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The online Associate of Science in Integrative Studies degree program from Indiana Wesleyan University is designed to be customized to suit students' personal career goals and unique passions. The curriculum consists of a general education core, followed by the student's choice of a concentration in one of these areas:

• Business 
• Communication
• Computer Information Technology
• Criminal Justice
• Fine Arts
• History
• Human Services
• Individualized (Custom) Concentration
• Liberal Arts
• Mathematics
• Natural Science
• Religious Studies
• Social Services

The online Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies degree program from Indiana Wesleyan University is designed to be customized to suit students' personal career goals and unique passions. The curriculum consists of a general education core, followed by the student's choice of a concentration in one of these areas:

• Biblical Studies
• Business
• Communication
• Criminal Justice
• Individualized Concentration
• Liberal Arts
• Mathematics

Enroll in these online teaching degrees and advance professional opportunities. This program is designed for practicing teachers who are already credentialed for teaching English/language arts in P-12 schools and community colleges. Prepare for a career teaching advanced placement, dual enrollment, or early college courses as you deepen your teaching ability and help your own students learn. Courses, taught with a biblical worldview, cover such topics:

• English
• Language arts
• Advanced educational classroom practice

Students benefit from one-on-one consulting and support from instructors.  

This online teaching degree does not lead to initial or advanced state licensure.

The online Associate of Science in Accounting provides programs distinguished by virtuous standards and academic excellence, giving students a Christ-centered professional education in preparation for a successful life of service in business, industry, public accounting, and nonprofit organizations.  Students learn to demonstrate ethical decision-making from a Christian worldview and integrate a biblical framework that guides business and personal interactions.   

Upon completion, students will:

• Be competent in the application of fundamental accounting and business principles 
• Have developed foundational business and accounting analysis skills 
• Be effective communicators of ideas and facts 
• Be able to apply management skills to business decision-making

The online Associate of Science in Business provides foundational business analysis skills while integrating a Biblical framework that guides business and personal interactions, so students develop ethical solutions for business decision-making.  Instructors combine academic credentials with professional expertise to demonstrate effective communication of ideas and facts.  Students learn to apply both global perspectives and information management skills to business decision-making.  This program is designed to be either a degree in general business or as a foundation for completion of a baccalaureate degree in a business-related field.

This online operations management degree offers a choice of two concentrations: Manufacturing Processes and Logistics Management.  

The Manufacturing Processes concentration helps students learn more about manufacturing technology career pathways while providing insights that can carry into the work environment.  Courses provide a solid foundation of business knowledge that allows students to make quick, sound decisions in a manufacturing environment while improving their understanding of operations processes, machines, and equipment.

The Logistics Management concentration teaches students about supply chain management and how to lead effectively in the logistics and transportation field.  Courses help students build critical thinking and communication skills as they learn how to deliver products and services efficiently.

The online Bachelor of Science in Accounting provides a Christ-centered professional education distinguished by virtuous standards and academic excellence to prepare a diverse group of students for a successful life of service in business, industry, public accounting, and nonprofit organizations.  Focusing on accounting theory, taxation, and auditing, the program emphasizes analytical skills, practical application, and problem solving.  Designed for working professionals interested in completing a baccalaureate degree, the program also provides an excellent foundation for those looking to transition into or advance within the field of accounting or who wish to pursue a CPA certification.

The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration integrates biblical principles and generates ethical solutions to business challenges.  Students evaluate strategic solutions to organizational issues within diverse business and economic situations applying critical thinking, financial and managerial knowledge.  Courses teach students to evaluate the multiple communication medias and technologies to design appropriate business strategies for organizational and global business conditions.  The option of adding an online Human Resource Management specialization is available.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management online degree prepares students to advance in their careers.  Students learn how to evaluate strategic solutions to organizational issues within diverse and economic situations.  In this concentration students focus on developing knowledge and skills that align with Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) standards and on preparing to take a Human Resources certification exam.

The curriculum integrates biblical principles into courses that teach business strategies for organizational challenges.  Courses prepare students for careers within diverse global business and economic environments while advancing communication media and technologies abilities.  Graduates of this online human resources degree are able to generate ethical solutions to business challenges.

This online bachelor's degree in communications is designed for those seeking to advance in their careers as communication professionals.  Using a Christian context, the curriculum provides communication theory and practice in both oral and written communication skills.  Courses help students in such areas as conflict resolution, power, planning, problem solving, cultural competencies, digital media resources, and leadership.  Develop skills in areas that include:

• Report writing
• Business presentations
• Group work
• Critical thinking
• Creative thinking

While you are studying communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts, this online communications degree allows you to successfully balance your education, career, and family.

