General Studies Degree

The general studies program at Kentucky Wesleyan College prepares students for careers in various professional fields, including education, law, government, health care, real estate, social service, and private industry. The program focuses on individual instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. Program courses include: areas of study tailored to the individual to enhance learning in fields of interest. Get more details below including other Kentucky colleges that offer general studies degrees.

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Kentucky Wesleyan College (Wesleyan)

400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY

Kentucky Wesleyan College provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Owensboro, KY and operated as a private institution. The United Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. KWC, with only around 800 students enrolled, provides a low student to teacher ratio and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology
• Education
• History

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores between 19 to 24 on the ACT or 1243 to 1543 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase the chance of admission. Approximately 50 percent of all students that applied were admitted at KWC, with 18 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at kwc.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $21,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $3,400 per year. Kentucky Wesleyan College may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The KWC Panthers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students Enrolled in the General Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kentucky Wesleyan College has offered the following programs for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).