Overview

Why study Humanitarian and Disaster Leadership at Wheaton College Illinois?

Key Features

First graduate program to emphasize humanitarian AND disaster preparation with a focus on faith-driven leadership.
First CCCU M.A. program to offer in-depth emergency and disaster response training.
Housed in HDI the country’s first faith-based academic disaster research center.
One of the few M.A. programs in the country to truly teach global and interdisciplinary approaches to humanitarian and disaster assistance.
Led by award-winning faculty, including recognitions from FEMA, American Psychological Association, Mutual of America, Outreach magazine.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Humanitarian Assistance
Organizing Emergency Humanitarian Assistance
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
Disaster Management
NGO Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Final Application (decisions after this date dependent upon availability): Apply by May 15th to receive an admissions decision by June 1st.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

Emergency & Disaster Management Leadership View 741 other Masters in Leadership in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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 2.75 minimum.
Official Transcripts from all colleges where a degree was earned or is currently being earned.
Application Form.
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

33600 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 840 USD per credit during 10 months.
National

33600 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 840 USD per credit during 10 months.
In-State

33600 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 840 USD per credit during 10 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

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.

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

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Available Scholarships

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