School Description
Provided by Southwestern College- Phoenix"Southwestern College provides a biblically integrated education that prepares its graduates to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in ministries and professional occupations."
Southwestern College accomplishes its mission by providing goals that define desirable student attributes and provide a foundation for educational growth and ministry experience.
1. Communication
This goal stresses the need for students to articulate acquired foundational knowledge within a biblical worldview. Students must realize that oral and written communication skills are fundamental attributes required in all ministries and professional occupations.
2. Critical Thinking
This goal focuses on the important of analysis and problem solving skills. Students must understand research methodology and be able to evaluate differing points of view.
3. Biblical Literacy and Integration
This goal emphasizes the requirements for competence in biblical knowledge and systematized theological principles. It presumes utilization of literal-grammatical-historical interpretative principles and thoughtful personal application in both vocational and non-vocational arenas.
4. Technological Literacy
Technology is the fastest growth area in today’s culture. This goal mandates the integration of computer skills with academic programs and ministry. Students must be able to respond to the rapid changes in production and transmission of information in order to be responsible citizens in the global community.
5. Personal and Professional Ethics
This goal accentuates the need for students to develop a mindset and lifestyle that conforms to the image of Jesus Christ. It presupposes the dignity of all persons created in the image of God. Students are mentored to live a life of integrity, to grow and mature in Christian character, to serve the body of Christ, and to live as responsible citizens.
6. Interpersonal Skills
This goal affirms the need for students to interact thoughtfully and compassionately within a team. It presumes the ability to develop listening skills and manifest sensitivity to cultural, racial and gender differences. Students who emerge as leaders within the group must serve others with humility as modeled by Jesus Christ.
Southwestern College- Phoenix
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaSouthwestern College is a Christian institution of higher education located in Phoenix, Arizona.
History of Southwestern College
On 2 February 1960, Phoenix-area pastors of the Sun Valley Conservative Baptist Association held a meeting to discuss the possibility of opening a nearby denominationally-based college. After further meetings, the pastors agreed to begin college-level instruction beginning in the Fall semester 1960. Originally, classes were held in a local Baptist church while leaders developed a campus in Paradise Valley West. The college made continual strides, and in 1975, the Arizona State Board of Education approved the institution's burgeoning program of education. As the years progresed, Southwestern continued to add new programs at attract a wider cross section of students. Today, it remains a regionally accredited degree-granting institution.
Today, Southwestern College offers degrees at the bachelor's level in: Christian ministries, business administration, behavioral health, Biblical studies, elementary education, secondary education, family studies, music ministry, and music education.
Student life
Students are required to be born-again believers in a Christian church. Regularly-scheduled chapel attendance is mandatory for full-time (at least 12 credit hours) students as well. The college also requires that students maintain a minimum standard of conduct based on Biblical principals including abstinence from extramarital sex, alcohol and drugs, and a promise that they will not view or listen to any form of media (including movies and music) that would be "immoral or spiritually debilitating."
Sports
Members of both the NCCAA and the ACCA include:
- Men's Basketball
- Men's Soccer
- Women's Basketball
- Women's Volleyball
Southwestern College was added to the NAIA during the recent fall convention. No membership in any conference has yet been announced
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southwest
- Setting:
- Large City Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Baptist
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 267
- On Campus Housing:
- Unavailable
- Full Time Students:
- 97%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at Southwestern College- Phoenix
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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General Studies
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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Music
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Music
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General Music
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.See more schools with programs in General Music
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General Music
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Bible/Biblical Studies
Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.See more schools with programs in Bible/Biblical Studies
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Pastoral Studies/Counseling
A program that focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in pastoral leadership, counseling psychology; crisis intervention; individual and group procedures; theological and spiritual counseling; pastoral care; and applications to specific types of ministry.See more schools with programs in Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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Music
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.See more schools with programs in Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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Education
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General Education
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General Education
A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foundations of education.See more schools with programs in General Education
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General Education
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Teacher Training
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Music Teacher Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.See more schools with programs in Music Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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General Education
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Social Sciences
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Psychology
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Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient/counselor relationships, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.See more schools with programs in Counseling Psychology
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Psychology
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Certificate Programs at Southwestern College- Phoenix
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Arts & Humanities
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Bible/Biblical Studies
Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.See more schools with programs in Bible/Biblical Studies
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Religion/Religious Studies
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 11,130 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 440 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,440 | 86% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,780 | 61% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,200 | 71% | |
Any Aid: |
100% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 40% (Highly Selective) |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Recommended |