The online Bachelor of Science in Management stresses skill development in business management, including analysis and problem solving, applying global perspectives, identifying the appropriate methods of communication, applying relevant technologies, and developing ethical solutions using critical thinking.  Courses are taught within a biblical framework that students use to examine all skills.  Adding an online Human Resource Management specialization is an option.

The online Bachelor of Science in Marketing integrates a Biblical framework that guides interaction within the marketing environment and teaches students to develop ethical solutions for business marketing opportunities using critical thinking.  Courses demonstrate business analysis and problem-solving skills related to marketing, and teach students to apply global marketing perspectives to critical business decisions.  Students learn about relevant marketing technologies to manage changing business conditions, and learn to select appropriate marketing communication methods to reach diverse audiences.  Four specializations are offered, marketing analytics, social media, service and nonprofit marketing and digital branding, and advertising and promotions.

Take your career to new levels with this Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership degree online.  This degree can be applicable to any industry, preparing students to inspire, motivate, and lead teams to success regardless of where they work.  The curriculum integrates the value of faith, critical thinking, and ethics into leadership practice, helping students become intentional leaders.  In addition to developing students into leaders, courses also teach students to help others develop their leadership capabilities while fostering an environment that embraces diverse, multicultural, and global perspectives.  Graduates are ready to advance or change careers, build their own leadership manuals, or be intentional leaders in limitless vocational contexts.

The Doctor of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting online degree prepares students for careers in business education, consulting, and business leadership.  Using a problem-based learning model, the curriculum focuses on strategies for advanced change management and complex business problems.  Students learn knowledge and skills that are applicable in the global workplace while preparing to integrate forward-thinking, team-based, ethical leadership practices into their careers. 

The accounting concentration is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in an accounting field.  The courses in this online accounting degree include:

• Financial Reporting
• Accounting in the Global Marketplace
• Advanced Topics in Management Accounting

There is a degree completion program option as well for those who have started but not finished a doctoral business or business related program.

The Doctor of Business Administration with a specialization in Information Systems, an online management information systems degree, prepares students for careers in the global workplace.  Using a problem-based learning model, the curriculum teaches students to synthesize and integrate research in education, consulting, and business leadership into their practices.  Gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a forward-thinking, virtuous business leader, able to create ethical solutions to complex business problems.  

Students seeking careers in information systems complete courses geared toward this goal, including:

• Emerging Technologies
• Information Compliance and Risk
• Assessment and Optimization of Technology

With this online business administration degree there is also a degree completion option.  This allows students who have started a doctoral business or business related program to complete their degrees without interrupting their current lives.

The Doctor of Business Administration with a specialization in Management, an online business management degree, prepares students for leadership careers in the global workplace.  Using a problem-based learning model, the curriculum teaches students to synthesize and integrate research in education, consulting, and business leadership into their practices.  Gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a forward-thinking, virtuous business leader, able to create ethical solutions to complex business problems.  

Students seeking careers in management complete courses geared toward this goal, including:

• Negotiation and Conflict Management
• Organizational Development
• Innovation and Change Management

With this online business administration degree there is also a degree completion option.  This allows students who have started a doctoral business or business related program to complete their degrees without interrupting their current lives.

This online PhD in Organizational Leadership allows students to take their careers into research and teaching.  Develop skills in scholarly research, writing, and presentation while also learning ways to integrate your faith in order to make a lasting impact on the world around you.  Emphasis is placed on leadership through a global and multicultural lens, focusing on inclusion, integrity, international perspectives, and the impact your leadership can have.  Courses offer both a theoretical and practical understanding of organizational leadership.  Graduates are prepared to work effectively with colleagues, inspire others, collaborate to achieve goals, and synthesize research and theory for practical application.

In as little as four years, while also balancing career and education, students are ready to take on positions in teaching, research, publication, and research.  While the online nature of this program allows students to learn at a distance, there are optional synchronous sessions offered throughout.

The online Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership prepares students to analyze and report on organizational and leadership issues, evaluate programs, and carry out scholarly research.  Competency will be gained in leadership theory and its practical application, analyzing organizational problems, and evaluating the change and organizational learning needs of an organization and implementing strategies to redirect the organization toward its goals.  Courses also cover evaluating ethical dilemmas and implementing the appropriate response, and identifying and researching organizational problems.  Authenticity and integrity in character and leadership will be understood and practiced, along with synthesizing knowledge about the foundational concepts of wisdom, followership and stewardship as it applies to leadership.

