Seton Hall University’s online MA in Strategic Communication & Leadership (MASCL) program is different from other online leadership and/or communication programs in four specific areas: 1) MASCL uses a cohort or learning team model; 2) it has three required on-campus residencies; 3) the curriculum is rigorous and practical; and, 4) there is a very high level of online interaction between students and faculty.
As in most online programs much of the learning in MASCL takes place online. However, a great deal of learning also takes place during the on-campus residencies. In fact, the residency weekends are one of the most important elements of MASCL. Just recently, three alums described the residency weekends as “the glue that holds MASCL together.” The three required weekend-long residencies are designed for students to meet face-to-face and really get to know their learning team teammates, network with one another and the faculty, and practice and improve their communication and leadership skills. The residency weekends allows the students to really connect with the 150+ year old bricks and mortar campus and they provide opportunities to mingle, network, and have plenty of laughs. Everyone works hard, and has a lot of fun!
At the end of an Orientation Residency one student commented, “This weekend was wonderful, and I left feeling so fortunate that our team has such extensive knowledge in many diverse areas of management and leadership - in combination with great chemistry!”
A few months ago Learning Team 25 started its MASCL Journey. One of the learning team members captured the start of that journey on her blog. To find out how she felt about this experience go to:
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