Quick facts about SWU - AGS Students

Enrollment

1,631 students are enrolled in AGS undergraduate programs (fall 2008).

• 37 percent are male and 63 percent are female
• 61 percent are white and 39 percent are minority students

760 students are enrolled in graduate programs (fall 2007).

• 23 percent are male and 77 percent are female
• 66 percent are white and 34 percent are minority students 

Academic Programs

SWU currently offers six undergraduate programs via the AGS format:

• Associate of Arts in General Studies
• Associate of Science in Business
• Bachelor of Science in Management
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Human Services
• Bachelor of Science in Education

Graduate programs include:

• Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Master of Science in Management (MSM)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Ministry (M.Min.)

Faculty

AGS faculty not only have outstanding academic qualifications, they are seasoned professionals with real-world expertise. This blend of academic scholarship and practical, concrete experience provides students with the knowledge, skills, and characteristics essential for today’s professional.

100 percent of full-time faculty have the highest degree in their field
Average Class Size for Undergraduate Programs = 13:1
Average Class Size for Graduate Programs = 15:1

Format 

Students in the AGS program typically enroll in one 5-7 week class at a time. Students attend one class session per week and participate in a weekly study group of classmates engaging in independent, team-oriented learning. 

Spiritual Life

Spiritual formation is an essential and central part of life at SWU. Opportunities to walk closer to God include faculty-led devotions and prayer, Gideon Bible distribution, confidential pastoral counseling and referrals, Chaplain support services, and weekly on-line devotional readings. 

Students may enroll at SWU's Central campus or at any of the four learning centers in South Carolina:

Learning Centers

Central

Charleston

Columbia

Greenville

North Augusta