Classes at Wittenberg shall normally be taught by regular University faculty. Teaching assistants may be utilized only in those cases where it can be shown that their use improves the effectiveness of the instruction.
Students are advised to complete 25 percent (32 to 33 semester hours) of the requirements in academic courses for the degree during each academic year. To meet acceptable academic standards, the student regularly enrolled as a degree candidate must accomplish the following:
The International Education Committee heartily encourages Wittenberg students to explore the possibilities for studying abroad. Any overseas experience, even travel, can broaden a person’s outlook and understanding. Academic study abroad adds a special dimension to this kind of experience however, and it calls for distinctive capacities:
An independent study is viewed as an “adventure in scholarship.” It is hoped that such an adventure will result in some original thinking. In most cases an independent study will involve an in-depth look at a topic introduced in a current course or a study of a topic not covered by a current course offering.
Wittenberg’s general education program and each of its major programs are organized around distinctive learning goals. Students typically accomplish these learning goals by completing a variety of general education courses and courses in their major field of study.
At the close of fall semester, classes will end on Friday and examinations will be held from Monday through Friday. At the close of spring semester, classes will end on Wednesday and examinations will be held from Friday through Wednesday.
The examination schedule is published in the master schedule for each semester.
