Access a suite of flexible and diverse learning opportunities from anywhere in the world through Mount Allison’s Extended Learning program.
Extended Learning is a growing initiative at Mount Allison, focused on expanding the types and format of learning offered through the University.
Extended learning mandate
- To welcome all learners of different ages, backgrounds, and career paths to the Mount Allison experience with flexible and diverse learning opportunities that enrich and nourish everyone’s personal, academic, and professional development goals.
- To offer courses, credentials, and value-added experiences through a range of teaching principles emphasizing universal design, EDIA, Indigenization, and decolonization.
- To offer high-quality learning and educational experiences led by Mount Allison faculty, as well as by a range of external experts, all supported by innovative technologies and platforms.
- To support meaningful, respectful, diverse, open, and innovative knowledge seeking and gathering.
- To foster networking, collaboration, and community building with Sackville/Tantramar; with regional organizations, employers and employees; with provincial and federal institutions; as well as with an international hub of engaged learners.
Current programming
Micro-credential course: Leadership Through People Skills
Leadership through People Skills is an unparalleled, experiential learning opportunity that will enhance your leadership, your knowledge of self, your soft skills, and your ability to do high-performing group work.
The course combines readings and short lectures on leadership with engaging hands-on leadership exercises and reflections on personal leadership. Past participants report having acquired leadership skills and good habits for a lifetime. Taught by alumnus and Rhodes Scholar Dr. Sandy MacIver (’74).
Hybrid model:
- May 14-17 — begins in-person, on campus (snacks and lunch included)
9 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-4 p.m. - May 24, 31, June 7, 14 — continues online, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $520, including all text books
(Regular $799, 30% discount)
Questions? Contact extendedlearning@mta.ca.
Upcoming programming
Career development
Structured as short duration learning programs focused on skill development and knowledge acquisition, this suite of micro-credentials, threads, and skills workshops provides learners with self-paced programs designed by experts in their fields that increase competencies to boost your resumé and your confidence.
Micro-credentials
A micro-credential is a specialized certification that recognizes specific skills, learning outcomes, or competencies valued by industry and employers.
Workshops
A series of free workshops focused on building core competencies and upskilling, available to the Mount Allison community and the public. 2024 Summer Series coming soon.
Lecture series subscriptions
Not in Sackville but wish you could access the biggest lectures of the academic year? Access curated online lectures and talks by a range of speakers. Launching Fall 2024.
University prep
Are you about to start university? Returning to school after being away? Looking to improve your success as a student? Gain foundational knowledge and skills that will help you in your university career through these university preparatory courses. More details available in Summer 2024.
Questions? Contact extendedlearning@mta.ca