Advance the standards of higher education with a focus on discipleship and spiritual formation. This robust graduate program is geared toward college and university professionals in non-academic student support roles.
Our compensation packages help students earn extra income during graduate school.
Gain valuable higher education admin experience while saving on tuition.
Our strong relationships with institutions help you find internship and career opportunities.
Or reach out to us anytime at graduate.admissions@wheaton.edu.
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This brief video gives you a glimpse into the rewarding and sacred career of student development in higher education.
In this 40-credit program, you will engage in coursework related to the history of higher education and student affairs, organization and administration of student affairs, discipleship and spiritual formation, characteristics and development of emerging adults, kingdom diversity and justice, student and staff wellbeing, legal issues in higher education, and program evaluation and research.
Please see the graduate course catalog for current requirements as well as the most up-to-date course numbers, titles, and descriptions.
Higher Education and Student Development core and elective courses include:
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The Wheaton College Student Financial Services team can help you understand how much your graduate studies will cost and what scholarships, loans, and other financial assistance may be available to you.
Residential student in the M.A. in Higher Education and Student Development program are invited to apply for a graduate assistantship position, a role which not only offers professional experience, but also assistance toward tuition, housing, meals, and other related expenses.
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Our alumni are highly sought-after, with a 100% job placement rate in recent years, especially with faith-based schools. Beyond these opportunities, our Center for Vocation and Career helps students discover opportunities in student development, church and parachurch ministries, and more.
A master's degree in higher education and student development could lead to a range of professional roles within colleges, universities, and related organizations such as:
Our alumni are leading students at institutions and educational and ministry organizations such as:
Interested in working with college-age youth? The M.A. in Higher Education and Student Development at Wheaton might be right for you. Request more information or start your application today.