Overview

Why Pursue an M.A. in Higher Education and Student Development?

Wheaton College Illinois' vision is to equip academically grounded, spiritually maturing, and practically skilled professionals who humbly, compassionately, and wisely develop emerging adults, minister the Gospel, and build up God's people in a constantly changing world.

Key Features

As part of the School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership, the M.A. in Higher Education and Student Development prepares individuals for professional positions in student affairs in schools, colleges, and universities, with a special focus upon emerging adult identity and spiritual formation.
On campus students can apply for Graduate Assistantships in the field of student development while Flexible Learning Students can remain in your current leadership field and learn from there.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Christian Theology
Cultural Engagement
Leadership and Spiritual Formation
Facilitating Collegiate Learning
Theology and Philosophy of Ministry
Conflict and Mediation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Spring term: rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Wheaton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
GPA 2.80 minimum.
Official Transcripts from all colleges where a degree was earned or is currently being earned.
Application Form.
Includes essays and affirmations of the Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.
Three Recommendations, which are online forms. Letters are accepted as supplements to the forms.
Resumé: Chronological overview of professional, ministry, and/or volunteer experiences.
$30 non-refundable application processing fee.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15750 USD / year

≈ 15750 USD / year
Out-of-State

15750 USD / year

≈ 15750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15750 USD / year

≈ 15750 USD / year

Living costs

Wheaton

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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