The Master of Arts in Sports Leadership, an online sports management degree, helps turn your love for sports into a career.  This program integrates faith into leadership as you prepare for a career in the sports and recreation industry.  The curriculum teaches leadership theories and the legal and technical aspects of sports management.  Gain the knowledge and skills needed to lead effectively in multicultural and global contexts, using data to support decision-making and problem-solving.  This is a non-thesis program; end your degree with an experiential learning capstone project.  

With this online sports management degree, you can further your career without interrupting your current life.  Study when and where it is convenient without sacrificing quality.

The online MBA degree program from Indiana Wesleyan University prepares students for careers in business.  You will learn to design solutions and strategies for complex business problems and opportunities.  You will also learn to evaluate personal management capabilities and to design a plan for economic growth.  Students also learn to integrate critical analysis with disciplines such as management, accounting, finance, and economics.  You may tailor your education to meet your personal and professional goals by choosing a concentration from areas including:

• Personal financial planning
• Healthcare administration
• School administration
• Executive management
• International business

The MBA with a concentration in Information Technology Management online degree helps students succeed in their careers.  Gain a broad look at the information technology field along with a solid foundation in business and management principles.  In addition to various foundational business topics, you also study IT systems and strategies, so you are ready to become a strategic leader in the field.  While completing coursework that builds skills for real-world work, you will also integrate your faith and use that as a guide for decision-making.  

This online technology management degree is flexible, allowing you to successfully balance your education with your life.  Even though you are earning this high quality degree at a distance, you still benefit from the support that will help you excel.

Indiana Wesleyan University’s online MBA with a concentration in Project Management helps students prepare for careers in project management in the business field.  In this curriculum students gain the skills and knowledge to design solutions and strategies for complex business problems.  You will also learn about critical analysis and organizational strategy.  Students are able to synthesize ethical standards in decision-making and strategy development.  Courses in Project Management include:

• Introduction to Project Management 
• Planning I: Preparation/Scope/Quality/ Risk 
• Planning II: Schedule/Budget/ Procurement 
• Talent Management 
• Monitoring and Control 

An important aspect of the program is the Biblical framework that is integrated into courses.

The online Master of Public Administration emphasizes social responsibility and civic engagement, equipping students to confront challenges effectively and compassionately using ethical and efficient policy analysis and decision making.  Courses build knowledge and understanding of public service and the effective management of public organizations, preparing students for roles in leadership and management and to serve the public good.  Graduates find careers in government conducting policy research, evaluating or implementing public policy, drafting legislation, and advocating for public services.  Others find careers in organizations that intersect with government at some level, such as nonprofits, private sector companies, and universities.

The Master of Science in Accounting online degree is led by professionals preparing you to be a professional in the field.  The curriculum integrates faith into accounting practice and career plans while teaching students to design solutions and strategies for complex problems in accounting.  Coursework uses career-focused projects to provide an experience in solving real accounting problems.  Plus, although this allows you to study at a distance, you will still engage in course materials through video discussion applications, concept maps, demo videos from instructors, and more. 

Multiple specializations are available:

• Financial Accounting
• Public Accounting
• Managerial Accounting

The online Master of Science in Human Resource Management utilizes a biblical framework to guide interactions within the workplace and enhance the realization of human potential to fulfill strategic organizational missions, visions, values, and goals.  Courses demonstrate the need for lifelong learning and continuous improvement while preparing students to analyze internal and external business environments and formulate strategies and solutions.  Graduates are prepared to develop appropriate communication strategies to achieve organization goals and formulate ethical policies and procedures in human resource management.

The online Master of Science in Management integrates a biblical framework that will guide students within the business environment and workplace as the students develop their personal management capabilities.  Instructors teach students to synthesize organizational management knowledge and skills.  Students analyze internal and external environments and formulate relevant business and communication strategies and solutions to ethically lead, plan, organize, and control organizations.  Courses include organizational behavior, global management, and ethical and legal aspects of management.

Indiana Wesleyan University’s Associate of Science in Computer Information Technology program is an online information technology degree.  This program combines themes in business and technology to give students the knowledge and skills required for successful careers in the information technology field.  Coursework covers topics such as software tools, operating systems, programming, network communications, and web design and development.  

Indiana Wesleyan University offers a Christian worldview in its programs, integrating a biblical framework that will guide business and personal interactions.  In addition, students who are interested in working towards their bachelor’s degree can take advantage of IWU’s unique Bridge program that will allow them to work towards their Bachelor’s while gaining a fundamental basis in the field through this Associate degree.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in Web Development from Indiana Wesleyan University is an online web development degree.  Technology is rapidly growing along with the internet and the need for professionals who can develop the web.  This faith-based program prepares students to impact the world by becoming IT professionals who are able to utilize the appropriate IT tools and applications to meet an organization’s objectives.  Using hands-on learning experiences in IT and web development, the curriculum develops character and skill while also offering courses that will advance your career and leadership potential. 

