GWU Summer School

Accelerate Your Education This Summer at Gardner-Webb

Whether you’re a college student aiming to retake a class, earn extra credits, or a high school student excited to explore college-level learning, Gardner-Webb University’s summer courses offer the ideal opportunity for academic growth.

With flexible in-person and fully online course options, our summer sessions are designed to fit your schedule and learning style. Enjoy affordable, accessible classes that help you stay on track, get ahead, or dive into new subjects—no matter where you are on your journey to graduation.

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Why Choose Summer at GWU?

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Flexible online courses tailored to fit your summer schedule where ever you are located.	Take advantage of discounted tuition at only $375 per credit hour.	Complete prerequisites, accelerate your degree, or explore new areas of study.

Expand Your Knowledge This Summer

Online and Seated Classes

Choose your own learning environment with the flexibility of online or on-campus classes designed to fit your summer schedule.

A Vast Array of Subjects

With GWU’s comprehensive catalog ranging across various schools and colleges, you’re sure to find a course that excites and challenges you.

Efficient Short Sessions

Maximize your summer break with short, intensive sessions that allow you to concentrate on your studies and earn credits faster.

Catch Up or Get Ahead

Our summer school is the ideal solution for students needing to catch up on credits, complete prerequisites, or want to progress through their degree requirements more quickly.

Immersive Learning Experience

Focusing on one or two subjects allows for an immersive academic environment where you can truly master your chosen topic.

Expertise and Exploration

Take this opportunity to build upon your current knowledge or to step into a completely new subject area that intrigues you.

Personalized Attention

With smaller class sizes, you benefit from personalized attention from professors and a greater chance to engage deeply with your coursework.

Global Connections

Engage and network with a diverse global community of students and professionals, expanding your academic and professional horizons.

Explore Courses Across Disciplines

At GWU, our summer curriculum spans a wide range of subjects to cater to diverse academic interests.

Business & Management

• Accounting: Learn financial and managerial principles for a finance career.
• Business: Explore business foundations and advanced strategies in management and entrepreneurship.
• Economics: Explore global economies, market structures, and fiscal policies.
• International Business: Study international trade and cross-cultural management.
• Management: Develop leadership and organizational skills.
• Marketing: Learn consumer behavior and digital marketing strategies.
• Sports Management: Gain insights into sports business and organization.
• Sports Marketing: Delve into sports marketing and brand partnerships.

STEM & Technology

• Computer Science: Dive into coding, AI, and software development.
• Calculus: Grasp derivatives, integrals, and limits key for engineering, economics, and sciences.
• Chemistry: Experiment in modern labs, understanding chemical reactions.
• Math: Enhance quantitative skills from arithmetic to calculus.
• Statistics and Probability: Analyze data and support decision-making processes.

Social Sciences & Humanities

• Communications: Enhance communication, public speaking, and media skills.
• Criminal Justice: Study the justice system, law enforcement, and rehabilitation.
• English: Explore literature, critical analysis, and creative writing.
• History: Study significant events, cultures, and world-shaping personalities.
• Political Science: Investigate government workings and international relations.
• Psychology: Apply psychological theories to real-world situations.
• Religion: Explore world religions, ethics, and spirituality.

Education & Leadership

• Counselor Education: Master guidance and support for impacting lives.
• Curriculum and Instruction: Innovate curriculum design and instructional strategies.
• Education: Engage with innovative teaching methods and educational psychology.
• Education Dissertation: Robust support for doctoral dissertation research.
• Education Leadership: Develop leadership and school administration skills.

Health & Wellness

• Exercise Science: Learn scientific principles behind fitness and nutrition.
• Healthcare Management: Manage healthcare facilities and understand policy.
• Nursing: Prepare for a healthcare career with patient care and ethics.
• Sports Ethics: Examine moral questions in sports like fairness and inclusivity.

Creative & Independent Studies

• Music: Study music theory, history, and performance.
• Independent Study: Pursue research under faculty guidance.

To view detailed descriptions of courses available, click the link below and Select Term “Summer 2025” and for online courses select the subjects with “DCP” (i.e. Art-DCP).