As a result of completing the M.A. in Higher Education program at Wheaton College, students will achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Articulate a foundational understanding of the profession’s history, philosophy, roles, and values and how the Christian faith animates the mission of higher education professionals.
- Identify central tenets of relevant development and learning theories, key characteristics of emerging adults, and their application to work with diverse populations.
- Exhibit knowledge, dispositions, and skills essential to effective professional helping relationships and conflict resolution in residential remote college settings.
- Integrate personal strengths and values with leadership, organizational, and legal knowledge to lead student and professional teams.
- Engage in self-reflection, study, and identifiable collaborative action in preparation for serving, developing, and disciplining students of all backgrounds.
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and utilize research and assessment methodologies to inform practice and advance scholarship in higher education.
- Apply the principles and practices of discipleship and Christian spiritual formation to building the foundation for effective ministry in higher education.