Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers various programs, including majors, minors, and degrees.

Majors

• Gender Studies (B.A., B.S.)

Minors

• Family Studies

Departments/Programs

• Social Work (Undergraduate)

Course Description

The course SOCWK 2350 Family Violence Across the Lifespan exposes students to the various types of violence experienced by individuals and families across their lifespan. An introduction to various theories used in working with survivors of abuse will be presented, and students will learn about bruises and fractures associated with child abuse. The influence of societal "isms", culture, gender, and sexual orientation related to violence will be incorporated into the material being discussed. This course is cross-listed with GEND 2350 and is normally offered each spring semester.

Archway Curriculum

The Archway Curriculum includes an Integrative Core with a Gender and Sexuality Thread.

Academic Policies and Procedures

The university has various academic policies and procedures in place, including admission requirements, financial information, and degree requirements.

Undergraduate Admission

• First-Year Student
• Transfer Student
• International Student
• Adult Undergraduate
• Concurrent Enrollment of High School Student
• Returning Student
• Visiting (non-degree) Student

Financial Information

• Traditional Program
• Adult Undergraduate Program

Degree and Program Requirements

The university offers various degree and program requirements, including general education requirements and certificates.

General Education

• Archway Curriculum for Adult Undergraduate Program
• Archway Curriculum

Certificates

The university offers various certificates.

Academic Recognition

The university recognizes academic achievement through various means.

Special Academic Programs and Opportunities

The university offers special academic programs and opportunities for students.

Graduate Programs

The university offers graduate programs, including admission requirements, financial information, and degree requirements.

Graduate Admission

The university has graduate admission requirements in place.

Graduate Financial Information

The university offers financial information for graduate students.

Graduate Degrees and Requirements

The university offers various graduate degrees and requirements.

Graduate Certificates

The university offers graduate certificates.

University Register

The university register includes information on the Board of Governors, Faculty Emeriti, Faculty, and Administration.

Official Catalog

The online version of the Nebraska Wesleyan University catalog supersedes any printed catalog or PDF version as the official catalog of NWU. NWU reserves the right to make changes in the regulations and offerings announced in this official online version, as circumstances require. It is expected that the only changes will be the correction of errors and the inclusion of new courses and programs approved during the academic year.