Degree Requirements
Associate Degree
• Completion of foundational requirements, specified general education requirements, and major requirements.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (2.25 for Aviation Operations and Professional Pilot).
• Completion of 24 hours of general education requirements as specified.
• Completion of a minimum of 15 credit hours of major courses to be met at Indiana Wesleyan University.
Baccalaureate Degree
• Completion of 120 semester hours.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (2.25 for Aviation Management, 2.75 for Early Childhood, 2.5 for Health Sciences, 2.75 for Nursing, 2.5 for Social Work).
• Completion of major requirements with a GPA of 2.25 or higher (2.50 for Addictions Counseling, 2.50 for Christian Ministry Leadership, 2.75 for Early Childhood, 2.75 for Health Sciences, 2.75 for Nursing, 2.70 for Social Work).
• Completion of 30 hours of general education requirements as specified.
• Completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours of major courses to be met at Indiana Wesleyan University.
Graduate Degree
• Completion of major requirements.
• Cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• A grade of "C" or higher in each course. Some programs require a grade higher than a "C".
Doctorate Degree
• Completion of major requirements.
• Successful completion of the dissertation.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
• A grade of "B-" or higher in each course. Some programs require a grade higher than a "B-".
See each program listing for individual program requirements.
In addition to the above, all degree candidates must settle all financial obligations in order to receive their diploma.
Minors - Bachelor degree students may 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. A grade point average of 2.0 or higher, or as defined in each minor, must be earned in courses specified in the minor. No more than three hours of credit may be shared between a minor and a certificate. A maximum of six hours of credit may be shared between a minor and a major if permitted by the programs of study.
General Education Requirements (AS) 24 credit hours and Student Learning Outcomes
General Education Requirements - In addition to the regular core curriculum (major), a 24-credit general education core is required of associate students enrolled in IWU-National and Global education programs. This 24-credit general education core includes:
• Three semester credits in Biblical Studies.
• Six semester credits in English Written Communication.
• Three semester credits in English Oral Communication.
• Three semester credits in Social or Behavioral Sciences.
• Three semester credits in Mathematics.
• Three semester credits in Natural Sciences.
• Three semester credits in Arts and Humanities.
A list of general education courses can be found on the General Education Course page.
General Education Learning Outcomes
• Integration of Faith: Apply tenets of the Christian faith to the thinking, dispositions, and actions that form their character.
• Written Communication: Write clearly and effectively for a specified audience and purpose.
• Speaking and Listening: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both verbally and non-verbally, and listen with empathy for shared understanding.
• Quantitative Reasoning: Solve mathematical problems enabling determination and communication of reasonable solutions.
• Scientific: Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to gather data and generate evidence‐based conclusions.
• Social and Behavioral: Compare and contrast contending interpretations for social, behavioral, or historical phenomena.
• Humanistic and Artistic: Interpret the aesthetic properties of creative artistic forms as living abundantly.
• Critical Thinking: Students can comprehensively analyze issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion.
• Teamwork: Students can collaboratively direct value-adding behaviors toward team objectives and tasks.
• Digital Information Literacy: Students can apply credible information from digital resources to answer questions, solve problems, and make decisions.
General Education Requirements (AS - DeVoe Division of Business Programs)
General Education Requirements - In addition to the regular core curriculum (major), a 24-credit general education core is required of associate students enrolled in IWU-National and Global education programs. This 24-credit general education core includes:
• Three semester credits in Biblical Studies.
• Recommended: BIB-121
• Six semester credits in English Written Communication.
• Recommended: ENG-140 and ENG-141
• Three semester credits in English Oral Communication.
• Recommended: COM-115 or COM-280
• Six semester credits in Social/Behavioral Sciences or Humanities.
• Recommended: PSY-150 and SOC-150, or ECO-205 for Accounting, Business, Operations Management, and Public Service and Management majors.
• Three semester credits in Mathematics.
• Recommended MAT-110 for Accounting, Aviation Operations, Business, Computer Information Technology, Operations Management, and Public Service and Management majors
• Three semester credits in Natural Sciences.
