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Educational Technology

Blended Courses

What is a Blended Course?

MSPP’s blended courses incorporate both online AND on-campus study. Under the MSPP blended model, students take part in weekly online assignments, discussions, and collaborative projects with faculty members and classmates. Each student is also required to come to campus to attend one intensive weekend-in-residence (WIR) per course in addition to other on-campus meetings. Given the frequency of the on-campus requirements, most programs recommend that students live within commuting distance of MSPP.

What MSPP programs are offered through the Blended delivery method?

There are a handful of MSPP courses that are now offered using a Blended delivery method. To learn which courses are taught through this method, please visit the individual program pages, and click on the “Educational Technology” link found in the ride hand side bar.

Who is a Blended Curriculum for?

A blended curriculum serves the needs of today’s diverse graduate student. The on-campus component of the program helps students create close bonds with classmates and professors, and covers material that is best taught though face-to-face instruction. The distance element of the program provides greater flexibility to learn, especially for those with needs and commitments including but not limited to:

  • Students who are in the workforce and for whom retaining full-time or part-time employment is necessary or relevant to their graduate studies.
  • Students with family obligations.
  • Students who wish to earn an income while in school.
  • Students who enjoy the flexibility of learning from home.
  • Students who are self motivated and proactive learners.
  • Students who seek high levels of engagement with faculty and peers.
  • Students looking for in-depth, intensive learning and training opportunities.

Updated 8/31/11