Degree Requirements
Associate Degree
- Completion of foundational requirements, specified general education requirements, and major requirements.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- 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 (2.5 for Social Work, 2.75 Early Childhood).
- Completion of major requirements with a GPA of 2.25 or higher (2.50 for Biblical Studies, 2.50 for Addictions Counseling, 2.70 for Social Work, 2.75 Early Childhood).
- 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.
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.
General Education Requirements - In addition to the regular major, a 30-credit general education core is required of all bachelor undergraduate students.
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.
Second Majors - A second major may be declared with the Office of Student and Faculty Support Services by any current student. A student must earn a minimum of 51 unique (unduplicated hours) between the two majors. No more than six hours of credit may be shared between a major 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.
After graduating with a baccalaureate degree, a student may add a major by completing the requirements of the major subject as listed in the current catalog. If no additional coursework in the proposed added major have been taken within 10 years of graduation, a minimum number of nine new credits in the major are required. New general education requirements will not need to be met to post an additional major. Students adding a second major are not eligible to participate in graduation again.
Graduate students may add a second major by completing the requirements of the major subject as listed in the current catalog and completing a minimum of 15 additional credit hours past the first major. Students adding a second major are not eligible to participate in graduation again.
Second Degrees - If an Indiana Wesleyan University graduate wishes to return to the university to earn a second degree at the same degree level, he or she may do so if pursuing a different degree and major. All current requirements for the second degree must be met, including general education requirements, and at least 30 additional semester hours must be taken.
