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Accelerated MA—For Current Wheaton Undergraduates

Earn your bachelor's and a master's in only five years

 

Dear Current Wheaton Undergraduate,


The Accelerated MA Program offers you a unique opportunity to earn both your bachelor's and a master's in only five years. You can choose from the following master's level programs.

 

  • Biblical Exegesis
  • Biblical Studies
  • Christian Formation & Ministry
  • Evangelism & Leadership
  • Theology
  • History of Christianity
  • Intercultural Studies
  • Intercultural Studies & TESOL
  • Teaching (Elementary or Secondary Ed.)

  • TESOL Graduate Certificate
  • Urban Mission Graduate Certificate

 

Simpler Application, Several Cost Savings

If you decide that The Graduate School and one of the above programs is right for you, you'll enjoy these additional benefits.

 

  1. Skip the entrance exam—it's waived.
    - Normally you'd have to take the GRE (~$140, 3-4 hrs.) or MAT (~$50-85, 1 hr.)
  2. Fill out a vastly shorter and simpler application.
    - Write 1 short essay, rather than 3 longer essays.
    - Submit 1 recommendation, rather than 3 recommendations.
  3. Get a faster admission decision.
  4. Skip the Confirmation of Admission Form.
  5. Save the application fee ($30)—also waived.
  6. Save the advance deposit ($100)—again, waived.
  7. Save the tuition for graduate courses taken while you are an undergraduate.
    - There's no extra cost. Your current undergraduate tuition remains unchanged.

FAQ

Last, you might have some of these common questions in mind.


I trust this information will help you get started on your journey toward earning a Master of Arts degree. If you have any further questions about the Accelerated MA program, feel free to stop by the Graduate Admissions Office (BGC 258) and speak with an admissions counselor.

 

Sincerely,


Julie Ann Huebner
Director of Graduate Admissions