Courses likely include:

• Information Systems and Project Management
• Database and Programming Foundations
• Web Application Development
• Quality and Project Decision Making for Managers

The online AI master's with a specialization in Data Analytics prepares students for leadership roles in today’s data-driven business environment. As digital transformation accelerates, the program equips graduates to make swift, precise decisions using big data, advanced analytics, AI, and innovative visualizations. The curriculum blends theoretical foundations with practical applications, including data mining, Python programming, ChatGPT techniques, and AI implementation planning for real-world business cases. Emphasizing responsible, ethical decision-making from a Biblical perspective, the program is taught by experienced faculty, including AI policy leaders and business innovators. With strong support services and hands-on labs, students gain the technical and analytical skills needed to become catalysts for innovation and guide organizations through dynamic, fast-changing markets.

Build skills to become a:

• Data analyst
• Software developer
• Business intelligence analyst
• Computer and information systems manager

Help create positive changes in your community with this online criminal justice degree. Integrating faith and using current practices and theories, this program will teach ways to protect lives and predict and prevent crime. You will learn to utilize theories, principles, and practices that are studied throughout the program and to engage in ethical issues in criminal justice. Courses, taught by experienced faculty, teach students to protect and serve with integrity and honor.  

This fully online criminal justice degree prepares students for a variety of careers from law enforcement to victim’s advocate jobs. It also serves as a stepping stone to the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program, also available online.

Advance in your career with this online criminal justice degree. This program prepares students for careers that work toward justice, prevention, and the protection of their communities. Learns tactics, theories, and principles in criminal justice, all taught by instructors with experience in the field. Graduates are everything from corrections and law enforcement to victim’s advocates.

The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice, also available online, is an ideal way to begin earning this degree.

Take your master’s degree to the next level with this online doctorate in education leadership. Prepare for an influential career in education. Graduates are teachers or administrators in P-12 or higher education, or find careers in:

• Educational policy
• Education/training in businesses
• Consulting
• Action research

All courses include a biblical worldview and multicultural and global responsiveness. The dissertation is embedded within the coursework.

The online Master of Arts in School Counseling teaches students to use Christian principles to serve students in a PreK-12 school setting.  This online counseling program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and best practices needed for a future career in the field.  The curriculum links counseling theory and techniques to Christ-like service, training students to be servant-leaders as they work with culturally diverse students, faculty, and families.  You will learn to help students through concern, encouragement, and direction so they succeed in academics and in life.  The curriculum teaches students about leading group counseling sessions, counseling skills, and how to deliver mental health services with multicultural competence. 

Graduates are prepared to use the Christian knowledge and skills they learned to counsel students in such areas as:

• Physical abuse
• Poverty
• Substance abuse
• Pregnancy
• Eating disorders
• Bullying

The Master of Arts in Student Development Counseling & Administration is an online higher education degree from Indiana Wesleyan University.  This program integrates Christian beliefs with a student-centered approach to student affairs.  You will learn to apply counseling skills and techniques to guide students at colleges and universities.  Students learn to provide individual support through counseling to help students reach their educational goals, strengthen their problem-solving skills, develop healthy relationships, and reach their full potentials. 

Graduates are prepared to work in colleges and universities in areas that include:

• Residence Life
• Student Activities
• Career Counseling
• Academic Advising
• Admissions/Enrollment Management
• Mentoring

The online MBA with a concentration in School Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University program prepares students for careers in the fields of business and School Administration.  This program is designed to promote a culture of achievement for all stakeholders.  You will learn to evaluate personal management capabilities and design plans to improve teacher effectiveness and student achievement.  During courses students will create activities that contribute to the academic success of students through effective teaching and best instructional practices.  You will learn to synthesize ethical standards in decision-making and strategy development, improve communication, and build relationships to achieve organization goals.

Prepare to change the future of education in this online master’s in education administration, a program that integrates the Christian faith. Learn about administrative standards and techniques to use on the job, while also learning best practices, outcomes, and expectations. Coursework covers methods and materials you can use to help your students learn, including technology tools, and is designed to model best practices and procedures in the classroom. Interns are prepared to engage in:

• Research
• Team learning
• Reflection
• Problem-based learning
• Standards-based assessment

Graduates are ready to provide a safe learning environment for students using Christ-like leadership principles.

