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, 2.70 for Occupational Therapy Assistant).
• 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.