School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

SPS Optional Ways of Earning Credit
2010-2011
William Jessup University recognizes that valid college-level learning can take place in many arenas other than the classroom.
Adults returning to finish a degree often have developed a level of expertise in several areas that equal or exceed that which is
taught to traditional students. Therefore, the University accepts credit earned though several optional methods.
Some students need to earn additional credits beyond the formal educational credits they bring to the School of Professional
Studies to complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree. During the admission process, the SPS staff will identify
additional courses needed for graduation and help prepare a plan for earning this credit by formal, nonformal or informal
approaches to learning. A maximum of 30 units may be earned through Nontraditional credit options. This limit does not apply to
military units.
Study Abroad
With prior approval from the Academic Office, students may earn credit for study abroad. Students must meet with an academic
supervisor and develop an individual contract for their learning, including assignments to be completed for credit. Students must
enroll for the units specified and complete all requirements before receiving credit. These units may be applied to general
education, the major, and/or internship, depending on the focus of study and with approval from the Academic Office.
WJU participates in the Study Abroad programs of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities; a higher education
association of more than 150 intentionally Christ-centered institutions around the world. The Council’s mission is to advance the
cause of Christ-centered higher education and to help its institutions transform lives by faithfully relating scholarship and service
to biblical truth.
BestSemester.com is the portal for the off-campus study programs offered by the CCCU. The nine semester programs and three
summer programs designed to serve the academic interests of students are:
• Australia Studies Centre
• American Studies Program
• China Studies Program
• Contemporary Music Center
• Latin American Studies Program
• Los Angeles Film Studies Program
• Middle East Studies Program
• Oxford Summer Programme
• Russian Studies Program
• Summer Institute of Journalism
• The Scholars’ Semester in Oxford
• Uganda Studies Program
Graduation Requirements
To ensure completion of all requirements for graduation, students at William Jessup University should make graduation plans
during the first semester of their junior year. These plans are based upon the University catalog of the year in which they entered.
Deviations from programs or adjustments for students transferring from other colleges must be cleared by the Registrar. Students
who have made graduation plans should have them thoroughly checked by their academic advisors.
All those who seek a degree from WJU must fulfill the University’s general education requirements, either by transfer credit or by
courses taken in residency. All course requirements must be completed by the last day of final examinations of the candidate’s
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