This online special education degree offers a Christ-centered approach to special education. It is designed for practicing classroom teachers seeking initial licensure in special education for students with mild to moderate disabilities. Courses are designed to provide participants with methods and materials to serve students with exceptional needs through mild to moderate intervention. The curriculum aligns with the initial licensure standards established by the Council for Exceptional Children as well as state licensure requirements for Indiana. 

There is also a non-licensure option available.

Enroll in this STEM teaching degree and advance professional opportunities. This program is designed for practicing secondary school teachers wishing to become qualified to instruct advanced placement, dual enrollment, or early college courses. Gain a deeper understanding of biology and scientific knowledge. Critical thinking and quantitative skills are also improved through courses taught with a biblical worldview. Focus is on:

• Culturally responsive teaching
• Ethics and faith
• Research and technology tools

You will enjoy access to live and recorded interactive webinar discussions and one-on-one consulting and support from faculty.

Climb the career ladder with this online masters in curriculum and instruction. This program takes your knowledge and career to the next level. Learn to enhance and create curriculum, assessment, and instruction in courses that mix theory and practice. Courses cover such topics as:

• Differentiation
• Culturally responsive teaching
• Technology integration
• Current issues in the field

This online curriculum and instruction degree integrates faith into coursework. Enjoy both live and recorded interactive webinar discussions and one-on-one consulting and support with faculty.

Enroll in this master's in ESL online degree and advance professional opportunities. With an increasingly diverse society, there is a great need for teachers capable of instructing the next generation of bilingual and multilingual students. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to create safe, inclusive learning environments for students with diverse language needs. The Christ-centered curriculum offers both licensure and non-licensure tracks.

Graduates are prepared to:

• Assess students
• Create lesson plans
• Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders
• Create a supportive environment that promotes learning

With this online ESL degree students are able to further their educations without interrupting their current careers. The program builds on teaching experience and is designed to allow you to complete field experiences in your own classroom or school.

Are you credentialed for teaching mathematics in P-12 schools or community colleges and want to advance your knowledge and degree? If so, check out this online STEM teaching degree.  

Prepare for a career teaching Mathematics in advanced placement, dual enrollment, or early college courses. Improve your mathematics teaching ability by completing courses that cover mathematics and advanced educational classroom practice. Courses, all taught with a biblical worldview, improve critical thinking, modeling, and quantitative skills in fundamental domains of mathematics.

This STEM teaching degree does not lead to initial or advanced state licensure.

Enroll in these online teaching degrees and advance professional opportunities. The world of education is evolving as more teaching and learning are done online. Prepare to make your mark in this new field with a program that advances your knowledge in online and hybrid-flexible teaching and learning. Study curriculum development and school grade/online resource leadership in a program that will help you support P-12 educators. Through hands-on, applicable coursework students become district experts in traditional, hybrid-flexible, or completely online education environments.

In less than two years students are able to earn these online teaching degrees and continue toward a Doctor of Education degree.

Enroll in this STEM teaching degree and advance professional opportunities. This program is designed for those who are credentialed for teaching physics in P-12 schools or community colleges and want to advance their knowledge and degree. Prepare for a career teaching Physics in advanced placement, dual enrollment, or early college courses.  

Improve your Physics teaching ability by completing courses that cover physics and advanced educational classroom practice. Courses, all taught with a biblical worldview, improve critical thinking skills and advanced mathematical modeling and quantitative skills in fundamental domains of Physics.

This STEM teaching degree does not lead to initial or advanced state licensure.

Advance your career with the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration online degree.  Courses, taught using a Christ-centric lens, combine healthcare and business skills.  Build knowledge and skills that allow you to make compassionate decisions while ensuring organizational success. 

Learn to:

• Integrate critical analysis with healthcare administration disciplines
• Implement successful strategies for communication
• Integrate a biblical framework into healthcare business practices

This is an online healthcare administration degree that allows you to successfully balance your education and other obligations.

The Doctor of Business Administration with a specialization in Healthcare Administration online degree prepares students for careers in the global workplace.  Using a problem-based learning model, the curriculum teaches students to synthesize and integrate research in education, consulting, and business leadership into their practices.  Gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a forward-thinking, virtuous business leader, able to create ethical solutions to complex business problems. 

Students seeking careers in healthcare administration complete courses geared toward this goal, including:

• Organizational, Community, and Global Health Administration
• Healthcare Law, Governance, and Ethics
• Healthcare Innovation, Informatics, and Change Management

With this online business administration degree there is also a degree completion option.  This allows students who have started a doctoral business or business related program to complete their degrees without interrupting their current lives.

