The Adult and Graduate Studies Division of Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered academic community committed to changing the world by developing adult students in character, scholarship and leadership.
Indiana Wesleyan University's College of Graduate Studies will provide a high quality, Christ-centered, graduate education in preparing advanced students to lead change in their world.
A goal of CGS is to train scholars who exemplify professionalism in their fields through advanced research and study of their discipline.
We will be a Christ-centered academic community with a mandate to become a redemptive force for change in the following three areas:
The faculty and staff of the College of Graduate Studies are committed to the following values, and believe they are the foundation for the programs offered.
The College of Graduate Studies was created in 2001 at the time of Indiana Wesleyan University's restructuring. The graduate programs that were considered to be more traditional, and semester-based were grouped together. The Graduate Nursing Department offered the Master of Science degree with two majors: Primary Care (Nurse Practitioner) and Community Health; the Graduate Counseling Department offered the Master of Arts degree with two majors: Community Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy; and the Graduate Religion Department offered the Master of Arts degree with a major in Ministry. Since that time Nursing Administration and Nursing Education have been added to the Nursing program, School Counseling and Addictions Counseling have been added to Counseling, and two concentrations were implemented in the Ministry program: Youth Ministry and Ministerial Leadership.
In 2004, the College of Graduate Studies offered its first doctoral program, the Ed.D. - Organizational Leadership. The first group of students admitted to that program took their first classes during the summer intensive institute in July 2004.
All of the graduate programs are designed to provide advanced study toward servant leadership roles in the professions.
Programs of graduate study are offered by Indiana Wesleyan University in Primary Care Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, Community Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, School Counseling, Addictions Counseling, Ministry, and Organizational Leadership. The programs are designed to provide advanced study toward servant leadership roles in the professions.
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/) or call 312-263-0456) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Graduate Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (202-887-6791). The Graduate Counseling concentrations of Community Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, and School Counseling are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) (5999 Stevenson Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304, 703-823-9800) in Indiana and adhere to their standards. The major in Addictions Counseling is approved by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NADAAC).
CGS employs a core of full-time faculty who are responsible for instruction and curriculum development in selected specialty areas. These individuals also mentor and develop adjunct faculty in the selected area of study.
CGS recruits, trains, and schedules Christian professionals whose academic qualifications and workplace experiences equip them to provide adult learners with an invigorating and motivating classroom environment. In doing so, CGS maintains a quality faculty for all its programs.
Indiana Wesleyan University is a community of Christian scholars whose mission is to integrate faith into every aspect of life. Therefore, in selecting candidates, the institution seeks academically qualified professionals who enjoy a vital personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and who are excited by the prospect of integrating faith and learning. Four primary criteria are considered in the screening of candidates: Christian mission fit, academic qualification, professional experience, and the ability to facilitate adult learning.
Faculty candidates are screened through an application, a series of interviews, and an assessment session. Once approved, faculty are assigned to a mentor and attend orientation workshops.
CGS provides opportunities for its faculty to regularly network with one another through faculty meetings, development workshops, and focus groups.