Frequently-Asked Questions

Does Southern Wesleyan University have a pre-law program?

Answer: Most colleges and universities have no set pre-law degree, and most law schools are looking for candidates with stronger written and oral communication skills, along with good analytical thinking skills. The English major offers a strong foundation in all of these critical areas. Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University’s English program who were interested in becoming attorneys have completed their law degrees University of South Carolina, University of Kentucky, University of Alabama, and Emory University, to name a few. For a stronger application, the student should consider a second major in a field such as history, business, or psychology.

Does Southern Wesleyan University have a journalism program?

Answer: Southern Wesleyan University offers a concentration in communications within the English major. Newspaper editors, as well as radio and television station managers, usually prefer a candidate with a strong background in English and introductory courses in journalism.

Does Southern Wesleyan offer foreign languages?

Answer: The Modern Languages Division offers Spanish on demand and has plans to re-instate the teaching of a foreign language. A student who wants to teach should consider completing certification in English and then adding on the language certification after graduation. The necessary courses can be taken while at SWU, but they will be posted for certification after the original certificate is issued.

What kind of degree do I need to teach English?

Answer: Southern Wesleyan University offers a degree in English with certification. It is like a double major in English and secondary education. Our graduates are highly regarded in the teaching field.

Does Southern Wesleyan University offer training in Teaching English as a Second Language?

Answer: A course in Teaching English as a Second Language is being offered for the first time this fall. Additional courses required for add-on certificiation for teachers are also offered.