Academic Information

The university seeks to meet the interests of the widest possible community of students within the commitment to a Christian world and life view. Many different major programs, disciplines, and degree routes are offered.

Degrees Offered

Indiana Wesleyan University College of Arts and Sciences confers the following degrees:

Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Associate of Science (A.S.)

Bachelor of Arts (A.B.)

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)

Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)

Degree - Requirements

College Of Arts And Sciences (CAS)

To earn a degree from Indiana Wesleyan University the last 30 semester hours must be taken at IWU. Nine hours of the major or minor must be earned at IWU. The clinical experience required of medical technology majors, or a semester away in a university-approved program such as a Council for Christian Colleges and Universities program, is accepted as in residence.

Associate Degree

1. Completion of 62 semester hours
2. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
3. Completion of at least 24 semester hours in the major area with a GPA of 2.0 or higher; major requirements as prescribed by each department must be met.
4. Completion of general education requirements. If a student chooses to have multiple majors, the degree designation is based upon the first major.

Bachelor's Degree

1. Completion of 124 semester hours
2. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
3. Completion of at least 40 semester hours in the major area with a GPA of 2.25 or higher; major requirements as prescribed by each department must be met.
4. Completion of general education requirements. If a student chooses to have multiple majors, the degree designation is based upon the first major.

Catalog Governing Graduation - CAS

Students may meet the graduation requirements as stated in the university catalog under which they enrolled, provided they maintain continuous enrollment and make normal progress toward a degree so that the degree may be earned within a maximum of six years. If they withdraw from Indiana Wesleyan University, the graduation requirements, as stated in the catalog under which they resume enrollment will apply. Students changing majors, programs, moving from the College of Adult and Professional Studies to the College of Arts and Sciences programs, or vice-versa, must meet requirements as stated in the catalog that is current at the time they make such changes. Students may at any time change from an earlier catalog to a subsequent current catalog but must meet all requirements for graduation of that catalog. Indiana Wesleyan University reserves the right to modify the curriculum as necessary.

Undergraduate Majors and Degrees Offered

Majors—A.S. and A.A. Degrees

Most programs leading to the A.S. or A.A. degree require 24 hours in the major subject. Each department offering these degrees specifies the required courses. Each major designates the degree.

Majors—B.S., B.S.N., B.Mus., and A.B. Degrees

Most programs leading to the B.S. or A.B. degree require a minimum of 40 hours in a major. Professional programs may require more than 40 hours. Each major specifies the designated course requirements.

A minimum of 12 hours in the major must be in courses above the sophomore level. A grade-point average of 2.25 or higher, or as defined in each major, must be earned in courses specified in the major. More than one major may be taken.

Students should make application for admission to the major by the end of the sophomore year in most cases.

Minors

Students may also take a minor subject as noted in each department. Most minor programs require at least 18-24 hours in the subject area. Each department offering the minor may specify required courses.

Second Majors and Second Degrees

A second major may be declared with the Records Office by any current student. No more than nine credits may be shared between two majors. After graduating with a baccalaureate degree, a student may add a major by completing the requirements of the major subject as listed in the current catalog. If no courses in the proposed added major have been taken within 10 years of graduation, a minimum number of nine new credits in the major are required. New general education requirements will not need to be met to post an additional major.

If an Indiana Wesleyan University bachelor's degree graduate wishes to return to the university to earn a second degree, he or she may do so if the degree is distinct from the first. All current requirements for the second degree must be met, including general education requirements, and at least 30 additional semester hours must be taken.

To have this opportunity, a student must make application to the Records Office at the beginning of the semester in which the second major/degree will be completed.

Late declaration of a major, double majoring, or the addition of a minor may delay the date of graduation.

Undergraduate Majors - CAS

OTHER PROGRAMS

General Education Requirements - Associate Degree

General Education Requirements - Bachelor's Degree

General Education Requirements

The general education requirements provide a common experience for all students; therefore, these courses must be completed at Indiana Wesleyan University and are not eligible as transfer credit. These courses target specific outcomes desired of all graduates in accordance with IWU's mission. The 180 courses (ENG, HST, MUS, PHL, and UNV) are required of all students as a designed common experience component. However, the rest of the general education requirements, except science lab, biblical literature and health and wellness courses, can be met by demonstrating proficiency or competency in a given area. Students should check the program guidelines or the Records Office for ways to demonstrate proficiency or competency.

