Master's Degree: Applied Community Change and Conservation

Blended Learning

First, in terms of pedagogical design, the program blends three modes of instruction:

• Interactive Online Instruction

• Study Abroad Residentials

• Ongoing Applied Practicum Work

Second, this program design is appropriate in the context of international and cross-cultural learning. It encourages our students to engage with their communities while learning from global experience. It trains them to become a scholar-practitioner, who in turn is called upon to serve and teach. Besides students enrolled in this Master’s program, broader communities become learners, too.

Third, this program creates a framework for learning and relationships that engage our students and their communities in a process of connected lifelong learning.

Interactive Online Learning

Interactive online learning and practicum applications of program studies in the student's community are integral. Prior to each residential period of instruction, there are required interactive online learning readings, lessons, and assignments. The students must be prompt in completing this online work to participate in the residential period of instruction.

Practicum applications in one’s community occur before and after the residential periods of study. Our students must complete the applied Practicum research, assignments, and writing promptly to participate in the next term.

Residential-Based Studies

The experiential learning incorporated into all residential periods of instruction are essential features of this program. As such, students must attend all sessions during the four residential periods of instruction. If for reasons of health, emergency or visa difficulties, they are unable to attend all or part of a certain residential study, the Academic Council will decide when and how their residential study may be made up.

Practicum Research

The student's community is their primary place of learning and application. The purpose is to apply their learning in real life. Students are expected to maintain their present community-based work throughout this course of studies. Across all four terms, they will apply their coursework, questions, and research prospectus in the context of their ongoing community commitments.

FutureGenerations/Graduate School Master's Degree Program in Applied Community Change and Conservation





C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION MASTER'S DEGREE MEET THE DEAN ACADEMIC PROGRAM Academic Calendar Blended Learning > Course Descriptions Academic Policies ADMISSIONS CURRENT STUDENTS FACULTY AND STAFF COMMUNITY WEB PROFILES MASTER'S E-NEWSLETTER COUNTRY PROGRAMS PROCESS OF CHANGE LEARNING CENTER ABOUT US NEWS ART AND INSPIRATION JOIN US CONTACT US		Blended Learning First, in terms of pedagogical design, the program blends three modes of instruction: • Interactive Online Instruction • Study Abroad Residentials • Ongoing Applied Practicum Work Second, this program design is appropriate in the context of international and cross-cultural learning. It encourages our students to engage with their communities while learning from global experience. It trains them to become a scholar-practitioner, who in turn is called upon to serve and teach. Besides students enrolled in this Master’s program, broader communities become learners, too. Third, this program creates a framework for learning and relationships that engage our students and their communities in a process of connected lifelong learning. Interactive Online Learning Interactive online learning and practicum applications of program studies in the student's community are integral. Prior to each residential period of instruction, there are required interactive online learning readings, lessons, and assignments. The students must be prompt in completing this online work to participate in the residential period of instruction. Practicum applications in one’s community occur before and after the residential periods of study. Our students must complete the applied Practicum research, assignments, and writing promptly to participate in the next term. Residential-Based Studies The experiential learning incorporated into all residential periods of instruction are essential features of this program. As such, students must attend all sessions during the four residential periods of instruction. If for reasons of health, emergency or visa difficulties, they are unable to attend all or part of a certain residential study, the Academic Council will decide when and how their residential study may be made up. Practicum Research The student's community is their primary place of learning and application. The purpose is to apply their learning in real life. Students are expected to maintain their present community-based work throughout this course of studies. Across all four terms, they will apply their coursework, questions, and research prospectus in the context of their ongoing community commitments.



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