The MCM Graduate Experience course is a non-credit course that helps new MCM students get acclimated to the MCM Program and Graduate education. It will offer insights in what is expected in the program, writing at the graduate level, introduction to APA and an overview of research. It also helps in understanding what is expected of MCM students in the classroom, both on-campus and online.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand what is expected of MCM students in terms of critical thinking, critical writing and synthesis.
• Understand of what is expected of MCM students in terms of classroom demeanor and participation.
• Understand the basic expectations around academic integrity, the use of APA and how to access related resources.
• Understand the MCM Program structure, organization, opportunities and related resources.