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PROGRAM PURPOSE

The mission of the MAHE Program is to cultivate a vision for higher education that is rooted in a Christian view of life, characterized by a consideration of foundational issues, and committed to the preparation of perceptive and principled leaders for colleges and universities.

Anticipated Outcomes of the MAHE Program

Our sincere hope is that students who complete the MAHE Program will have made substantial progress towards embracing the following educational outcomes:

Articulate the relevance and application of a Christian view of life to the study and practice of higher education;

Understand the contours of contemporary higher education within the contexts of its theological, philosophical, historical, and sociological foundations;

Advocate and model a holistic approach to the person in higher education settings;

Develop beliefs, attitudes, and skills that reflect a professional identity rooted in Christian vocation, with particular emphasis in student affairs administration, educational leadership, college teaching, and/or campus ministry; and

Utilize research, writing, and presentation skills in the investigation of a specific topic within the field of higher education.