Dakota Wesleyan University
Associate degree
Criminal Justice | |
The Associate of Arts degree in criminal justice is designed to provide a broad liberal arts preparation and an awareness and understanding of the individual, society, crime and the criminal justice process. The interdisciplinary approach associated with this program is designed to prepare students to... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Associate degree
General Studies | |
The general studies program is designed to provide a broad liberal arts preparation for students seeking an Associate of Arts degree. The interdisciplinary approach associated with this program is designed to prepare students to participate in improving their leadership, service and stewardship skills... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Associate degree
Nursing | |
The nursing program at DWU reflects the institution‘s commitment to service and leadership within the region. The associate degree nursing program provides a curriculum designed to prepare the graduate for general staff nursing positions in hospitals, long-term care facilities and other community agencies.... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Art | |
Students will develop a variety of basic skills as well as preparation for entry-level careers or graduate study. Students will master a variety of mediums and the skills to specialize in one or two areas as independent creative artists with the ability to produce works of art or meet the requirements... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Athletic Training | |
The athletic training curriculum at Dakota Wesleyan University is designed to prepare students to become professional athletic health care practitioners. Specifically, the DWU athletic training faculty strives to comprehensively educate students in the concepts of athletic training; train students in... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Behavioral Sciences | |
The behavioral sciences major is an interdisciplinary program that provides students with a strong foundation in psychology and sociology. A behavioral sciences major prepares students for careers in leadership and service that involve understanding and working with individuals and groups. General knowledge... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Biochemistry | |
Biochemistry is a branch of chemistry concerned with the chemical and biological processes occurring in living organisms. Biochemistry uses the combined knowledge of biology, chemistry and genetics to investigate the complexity of the life processes of animals and plants.
A degree in biochemistry prepares... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Biological Sciences | |
The biological sciences department provides a curriculum that enables its students to develop an understanding of and an appreciation for the diversity of living organisms and their structure, function and interactions. All courses emphasize laboratory and/or field activities. The program is intended... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration | |
The department of business administration and economics offers programs designed to provide an understanding of economics, business and accounting, and their relationship to life in our society. The courses give special attention to the problems of managing small organizations, both profit and nonprofit,... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Communication/Theatre | |
Students majoring or minoring in communication/theatre are prepared for a wide variety of careers, including acting, arts management, public relations, mass communications, teaching and community affairs. Any career choice will be enhanced by well-developed skills in oral communication. The curriculum... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Computers and Multimedia | |
The computers and multimedia program at Dakota Wesleyan University provides students a strong and varied set of practical and analytical skills using computers in a wide variety of applications. The multimedia component of the program includes desktop publishing, Web publishing, computer graphic arts,... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Corporate and Homeland Security Management | |
The major in corporate and homeland security management focuses on the domestic and international security issues of corporate and homeland security, including the formation, analysis and implementation of corporate and governmental security related public policies, best concepts and practices of management,... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice | |
Criminal justice is a diverse field that includes study and preparation in understanding the nature and environment of criminal behavior. The program includes investigating and examining strategies, programs and agencies involved in the public and private responses to crime. The study of criminal justice... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
English | |
The department of English offers programs and courses in language, literature and writing, all of which are considered indispensable in liberal arts education. The program includes majors in secondary education, creative writing, journalism and English. Graduates in secondary education and journalism... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
History | |
History seeks to understand how people lived in the past and how their experiences and institutions shaped their world and our own. History is also a way of thinking; by reflecting on the past and exploring historical problems, we deepen our understanding of the human condition. Our history majors raise... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Human Services | |
Human services is an applied social and behavioral sciences program that promotes leadership and service to others. This interdisciplinary program fosters an understanding of the causes and consequences of individual and social problems, and prepares students for careers in the helping professions. |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
The mathematics department at Dakota Wesleyan University provides programs for the math major and minor aimed at preparing students for mathematical careers in actuarial science, business, government, teaching and industry. Cognizant of the reality that most college students will have several careers... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Music | |
A major in music is designed to prepare graduates for careers as music educators (elementary and secondary), private studio teachers and church musicians. The major also provides required academic and performance preparations for graduate study in music. The courses in music theory and music history... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Nursing | |
The Dakota Wesleyan University RN to Bachelor of Arts in Nursing (RN-BAN) Completion Program is an upward mobility program designed to provide professional development for already licensed registered nurses who have graduated from an associate degree or diploma nursing program. RN students have the opportunity... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Physical Education | |
DWU's physical education major offers a comprehensive approach to the discipline of movement, exercise and sport. The program is designed to educate students to become fully prepared teachers and/or coaches who are uniquely equipped to apply their knowledge in school settings. Current educational research... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
Psychology is the study of human and nonhuman organisms in a variety of settings. At Dakota Wesleyan University, psychology majors will explore human consciousness, behavior and systems with scientific-mindedness. A minor in psychology is also available. The psychology department seeks to develop the... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Public Service and Leadership | |
The goals of the PSL program are five-fold:
to help students explore, from a multidisciplinary perspective, compelling social, political, economic and other cultural issues that confront contemporary society;
to introduce students to public service fields and careers and to place students in workplace... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Religion and Philosophy | |
The study of religion and philosophy stresses the historical, ethical, spiritual, cultural and logical bases of a society‘s system of beliefs. At Dakota Wesleyan University the programs in religion and philosophy reflect our commitment to value-based education and our tradition as a church-related college.... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Sport, Exercise and Wellness | |
The sport, exercise and wellness major is designed as a general studies program in exercise and sports studies. It is not intended for those who plan to be employed in K-12 education. Students majoring in sport, exercise and wellness must also complete a minor and/or a second major to fulfill DWU graduation... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Sports Management | |
The sports management program is one of the university's best examples of interdisciplinary cooperation. The program prepares students for a wide variety of sports-related positions, employing several innovative combinations of courses from sports management and business. The coursework provides both... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor degree
Wildlife Management | |
The Bachelor of Arts program in wildlife management is designed to prepare students for employment as wildlife biologists, conservation officers, game wardens and consultants. The curriculum includes courses designed to familiarize students with the broad diversity of life and commonly used techniques... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Masters degree
Education
Curriculum & Instruction | |
The mission of DWU Graduate Studies is to provide high-quality graduate programs in a liberal arts environment by emphasizing the values of learning, leadership, faith and service. We strive to promote excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship and research. The graduate studies division provides... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Masters degree
Education
Educational Policy and Administration | |
The mission of DWU Graduate Studies is to provide high-quality graduate programs in a liberal arts environment by emphasizing the values of learning, leadership, faith and service. We strive to promote excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship and research. The graduate studies division provides... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Masters degree
Education
Pre K-12 Principal Certification and Degree | |
The mission of DWU Graduate Studies is to provide high-quality graduate programs in a liberal arts environment by emphasizing the values of learning, leadership, faith and service. We strive to promote excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship and research. The graduate studies division provides... |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Masters degree
Education
Secondary Certification and Degree | |
The mission of DWU Graduate Studies is to provide high-quality graduate programs in a liberal arts environment by emphasizing the values of learning, leadership, faith and service. We strive to promote excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship and research. The graduate studies division provides... |
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