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Technology Requirements

Online Master of Arts in Critical and Creative Thinking

The Master of Arts in Critical and Creative Thinking is 100% online. Specific technology requirements may vary by course, but reliable access to high-speed internet is required. Review below for more information about technology requirements.

Course interaction with students and professors may include the following methods:

  • Online discussion boards or forums
  • Video or phone conferencing
  • Asynchronous or synchronous lectures
  • Email or synchronous chat
  • Other forms of electronic communication

  • Basic technology requirements and recommendations:

  • Personal laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable high-speed Internet access
  • Webcam and microphone
  • Current word processor such as Microsoft Word
  • Up-to-date plug-ins (Adobe Reader, JavaScript, QuickTime Player, etc.)

  • Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus

UNO's Information Technology Services provides Microsoft® Office 365 ProPlus to students, faculty and staff at no cost. Each student, faculty or staff may install this software on up to five computers - PC or Mac - and five mobile devices - Apple iOS, Android and Windows Mobile. The subscription is free. Access is tied to your @unomaha.edu email address. Click here for more information.