• Recommended: EAR-130 or SCI-205 for Professional Pilot and Aviation Operations Management majors
A list of general education courses can be found on the General Education Course page.
General Education Learning Outcomes
• Integration of Faith: Apply tenets of the Christian faith to the thinking, dispositions, and actions that form their character.
• Written Communication: Write clearly and effectively for a specified audience and purpose.
• Speaking and Listening: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both verbally and non-verbally, and listen with empathy for shared understanding.
• Quantitative Reasoning: Solve mathematical problems enabling determination and communication of reasonable solutions.
• Scientific: Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to gather data and generate evidence‐based conclusions.
• Social and Behavioral: Compare and contrast contending interpretations for social, behavioral, or historical phenomena.
• Humanistic and Artistic: Interpret the aesthetic properties of creative artistic forms as living abundantly.
• Critical Thinking: Students can comprehensively analyze issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion.
• Teamwork: Students can collaboratively direct value-adding behaviors toward team objectives and tasks.
• Digital Information Literacy: Students can apply credible information from digital resources to answer questions, solve problems, and make decisions.
General Education Requirements (AS-Accounting, AS-Business, AS-Operation Management, AS-Public Service & Management) 24 credit hours and Student Learning Outcomes
General Education Learning Outcomes
• Integration of Faith: Apply tenets of the Christian faith to the thinking, dispositions, and actions that form their character.
• Written Communication: Write clearly and effectively for a specified audience and purpose.
• Speaking and Listening: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both verbally and non-verbally, and listen with empathy for shared understanding.
• Quantitative Reasoning: Solve mathematical problems enabling determination and communication of reasonable solutions.
• Scientific: Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to gather data and generate evidence‐based conclusions.
• Social and Behavioral: Compare and contrast contending interpretations for social, behavioral, or historical phenomena.
• Humanistic and Artistic: Interpret the aesthetic properties of creative artistic forms as living abundantly.
• Critical Thinking: Students can comprehensively analyze issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion.
• Teamwork: Students can collaboratively direct value-adding behaviors toward team objectives and tasks.
• Digital Information Literacy: Students can apply credible information from digital resources to answer questions, solve problems, and make decisions.
General Education Requirements
In addition to the regular core curriculum (major), a 24-credit general education core is required of associate students enrolled in IWU-National and Global education programs. This 24-credit general education core includes:
A list of general education courses can be found on the General Education Course page.
General Education Courses
Category | Credit Hours Required | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Written Communication | 6 | ENG-140 | College Writing | 3 |
ENG-141 | Research and Writing | 3 | ||
Oral Communication | 3 | COM-115 or | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
COM-280 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | ||
Social/Behavioral Sciences or Arts & Humanities | 6 | PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
ECO-205 | Introduction to Business Economics | 3 | ||
Biblical Studies | 3 | BIB-121 | Bible Journeys | 3 |
Mathematics | 3 | MAT-110 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
Natural Sciences | 3 | EAR-130 | Foundations of Earth Science | 3 |
General Education Requirements (AS- Aviation Operations) 24 credit hours and Student Learning Outcomes
General Education Learning Outcomes
• Integration of Faith: Apply tenets of the Christian faith to the thinking, dispositions, and actions that form their character.
• Written Communication: Write clearly and effectively for a specified audience and purpose.
• Speaking and Listening: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both verbally and non-verbally, and listen with empathy for shared understanding.
• Quantitative Reasoning: Solve mathematical problems enabling determination and communication of reasonable solutions.
• Scientific: Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to gather data and generate evidence‐based conclusions.
• Social and Behavioral: Compare and contrast contending interpretations for social, behavioral, or historical phenomena.
• Humanistic and Artistic: Interpret the aesthetic properties of creative artistic forms as living abundantly.
• Critical Thinking: Students can comprehensively analyze issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion.
• Teamwork: Students can collaboratively direct value-adding behaviors toward team objectives and tasks.
• Digital Information Literacy: Students can apply credible information from digital resources to answer questions, solve problems, and make decisions.
