Graduate Catalog (2026-2027)

Overview of Programs and Formats

SWU Global seeks to meet the educational needs of diverse student populations through both traditional and innovative approaches. SWU Global offers online programs in an innovative framework that provide opportunities to conveniently complete undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs. SWU Online continues year-round, and students enter the program at several times during the year. Undergraduate programs offered through SWU Global include an associate degree in general studies. Also offered are bachelor of science programs in business administration, human services and early childhood and family studies.

For those students who seek an excellent residential campus experience in the context of a strong Christian environment, the university provides on-campus programs at its facility in Central, South Carolina. There the rich traditions of academia are coupled with residence hall communities, sports, chapel and artistic performances. SWU’s On-Campus program offers a wide variety of undergraduate majors in areas such as business, digital marketing, recreation, teacher education, music, English, communication, religion & ministry, biology, chemistry, exercise science, environmental science, math, computer science, forensics, pre-medicine, history, psychology, social science, criminal justice, and human services.