CAPS Undergraduate Programs

The associate and baccalaureate degrees offered by CAPS are designed for working adults who may have acquired learning through college or university courses, career experiences, professional or military schools, and in-service training. For those with college credit at approved institutions, courses that do not replicate the content of the core may be transferred at the discretion of Indiana Wesleyan University. In addition, a method of assessing college-level learning gained through experience has been developed, and the credit awarded may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree.

CAPS courses relate theory to practice. Instructional methods include lectures, class discussion, case studies, simulations, clinical practicums, and projects. Each course is a required component of the program (core) and is generally taken in sequence. No waivers are permitted for core courses.

Program curricula are designed to provide preparation in the knowledge and skills required for leadership in one's profession. The program also offers learning in the personal skills needed for effective performance. These skills include:

• The ability to see things from the perspective of a Christian worldview.
• Skill in ethical thought and action.
• Values and skills necessary for lifelong learning.
• The ability to read complex materials with comprehension.
• Skill in thinking critically concerning ideas and performance.
• Skill in problem solving and decision-making.
• The ability to communicate effectively through writing.
• The ability to communicate effectively orally.
• The ability to find needed information.
• The ability to work effectively in teams.

All undergraduate programs consist of a core requirement. Completion of the core courses fulfills the minimum requirement for the major.