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Introducing Bachelor of Science in General Studies Online



Lots of college courses but no degree?

Does this sound like you? You've taken a lot of college courses, but not enough of any one subject to earn a degree. And you've accumulated enough transfer credits that you really don't want to start over in another degree program. If that does sound like you, then IWU has just the right degree program for you: the Bachelor of Science degree in General Studies.



What is a degree in General Studies?

It's exactly what you need. It recognizes that you've learned a little about a lot of things instead of a lot about a little thing. It's a degree that says you've had a well-rounded general education at the college level. But most importantly, it's a degree that finishes what you started and lays the groundwork for your next educational or career step.

IWU's Bachelor of Science in General Studies lets you earn that Bachelor's degree that you're already so close to, so that you can move on to the next level.


A truly custom college degree!

That's right! IWU's Bachelor of Science in General Studies degree is custom-tailored to your specific needs. It allows you to select exactly what courses you want to take to finish your degree, as long as they meet our graduation requirements. What could be better?!


How does it work?

After you apply to the program, our staff performs a comprehensive analysis of your college transcripts to determine what remaining course work you need to complete in order to earn your degree in General Studies. Then they work with you to select the most interesting courses we offer to meet those graduation requirements and prepare a degree completion plan that's custom tailored to you. We then register you for the courses in your plan and you're on your way to your college degree. It's that simple!



Should I pursue the Associate's or Bachelor's Degree?

If you have less than 60 transferable credit-hours, you need to start with the Associate of Science in General Studies degree program. To find out more about the Associate of Science degree in General Studies and see if it is the better option for you, please click here.



Will it qualify for financial aid?

In most cases, this approach will qualify you for federal Stafford loans, because you are enrolling in a degree-seeking program. Once you complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online, our Financial Aid Office will work with you to ensure that your course of study meets federal financial aid standards. Typically, any U.S. citizen who is not in default under a previous student loan will qualify for the Stafford loan program.



Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in General Studies are:
  1. Must have high school diploma or GED certification.
  2. Submission of all required items for the admissions process as outlined in the "application procedures" section of the online application or application packet.
  3. A minimum of two years of full-time work or life experience beyond high school.
  4. Must have completed at least 60 transferable hours from a regionally accredited college/university.


Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in General Studies degree is custom-tailored to your needs and preferences from our extensive list of elective courses or dropping-in to undergraduate degree program courses to meet the following graduation requirements:
  1. Successful completion of 124 credit-hours, of which at least 30 credit-hours must be completed at Indiana Wesleyan University and 30 credit-hours must be upper-level ("300" and "400" numbered) courses, with a grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 or above.
  2. A concentration in one subject area of 20 credit-hours, of which at least 9 credit-hours must be completed at Indiana Wesleyan University, with a GPA of 2.25 or above.
  3. Completion of 30 credit-hours of Liberal Arts course work, consisting of:
    • 3 credits in Biblical Literature (BIL)
    • 3 credits in Biblical Literature, Religious Studies, or Philosophy (BIL, REL, PHL)
    • 9 credits in English/Composition/Speech/Literature (ENG 140 & ENG 141 are required, or the equivalent must be completed with a grade of “C” or better) ENG, COM
    • 6 credits in Social Science (ECO, GEO, HST, POL, PSY, SOC)
    • 3 credits in Science (BIO, EAR, SCI)
    • 3 credits in Math (MAT)
    • 3 credits in Fine Arts/Foreign Language (ART, MUS, SPA)
  4. Completion of 3 credit-hours of required electives, UNV111 and UNV401
  5. Payment of all Tuition and Fees
Areas of Concentration
  • Business — courses with ACC, ADM, BUS, ECO, or MGT prefixes, except ADM 400
  • Communications — courses with ENG, WRI, and COM prefixes, as well as MGT 205
  • Criminal Justice — courses with a CRJ prefix and SOC 246, PSY 365, and PHE 366
  • Computer Information Technology — courses with CIT and BIS prefixes
  • Entrepreneurship — ECO 300, two or more courses in accounting, one or more courses in human resources (MGT435 or MGT490), one or more non-human resources MGT courses, and ADM or BUS courses.
  • Fine Arts — courses with ART and MUS prefixes and foreign language courses
  • History – courses with HST prefixes and REL225
  • Human Services — courses with SOC and PSY prefixes, and CRJ 268
  • Liberal Arts — courses with BIO, ECO, HST, POL, PSY, PHL, REL, AND SOC prefixes
  • Life Sciences – courses with BIO, CHE, EAR and PHE140, PHE141, PHE362, PHE366, with coursework from at least two separate areas required.
  • Marketing – courses with MKG prefix, and MGT421
  • Mathematics – courses with MAT prefixes and ADM320
  • Religious Studies — courses with BIL, REL and PHL prefixes
  • Individualized Concentration — Permits customized concentration with approval of General Studies Faculty



Program Costs

The cost per credit hour is $308.00 and the total program cost will vary, depending upon how many courses you must complete in order to meet graduation requirements. The cost of books and materials can be found with the course descriptions (the tuition costs listed on this page are for stand alone electives only). Graduation fee is $75.



Accreditation

Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission* and a member of the North Central Association. In addition, IWU's educational programs are accredited by the Indiana Professional Standards Board (IPSB) and the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).


How to Apply

In order to successfully apply for the IWU Bachelor's degree program:
  1. Complete the IWU Bachelor's degree Application for Admission. Be sure the information you provide is accurate.
  2. Complete the Request for an Official Transcript* form. We must receive all official transcripts or equivalent documentary evidence of your high school graduation or GED completion before accepting you to the IWU Bachelor's degree program.
  3. Our helpful and caring staff can help guide you through the financial aid applications process for the Bachelor's degree program. To learn more, visit our financial aid department page or email your questions to: apsfinaid@indwes.edu.


What if I have questions?

For more information about our Associate's or Bachelor's degrees in General Studies, you can call our Electives and Liberal Arts office at 1-800-621-8667 ext. 1471, email becky.luckey@indwes.edu, or click here to request information.


*Higher Learning Commission: http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/ or call 312-263-0456
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