Academics

A unique integrative studies program and laptop learning set Southwestern College apart in higher education.

At Southwestern College, integrative studies have replaced the general studies core courses found in most colleges. This series of courses stresses "putting the world together" by developing cross-disciplinary skills in writing, research, communication, and creativity. Courses often are team-taught by professors from different fields, encouraging synthesis of knowledge.

Students are aided in their intellectual quests (and in career development) by Southwestern's laptop learning program. Each incoming freshman is issued an Dell laptop, which is replaced for the most up-to-date model every two years. Not only are the laptops used in class, but professors use them to communicate with students during off-class hours; on-line discussions give depth to in-class learning; and research and writing are facilitated by the use of compatible hardware and software throughout campus.

All of this provides support for 37 main campus and 10 professional studies undergraduate majors, 20 minors, and teacher certification in 17 areas, plus two graduate programs. Click another link for more information on specifics.