Overview
The General Studies major is only available to students transferring in a significant amount of coursework from other accredited and/or approved academic institutions, as well as to students who choose to participate in a cooperative program with a community college. **Complete this program fully online through CIU Online Studies.
Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of the General Studies major is to provide students with a professional program in which they may combine study from a variety of academic, professional, or technical fields to fit their individual needs and professional ministry goals. The General Studies program is well suited for the non-traditional, mature, undergraduate student who needs flexibility in program design, recognizing that education that is not from Columbia International University may be significant in preparing for ministry.
Transfer Students
Some students may transfer to CIU sensing the Lord’s direction with a variety of courses completed at another institution. Some students come with concentrations (18 hours or more in a specified area of study) from other approved academic institutions and complement them with coursework taken at CIU. Students with significant coursework at a community college will apply the work toward a bachelor’s degree at CIU with a concentration in a specific area.
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Course requirements and suggested program of study
- Marketplace ministry: General Studies students combine their education in a professional or technical field with their training in the Bible and ministry skills. Most graduates are headed toward the marketplace, but they are also prepared to serve the Lord within the context of their local church.
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Mark Wenger Applied English Program Coordinator B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Columbia International University; additional graduate studies, University of South Carolina Read More... |