With the recent pandemic and continuing issues related to this, there is a growing need for professionals in public health.  With this online public health degree, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to make an impact on the health in your community.  Prepare to tackle community-wide health issues.  Courses offer a holistic, interprofessional approach to public health and are taught with a Christian worldview. 

Featuring unique academic-advisor relationships, courses ensure graduates are able to:

• Monitor the health of individuals and communities
• Identify and solve population health issues
• Develop and enforce policies and regulations to protect public health
• Evaluate health program outcomes

The online RN to BSN degree completion program from Indiana Wesleyan University is designed for registered nurses who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The curriculum, which explores topics such as evidence-based nursing, ethics, cultural diversity, and community nursing, is designed to:

• ​Call students to Christian character
• ​Expect academic excellence
• ​Equip students for success in the nursing profession
• Mentor students in leadership
• ​Prepare students for service

The mission of the IWU Doctor of Nursing Practice program is to prepare nurses at the highest level of leadership, scholarship, and character to be world changers in global healthcare systems.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program will prepare graduates to:

• Lead healthcare delivery teams to meet the needs of diverse populations.
• Synthesize principles of leadership in the evaluation and resolution of ethical and legal issues within healthcare systems.
• Apply creative and culturally sensitive approaches in the comprehensive assessment of healthcare systems.
• Integrate character, scholarship, and leadership in advanced nursing practice.
• Develop innovative practice approaches based on theories from nursing and other disciplines.
• Influence healthcare policy from an interprofessional perspective to improve health outcomes.

Train for leadership roles in healthcare with the Master of Science in Nursing / Nursing Administration degree. This fully online program is academically rigorous, providing a seamless transition from the associate to master’s degree level of nursing education. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination in Nursing Administration.

The program focuses on transformational and servant leadership concepts in the role of Nurse Administrators. Students learn how to be effective stewards of human and financial resources and how to use an evidence-based approach to management and leadership. Graduates will be skilled in designing and implementing effective, efficient, and innovative healthcare systems.

The curriculum allows students to explore topics including:

• Innovative strategies for nurse leaders
• Organizational behavior
• Healthcare finance
• Advanced nursing management
• Ethics and health policy

Gain the skills and experience you need to start your career as a nurse educator with the Master of Science in Nursing / Nursing Education degree from Indiana Wesleyan. The program is academically rigorous, able to be completed entirely online, and provides a seamless transition from an associate’s to master’s degree. Graduates are eligible to take the Nursing Education national certification exam.

Bridge courses prepare nurses for graduate-level studies. Students then learn leadership and management concepts essential for Nurse Educators in a variety of professional settings. A capstone project allows students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills to become change agents in advanced nursing practice.

Coursework also includes studies in:

• Course design and development
• Innovative teaching strategies
• Program evaluation and assessment
• Utilization of research for evidence-based practice
• Biostatistics and epidemiology

Are you an RN with an interest in taking on a leadership role in healthcare management?  Indiana Wesleyan University offers an MSN in Nursing Administration online degree that can advance your career in this area.  

Featuring a Christian academic experience, students at Indiana Wesleyan University learn to lead innovative health care solutions for diverse populations using an evidence-based approach to healthcare management.  Courses cover topics that include organizational behavior, human resources, finance, and role development, preparing students to manage both human and financial resources in healthcare.  You will be prepared to design innovative, effective, and efficient health care systems in settings from prestigious hospitals to the global community.

The best teachers are those with experience in the field that they can pass on to students.  If you are an RN with an interest in preparing the next generation, the online MSN in Nursing Education can help you take your career to the next level. 

This online Nurse Educator degree advocates a biblical worldview to academic decision making as it provides a solid theoretical foundation in the art of teaching.  Courses cover the principles of effective education as you learn to prepare future nurses to meet local and global needs.  You will earn to demonstrate the successful integration of knowledge to function as a nurse educator.  Graduates will find positions in schools and divisions of nursing along with educational leadership positions in hospitals, communities, and more.

The MSN in Primary Care Nursing with an online Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) degree specialization from Indiana Wesleyan University prepares students to fill a growing need in the medical field.  With the increased demand for FNPs, this program allows RNs to become the primary care provider for patients of all ages.  In a rapid and rigorous curriculum, students focus on the interrelationship of theory, research, and evidence-based practice.  You will improve critical thinking and clinical problem-solving skills while learning the importance of collaboration with multiple professions to meet the complex healthcare needs of diverse populations.  Designed to provide professional growth, this Christian-influenced degree ensures that graduates are ready to provide primary care using an evidence-based approach.

