An Integrated Approach to Embedded Scholarship in Online Degrees

In 2012, Queen’s University launched a new online Master’s Degree in Healthcare Quality where scholarship on program processes and outcomes resulted in conference presentations, articles and an edited book with chapters co-authored by world leaders and students (see Sears and Stockley).

Reflecting on this experience, faculty leaders for the program recognized the importance of building scholarship into the course design process, to advance both scholarship of the subject and the student. Project will develop an integrated approach for embedded scholarship that can be adopted in all online programs.