Degrees Offered
Southern Wesleyan University offers undergraduate courses of study leading to the Associate of Arts (AA), the Bachelor of Arts (BA), and the Bachelor of Science (BS). In general, degree programs with the “Science” designation refer to majors in the natural, social, and applied sciences (except history), mathematics, or are pre-professional in nature. The “Arts” designation refers to all other programs. In the case of students who double major in majors with different degree designations, the “Science” designation takes precedence.
Students are subject to current catalog policies and degree completion requirements at the time of their admission and enrollment at the University. With the assistance of their academic advisor, current students may choose to follow the degree completion requirements of a newer catalog year that better meets their educational goals.
A second baccalaureate degree may be earned by completing an additional 30 hours in residence and fulfilling all second degree requirements. Second degrees will not be awarded to graduates receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in the field of education due to the South Carolina State Department of Education credentialing requirements. Education majors who reach the additional 30 hours will only receive one degree with multiple majors if applicable.
Specialized Major
A baccalaureate degree at Southern Wesleyan University implies both breadth and depth. The breadth is ensured through the prescribed general core and augmented by elective credit. Depth in a specific academic discipline is required within the context of the student’s major. Southern Wesleyan University offers the following majors:
The specialized major is intended to encourage studies with flexible and unique academic interests not met by existing majors, to develop an individualized or multi-disciplinary course of study. This option is only available through the On-Campus program.
Guidelines for students who wish to pursue a degree with a specialized major:
- Must have completed a minimum of 15-credit hours at Southern Wesleyan University with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- By the end of the sophomore year, identify a faculty advisor who has expertise in the student’s area(s) of interest and is willing to work with the student.
- In consultation with the faculty advisor and appropriate program coordinator(s), design a plan of study no later than the end of the sophomore year and obtain approval of the Academic Council at least three semesters before the anticipated date of graduation. (The designed plan should include a suggested title for the major).
- Assure that the program of study includes the following:
- A minimum of 120-semester credit hours leading to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree
- All general education requirements
- A statement of goals and expected outcomes for the course of study
- At least 30 hours of coursework at the 300-400 level in the areas of concentration
- Meet the following academic criteria in the program of study:
- A grade of 1.7 or higher in all courses taken in designated areas of concentration
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher