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 2025-01-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Spring term: rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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 Fee

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International

15120 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 840 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

15120 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 840 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

15120 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 840 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Wheaton

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Higher Education and Student Development.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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