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Experiential Education Program
By Julie A. Carlson, EdD, Minnesota State University, Mankato
The Master of Science in experiential education program at Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU), was established in 1972 and is the oldest such program in the U.S. It has operated over the decades as a flexible program that combines face-to-face core theory courses with independent learning courses. We are pleased to announce our plans to add an online/limited residency cohort option for the program starting in summer 2021.
Who is it for?
The program is “adult-learner focused” for working professionals or fulltime graduate students who are interested in exploring their passions for leading/ teaching/facilitating experiential learning in formal or non-formal education-related settings. Our graduates are employed in the United States and around the globe as prekindergarten through grade 12 school and university faculty and staff, program operators or owners, corporate trainers, and leaders in non-profit agencies and privately operated organizations.
What is it?
Experiential education is a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to learning that integrates direct experience with focused reflection for developing new knowledge, relevant life skills, and socially-conscious dispositions. The mission of the master’s in experiential education program is to prepare and renew professionals for effectively and ethically leading, teaching, and facilitating experiential learning for all learners - all ages, all abilities, all cultures, all identities.
When will it be offered?
The first cohort will kick off in June 2021 and continue for five terms, culminating in December 2022. Each summer term will include a four-day required residency symposium (as pandemic conditions allow); each fall and spring term will include a three-day optional residency symposium. Each term entails registering for two online courses.
Where will the limited residency symposiums be offered?
The symposiums will be held at MSU’s Edina satellite site on the western edge of Minneapolis at 7700 France Avenue. This site is close to the I-494 south loop and is conveniently accessible from the airport and bus routes. MSU’s area has recently renovated comfortable classrooms, computer labs, and collaborative work spaces. The building hosts a highly-rated cafeteria. Hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, and green spaces are within walking distance.
For more information, visit: https://link. mnsu.edu/exed or email Julie Carlson, coordinator of master’s in experiential education, at julie.carlson@mnsu.edu or via phone at 507-389-5441.
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