The Online Advantage

Our students enroll in our program for a variety of reasons. Some want to gain skills to help them in their current job, while others are pivoting to an entirely new career. There are those who feel limited by traditional, discipline-specific programs, and see themselves thriving in our interdisciplinary coursework. Others consider themselves lifelong learners. Regardless of their reasons, many of our students consider the MA CCT’s fully online, asynchronous format our biggest advantage of all.

What is asynchronous?

Asynchronous delivery means you can access your course and content virtually at any time and at your convenience. You can log in and complete coursework as your schedule allows. Assignments typically have due dates weekly or monthly, depending on the course. You are not required to connect in real-time at specific days/times.

Online classes are ideal for many students because students can

• Take classes from anywhere
• Work according to their own schedule
• Engage in learning through a variety of media including text, video, discussion boards, video conferences, and more
• Have frequent and individualized interaction with their instructors
• Meet and collaborate with classmates across the country
• Develop skills incidentally through the use of new technology
• Access course materials any time of the day and any day of the week
• Enjoy a supportive learning environment

Successful online students are students who

• Schedule time to focus on their course work and stick to that schedule
• Get and stay organized
• Are self-motivated and can work independently
• Feel comfortable expressing themselves through a variety of media including text and video
• Ask questions of their instructors
• Engage in conversations with their classmates
• Plan and stay on track with their program of study

We support our online students by providing

• Pre-advising consultations for all prospective students. Contact us to schedule a pre-advising appointment.
• Ongoing program advising
• A comprehensive online orientation program that's available throughout a student's entire career
• Regular contact from our faculty and staff
• Access to other online resources offered by UNO, such as e-resources from the UNO Criss Library; online writing consultations through the UNO Writing Center; online assistance with speeches and presentations through the UNO Speech Center; and online assistance with math via the Math-Science Learning Center