As the stigma against mental health illness fades and many psychiatrists prepare to retire, there is a growing need for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners.  If you are interested in advancing your career while filling this need, check out the online MSN in Primary Care Nursing with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization.

This online mental health degree features a Christ-centered curriculum that helps you to address the spiritual needs of the mental health patient.  The focus is on the interrelationship of theory, research, and evidence-based practice that will help you treat those with psychiatric mental health conditions across the lifespan.  You will learn to care for diverse populations and to collaborate with interprofessional healthcare teams and community organizations to provide the best possible care for individuals with mental health needs.  Graduates are also prepared to serve as advocates for those with mental illnesses.

The Associate of Science in Human Services is an online human services degree program from Indiana Wesleyan University for those seeking entry-level positions where they can provide social, community, and educational services.  This program introduces students to a variety of topics including social work, addictions counseling, psychology, and criminal justice.  The curriculum integrates the Christian perspective into coursework that emphasizes the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are necessary to work successfully in the human services field.  This includes learning to assist individuals, groups, and communities toward bettering their lives and livelihoods and working with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. 

Graduates are able to:

• Establish rapport with clients through empathy and unconditional positive regard
• Understand the core concepts of human development
• Describe the basic principles of the criminal justice system
• Apply theories of crisis intervention with individuals, families, couples, and groups
• Apply basic understanding of theory in assessing addicted persons and their family systems
• Demonstrate clinical skills, ethical behavior, and sensitivity to differing views and cultures

The Bachelor of Science in Addictions Counseling degree program is available from Indiana Wesleyan University.  This online substance abuse counseling degree program offers an in-depth education from a Christian perspective.  The curriculum is designed to teach students to understand and/or serve addicted persons and their families while integrating their faith into the coursework.  Most of the coursework can be completed online with practicums offered at a site mutually agreed-upon, allowing adults with unique needs and experiences to complete the degree. 

Courses covers a variety of areas and may include:

• Principles of Addictions Counseling
• Intergroup Relations
• Addictions Theory
• Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
• Psychopharmacology
• Counseling Addicted and Dysfunctional Family Systems

The Bachelor of Science in Human Services degree program is available from Indiana Wesleyan University for those students interested in helping others.  This online human services degree program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to enhance service delivery, management, and social change through work in human services organizations.  The curriculum uses a biblical perspective on providing care to oppressed or disadvantaged people and also to assess services in social service agencies while advocating for positive social change.  You will learn to evaluate the effectiveness and need for services rendered by social service agencies and to articulate a management plan for their resources that will benefit the community. 

Graduates will be able to:

• Apply critical thinking skills
• Demonstrate knowledge related to the human services profession
• Identify, plan, and utilize resources to improve client situations
• Understand the importance of culture, gender, diversity, and global perspective 
• Utilize information and systems to manage and deliver services

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology of Human Relations degree is an online psychology degree program from Indiana Wesleyan University.  This degree is designed around the practice of psychology but emphasizes the application of psychological principles in everyday life.  The curriculum integrates a Christian perspective into coursework as students build a core knowledge of psychology and focus on areas of interest.  All courses are designed around the goal of creating hope in the world through the understanding and improvement of relationships.  You will gain knowledge and skills in ethics, critical thinking, creative problem solving, and personal and professional impact.  Graduates will have a better understanding of themselves and will improve their own relationships while working on a future in the helping professions, business, or ministry. 

Courses include:

• Relationship development
• Organizational psychology
• Theories of personality
• Social psychology
• Spiritual formation
• Counseling techniques

The online Bachelor of Social Work degree from Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christian-based program designed to give students first-hand knowledge and experience in the field.  The virtual classroom at Indiana Wesleyan University is an online version of the campus Social Work program, allowing students to receive individual attention from instructors and interact with other students.  You will become part of IWU’s community of learners but with a flexibility that meets the unique needs of working adults.  The curriculum uses various media to enable students to learn from real-world Social Work scenarios and case studios as they prepare to integrate personal faith and learning to maximize their ability to be of service to fellow humans.  Courses provide the knowledge and skills needed to interact with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations, allowing students to better understand the impact their environments have upon them.  Graduates are prepared for entry-level, generalist social work practice working with a wide variety of vulnerable populations.

The Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling is an online substance abuse counseling degree from Indiana Wesleyan University.  Indiana Wesleyan University is an Approved Education Provider of the Association for Addiction Professionals.  This program is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree who want specialized academic preparation in the substance abuse counseling field.  The curriculum prepares students to deliver counseling services in a variety of environments. 

