Graduate Degrees Master of Business Administration Master of Science in Biotechnology & Management Master of Science in Sport Management Master of Health Administration Master of Education in Reading Master of Education in Technology Facilitation Master of Education in Instructional Leadership Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Arts in Philosophical Studies
The Mount Pivots During COVID-19 Pandemic: Offering New Adult Undergraduate and Online Degree Programs “WE HAVE BEEN FORCED TO THINK ABOUT EDUCATION IN DIFFERENT WAYS—and specifically delivery of education in different ways in the COVID-19 world,” said Jennifer Staiger, Ph.D., associate provost for Graduate, Professional and Continuing Education. Before the start of the pandemic, the Mount began moving toward asynchronous learning options for graduate programs in order to compete in the marketplace. Students now have the option to take in-person hybrid classes at the Frederick and Emmitsburg locations or choose synchronous or asynchronous learning—whatever best suits their schedules. At present, all adult undergraduate, graduate science and MHA programs are available in person or online (synchronously), while MBA and MS of sport management are available as asynchronous online programs. “We started to talk about what other academic curriculums might be in demand and attractive to working adults,” Staiger said. “This fall we added an undergraduate degree in communication.” The Mount’s timely addition highlights agility and responsiveness to meet the moment—at a time when many are experiencing first-hand the value of crisis communication, social media strategy and marketing. Some working professionals have lost their jobs or may want to update their skills and continue their education, quality, affordable online learning options provide the convenience and safety necessary to pursue those aspirations with confidence.
Certificate Programs Advanced Study in Reading Data Science Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation Government Contracting Instructional Leadership Logistics and Supply Chain Management Organizational Development Project Management Quality Assurance and Regulatory Science Risk Management and Cybersecurity Technology Facilitation
Adult Undergraduate Programs Accounting Business Communication NEW! Criminal Justice Elementary Education Elementary Education/Special Education Human Services
Learn more! Visit frederick.msmary.edu to learn more about the Mount’s educational offerings.
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