This course will provide students with a clear sense of the university's mission. It will enrich their understanding of the role of various academic disciplines in preparing them to become world changers, and will provide a clear challenge early in their academic career to do so.

These courses are built on the model of a basic focus on seven major historical periods: Great Age of the Greeks, Greco-Roman World, Medieval Era, Renaissance and Reformation, Rise of Modern Empire and Age of Enlightenment, Nineteenth Century, and Twentieth Century.

Two courses in biblical literature--one from the New Testament and one from the Old Testament.

One course in writing (WRI) above 120 or literature (ENG) above 200 except for ENG-140, ENG-141, ENG-170, ENG-201, ENG-241, ENG-352, ENG-383, ENG-455 and WRI-210, WRI-223, WRI-360, WRI-356, WRI-475.

Competency and Proficiency Requirements

Courses taken to satisfy any of the following competencies must be passed with a grade of "C" or better. Students may only achieve a grade of "C" or better in any course used to satisfy university-required competencies only if they have met the competency requirements embedded in the respective course(s).

Demonstrated by one of the following: Successful completion of English composition (ENG-120), CLEP Exam, or AP Credit. Students with Advanced Standing in English must either successfully complete one of the following courses (WRI-165, WRI-234, WRI-281, WRI-282) or may elect to successfully complete a portfolio to demonstrate competency. Requirement must be met within the first 30 hours of coursework.

Demonstrated by one of the following: Successful completion of a math course (MAT) at or above 103, or passing the Math Competency Exam before the beginning of the junior year. Transfer students have not met math competency have two semesters (from enrollment date) to pass the exam. If a student does not pass the exam in two attempts, a course is required.

Demonstrated by one of the following: Successful completion of Speech Communication (COM-110) or Interpersonal Communication (COM-352); or when specified by the student's major, completing specific course/competency requirements.

Requirement met by taking an approved course. Some majors have designated a specific course; other majors allow the student to select from a university approved list. Some courses will involve travel.

At the time students enroll at IWU, they will be informed whether it is necessary to take any of the following preparatory courses:

Requirements - Other - CAS

Each major has a specified list of courses and requirements. The number of required credits ranges from 40 to the maximum of 60, unless there are strong extenuating circumstances and an exemption has been made due to outside accreditation requirements or as passed by the Academic Affairs Council. Some of the major requirements overlap with general education requirements. Students should consult the requirements for their majors before registering for any courses. Students are responsible for registering for the proper courses and should heed the advice of their advisors. (The average major has around 40 credits, with one professional major at 74 credits.)

Before registering for French or Spanish courses, placement testing is required for all students who have previously taken French or Spanish at the high school level.

Students will be allowed to count up to 8 credits toward graduation from courses numbered PHE-102-139, and to be taken no more than one per semester. This includes Concepts of Health and Wellness (PHE-101).

Students will be allowed to count up to 8 credits toward graduation from courses numbered MUS-177-179, 185-188, 192-199, and to be taken no more than one per semester.

Returning Students

Returning students may register for the fall semester and summer sessions in the spring and summer. Registration for the spring semester and May term occurs in the late fall. Programs of studies are completed and filed with the director of records. All students are expected to complete their registration during the time set by the director of records for advanced registration or at the specific time established in the current calendar for this purpose. Detailed instructions for registration will be provided by the Records Office. Arrangements for financial payment, in accord with one of the plans approved under the section on university charges, must be made in advance or at the time of registration. All students must be registered by the first day of classes in any term. When a student registers at an advanced registration, he or she is responsible upon return to the campus to report to the Business Office for initial payment and verification of attendance.

Dean's List

At the end of fall and spring semester, a dean's list is published that includes all students who have passed a minimum of 12 semester hours with a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. The 12 hours must be passed with a letter grade other than "CR."