IRMA-International.org: Creator of Knowledge
Information Resources Management Association
Advancing the Concepts & Practices of Information Resources Management in Modern Organizations

A Graduate Education First Course Model in the Virtual For-Profit University

A Graduate Education First Course Model in the Virtual For-Profit University
View Sample PDF
Author(s): Susan A. Myers (Capella University, USA (retired))
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 22
Source title: Driving Innovation With For-Profit Adult Higher Education Online Institutions
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): David Stein (The Ohio State University, USA), Hilda R. Glazer (Capella University, USA)and Constance Wanstreet (Franklin University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch007

Purchase

View A Graduate Education First Course Model in the Virtual For-Profit University on the publisher's website for pricing and purchasing information.

Abstract

A model for the initial course in a virtual graduate program to encourage skill development and retention is presented. The objective of the course is to deliver education that supports learners in their introduction to online graduate education in an innovative, engaging, and supportive manner that encourages retention and connection with the education institution. The elements of the course and learner support staff are described. The importance of beginning the development of a professional identity is discussed. Connecting with university services and supports such as the library is discussed. Elements for implementing the course are described. The chapter concludes with comments from those completing the course.

Related Content

Chunling Niu, Grace Gutierrez, Soheila Sadeghi, Loren Cossette, Melissa Portugal, Shuang Zeng, Peng Zhang. © 2023. 17 pages.
Andrea P. Beam. © 2023. 17 pages.
Peter M. Dufresne. © 2023. 16 pages.
Melissa R. McDowell, Twyla J. Tasker. © 2023. 18 pages.
Boon-Yuen Ng. © 2023. 18 pages.
Elizabeth Gates Bradley, Gloria Kramer-Gordon. © 2023. 17 pages.
Theresa A. Paterra. © 2023. 23 pages.
Body Bottom