Master of Applied Natural Products (MANP)
Boston
Self-Evaluation: Is a distance-learning program right for you?
The Master of Applied Natural Products at MCPHS is a blended learning program structured to combine on-campus intensives with online course work. The program is designed for independent students who need a flexible learning option to fit their busy schedule. The program is very interactive and flexible, but requires good time management skills. To ensure that your learning experience is a positive one, we would like you to carefully review and self-reflect on the questions below. If you answer “Yes” to most or all of these questions, you are likely to be successful in the blended/online learning environment. If you answer “No” to majority of these questions you should reconsider the blended/online learning experience.
Ask yourself these questions to find out if blended/distance learning is right for you:
- I will be able to arrange my schedule to attend on-campus intensives (3 times during the 2-year program students meet on Boston Campus for 5 days – Wednesdays through Sundays – see Program Calendar for dates)
- I enjoy working independently and only occasionally need reassurance that I am doing this correctly.
- I have specific days/times available to work on my Internet courses. I can budget my time well and prioritize activities efficiently.
- I realize that the class work of an Internet courses is equal to or greater than that of a regular on-campus course.
- I am willing to take responsibility for getting whatever help I may need with this course by contacting an instructor.
- I realize that my instructor may not be available when I want and that I may have to leave an e-Mail message.
- I realize that course requirements and due dates are there for good reasons, and I feel I can structure my time effectively to meet them.
- I have enough self-discipline to get my work done.
- I am organized person (or willing to learn to become better organized).
- I am good at meeting deadlines for getting work completed and handed in.
- I am comfortable working at the computer. I can surf the web, send email and use a word processor.
- I am comfortable using the computer for writing and research.