Christian Distance Learning

Southwestern’s School of Distance Education (SDE) program is designed to extend the resources of the University outside of its walls. Located throughout the country are a number of adults who desire to continue their education without relocating to a university campus. Southwestern has developed a program where one may obtain an accredited education without relocating family or career. Through the School of Distance Education, a traditional Bible-based educational experience may be obtained through an innovative, quality academic format.

The School of Distance Education offers most University academic programs leading toward the Master of Arts, Master of Divinity, Master of Science, Master of Education, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Associate of Arts degrees. Contact the School of Distance Education for a current list of program offerings.

Each degree program is uniquely designed for the adult student to earn a degree without moving to the campus. There is also an opportunity to earn up to 25% of any baccalaureate degree (not available for Education Majors or AA, MA, MS, MDiv,or MEd degrees) from experiential learn-ing. This may be limited by a student’s previous college work or amount of experience. Up to 96 hours of transfer credit can be accepted (limit of 31 hours of non-traditional credit). An initial two-day enrollment seminar for credit is required for all students.