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University, the following requirements must be met:

  • Completion of 124 semester hours.
  • Completion of the required core courses with a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Completion of 30 hours of general education as specified (General Education Requirements for General Studies Program).
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.