Overview of the Online Integrative Studies Program
In search of a degree program that allows you to study multiple subjects and better understand your areas of interest? The Associate of Science with a major in Integrative Studies gives you the opportunity to build on your experiences and gain momentum toward your educational goals. You’ll have the freedom to create your own path of study based on your career goals, unique passions, and life calling.
Develop your ability to become a lifelong learner, starting with your associate degree and continuing into your future academic endeavors, career paths, and life experiences.
- Online or onsite one night per week – chose a format that works for you
- Generous transfer policy – leverage your previously earned credits
- Choose from several concentrations to customize your program
- Complete your degree in as few as 18 months
Concentrations
IWU’s flexible Associate of Science with a major in Integrative Studies degree program allows you to select from any number of concentrations:
- Communication
- Individualized (Custom) Concentration
You’ll Learn To…
- Draw connections between life experiences and fields of study
- Communicate effectively through awareness of content, form, purpose and audience
- Think critically, connecting examples, facts, and theories across fields of studies and perspectives
- Integrate your faith not only in your coursework but within your day-to-day work and life activities
TUITION
60 Total
Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans benefits, and employer reimbursement.
COURSES
Below are the courses required to complete the program. Courses are generally taken sequentially, one at a time, until the program is complete. Full course descriptions may be viewed by clicking on the course titles below. For further information, feel free to contact us. For a full list of courses required to complete your degree, please visit the Associate General Education page.
Core Courses
Foundational Courses
Concentration Courses - 15 credit hours (22 for Social Service specialization)
Elective Courses - 9 credit hours (2 for Social Service specialization)
36 total credits
General Education Courses
General Education
View a full list of General Education Course Descriptions
- Written Communication - 6 credit hours
- Oral Communication - 3 credit hours
- Mathematics - 3 credit hours
- Natural Science - 3 credit hours
- General Psychology (PSY 150) - 3 credit hours
- Arts and Humanities - 3 credit hours
- New Testament Introduction (BIL 112) - 3 credit hours
24 total credits
REQUIREMENTS
Click on each section to expand the different requirements for this program. If you have any questions about the admissions process, feel free to contact one of our admissions representatives at 1-866-498-4968.
- Proof of standard high school diploma or GED certification.
- Completion of 60 semester hours; 15 hours must be taken at IWU.
- Completion of 15 semester hours in the concentration (22 for Social Service concentration); nine hours must be taken at IWU.
- Concentration GPA of 2.0.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Completion of the 30 hours of general education as specified.
- Payment of all tuition and fees is required in order to receive a diploma.
START DATES
The A.S. Integrative Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University has many convenient starts throughout the year. Listed below are the next available starts. If you don’t see a start that fits your schedule, connect with our enrollment team to see more future starts.
Accreditation
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.
*Effective 07-01-2023 through 06-30-2024