General Education Requirements
In addition to the regular core curriculum (major), a 24-credit general education core is required of associate students enrolled in IWU-National and Global education programs. This 24-credit general education core includes:
A list of general education courses can be found on the General Education Course page.
General Education Courses
Category | Credit Hours Required | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Written Communication | 6 | ENG-140 | College Writing | 3 |
ENG-141 | Research and Writing | 3 | ||
Oral Communication | 3 | COM-115 or | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
COM-280 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | ||
Social/Behavioral Sciences or Arts & Humanities | 6 | PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
SOC-150 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | ||
Biblical Studies | 3 | BIB-121 | Bible Journeys | 3 |
Mathematics | 3 | MAT-110 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
Natural Sciences | 3 | SCI-205 | Meteorology and Environmental Impact for Aviators | 3 |
General Education Requirements (AS- Computer Information Technology) 24 credit hours and Student Learning Outcomes
General Education Learning Outcomes
• Integration of Faith: Apply tenets of the Christian faith to the thinking, dispositions, and actions that form their character.
• Written Communication: Write clearly and effectively for a specified audience and purpose.
• Speaking and Listening: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both verbally and non-verbally, and listen with empathy for shared understanding.
• Quantitative Reasoning: Solve mathematical problems enabling determination and communication of reasonable solutions.
• Scientific: Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to gather data and generate evidence‐based conclusions.
• Social and Behavioral: Compare and contrast contending interpretations for social, behavioral, or historical phenomena.
• Humanistic and Artistic: Interpret the aesthetic properties of creative artistic forms as living abundantly.
• Critical Thinking: Students can comprehensively analyze issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion.
• Teamwork: Students can collaboratively direct value-adding behaviors toward team objectives and tasks.
• Digital Information Literacy: Students can apply credible information from digital resources to answer questions, solve problems, and make decisions.
General Education Requirements
In addition to the regular core curriculum (major), a 24-credit general education core is required of associate students enrolled in IWU-National and Global education programs. This 24-credit general education core includes:
A list of general education courses can be found on the General Education Course page.
General Education Courses
Category | Credit Hours Required | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Written Communication | 6 | ENG-140 | College Writing | 3 |
ENG-141 | Research and Writing | 3 | ||
Oral Communication | 3 | COM-115 or | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
COM-280 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | ||
Social/Behavioral Sciences or Arts & Humanities | 6 | PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
SOC-150 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | ||
Biblical Studies | 3 | BIB-121 | Bible Journeys | 3 |
Mathematics | 3 | MAT-110 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
Natural Sciences | 3 | EAR-130 | Foundations of Earth Science | 3 |
General Education Requirements (AS- Professional Pilot) 24 credit hours and Student Learning Outcomes
General Education Learning Outcomes
• Integration of Faith: Apply tenets of the Christian faith to the thinking, dispositions, and actions that form their character.
• Written Communication: Write clearly and effectively for a specified audience and purpose.
• Speaking and Listening: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both verbally and non-verbally, and listen with empathy for shared understanding.
• Quantitative Reasoning: Solve mathematical problems enabling determination and communication of reasonable solutions.
• Scientific: Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to gather data and generate evidence‐based conclusions.
• Social and Behavioral: Compare and contrast contending interpretations for social, behavioral, or historical phenomena.
• Humanistic and Artistic: Interpret the aesthetic properties of creative artistic forms as living abundantly.
• Critical Thinking: Students can comprehensively analyze issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion.
• Teamwork: Students can collaboratively direct value-adding behaviors toward team objectives and tasks.
• Digital Information Literacy: Students can apply credible information from digital resources to answer questions, solve problems, and make decisions.
General Education Requirements
In addition to the regular core curriculum (major), a 24-credit general education core is required of associate students enrolled in IWU-National and Global education programs. This 24-credit general education core includes:
A list of general education courses can be found on the General Education Course page.
