Overview

Courses focus on the emergence and growth of cities, the complexities of the urban condition, and the increasing articulation of dynamic urban centers to global affairs. Wheaton students take advantage of the College's diverse academic strength in urban studies and its proximity to Chicago in order to globalize and diversify their education.

The programme

Through an Urban Studies program at Wheaton College Illinois you will build theoretical and methodological expertise necessary to study the causes and consequences of the urban condition, the origins and implications of urban issues, and the presence and influence of cities in the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Social Life of Cities

Chicago

Theologies of Transformation: Public & Political Theologies in Urban Context

Pre-Field Preparation

Internship

Advanced Urban Studies Seminar

Urban Sociology

The City Dwellers

Global Cities

Urban Politics

Urban Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wheaton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application (Common App or Wheaton App)
Proof of English Proficiency (if applicable)
SAT/ACT/CLT Test Score (optional except for homeschoolers)
High school transcript(s)
Spantran: The Evaluation Company (TEC) evaluation (Course Analysis) for transcripts (if applicable)
Academic Recommendation (by request)
Christian Mentor Recommendation
International Financial Verification Form and bank documents

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

47240 USD / year

≈ 47240 USD / year
Out-of-State

47240 USD / year

≈ 47240 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

47240 USD / year

≈ 47240 USD / year

Living costs

Wheaton

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

The programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Wheaton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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