About Southern Wesleyan University

Enrollment

1,084 students are enrolled in AGS undergraduate programs (fall 2007).

33 percent are male and 67 percent are female
50 percent are white and 50 percent are minority students

700 students are enrolled in graduate programs (fall 2007).

23 percent are male and 77 percent are female
64 percent are white and 36 percent are minority students

Academic Programs

SWU currently offers six undergraduate programs via the AGS format:

Associate of Arts in General Studies
Associate of Science in Business
Bachelor of Science in Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Human Services
Bachelor of Science in Education

Graduate programs include:

Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Master of Science in Management (MSM)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Ministry (M.Min.)

Faculty

AGS faculty not only have outstanding academic qualifications, they are seasoned professionals with real-world expertise. This blend of academic scholarship and practical, concrete experience provides students with the knowledge, skills, and characteristics essential for today’s professional.

74 percent of full-time faculty have the highest degree in their field
Average Class Size for Undergraduate Programs = 13:1
Average Class Size for Graduate Programs = 16:1

Format Students in the AGS program typically enroll in one 5-7 week class at a time. Students attend one class session per week and participate in a weekly study group of classmates engaging in independent, team-oriented learning.

Spiritual Life

Spiritual formation is an essential and central part of life at SWU. Opportunities to walk closer to God include faculty-led devotions and prayer, Gideon Bible distribution, confidential pastoral counseling and referrals, Chaplain support services, and weekly on-line devotional readings.

Campuses

Students may enroll at SWU's Central campus or at any of the four learning centers in South Carolina:

Central	Charleston	Columbia
Greenville	North Augusta