General Education Courses
Category | Credit Hours Required | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Written Communication | 6 | ENG-140 | College Writing | 3 |
ENG-141 | Research and Writing | 3 | ||
Oral Communication | 3 | COM-115 or | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
COM-280 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | ||
Social/Behavioral Sciences or Arts & Humanities | 6 | PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
SOC-150 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | ||
Biblical Studies | 3 | BIB-121 | Bible Journeys | 3 |
Mathematics | 3 | 3 | ||
Natural Sciences | 3 | SCI-205 | Meteorology and Environmental Impact for Aviators | 3 |
General Education Requirements (AS- Integrative Studies) 24 credit hours and Student Learning Outcomes
General Education Requirements - For all concentrations within the Integrated Studies associate degree program, a 24-credit general education core is required which includes:
• Three semester credits in Biblical Studies.
• Six semester credits in English Written Communication.
• Three semester credits in English Oral Communication.
• Six semester credits in Social or Behavioral Science or Arts and Humanities.
• Three semester credits in Mathematics.
• Three semester credits in Natural Sciences.
A list of general education courses can be found on the General Education Course page.
General Education Learning Outcomes
• Integration of Faith: Apply tenets of the Christian faith to the thinking, dispositions, and actions that form their character.
• Written Communication: Write clearly and effectively for a specified audience and purpose.
• Speaking and Listening: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both verbally and non-verbally, and listen with empathy for shared understanding.
• Quantitative Reasoning: Solve mathematical problems enabling determination and communication of reasonable solutions.
• Scientific: Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to gather data and generate evidence‐based conclusions.
• Social and Behavioral: Compare and contrast contending interpretations for social, behavioral, or historical phenomena.
• Humanistic and Artistic: Interpret the aesthetic properties of creative artistic forms as living abundantly.
• Critical Thinking: Students can comprehensively analyze issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion.
• Teamwork: Students can collaboratively direct value-adding behaviors toward team objectives and tasks.
• Digital Information Literacy: Students can apply credible information from digital resources to answer questions, solve problems, and make decisions.
Indiana College Core (ICC)
Indiana Wesleyan University participates voluntarily in the Indiana ICC program in order to serve students who begin their studies at other schools. The Indiana ICC is a block of 30 credit hours, defined individually by each participating Indiana educational institution, that fulfills six specific general education competencies. Participating schools agree to certify transferring students who have completed the core and to honor the certification of other schools regarding transfer students. A student completing the core at any participating institution is counted as having completed the core at every other participating institution, even though the courses are not identical.
Students presenting a transcript with completion of ICC noted will meet all of the general education requirements stated above with the exception of three semester credits in Biblical Studies. A Bible course must be accepted in transfer or taken at Indiana Wesleyan University in order to fulfill this requirement.
General Education Requirements (BS) and Student Learning Outcomes
General Education Requirements - In addition to the regular core curriculum (major), a 30-credit general education core is required of all bachelor students enrolled in IWU-National and Global education programs. This 30-credit general education core includes:
• Three semester credits in Biblical Studies.
• Three semester credits in Biblical Studies/Philosophy/Religion.
• Six semester credits in English Written Communication.
• Three semester credits in English Oral Communication.
• Six semester credits in Social or Behavioral Sciences.
• Three semester credits in Mathematics.
• Three semester credits in Natural Sciences.
• Three semester credits in Arts and Humanities.
A list of general education courses can be found on the General Education Course page.
General Education Learning Outcomes
• Integration of Faith: Apply tenets of the Christian faith to the thinking, dispositions, and actions that form their character.
• Written Communication: Write clearly and effectively for a specified audience and purpose.
• Speaking and Listening: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both verbally and non-verbally, and listen with empathy for shared understanding.
• Quantitative Reasoning: Solve mathematical problems enabling determination and communication of reasonable solutions.
• Scientific: Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to gather data and generate evidence‐based conclusions.
• Social and Behavioral: Compare and contrast contending interpretations for social, behavioral, or historical phenomena.
• Humanistic and Artistic: Interpret the aesthetic properties of creative artistic forms as living abundantly.
• Critical Thinking: Students can comprehensively analyze issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion.
• Teamwork: Students can collaboratively direct value-adding behaviors toward team objectives and tasks.
• Digital Information Literacy: Students can apply credible information from digital resources to answer questions, solve problems, and make decisions.