Course Sequence
The following chart presents a progression that allows completion of the MA in Higher Education & Student Development in two years.
Year One:
Summer:
- HESD 595: Introduction to Higher Education (4)
- CFM 547: Philosophy of Ministry (2)
Fall:
- BITH 565: Christian Theology (4)
- HESD 521: Personal Spiritual Formation (2)
Winter:
- HESD 546: Facilitating Collegiate Learning (2)
- CFM 518: Research Methods (2)
Spring
- HESD 514: Ministry in Culture (4)
Year Two:
Summer:
- HESD 534: Care & Counsel Ministry (4)
- HESD 512: Bible in Ministry (2)
Fall
- HESD 548 Leadership and Legal Issues (4)
- HESD 698 Applied Thesis or Creative Project (2)
Winter
- HESD 575 Conflict and Mediation (4)
Spring
- HESD641 Emerging Adult Development (4)
~ Summer and Winter courses are intensives.
~ Fall and Spring courses are available for both residential students and flexible learning students via live video.