Courses include:

• Human Growth and Development
• Issues in Addiction Recovery
• Psychopharmacology
• Psychopathology
• Theories and Treatment of Addiction

The Master of Arts in Clinical Addictions Counseling is an online substance abuse counseling degree program from Indiana Wesleyan University.  This online counseling degree prepares students to serve their communities as qualified Christian counselors.  The rigorous curriculum uses related healing arts and sciences, evidence-based practice, and an integrated Christian worldview with a focus on behavioral and social sciences to teach students about addiction and healing.  You will learn to work with chemical addictions and addictive behaviors, including eating, sexual, and gambling disorders, and to help individuals and families suffering from addiction.  Students are trained to integrate their Christian faith into their practice as they serve their communities in character, scholarship, and leadership.  Graduates are academically qualified to pursue state licensure and national certification.

The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is an online counseling degree from Indiana Wesleyan University.  This program prepares skilled Christian counseling professionals who will help facilitate change in the lives of others.  The Christ-centered curriculum develops students professionally and personally, so they become competent mental health services providers to individuals within their ecological contexts.  Courses are designed to interweave faith, learning, and professional practice.  Their goal is to prepare students to help others deal with the stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, and other mental-health-related issues that are increasing in modern society.  You will learn to assess and treat:

• Individuals
• Groups
• Families
• Organizations

Graduates are prepared to consider the dimensions of wellness and mental health along with the pathology as they develop and implement effective treatment strategies.

The Master of Arts in Community Care is an online human services degree from Indiana Wesleyan University.  This is a non-licensure track that prepares students to provide non-clinical counseling-related services in their community.  The curriculum focuses on integrating sound psychological theory, interpersonal skill development, and faith-based principles.  This faith-based program offers a variety of learning experiences that allow students to discover ways to integrate their personal faith with practice.  You will also learn to offer care, compassion, and support to those dealing with life adjustments. 

Graduates are prepared to assist people with such issues as:

• Crisis pregnancies
• Personal loss
• Parenting skills
• Personal wellness
• Normal life transitions

Indiana Wesleyan University offers the Master of Arts in Psychology with a specialization in Industrial and Organizational Psychology degree online.  This master’s in industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology is primarily concerned with the study of workplace behavior.  This is a diverse field that focuses on improving organizational cultures and employee motivation and satisfaction.  In addition to these focus areas, students will also study training, marketing, and sales.  You will learn to apply research to increase productivity, select the employees best suited for a job, and in product testing.  The curriculum uses a Christian perspective to develop competent and ethical professionals as students prepare to help employees develop their strengths through theories of motivation.

The Master of Arts in Psychology with a specialization in Life Coaching & Positive Psychology is an online degree from Indiana Wesleyan University.  This online psychology degree is the scientific study of human flourishing, or the positive study of what makes life worth living.  Students will study the strengths and virtues that allow individuals, communities, and organizations to excel and then learn ways to use these studies to help those with issues and concerns.  Unlike counseling or therapy, the Life Coaching and Positive Psychology specialization partners with the client, whether it is an individual or an organization, to empower and inspire them to achieve their desired goals and dreams.  You will learn to work with those dealing with issues including creative projects, business challenges and goals, personal life circumstances, transitions in personal life, and relationship dynamics.  The curriculum integrates the Christian faith into courses as students work to become competent and ethical professionals who can apply principles of positive psychology to the life coaching process.

The online Master of Social Work degree program offers a personal, professional, and innovative experience for all learners seeking to practice social work at the advanced clinical level.  Emphasis is placed on a foundational integrative generalist practice approach to social work that draws on individual, group, and family strengths.  In addition, this program offers a biblical perspective on the intrinsic worth of everyone.  You will learn to integrate social work ethics and personal faith with academic excellence and research-informed practice.  Students also learn to promote individual and community resilience and well-being through respect for diversity and to advocate for human rights.  Graduates possess the knowledge and skills needed for advanced social work practice and leadership informed by theoretical perspectives, biblical truth, knowledge of human behavior and research.

The online Master of Social Work degree program offers an advanced standing option.  This is available for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in social work and allows the students to complete the program faster.  The program offers a personal, professional, and innovative experience for all learners seeking to practice social work at the advanced clinical level.  Emphasis is placed on a foundational integrative generalist practice approach to social work that draws on individual, group, and family strengths.  In addition, this program offers a biblical perspective on the intrinsic worth of everyone.  You will learn to integrate social work ethics and personal faith with academic excellence and research-informed practice.  Students also learn to promote individual and community resilience and well-being through respect for diversity and to advocate for human rights.  Graduates possess the knowledge and skills needed for advanced social work practice and leadership informed by theoretical perspectives, biblical truth, knowledge of human behavior and research.