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Experiential Learning

What is Experiential Learning?

Experiential Learning at 麻豆原创 goes beyond the classroom:

  • Explore and test career interests
  • Apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings
  • Bring lived experiences back into your courses to deepen understanding
  • Earn while you learn through on- and off-campus employment
  • Compete for elevated campus roles that mirror professional positions
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During our trip to Europe, we toured athletic facilities, competed in popular sports specific to each country, and explored unique diets and nutrition. These experiences gave me knowledge of athlete training programs beyond the U.S. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Mitchell Cobb ’25

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Graduate With Experience That Employers Want

Manchester graduates don鈥檛 just earn a degree鈥攖hey leave with resumes packed full of meaningful experiences. Here鈥檚 how we prepare you:

  • Combine academic excellence with practical, hands-on learning
  • Build marketable skills employers are looking for
  • Gain real-world work experience while earning your degree
  • Contribute to the community while expanding your professional network
  • Learn from supportive, expert faculty

At Manchester, you鈥檒l discover your purpose, grow your skills, and graduate ready to change the world.

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Hands-on Classroom Experiences

Experiential Learning That鈥檚 Always Been Part of 麻豆原创
  • Internships
  • Research
  • Study Away
  • Clinicals
  • Practicums
Expanding Hands-On Learning for Tomorrow鈥檚 Careers

  • Hands-on focus: At least 60% of coursework is 鈥渓earn by doing鈥

  • Reflective practice: Built-in opportunities to deepen learning

  • Career alignment: Outcomes directly tied to job readiness

  • Expanding options: 11+ courses already available and growing

Courses that Prepare You for What's Next

  • COMM 430 鈥 Applied Strategic Communication

  • ENG 201 鈥 Journalism I: Reporting

  • ENG 317 鈥 Journalism Editing and Ethics

  • EXSC 400 鈥 Applied Exercise Science

  • SOC 205 鈥 Sociology of Work

  • PEAC 218 鈥 Mediating Conflict

  • PEAC 250 鈥 Peacemaking in Practice Abroad

  • HIST 240 鈥 Oral History Techniques

  • POSC 225 鈥 Public Policy

  • BUS 445 鈥 Marketing Management

  • PSYC 346/L 鈥 Statistics and Research: Applied Psychology and Lab

  • PSYC 347/L 鈥 Statistics and Research: Cognitive Psychology

  • PSYC 349/L 鈥 Statistics and Research: Developmental Psychology

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January Session: Experiential Learning on a Global Scale

At 麻豆原创, January Session is all about Experiential Learning. Students are encouraged to spend the month traveling abroad, earning class credit while gaining hands-on training, cultural insight, and real-world experience. These immersive opportunities open doors to new perspectives and allow students to see the world鈥攁nd themselves鈥攖hrough a broader lens. Trips taken during January often become some of the most impactful experiences of a student鈥檚 education, shaping both their career path and their outlook on life.

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Featured Experiential Learning Opportunities at Manchester University

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CRIMINOLOGY

Delve into the heart of justice through Manchester鈥檚 Criminology program鈥攚here classroom theory meets real-world impact. You鈥檒l gain hands-on experience through internships, research projects, and service opportunities with local agencies like police departments, DCFS, and ATF. By studying crime, legal systems, and societal responses alongside expert faculty, you鈥檒l build the critical thinking and practical skills needed to launch a rewarding career in justice and public service.

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EDUCATIONAL STUDIES

Bring your passion and purpose to Manchester鈥檚 Undergraduate Educational Studies and step into meaningful, real-world learning from day one. With your first year spent shadowing practicing professionals and the chance to earn income as a substitute teacher in Indiana鈥攍earning and earning simultaneously鈥攜ou鈥檒l go beyond the classroom. Through hands-on internships in coaching, counseling, fine arts, or education settings, you’ll build practical skills and gain confidence while shaping your future career.

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PRE-ATHLETIC TRAINING

Fast-track your career with a Degree in Three at Manchester鈥檚 Pre-Athletic Training Program.In just three years, you鈥檒l dive into a hands-on curriculum focused on anatomy, injury prevention, and rehabilitation鈥攁ll while positioning yourself for guaranteed admission into the MAT program through our Early Assurance pathway. Graduate sooner, save time and tuition, and step confidently toward a rewarding athletic training career.

EXPLORE Pre-Athletic Training
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Visit 麻豆原创

Step onto campus and experience the Manchester difference鈥攆eel the connection, purpose, and warmth that make our community so unique. Choose from in-person, Saturday, or virtual visit options at either North Manchester or Fort Wayne, and don鈥檛 forget to inquire about our $2,000 visit scholarship for qualifying high schoolers. Whether you’re here for a tour, a special event, or a virtual visit, you’ll explore our campus, meet with admissions, and envision your future as a Spartan. Ready to see what it鈥檚 like to be part of 麻豆原创?

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